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 Heal the world! |
119 West Pender Street Suite 223 Vancouver, BC V6B 1S4 Canada +1 604 684 1701 / +1 888 442 5437 (Toll Free) http://www.campmoomba.com/ |
The Western Canadian Pediatric AIDS Society is dedicated to helping children living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. The Annual Camp Moomba Yogathon held at the Plaza of Nations is for all - anyone can participate. It presents a whole lot of fun for the entire family. Starting off at 10a, all participants go through the motions of 108 yogic Sun Salutations (it's easier than it sounds!), followed by an award distribution ceremony and complimentary refreshments. Activities, such as face-painting, pony rides and live entertainment in the form of performers and DJs are its other attractions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Local artist exhibition |
Various venues Vancouver, BC V6S 1R2 Canada +1 604 224 3238 http://www.artistsinourmidst.com |
A large group of city artists hosts this month-long art exhibition, which is held in open studios and homes across the city. More than 70 artists take part, allowing visitors to step into city galleries, artists' homes and art spaces every weekend in April. Take a few days to tour around the quiet neighbourhood studios of Kitsilano, Dunbar and Point Grey and see paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography and more. Brochures and Web site info will let you know which houses and studios you can visit. Admission to all exhibitions and events is free. See their website for event times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Home product extravaganza |
777 Pacific Boulevard (BC Place Stadium) Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8 Canada +1 604 433 5121 / +1 800 633 8332 http://www.bchomeandgardenshow... |
This massive and modern event is a popular home and garden show featuring celebrity appearances and seminars, a dream getaway home, a kitchen design theatre, and the latest and greatest in garden, kitchen, bathroom, kid's decor, and renovation and decoration trends. The stadium contains many amenities, including a large food court. See their website for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 City's top multicultural event |
302-788 Beatty Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1A2 Canada +1 604 688 2382 http://www.adbf.com/ |
What began as a Chinese tradition thousands of years ago has been evolving in Vancouver since 1986. This boat festival and race is one of the city's foremost multicultural events. Every June, more than 100 local and international teams, 2,500 paddlers and 100,000 spectators participate in this annual race, which is held on False Creek and features boats decorated in the Chinese tradition. Live entertainment, an international food fair and craft exhibits are just some of the activities included. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lights, Ships, Songs & Cheer |
Across the city Vancouver, BC V6B 3Z6 Canada +1 604 878 8999 http://www.carolships.org |
This annual Christmas tradition has been entertaining the community for over 40 years with 100 boats gliding slowly through False Creek, decorated with masses of twinkling lights filling the winter night and carrying the singing voices of over 45,000 people. Shoreside events included a yuletide aquatic procession, fireworks and massive bonfires in Ambleside and Cates parks. The events are free on shore; cruise ship reservations range from CAD20-60. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Massive Chinese Cultural Celebration |
Various venues Vancouver, BC Canada http://www.vancouverchinesegar... |
The Chinese New Year is a highlight celebration in this city and is one of the largest and most vibrant cultural events in the country. Contemporary and traditional entertainment, food, drink, games and activities can be enjoyed on the day and in the weeks before and after. There are also prizes, food markets, flower fairs, traditional art and artists, and much more to see and experience. Bring the kids! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colossal Indoor Christmas Event |
999 Canada Place Way (Canada Place) Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5 Canada +1 604 775 8025 http://www.christmasatcanadapl... |
This is Vancouver's largest indoor Christmas event featuring aisles of trees and wreaths decorated by the city's business community and spectacular holiday window displays with more than 200 animated characters. Located downtown, kids (and their parents) can enjoy the miniature train ride that chugs along the Christmas tree displays. After your visit, check out what's in store at the Christmas Craft Shop. It carries unique handcrafted gifts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Boot stompin' fun |
6050A 176th Street Vancouver, BC V3S 4E7 Canada +1 604 576 9461 http://www.cloverdalerodeo.com/ |
Going strong since 1938, this rodeo and fair boasts 100 acres of country charm, food and action. Located away from the urban centre of Vancouver, it includes four days of fun, including a parade, rides, a petting zoo, livestock exhibits and an outdoor bandstand. There is a beer garden for the big folks and a Kids Korral with face painting and more for the little ones. Don't miss the main attraction: cowboys riding bucking broncos and rustling cattle. It is a 45-minute drive east of Vancouver on Highway 1. Take Cloverdale exit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Magical yuletide light display |
5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1 Canada +1 604 878 9274 http://www.vandusengarden.org/ |
Look up and twirl yourself around as the twinkling lights spin wrapped among the trees and trellises. The annual festival at VanDusen Gardens is a must-see local favorite. Five acres of the massive 55-acre gardens are transformed every December evening into a magical holiday light display for all ages to enjoy. Let the kids visit Santa and get yourself in the mood for enchanting holiday beauty. A restaurant and gift shop are on-sit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Magical summer celebration |
141-2050 Scotia Street Vancouver, BC V5T 4T1 Canada +1 604 879 8611 http://www.publicdreams.org/ |
Dubbed the most magical summer event the city has to offer, this is a fantastic celebration that should not be missed. As dusk falls on a night near the end of July each year, this family festival lights hundreds of paper lanterns, floats crazy serpent costumes through the crowds, gives flight to giant birds, places planets in the sky and perfects the whole mood with lively music and dance. Fireworks and costumes round out the spectacle. Be assured that you have never seen anything quite like this community festival; and it is all free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unforgettably magic event |
141-2050 Scotia St (Grandview Park) Vancouver, BC V5T 4T1 Canada +1 604 879 8611 http://www.publicdreams.org/ |
Magical. Spooky. Strange. Poetic. Those are just some of the words used to describe this original annual Halloween event. Every year on the Saturday before the scary holiday, this celebration honours the dead with a parade, fireworks and inspired spectacles. It looks to multicultural inspirations from the Day of the Dead to All Saint's Day to get all the ghouls and goblins out in full force. It's a procession of crazy costumes, lanterns, and choreography with torches and a fireworks finale. This is a free event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Original New Year's Day Icy Dive |
1050 Beach Avenue Vancouver, BC V6E 1T7 Canada |
This insane ritual of diving into the icy waters of English Bay on New Year's Day began in 1928. Peter Pantages, a Greek restaurateur, urged his swimming club members to act like polar bears and dive into the winter ocean (average temperature: 5ºC or 40ºF). Today, many people do it to raise money for charity. Whatever the reason, the event draws more than 2,000 costumed revellers, with thousands more watching at the sidelines. Vancouver's is the oldest and one of the largest in the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Folk music on Jericho Beach |
NW Marine Drive at Trimble St (Jericho Beach Park) Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K7 Canada +1 604 602 9798 / +1 800 883 3655 http://www.thefestival.bc.ca/ |
Every year in mid-July, people gather for this festive weekend in Jericho Beach Park to enjoy folk music from every corner of the globe. For more than 20 years, this International festival has been attracting musicians, bands and folk music lovers from all over Canada and the world. It features contemporary and traditional music for every taste. There are also information workshops, arts and crafts booths as well as healthy food and drink stalls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Fun-filled theatre festival |
1402 Anderson St (Various venues on Granville Island) Vancouver, BC V6H 3R6 Canada +1 604 257 0350 http://www.vancouverfringe.com/ |
This theatre festival runs for ten days every September. Experts have determined that the primary ingredients of comedy, drama, dance and music found in the average serving of Fringe may contain habit-forming substances. There are usually over 500 performances by 101 troupes in 21 different venues; you will never be bored by the selection. Much of the dramatically fun theatre festival is centred on and around Granville Island. Ticket prices vary by performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun family outing |
402 – 873 Beatty St Vancouver, BC V6B 2M6 Canada +1 604 708 5655 http://www.childrensfestival.ca |
There is an activity for every family member at this annual event, which is presented by the Canadian Institute of the Arts for Young Audiences. Recent festivals have featured theatre, interactive activities, music, dance and puppetry from every corner of the globe. International artists include Vietnamese Water Puppets, Jabali African Acrobats, Kazenoko, For the Love of Dance, Human Jazz, Kaleidescope Theatre, Alpha Yaya Diallo's "Imme, Get Up Africa", Norman Foote and Simon Jackson's "Spirit Bear Concert", Rick Scott and Pied Pumkids, Charlotte Diamond, Tzo'kam and Sandy Scofield and many more artists from all over the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Comedians from across Canada |
501-825 Granville St (Granville Island) Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K9 Canada +1 604 683 0883 http://www.comedyfest.com/ |
The Vancouver International Comedy Festival hosts an 11-day good time of wild antics from the country's side-splitting comedians, musicians and artists. A myriad of stand-ups, skit troupes, theatre, short films and street performances are staged during the festival. Past festivals have featured such weird and wonderful groups as Gut Wrench, Fatty & Pinhead, Bald Faced Lie and the legendary Arrogant Worms. Ticket prices vary and advance booking can be arranged through the office. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large Musical Celebration |
316 W 6th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1K9 Canada +1 604 872 5200 http://www.coastaljazz.ca/ |
This jazz festival may be the biggest and best musical celebration in the world. For ten days and nights, nearly 1,800 musicians from Canada and around the world entertain Vancouver. From Gastown to David Lam Park, from hip bistros to great concert halls, you can hear a wide variety of jazz, blues, groove, world music, improv and popular artists. The Jazz Festival touches all parts of the city, with many free performances, including large-scale public events, eight major indoor concert series and a host of nightclub shows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Five-day literary festival |
Various venues on Granville Island Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8 Canada +1 604 681 6330 http://www.writersfest.bc.ca/ |
For five days in late October, readers and writers flock to the city's biggest literary festival, which features an array of international and Canadian authors, poets and playwrights. Distinct events and readings are held, attracting attendees of all ages. Hear from famous writers and new talent. One festival feature is Le Salon, the sole French literary festival in Western Canada. The majority of events are held on Granville Island at the Arts Club Theatre and Performance Works. Admission varies by activity from free to CAD25 per ticket. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International Wine and Culinary Event |
999 Canada Place Way (Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre) Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5 Canada +1 604 872 6622 http://www.playhousewinefest.com |
This weeklong international wine and culinary event is hailed as one of the world's best. It features impressive food and wine, special programs and seminars. Sample a wide array of fine wines from around the world during International Festival Tastings, or dine and bid at the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner and Auction. In case you have one drink too many at the Feast or the winemakers' many meal presentations, a complimentary transit ticket or taxi voucher is provided for a safe ride home. Event prices vary: Great Dames, Great Grapes reception, CAD75; Bacchanalia Dinner and Auction, CAD250. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular flower and garden show at VanDusen Botanical Gardens |
5251 Oak Street (Van Dusen Botanical Gardens) Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1 Canada +1 604 878 9274 http://www.vancouvergardenshow... |
With more than 250 exhibitors, this is one of the largest shows of its kind in North America, featuring themed areas portraying gardens such as Eden, a Victorian Conservatory Fern Grotto and a Medieval Monastery Herbarium. Select guest speakers include landscape architects and historians. If you need replenishment while wandering through the gardens, there is plenty of food and drink available, along with a beer and wine garden. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Second largest race in North America |
1-200 Granville Street Vancouver Sun offices Vancouver, BC V6C 3N3 Canada +1 604 689 9441 http://www.sunrun.com/ |
This annual April 10-kilometre race is the second largest in North America. Ten live bands encourage runners, and there are water stations and rest stops throughout the route. The race winds by sandy beaches, the towering trees of Stanley Park and the glassy skyscrapers of downtown. A large party at BC Place Stadium is held at the end of the race. Reservations and prepayment of CAD19.75 per person is required. Fees vary by registration date ranging from CAD27-37. See the website for further information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Longest, darkest night of year |
150 Drake St (False Creek) Vancouver, BC V6B 5Z5 Canada +1 604 257 8195 http://www.secretlantern.org |
December 21st is the longest and darkest night of the year. Vancouverites tote their lanterns on this night to False Creek and attend this annual Winter Solstice Lantern Procession. The celebration of the return of the sun and the winter solstice features a procession on False Creek, dotted and glowing with lights and lanterns at night. For those who don't have lanterns, there is a lantern-making workshop held in the False Creek Community Centre prior to the event. This festive event is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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