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Family Day at The Vancouver Aquarium The Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way February 15th to 17th | 10am to 5pm daily This Family Day weekend, the Vancouver Aquarium is celebrating with free entrance for children (age 0-12). A weekend adventure surrounded by over 60,000 aquatic creatures, amazing exhibits, including a Meet a Penguin show! Learn […]

As the days get longer and sunnier, people are making their way outside to explore the city. June is a busy month for local events, so take advantage of your free time and try something new! Here’s a look at upcoming events in East Van. Bridal Pop-Up Market Whether you’ve started to plan your wedding […]

Spring is in full swing, and with the May long weekend just around the corner, it’s time to take a look at upcoming events to help you schedule and maximize the rest of your free time. From new events to local favourites, we’ve created a list of different events for you to check out this […]

And just like that, half of summer has come and gone. Make the most before summer’s end by staying cool in this heatwave and checking out some awesome things to do this month! Come celebrate on Sunday, August 5 at the 40th Annual Pride Parade Happy Pride! A protest. A celebration. A chance to recognize […]

Neighbourhood Guide: Strathcona Welcome to one of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods, Strathona. Heritage, cool, deeply rooted. Originally called the ‘East End,’ which includes Chinatown (one of our favourites), here you’ll find a unique mix of people, history, architecture and excellent food. Keefer St is a sweet spot for new restaurants like Rhinofish, Juke and Bao Bei. […]

Eastside Culture Crawl 2017 It’s that time of the year! The Eastside Culture Crawl Society will be hosting its annual visual arts festival aka ‘Culture Crawl.’ 4 days, 494 artists, 78 buildings. Just incredible (and free!). Invite your friends and family to the Crawl as artists in East Vancouver open their studio to the public. […]

UNINTERRUPTED: A Cinematic Spectacle As the sun sets over Vancouver, the undersurface of Cambie Bridge is transformed into a wild river filled with migrating salmon. UNINTERRUPTED is a combination of cinematic storytelling and high-tech art installation, bringing the mystery of the salmon run to the heart of the city. Join the audience and witness the […]

HAPPY 150TH BIRTHDAY, CANADA! Lonely Planet named Canada its number one country to visit in 2017, and I’m sure we all know why. There are tons of events coming up this long weekend in Metro Vancouver. Let’s all come together to show our pride and national spirit! Canada Day at Canada Place This award-winning event […]

Laura Secord Spring Carnival is Back! This coming Friday, Laura Secord is hosting its Spring Carnival from 3:30 – 8pm. Think jumping castle, carnival games, cotton candy and lots of food! There will be obstacle races, a 50/50 draw and lots more! Gather your friends and family for an afternoon of fun in the ‘hood. […]

Things to Do on Family Day This year, Family Day falls on Monday, February 13th. Check out some fun things to do with the family in the Lower Mainland! Free Ice Skating at Robson Square Half-Price Lift Tickets & Family Activities on Grouse Mountain Half-Price Tickets at the Sea to Sky Gondola Vancouver Giants Family […]