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Celebrate the vibrant Latin culture in Vancouver by savoring flavorful dishes or learning to salsa at one of the many Hispanic restaurants and dance clubs in town. Whether you enjoy a small, intimate venue or the pulse of a late-night bar, Vancouver hosts plenty of popular Latin venues from which to choose.

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The Tony-award winning musical, Cats, comes to Vancouver's center stage this April at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Composed by the renowned Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats tells of the wonders and trials of a troupe of feisty felines. With extravagant choreography and interactive song, Cats should not be missed.

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Vancouver is a wonderful place to stay in winter and spring. With skiing in Whistler a short drive away, visitors can enjoy winter sports while soaking up the Vancouver culture in the same trip. The possibilities expand as the weather warms up and the sun comes out in spring. 

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In order to celebrate a culture as old and as rich as that of the Irish, CelticFest can be nothing less than extravagant. With a variety of Gaelic traditions to choose from, those who are Irish, and those who are only Irish on St. Patrick's Day, will find Vancouver CelticFest a delight.

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Rather than hide away from the cold and darkness of winter, celebrate this beautiful time of year at the annual Wintteruption festival on Granville Island. Just a ferry ride away from downtown Vancouver, this quaint island hosts free music, art, and theatre shows for the whole family.

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Since its first event in 1979, the annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival consistently tops the A-list of global wine events. The Vancouver wine festival features winery dinners, luncheons and other events at the Vancouver Convention Centre and top restaurants and hotels throughout the city.

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The Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the lunar year and is traditionally celebrated with colorful cultural performances and large parades. Since 1979, The Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver has hosted a variety of events that please both the eye and appetite.

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Each year the Vancouver Park Board and the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund put together the Bright Nights in Stanley Park, an unforgettable holiday celebration including a train ride, holiday music, and toasty treats.

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Since 1920, people have been gathering at English Bay to plunge into the frigid water. The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club started with just ten members and has grown to over 2,000 people. 

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Canada’s Remembrance Day 2011 is a day to celebrate the men and women who have died in war by remembering and honoring them in various ways. Most of Vancouver’s citizens will observe the day by taking it off from work and gather for ceremonies and services.

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