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Bard on the Beach

2012-05-19T19:25:45-04:00

To go or not to go? That is the question. Bard on the Beach, one of Canada's largest Shakespeare Festivals of its kind, returns to Vancouver this May. As one of Vancouver's traditional summer events, these signature shows, featuring classic plays and stunning views, is not to miss.

Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival

2012-05-10T11:44:32-04:00

North America's biggest and best dragon boat festival will be held this June in Vancouver. The Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival attracts over 100,000 people to watch ornate boats glide across the water under the summer sun. Don't miss out on this fun and free family outing.

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

2012-05-04T20:15:09-04:00

Since 1986, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival has graced British Columbia with a wide array of local and international artists. From jazz to blues to contemporary, musicians of all genres congregate for a weeklong celebration of music and creativity that should not be missed.

EAT!

2012-04-26T14:05:27-04:00

Wineries, celebrity chefs, cookbook authors, artisans, and gourmet food. What's not to love? EAT! Vancouver Food and Cooking Festival is Canada's premiere food exposition and offers all of these treats and more. This signature event will be sure to please any palate and pocketbook.

City Of Bhangra 2012

2012-04-17T15:06:11-04:00

Bhangra, a popular form of music associated with the Indian Punjabi culture, is making a revival in Vancouver BC. City of Bhangra 2012 will be hosting a variety of musical, dance, and other cultural events from May 31 to June 10 to raise awareness about this unique art form.

Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair

2012-04-12T13:34:12-04:00

Shine your boots and put on your cowboy hats because the annual Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is back. Located just a 45 minute drive outside of Vancouver, this thrilling family friendly event, featuring bull riding, monster truck rides, axe throwing, and more, is not to be missed.

Vancouver Canucks Playoff Aspirations

2012-04-04T10:16:09-04:00

Last year’s loss in the Stanley Cup finals has left a putrid taste in the mouths’ of the Vancouver Canucks and their fans, making them hungry for the sweet flavor that comes with a championship. This year’s combination of star power, and an appetite for redemption might be too much for to competition to hold down.

Trivia Night

2012-04-04T23:15:38-04:00

What Spanish artist said he would eat his wife when she died? What is the world's deadliest spider? Where were the first modern Olympics held? If you can answer any of these questions correctly, consider attending one of the many trivia nights held at bars and pubs in Vancouver.

Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel

2012-03-20T15:39:32-04:00

Take a trip back in time and walk the streets of a 1920s village at the Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel. Just a short drive outside of Vancouver, the museum is stretched across 10 acres and resembles a typical tram-stop community, complete with blacksmiths, print shops, and a general store.

Coldplay in Concert

2012-03-14T20:50:33-04:00

Known for their award-winning albums and songs, such as "Viva la Vida," "Paradise," and "Clocks," Coldplay has become notorious in the music world. The band will make a stop in Vancouver this April as a part of their global tour to promote their new chart-topping album, Mylo Xyloto.