Bard on the Beach
Waterfront At English Bay Vancouver, BC V6H 1G1 604-739-0559
Description: This professional Shakespeare Festival, featuring four
different performances, is held June-September on the dazzling
waterfront in Vanier Park. Huge open-ended red and white tents are set
up to house the event. Enjoy theater surrounded by spectacular views of
English Bay, the mountains and Vancouver's skyline. |
Vancouver Whitecaps
Come see Vancouver's Professional soccer team play at Swangard Stadium
in Burnaby, great value for the whole family with plenty of things to do
and see both on and off the field. Souvenirs, food, beer garden and
prize giveaways. walk up sales for most all games. |
BC Lions
BC Place Stadium Big Dreams Live Here. Imagine BC Place Stadium packed
with 60,000 screaming BC Lions fans. This is the home of the
BC Lions |
Vancouver Pride Week
Vancouver, 604-687-0955
Description: A celebration of the fantastic diversity and spirit of the
gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community in Vancouver seen over
seven days through multiple events. The annual pride week culminates in
a lavish parade put on by the Vancouver Pride Society that includes
friends, family and supporters. Beginning at Denman Street, the parade
follows a straight route to Beach Avenue where the costumes and floats
of participants are rivaled only by views of English Bay. A week's worth
of events includes dances, picnics, a day at Playland Amusement Park,
musical performances and art exhibitions. |
Richmond Night Market
May - Oct Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Richmond Night Market
Location: 12631 Vulcan Way Richmond (behind Home Depot)
one of the hottest summer activities in the Lower Mainland. With its
assortment of home-style snacks, cooked-to-order savoury and discount
merchandise, it promises to capture the varied interests of all
passers-by. |
Vancouver Chinatown Night Market
May - Sept
Location: Vancouver China Town Keefer St. / Main St. (Between Main &
Columbia St.)
A shopping extravaganza featuring Asian traditional handicraft,
fashionable gifts & tempt your taste buds with ethnic snacks. A shopping
experience like never before every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
throughout the summer. |
Powell Street Festival
400 Powell St Vancouver, 604-739-9388
Description: Early August heralds the Powell Street Festival which bills
itself as the largest Japanese festival in Canada. Both traditional and
contemporary Japanese Canadian performances take the stage during a
weekend of celebration. You can hear the throbbing taiko drums and
thrill to the technique of folk and modern dance. For martial arts fans,
demonstrations are held as well sumo wrestling matches. There is also a
mix of music, visual arts and films to see, crafts to make and plentiful
offerings of Japanese food. Events vary in price and location, though
events in Oppenheimer Park and Firehall Arts Centre are free. |
Festival Vancouver
Vancouver, 604-688-1152
Description: Two weeks, more than 40 events, and an eclectic selection
of musical performances that spans cultures, styles and a variety of
instruments, Festival Vancouver is world music at its finest. Concert
venues are scattered throughout the city and play host to musical
experiences that bring together the curious and the enthusiastic with an
international roster of acclaimed artists. No prior knowledge required,
just willingness for auditory delight. |
HSBC CELEBRATION OF LIGHT - FIREWORKS
Location: English Bay
Vancouver's annual fireworks held at English Bay are watched by 1.6
million people over the four-night event. Synchronized with music, they
shower the city in sparkling light and thunderous tympani. |
Wooden Boat Festival
Location: Granville Island
The “biggest little festival” in Vancouver, with a reputation as the
friendliest wooden boat festival in the Pacific Northwest, is ready to
educate and amuse with nautical facts and entertainment. With displays,
demonstrations, and music, there is something for every family member to
enjoy. |
All over the Map on Granville Island
Location: Granville Island
These FREE lively one hour performances take place under the shade of
the trees at the outdoor stage at Performance Works and are great for
the whole family. Shows end with some form of audience participation, so
bring your dancing shoes if you want to take part! For more information,
visit: www.newworks.ca
Events and Attractions in Vancouver Things
to do while visiting Vancouver - British Columbia, Canada
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