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. |
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. |
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 Folk Music Festival
Vancouver, 604-602-9798
Description: This July festival features bluegrass, folk and folk fusion
music along with storytelling, dance performances, workshops, a folk art
marketplace, and healthy selections of food and drink. More than 40 acts
perform on seven stages in a spectacular outdoor setting. For the best
deal, order early bird weekend passes. Mailing address is 916 West
Broadway West #381, Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 1K7. |
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. |
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 rivalled 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.
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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. |
Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks
Show
July 1 10:30pm
Location: Ambleside Beach and Coal Harbour
A unique multi-community event.
The fireworks show will take place simultaneously on two barges in the
Burrard Inlet. For more information visit:
www.canadadayfireworks.ca
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Annual Steveston Salmon Festival
Location: Steveston Village
Children's Festival, Craft Fair, Flower & Garden Show, Japanese Cultural
Show, Salmon Barbecue, Trade Show, Martial Arts Demonstrations, Youth
Festival, Midway and Rides. For more information, visit:
www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca |
CANADA DAY AT CANADA PLACE
July 1
Location: Canada Place
Non stop entertainment on three stages, including the outdoor Plaza
stage, indoor Main Stage and Family Stage, and throughout Canada Place
will keep you busy celebrating Canada Day from start to finish.
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Canada Day at Granville Island
July 1
Location: Granville Island
Bring the whole family for an all-day celebration with interactive
displays and games. Granville Island. |
JULY PARKS MONTH
Location: Through out Vancouver and British Columbia
July is Parks Month in BC, guided walks and hikes will be occurring all
over British Columbia throughout July. These outings are open to the
public and most are free or by donation to the host organization. For
more information visit:
www.julyisparksmonth.ca |
Dancing on the Edge Festival
Location: Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver's ten-day dance festival features dance works from across
Canada and the U.S.A.
The festival programs professional Canadian and international dance,
movement and physical theatre works from both established and emerging
choreographers and directors. For more information, visit:
www.dancingontheedge.org
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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 |
Music in the Garden: Enchanted
Evenings Series
Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.
Evening musical performances featuring classical, Asian, world, Indian
and fusion music. |
Summer Train Spectacular at Rocky
Mountaineer Station
Location: Rocky Mountaineer Station
Join Rocky Mountaineer Vacations for a day of family fun and
entertainment. On July 14th the Rocky Mountaineer Station will open to
the public between 12 and 4pm for an afternoon of miniature train rides,
fun activities, food and much more. Get an inside look and take family
photos onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train while you soak in the
festivities at the Summer Train Spectacular, a free event for the whole
family. The first 500 kids to arrive will receive a free train whistle,
and don’t forget, there are free trips to won!
The Station is located at 1755 Cottrell Street in Vancouver. For more
information visit
www.rockymountaineer.com |
Tour de Gastown
Location: Gastown
With annual crowds totalling almost 40,000, the legendary Tour de
Gastown, organized by the Wedgwood Cycling Team on behalf of the Gastown
Business Improvement Society, is one of the most famous races in Canada
and the centerpiece of BC SUPERWEEK; British Columbia's most prestigious
week of bike racing, and now another great fundraiser for the BC Cancer
Foundation! For more information, visit:
www.tourdegastown.com |
YALETOWN SUMMER CELEBRATION & VINTAGE
CAR SHOW
Location: Yaletown
This local festival celebrates the historic super chic neighborhood
called Yaletown. From its modest beginnings as a warehouse district,
Yaletown has developed into the trendiest neighborhood in Vancouver.
Vendors and eateries will have their goods on display and a band, beer
garden and exotic car show will cap off this day of celebration. So put
on your Gucci shades and enjoy this posh community day.
Events and Attractions in Vancouver Things
to do while visiting Vancouver - British Columbia, Canada
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