September in Vancouver BC
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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 Canucks
Vancouver's professional hockey team.
They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the
National Hockey League (NHL).
They joined the NHL as an expansion team in 1970. The Canucks play their
home games in GM Place Vancouver |
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 Fringe Festival
17-1551 Johnson St Vancouver, V6H 3R9 604-257-0350
Description: This anything-goes theatre festival is held each September
and includes indoor, outdoor and non-traditional venues (think moving
Aquabus). The festival presents innovative works that challenge
traditional notions about theatre. Productions include comedy, drama,
alternative theatre and performance art and feature more than a hundred
artists from around the world. Advance tickets can be purchased at 1398
Cartwright Avenue on Granville Island, on-line or by phone at
604-257-0366. Remaining tickets are available at the door. |
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. |
Vancouver International Comedy
Festival
Vancouver, 604-683-0883
Description: This respected comedy festival takes place in the fall, and
features big names like Martin Short, Gregg Proops, Tammy Pescatelli and
Corey Holcomb, as well as regional favourites and the best up-and-comers
in the biz. Mimes, magicians, jugglers, stand-up acts and comedic
performers are featured at several locations in downtown Vancouver's
entertainment district along Granville Avenue. Venues include the
Orpheum, Commodore, Caprice Lounge, Lafflines, Yuk Yuk's, Tom Lee City
Stage, The Roxy, Doolin's and The Vogue Theatre, among others. |
Vancouver International Film Festival
Vancouver, 604-685-0260
Description: Top Canadian and international films are shown throughout
this ten-day festival held each September or October. Over 300 films
from more than 50 countries are shown at four local theatres and include
dramatic features, documentaries, comedies and animated shorts, along
with alternative theatre and performance art. Due to Canadian law, you
must be a member of the Film Festival Society and be 18 or older to see
many of the films (they are unrated). Memberships are easily obtained at
the door, or online. |
20th Annual Chilliwack Bluegrass
Festival
Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park
Open Mic, Beginner Jams, Sunday Church Service, Corn Shukin Contests,
Free Workshops, Children`s Activities, and Free Corn Roast every night!! |
THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF SAND
SCULPTURE; CASTLE & CRAFTS MARKET
Location: Harrison Lake
Since 1990 Harrison Hot Springs has hosted the World Championships of
Sand Sculpting. This contest, set on the shores of picturesque Harrison
Lake, features sculptors from around the world competing to win this
prestigious title. Watch them create their masterpieces that will be on
display until early October 2008. Castles & Crafts Market will be held
during the first weekend of Harrison's World Championship Sand Sculpture
Exhibition |
Terry Fox Run
The legacy of hope and determination so vividly displayed by Terry Fox
in 1980 continues today with the 26th Annual Terry Fox Run. This event
has raised over $300 Million for cancer research and support to date. |
BC Cancer Foundation's 2008 Tour of
Courage
The BC Cancer Foundation's Tour of Courage weekend kicks off on Friday,
September 21 with "Lessons in Leadership, Lessons in Courage" an
intimate event for a limited number of corporate leaders and their
guests from within the cancer community.
On Saturday and Sunday it's all about the Bike. Choose your ride - the
demanding 100+km Challenge Ride on Saturday, September 22nd with Lance
and friends or join Lance at the Sunday, September 23rd - 30, 60 or 90
km BC Cancer Foundation Tour of Courage Community Ride - do your part
for the fight against cancer in British Columbia.
For more information, visit:
www.tourofcourage.ca
Events and Attractions in Vancouver Things
to do while visiting Vancouver - British Columbia, Canada
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