Early Summer Community Events to Enjoy

by Rick Chung in Entertainment, Events, Family Friendly, Outside on May 3, 2024

Italian Day on the Drive, Photo: Italian Day Festival Society

Summer is so close that you can feel it. To celebrate the warmer season coming up, there are some fabulous upcoming community events and lively street festivals on the horizon. Vancouver is known for its diverse communities, and every spring and summer, people get together for vibrant weekend public gatherings, perfect for the whole family or a day out with friends to show your collective community spirit and celebrate different traditions and cultural heritages.

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Early Summer Community Events to Enjoy

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10 Things to Do on Victoria Day Long Weekend 2024

by Taryn Eyton in Events, Town on May 1, 2024

People walk on a suspended walkway at the Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver

Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

For many Vancouverites, Victoria Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer. It’s a time to get excited about the warmer weather and get outside to visit gardens, hiking trails, seasonal events, and more. In 2024, the Victoria Day long weekend is from May 18 to 20. Here are 10 ideas to help you plan your weekend adventures.

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Where to Play Pickleball in Vancouver

by Taryn Eyton in Outside, Sports on April 29, 2024

Pickleball players touch paddles at the top of a net

Photo: Vancouver Pickleball Association/Facebook

The beginner-friendly racquet game of pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America. In Vancouver, you can play pickleball all over the city.

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Watch All the Movies & TV Shows Filmed in Vancouver

by Rick Chung in Entertainment, Family Friendly, Insider, Outside on April 26, 2024

The Last of Us, Photo: HBO/Crave

Vancouver, also known as “Hollywood North,” has a thriving film and television industry. Many international productions transform the city to represent everything on screen, from similar metropolitan cities such as Seattle or Portland all the way to historical eras of feudal Japan and sci-fi or fantasy destinations.

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Ryan Reynolds is Coming Home for the Wrexham vs. Whitecaps Match

by Rick Chung in Entertainment, Events, Family Friendly, Sports on April 25, 2024

Welcome to Wrexham, Photo: FX Productions

Welsh football fans get excited! It’s an all-Ryan Reynolds lineup as the Vancouver-born star brings his Wrexham AFC (aka the “Red Dragons”) club to face off against his hometown Major League Soccer (MLS) counterparts, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC (VWFC), in an intercontinental friendly matchup at BC Place Stadium on July 27.

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Spring and Summer Markets Around Vancouver

by Taryn Eyton in Events, Food & Drink, Town on April 24, 2024

Food trucks at the Shipyards Night Market.

Shipyards Night Market. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Vision Event Photography Inc.

With the return of warmer weather, it’s market season in Vancouver. Shop for fresh produce, handmade goods, delicious food and more from local vendors at farmers’ markets, craft markets, and community markets.

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Spring Shopping in Vancouver: Diverse, Local, and Sustainable

by Tara Lee in Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Green City, Shop on April 23, 2024

Photo: Park Royal

Spring brings with it the promise of new beginnings due to the warmer weather and the blooming of flowers in the city. Also, if you’re in the mood for a wardrobe refresh, Vancouver has a wide variety of shopping experiences, from extensive shopping centres to local boutiques specializing in sustainable artisanal products.

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Spring Shopping in Vancouver: Diverse, Local, and Sustainable

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