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Vancouver’s Chinatown Night Market gets a makeover

by eliannalev in Family Friendly on April 8, 2013

When Ken Tsui decided to take on the revamping of the Chinatown Night Market, he was clear in his vision: It had to be its own thing. While he enjoyed spending time at other night markets, like the gigantic one in Richmond, he was confident and determined to create something unique to Vancouver. Set to re-launch in May, the Vancouver Night Market will be an event that not only celebrates the richness of Chinatown and traditional Chinese-style markets, but will also incorporate distinctly Vancouver culture that can’t be found anywhere else. Continue reading:
Vancouver’s Chinatown Night Market gets a makeover

Vancouver Easter Events & Egg Hunts 2013

by Taraneh in Family Friendly on March 19, 2013

Photo credit: Donar Reiskoffer

Easter is coming up on Sunday, March 31. The Great A-mazing Egg Hunt at VanDusen is sold out. But not to worry; There are many more opportunities for creative Easter fun in and around Vancouver including classic egg hunts, wild scavenger hunts, craft events, train rides and even hanging out with Easter bunnies/chicks/salmon.

If you’re on the hunt for family-friendly Easter events, here’s what Vancouver has to offer.

Vancouver Easter Events & Egg Hunts 2013

1) Easter Train at Stanley Park, March 23-April 1
Hang out with the Easter bunny and sidekick: Easter Chick. There’s also the chance to partake in Easter craftacular acitvities. And Easter egg hunts are staged throughout the day near the start of the miniature rail line. Just be sure to bring your own basket.

2) Easter at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, March 30
Forget the Easter bunny. Open your mind to new options, like the friendly pink(ish) Easter salmon. Hunt for roe while learning about fishing on the West Coast. There’s also Easter-themed crafts, games and a prize draw for a chocolate. Continue reading:
Vancouver Easter Events & Egg Hunts 2013

Discover Pacific Spirit Regional Park at night with Night Quest

by eliannalev in Family Friendly on March 14, 2013

The forest is a different place when the sun goes down. All sorts of nocturnal creatures come out from hiding and, with the lack of traffic lights and street lamps, the stars shine a bit brighter. Explorers of all ages are invited to reveal in this wondrous and dark outdoor world in Pacific Spirit Regional Park this Saturday for the annual Night Quest. Continue reading:
Discover Pacific Spirit Regional Park at night with Night Quest

Easter Train Coming to Stanley Park, March 23-April 1

by Remy Scalza in Family Friendly on March 14, 2013

Photo credit: Robin Thom | Flickr

Get ready for a new way to hunt down your Easter eggs this year.

Stanley Park is bringing back its popular Easter Train for another run. From March 23-April 1, bring the kids to the park for a ride on the miniature train, visits from the Easter Bunny and Easter Chick and, of course, plenty of egg hunts.

The Easter Train, which winds its way at a gentle pace through forests and past lakes in the 1,000-acre park, joins Stanley Park’s lineup of other popular seasonal trains, including the Bright Nights Christmas Train, the spooky, Halloween-themed Ghost Train and the Spirit Catcher Train at Klahowya First Nations Village.

The Easter Train runs rain or shine and is fully covered to protect you from those occasional spring showers. Before hopping on board, take the kids to the craft tables for Easter-themed art projects. Easter egg hunts are staged throughout the day near the start of the miniature rail line. Just be sure to bring your own basket. Here’s some history on the train. Continue reading:
Easter Train Coming to Stanley Park, March 23-April 1

Hop To It – Get Tix to the Great A-mazing Egg Hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden, March 30

by Taraneh in Family Friendly on March 7, 2013

Photo credit: Flickr user mezuni

Easter 2013 falls on March 31 this year. One of the most popular Vancouver Easter events for families is the annual Great A-mazing Egg Hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden on March 30.

As the name would imply, the egg hunt is awesome and there’s a maze involved. It’s not just any maze. The VanDusen hedge maze is made of 3,000 pyramidal cedars and rivals the great mazes of yore, like Cardinal Wolsley’s famous Hampton Court labyrinth.

But let’s get to the chocolate. This is how the egg hunt works. Families work together to solve rhyming clues. In the process of the scavenger hunt, they work as a team and learn all about the award-winning VanDusen Botanical Garden. And at the end, when they’ve found the Easter Bunny’s secret hiding place, they exchange their scavenger hunt answers for Purdy’s chocolate!

Tickets must be pre-purchased; they’re on sale now and they’re going fast. Find details on Great A-mazing Egg Hunt time slots and how to purchase tickets after the jump. Continue reading:
Hop To It – Get Tix to the Great A-mazing Egg Hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden, March 30

Vancouver’s Chinatown Night Market gets a makeover

Vancouver Easter Events & Egg Hunts 2013

Vancouver Easter Events & Egg Hunts 2013

Discover Pacific Spirit Regional Park at night with Night Quest

Easter Train Coming to Stanley Park, March 23-April 1

Hop To It – Get Tix to the Great A-mazing Egg Hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden, March 30

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