Light Up Chinatown! Celebrates Heritage and Joyful Community

Vancouver’s Chinatown has rich historical significance as well as continues to be the vibrant cultural heart of the city’s Chinese Canadian community.

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Light Up Chinatown! Celebrates Heritage and Joyful Community

Pop-Up Markets to Visit This Summer in Vancouver

CREATE! Arts Festival 2023; Photo credit: Wendy D
Provided by Eastside Arts Society

Vancouver is home to many makers who love to showcase their talent at small markets around the city.

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Pop-Up Markets to Visit This Summer in Vancouver

Celebrate Chinese Culture at the Vancouver Chinatown Festival

Photo: Vancouver Chinatown BIA

Head to the 22nd annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival (VCF), a free, two-day community event for families and organized by the Vancouver Chinatown BIA, when it takes over Keefer and Columbia Street from July 13-14. Expect a culturally rich experience full of all-ages entertainment, Chinese artists, local vendors, delicious food, and cultural learning.

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Celebrate Chinese Culture at the Vancouver Chinatown Festival

Support Talented Makers at the Bill Reid Gallery’s Indigenous Artisans Market

Interior of the Bill Reid Gallery in Vancouver

Photo: Sama Jim Canzian/Bill Reid Gallery

The Bill Reid Gallery will soon be holding their annual Indigenous Artisans Market, with a diverse range of creatives showcasing their work. In addition, the Market is the perfect opportunity to visit the Gallery and appreciate Indigenous Northwest Coast Art.

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Support Talented Makers at the Bill Reid Gallery’s Indigenous Artisans Market

Enjoy Bustling Night Markets and Farmers Markets in Vancouver

Shipyards Night Market; Destination Vancouver/Vision Event Photography Inc.

Night Market season has launched in Vancouver, running now until the beginning of the fall. Farmer’s markets have also ramped up, as a wider array of seasonal local produce starts to become available. You can expect a lively atmosphere, great food, and lots of artisan goods to browse and purchase.

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Enjoy Bustling Night Markets and Farmers Markets in Vancouver

Spring Shopping in Vancouver: Diverse, Local, and Sustainable

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

Last Minute Holiday Shopping and Gift Ideas in Vancouver

Photo credit: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport

Raise a guilty hand if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet. If that’s you, don’t panic. Vancouver has plenty of shopping centres and retail districts where you can find a gift for everyone on your list. As well, there are plenty of stellar experiences in town that you can purchase for those giftees who already have everything.

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Last Minute Holiday Shopping and Gift Ideas in Vancouver

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