Cheers To You! Vancouver Honoured By Watkins Research Results

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The Watkins Research Group recently published their Meeting and Convention Planners Survey – and the findings showcased Vancouver’s impressive reputation among the industry (you can read about it here). And that’s why we want to acknowledge and thank everyone who has helped us spread the word about what a great city Vancouver is to host meetings and conventions.

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Cheers To You! Vancouver Honoured By Watkins Research Results

Celebrate Canada Day at the Vancouver Convention Centre!

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Do you want to be part of the biggest Canada Day celebration in the city, Canada Day at Canada Place? Then bring the whole family down to the Vancouver Convention Centre where they open their doors once a year to the public for their Annual Canada Day Open House! Explore one of Vancouver’s most prized establishments and the world’s first LEED® Platinum-Certified convention centre. It has been host to some of the most renowned and inspiring events in the world. Now they are opening their doors to you, where you can learn about the facility’s many “unconventional” features including its marine habitat and six-acre living roof and participate in a variety of family-fun activities.

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Celebrate Canada Day at the Vancouver Convention Centre!

Vancouver’s Neighbourhood Happenings: Downtown Jazz Weekend, June 25-26

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The following article was submitted by the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association.

Downtown Jazz kicks off the opening weekend of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Fest featuring 29 ensembles on 3 stages.

The widely beloved Downtown Jazz Weekend is back at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza June 25 & 26 as a part of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Continue reading:
Vancouver’s Neighbourhood Happenings: Downtown Jazz Weekend, June 25-26

Latin Culture Comes Alive at Carnaval del Sol, July 9-10 (Free Giveaway!)

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2016 Latin American Week starts on July 1st with the Canada Day Parade, featuring a White Salsa Cruise, First Nations and Latin American Art Exhibition, Latin American Film Festival and culminates with Carnaval del Sol.

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Latin Culture Comes Alive at Carnaval del Sol, July 9-10 (Free Giveaway!)

Vancouver’s Spot Prawn Festival Founders Share Recipes

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With all the upcoming delicious-sounding events taking place during the Spot Prawn Festival, we couldn’t help but wonder – can we make these prawns at home? Founders Chef Robert Clark shared his Spot Prawn Sunomono recipe and Chef Ryan Bissell tells us how to prepare his Spot Prawns with Chorizo and Cheesy Polenta. Continue reading:
Vancouver’s Spot Prawn Festival Founders Share Recipes

The Consumer Virtual Reality Show Hits the Vancouver Convention Centre May 14th

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The Consumer Virtual Reality show takes place this weekend and the Vancouver Convention Centre is giving away a pair of FULL ACCESS passes ($300 value) to one lucky winner!

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The Consumer Virtual Reality Show Hits the Vancouver Convention Centre May 14th

The 70th Annual Cloverdale Rodeo and 128th Annual Country Fair, May 20 – 23 (Free Giveaway!)

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One of North America’s longest running and most entertaining rodeos returns for its 70th year this May Long Weekend with more competitions, live entertainment food and fun for fans of all ages.

The Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo will once again feature the World’s best Cowboys and Cowgirls as they compete for cash prizes in roughstock rodeo events like Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding and Bull Riding, as well as Ladies Barrel Racing. Kids also get their turn in the spotlight with the always-entertaining Mutton Bustin’ competition.

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The 70th Annual Cloverdale Rodeo and 128th Annual Country Fair, May 20 – 23 (Free Giveaway!)