Take Your Kids to the Vancouver International Children’s Festival on Granville Island

Photo: VICF

Entertain your kids at the 46th annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival (VICF) in person on Granville Island from May 30 to June 4 and online from May 30-June 23. Families will enjoy a full program of world-class theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry, and storytelling performers coming to entertain Vancouver children and families.

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Take Your Kids to the Vancouver International Children’s Festival on Granville Island

Live Performances Coming to Granville Island This Spring & Summer

Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade

Granville Island is famous for many things including its indoor market and scenic view overlooking False Creek as well as many different artistic and cultural offerings. Cap off a night on the town after dinner by seeing a show inside one of the island’s many live performance venues throughout the spring and summer.

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Live Performances Coming to Granville Island This Spring & Summer

20 Places to Enjoy Outdoor Christmas Lights Around Vancouver in 2021

Christmas lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge

Photo: Capilano Suspension Bridge

Celebrate the season with thousands of twinkling lights. Check out 20 places to enjoy outdoor Christmas lights around Vancouver in 2021.

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20 Places to Enjoy Outdoor Christmas Lights Around Vancouver in 2021

Lumière Set to Transform Vancouver into a Vivid Display of Illumination this November

Now in its eighth year, Lumière will light up various Vancouver neighbourhoods once again in spectacular fashion. Lumière runs from November 12 – 30, with the illuminated installations best viewed after sunset. Lumière will showcase a range of interactive art installations adding sparkle and excitement to four iconic sites: English Bay, Jim Deva Plaza, Granville Island and Bentall Centre in Downtown Vancouver.

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Lumière Set to Transform Vancouver into a Vivid Display of Illumination this November

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide to Support Local 

Donut Christmas Tree Kit by Lee’s Donuts

Vancouverites can give back this holiday season with curated gift packs supporting multiple Granville Island small businesses. Continue reading:
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide to Support Local 

Best Places to See Fall Colours around Vancouver

Fall colours at Trout Lake in Vancouver

Fall colours at Trout Lake. Photo credit: Tourism Vancouver / Nelson Mouellic

Autumn is a spectacular time in Vancouver as the weather cools down and the leaves change colour. The bold pockets of red, orange and yellow leaves stand out against the blanket of evergreen trees. Here are our picks for the best places to see fall colours around Vancouver.

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Best Places to See Fall Colours around Vancouver

Hangin’ with Friends via Transit

You’ve combed through your directory, made your short-lists and weighed the pros and cons. You’ve chosen your bubble carefully. Now, you can safely venture out on TransLink for a full day of frolicking through Metro Vancouver with your closest friends.

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Hangin’ with Friends via Transit