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Go Green for Planted Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre

by Rick Chung in Events, Food & Drink, Green City, Shop on April 19, 2023

Photo: Planted Expo

Plant-forward consumers can check out over 200 exhibitors at the third annual Planted Expo, Canada’s largest plant-based event, returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre from May 27-28. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse all sorts of vendors ranging from food and beverage providers to beauty products, health and nutrition brands, home decor items, books, restaurants, bakeries, and non-profit organizations.

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Go Green for Planted Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre

Browse the Art Vancouver Fair at the Vancouver Convention Centre in May

by Rick Chung in Events on April 3, 2023

Photo: Art Vancouver

Art Vancouver‘s annual four-day international art fair kicks off at the Vancouver Convention Centre from May 4-7 with artists and collectors flocking to its global art stage. An international contingent of exhibitors representing Ukraine, Iran, Korea, Japan, Kenya, Singapore, Georgia, Syria, India, Vietnam, Jamaica, and the U.S. will join the art showcase.

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Browse the Art Vancouver Fair at the Vancouver Convention Centre in May

Geek Out All Family Day Weekend Long at Fan Expo Vancouver

by Rick Chung in Entertainment, Events, Family Friendly on January 26, 2023

Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade

Fandom takes centre stage over the upcoming Family Day long weekend when Fan Expo Vancouver (FXV) returns to welcome thousands of pop culture junkies to the Vancouver Convention Centre for the city’s very own comic-con from February 18-20.

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Geek Out All Family Day Weekend Long at Fan Expo Vancouver

Vancouver Convention Centre and Binners’ Project: Proud Partners in Sustainability

by Tara Lee in Events, Food & Drink, Green City on March 9, 2022

West Building Aerials – LEED; Sourced from Vancouver Convention Centre

The Vancouver Convention Centre is iconic in Vancouver’s downtown core for the distinctive green roof of its West building and the white sails of its original East building. Not only is it gorgeous, but the Convention Centre, as the city’s flagship event and conference venue, embodies a continued commitment to sustainability. “Our philosophy is that Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and we are proud to not only showcase it throughout our facility, but to also help ensure it remains beautiful for future generations through our sustainability practices,” says Adam Radziminski, Director of Sales for the Vancouver Convention Centre.

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Vancouver Convention Centre and Binners’ Project: Proud Partners in Sustainability

Looking back at the 2010 Winter Olympics

by Shawn Conner in Events, Insider on February 12, 2020

Photo: Tourism Vancouver.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler.

For 16 days, from Feb. 12-28 2010, the city welcomed visitors and celebrated with street parties, pavilions, cultural activities and of course the Games themselves.

The event brought a then-unprecedented number of people and media attention to the city. The opening and closing ceremonies introduced the world to a wealth of Canadian talent. Canadian athletes won a total of 26 medals, including 14 gold medals, seven silver medals, and five bronze medals. The gold medal haul set a historic record, as it was the most any nation had ever received at the Winter Olympics. The 2010 Games also marked the first time Canada won an Olympic gold medal on home soil thanks to freestyle skier Alex Bilodeau at Cypress Mountain.

Here’s a look at the legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and how they changed the city forever. You can also scroll down to find out where and how to celebrate the anniversary of the Games on Feb. 22.

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Looking back at the 2010 Winter Olympics

Look who’s coming to Fan Expo Vancouver 2020

by Shawn Conner in Events, Insider on January 21, 2020

Stars of the big screen and small are the big draw at Fan Expo Vancouver, a yearly three-day pop-culture event of photo ops, autographs, games, exhibitors, and cosplayers.

This year, the big names at Fan Expo Vancouver (Feb. 15-17 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place) include Christina Ricci (Addams Family), Tom Welling (Smallville), and Brendan Fraser (Doom Patrol, Encino Man). Other guests include two guys from The Office (Brian Baumgartner and Oscar Nuñez), William B. Davis (X-Files), and Levar Burton (Star Trek: The Next Generation).

Of course, Fan Expos aren’t just celebrity gawkathons; there’s also a comic-book component, harking back to fan conventions’ roots. They might be strangers to the general public, but several guests will have comics fans rooting through their long-boxes to pull out copies of back issues to be signed. Here’s a look at some of the ink-stained wretches coming to Fan Expo Vancouver 2020.

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Look who’s coming to Fan Expo Vancouver 2020

Vancouver Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour

by Inside Vancouver in Town on June 5, 2019

Coal Harbour is the perfect neighbourhood to explore on two wheels (Tourism Vancouver/Hubert Kang).

Although Coal Harbour is situated in central downtown, the neighbourhood is surprisingly quiet. Starting at Canada Place and stretching towards Stanley Park, Coal Harbour is bordered by Burrard Inlet to the north and West Georgia Street to the south. The district encompasses a fairly even mix of business and residential buildings, and is marked by residents and visitors strolling the seawall, lounging at cozy cafes and restaurants, snapping selfies against a scenic marina backdrop and waving hello to cute-as-buttons harbour seals.

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Vancouver Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour