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Welcome to dazzling Kitsilano! (Tourism Vancouver/Tanya Goehring)
In the ‘60s, beachside Kitsilano was considered Vancouver’s hipster hangout; today, the neighbourhood has flourished into a trendy hub appealing to sun-worshippers, yogis, wellness warriors and shopaholics alike (it’s also the birthplace of global yoga brand lululemon athletica). Kitsilano is a healthy combination of parks, beachfront, the shopping mecca of West 4th Avenue, cozy coffeeshops and eclectic eateries.
Exciting movies + Vancouver attractions = the perfect Family Day! (courtesy Fan Girl Quest)
Family Day provides the perfect excuse to leave work at the office and spend a full 24 hours with your nearest and dearest – and what better way to pass a day off in February than cuddle together on the couch, lay out a spread of snacks and watch a movie? Continue reading:
Celebrate Family Day by Watching these Family Movies Filmed in Vancouver
Sourced from the Vancouver Maritime Museum
The Vancouver Maritime Museum (1905 Ogen Avenue) is located in Vanier Park, with its gorgeous views of False Creek, English Bay, and downtown Vancouver. The Museum’s waterfront location makes it an ideal site for preserving and exploring the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and Arctic.
From now until March 25, 2018, the Vancouver Maritime Museum will host an exhibition that examines a dark chapter in the city’s and Japanese Canadian history, one that has particular resonance and relevance to current events today.
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Vancouver Maritime Museum Launches New Exhibition, The Lost Fleet
photo: Takaya Tours
On October 1, join the waterfront celebration at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Expect a full day of great activities for the entire family that explore the shoreline – all part of Water’s Edge Day. These include guided dragon boat tours, kayaking and First Nations canoe tours, arts and crafts workshops, touch tanks, children’s entertainers, live music, and entrance to the Museum. And it’s all FREE!
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Celebrate Vancouver’s Shoreline at Water’s Edge Day on October 1
photo: Rick Chung / Flickr
Populist is Vancouver’s cinematic city guide, showcasing everything that’s happening in the city through video – Your hub for where to go, what to do and who to see. Populist is run by Film and TV Producer, Rebecca Traub and Broadcast Journalist, Blanca Blandon (aka YinYang). Follow the fun at thisispopulist.com.
A lively, beautiful, and eco-friendly beachside community close to Downtown Vancouver, the neighborhood of Kitsilano – known more commonly by locals as ‘Kits’- is one worth exploring! Here are a few of our must-do attractions!
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Explore Vancouver’s Kitsilano Neighbourhood: The 11 Best Attractions
Photo: Takaya Tours
Vancouver is a city shaped by more than 58 kilometers of waterfront. From the industrial Port lands in the Burrard inlet to the Fraser River, there is an abundant variety of activities. The Seawall wraps around downtown and Stanley Park, connecting all of our beautiful beaches, the log booms, marinas and small streams that punctuate the shoreline and display just how much of our city is linked to the waterfront.
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Water’s Edge Day at the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Oct. 3rd
Here’s something cool.
The Vancouver Maritime Museum’s first Arctic Gala takes place on October 24 at 7 pm.
Organizers have an incredible “journey to the North” planned with proceeds benefiting the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the goal of raising awareness of the history and issues of Canada’s Arctic.
