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ComeBack to Attractions: Vancouver Attractions Welcome Locals Back

by Inside Vancouver in Vancouverites on June 26, 2020

You likely don’t need to be reminded of what a fantastic city we live in, with so much to explore right in our own backyard. Now that local attractions are beginning to reopen their doors, it’s an excellent chance to freshen up on why Vancouver is so highly regarded.

Before we can welcome the rest of the world to come back, we want to invite locals to get reacquainted with all the reasons why we love this city. Here are just a few of the attractions and activities waiting for you when you’re ready to venture out beyond your neighbourhood and be a tourist in your own town. Continue reading:
ComeBack to Attractions: Vancouver Attractions Welcome Locals Back

Get your autumn glow on at VanDusen Glow in the Garden October 17-27

by Yasmine Hardcastle in Events, Family Friendly on September 21, 2019

Photo: VanDusen Botanical Garden

Tickets are now on sale for VanDusen Glow in the Garden! Due to popular demand, event organizers have expanded the walk and created three time slots to allow more visitors to experience this unique event.

Taking place October 17-27 this year, this is the perfect date night or family outing. This is a sell-out event every year, so be sure to get your tickets today!

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Get your autumn glow on at VanDusen Glow in the Garden October 17-27

Vancouver Neighbourhoods: South Granville

by Inside Vancouver in Town on July 11, 2019

Welcome to South Granville! (courtesy South Granville BIA)

The area between Granville Bridge and West 16^th Avenue is known as South Granville, a stylish multiblock district boasting excellent restaurants, vintage and high-end shopping, and plenty of spa and beauty services. South Granville also encompasses Vancouver’s ritzy Shaughnessy neighbourhood, home to some of the city’s oldest and most elegant mansions.

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Vancouver Neighbourhoods: South Granville

Five Family-Friendly Easter Egg Hunts in Metro Vancouver

by Inside Vancouver in Events, Family Friendly on April 3, 2019

Courtesy vanilla_jo / Flickr

Easter is a few short weeks away, and that means it’s time to stockpile pastel-coloured jellybeans, load up on chocolate eggs, fashion yourself a fancy bonnet – and, of course, find an Easter Egg Hunt that will tickle the entire family. We’ve done the hunting for you, so scroll through our five picks below and prepare to show the Easter Bunny who’s boss!

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Five Family-Friendly Easter Egg Hunts in Metro Vancouver

VanDusen Glow in the Garden Opens October 19

by Yasmine Hardcastle in Events on October 13, 2018

Are you looking for something different to do this Halloween for a spooky date night or as a family with young children? VanDusen Glow in the Garden opens next week and tickets are selling fast!

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VanDusen Glow in the Garden Opens October 19

Experience VanDusen Festival of Lights, A Magical Winter Wonderland With Over 1 Million Lights

by Inside Vancouver in Events on November 24, 2017

Experience VanDusen Festival of Lights, sponsored by YVR and Air France happening this year from December 1 to January 7! Stroll with friends and family through interactive themed areas, watch the famous dancing lights show on Livingstone Lake, sing along to your favourite holiday classics at the Festival Stage, listen to stories and take a selfie with Santa, light a candle at the Make-A-Wish candle grotto, warm up with a specialty beverage at their new licensed fireside lounge, savour tasty treats and much more.

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Experience VanDusen Festival of Lights, A Magical Winter Wonderland With Over 1 Million Lights

VanDusen Glow in the Garden is a Fun, Kid-Friendly Halloween Activity

by Carrie Leslie in Family Friendly on October 18, 2017

Image courtesy of VanDusen Botanical Garden | Facebook.com

If Halloween is a little too scary for your tastes, VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver will be the place to celebrate the season without the usual chainsaws, fake blood, and costumed clowns… From October 24 – October 31, 2017 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm daily VanDusen Botanical Garden will be hosting “Glow in the Garden”, a whimsical garden adventure inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

You’re invited to take a trip through the looking glass on what will surely be an unforgettable Halloween walk in the woods at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

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VanDusen Glow in the Garden is a Fun, Kid-Friendly Halloween Activity