GLIDE ON ICE

BREATHE THE FRESH MOUNTAIN AIR ON OUR OUTDOOR SKATING POND.

Open December 1, 2019 until February 29, 2020

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It’s a magical place to enjoy the winter season with your friends, family and loved ones.

Hours of Operation:

• Sunday to Thursday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM*
• Friday and Saturday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM*

Holiday Hours:

• Christmas Eve (December 24^th): 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Christmas Day (December 25^th): 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Boxing Day (December 26^th): 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• New Year’s Eve (December 31^st): 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• New Year’s Day (January 1^st): 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

*Skate rental ends 30mins prior to close

Fees:

Skating is free. You can rent skates for $5.00/pair. Cash only.

Ice Rink Closures, Schedule Changes & Events:

Watch here for updates or call the Robson Square Hotline 604-646-3554. Please be advised that warm weather leads to warm ice! Robson Square Ice Rink may need to close unexpectedly.

School Program:

If you are a grade 4-7 school, you can enroll sign up for free skating at the Robson Square Ice Rinks school program. Robson Square will provide your class with free skate and helmet rentals.

The school program runs Monday through Friday with three 1 hour time slots daily.

Please contact us at 604-646-3557 or RSQIceRink@pacegroup.com.

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A Windmill Theatre (Australia) Presentation – BC premiere

WEBSITE: https://www.carouseltheatre.ca/plays/beep/

Talking Stick Festival is a vibrant celebration of Indigenous artistry, talent and knowledge from around the world, presented through theatrical performances, music, dance, film, visual art, affordable family friendly events and shows – and more!

Events for kids and families include:

Sing, Dance, Tell Me A Story! (Family Fun Day) (Feb. 17, noon-3pm) at the Cultch is a full Family Day afternoon full of fun and interesting activities. Visit TeePee Theatre’s array of traditional First Nation stories performed in teepees by young performers in traditional regalia; see Hoop dance storyteller Jessica McMann and Fancy dancer Nyla Carpentier, and thrill to Our Creation Story from Mortal Coil and Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack). (pay-what-you-can)

Every age can enjoy the popular Celebration of Powwow Culture and the Indigenous Artisan Fair (Feb. 23, noon-5pm, Roundhouse), and the music and dance-filled Métis Fair (Feb. 29, noon-4pm, Roundhouse). Both are pay-what-you-can.

UNYA’s #Indigenuity: Concrete Smudge showcases the work of artists from the young urban Indigenous community (Feb. 25, Wise Hall).

Th’owxiya:  The Hungry Feast Dish. From Axis Theatre, this exciting Kwantlen tale of an old and powerful spirit comes to the Cultch from Feb 18- 21 (Book tickets at culture@fullcircle.ca), and to the Musqueam Community Centre Feb 22 (pay-what-you-can).

Check the festival website www.talkingstickfest.ca for full information!

To celebrate the historic 10 year anniversary as host venue in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the Richmond Olympic Oval is hosting a three-day celebration of all things sport and all things Winter Olympic Games from Friday, February 21 to Sunday, February 23. This event is FREE for all to attend.

Activities will include public skating, admission to the Richmond Olympic Experience, Canada vs. USA Women’s Para Ice Hockey Exhibition Games, Speed Skating Demonstrations, and autograph signings with Canadian Olympians. Along with that will be photo opportunities on the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Podium complete with replica Torch and Medals, figure skating shows by Connaught Figure Skating Club, an activity area previewing the upcoming CARHA Hockey International World Cup Kids Zone, and much more.

Event details and schedule: https://richmondoval.ca/10years/

WINTER JAZZ

BOSS UP Vancouver is a conference designed to create a unique space to inspire and motivate women to take control of their health, career and their personal fulfillment. The event is multi-faceted, there will a unique variety of female speakers from fashionistas, wellness therapist, entrepreneurs, personal development coach, a naturopathic doctor and local vendors. Between the speakers there will also be the opportunity to spread out your yoga mat and move your body.

Be the BOSS of your mind, body and soul at this one-day women’s event where we explore topics that affect you: Nutrition, Fitness, Mindfulness, Entrepreneurship and the ever-elusive Work/Life Balance!

We are taking over the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver February 22, 2020 for a fun, educational day created to move and inspire you! For female entrepreneurs, busy career women and mommas juggling IT ALL.

Join us for a day filled with informative talks, movement classes by local health and fitness studios, healthy nutritious food, a woman’s panel of BOSS ladies, pop up shops from your favourite local vendors plus swag-bags filled with goodies to help you on your crusade on becoming your best self. From the meditation corner to our signature happy-hour G F cocktails, get ready to focus on the most important person in your life… you!

Call to mind the image of a barn-raising: a community gathering together to co-create a shared solution for the benefit of all. This is the nature of the task ahead of us as we seek to launch the first Nestworks location.

Join us on Saturday February 22nd for FREE co-working and childminding, our crowdfunding video shoot, and next steps info and signup session. Come for the entire day, or just stop by to say hello. Registration link: nestworks-social.eventbrite.ca

Please bring your kids of all ages, and laptops or other work projects, as we will be shooting photos and video and want to create a Nestworks-like atmosphere to suggest what we are creating.

What the session will look like:

• Video interviews with participants willing to share your stories about struggles you have faced as a working parent and why you want Nestworks to happen. Please sign up for an interview slot here.
• Crafts, games and fun things for kids to do, supervised by ECE trainees from Pacific Immigrant Resources Society.
• A signup opportunity for people who want to help with crowdfunding-related tasks including marketing, community outreach and media outreach.
• Free co-working
• Meet and greet other community members and collaborators.
• Q&A with Nestworks Board members.

The fine print:

• We require image release for all attendees.
• Childminding is available for children of all ages.
• Parents will be summoned to manage feeding and diaper change needs as necessary.
• Childminding is by RSVP only – please sign up HERE.

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nestworks-family-friendly-co-working-crowdfunding-social-tickets-88865831093

• All parents with children in care must remain on-site.

If you can’t come but want to support our crowdfunding campaign (tentatively launching on March 31st), sign up here.

The Gumboot Kids Live Show is a family entertainment experience for all-ages. It features award-winning performing artist, Jessie Farrell, singing songs about nature from the hit children’s series, The Gumboot Kids, along with choreographed dance routines from Scout & Daisy, which invite audience participation.

The live show has been winning hearts across Canada with its family friendly songs and lovable characters. The heart-centred and joyful show draws on the theme of exploring nature to create an exhilarating event for kids, parents and grandparents.

Suitable for children 8 and under

Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!

When: Saturdays
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Click here for a list of participating theatres
Website: www.cineplex.com

February Movies

February 1 – Arctic Dogs

February 8 – How to Train Dragon: The Hidden World

February  15 – Playing With Fire

February 22 – The Land Before Time

February 29 – Trolls

Spring Break 4 movies a day for four days!

March 23-27 2020

Each day over Spring Break, participating Cineplex theatres are showing the following movies for $2.99 per ticket

The Grinch / Mighty Pups / Smallfoot / Fantastic Beasts

>> WEBSITE

Ten years ago, Canadians welcomed the world with glowing hearts and filled venues and streets with red and white to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic spirit. Vancouver 2010 touched lives, inspired communities, put a spotlight on the Canadian spirit, and in the face of impossible odds and compelling adversity, showed the world what it means to be truly Canadian.

On February 22, 2020 we will celebrate the 10-Year Anniversary of the Games with a can’t miss Fan Festival and Gala Dinner.

FAN FESTIVAL

Come out to Jack Poole Plaza on February 22nd for the Vancouver 2010 Celebration Festival, open to all ages from 11AM-6PM. We hope you will join us in celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games!

The day will be filled with activities including Olympic and Paralympic Athlete meet & greets, sport demonstrations, main stage programming, face painting, and much more! Join us at 5:30pm, as we reignite the spirit of the games, through a ceremonial cauldron lighting and live musical performance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q – Where is the Vancouver 2010 Celebration Festival taking place?
A – The festival will be taking place at Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5.

Q – What are the festival hours of operation?
A – The festival will run from 11:00am – 6:00pm (PT).

Q – Is there an admission fee to the festival?
A – No, this is a free event!

Q – Will there be food & beverage available on-site?
A – Yes, food will be available for purchase through a variety of food trucks.

Q – Do the festival vendors accept cash?
A – Unfortunately, our vendors only accept credit or debit. Visa payment is preferred.

Q – Is there parking available?
A – Yes, please click here for more information on paid parking lots near Jack Poole Plaza.

Q – What types of activities will be available when visiting the Vancouver 2010 Celebration Festival?
A – The day will be filled with highlight videos from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic games, sport demonstrations, athlete meet & greets, main stage programming, live performances, face painters and much more!

Q – Is the Vancouver 2010 Celebration Festival an indoor or outdoor event?
A – The Vancouver 2010 Celebration Festival will take place outdoors at Jack Poole Plaza.

Museum of Vancouver: Remembering Vancouver 2010
Quatchi will be on display in the MOV studio and available for selfies.
Sport your 2010 Olympic Red Mittens, official merchandise, or your 2010 Olympic pin and receive 2 for 1 admission to MOV and all feature exhibitions.
Dates: February 12 – March 21, 2020

The event is free. Info at olympic.ca/vancouver-2010-10th-anniversary-celebration.

A guided 10km, 5km or 2km run or walk through Stanley Park in Vancouver. with 100% proceeds going to BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.

This fun and non-competitive race takes you through the beautiful trails in Stanley Park. After the run there will be a social event with pancakes, prizes, and good tunes! This is a race for people to support dogs, you don’t need a dog to run.

Guide dogs and good dogs are welcome, dogs must be on leash and under control at all times for the safety of the working guide dogs.

EVENT DETAILS

• Start Location: Brockton Pavilion (1151 Stanley Park Drive Vancouver BC)
• Start Date: February 24, 2019
• Start Times: 10km: 9:45 am, 5km 10:15 am, 2k 10:30 am
• Current Price: $10 for 2km, $20 for 5km .$25 for 10km (Prices increase January 2nd)

Packet Pickup:

• Early Packet Pickup: Friday, February 23, 12pm-7pm (at Denman Running Room, 679 Denman St, Vancouver)
• Race Day: Opens at 9:00 am (at Brockton Pavilion)
• Limited Race Day registration (additional $5 on pre-registration prices).

WEBSITE

The Gumboot Kids Live Show is a family entertainment experience for all-ages. It features award-winning performing artist, Jessie Farrell, singing songs about nature from the hit children’s series, The Gumboot Kids, along with choreographed dance routines from Scout & Daisy, which invite audience participation.

The live show has been winning hearts across Canada with its family friendly songs and lovable characters. The heart-centred and joyful show draws on the theme of exploring nature to create an exhilarating event for kids, parents and grandparents.

Suitable for children 8 and under

Two shows at 11am and 1pm

This comprehensive, hands-on and fun workshop prepares you and your birth partner for an informed and empowered birth. The workshop begins with an interactive talk on what it means to be informed and empowered. Then, in preparation for your birth, couples will practice movement, breathing techniques and loving touch to enhance comfort and confidence in pregnancy, labour and delivery. With a focus on the essential role of the birth partner specific hands-on natural pain management techniques will be explored. You will learn to strengthen, open, and relax the body while connecting with your baby and each other. This workshop is recommended anytime during the second or third trimesters. ​No prior yoga experience is necessary. Open to all couples.