The summer temperatures in Vancouver have been rising lately. Here are some great ways to keep you and the kids cool in the city.
There’s tons of FREE fun this weekend with the epic Fusion Festival in Surrey, the opening of the Shipyards in North Van (Bobs & Lolo fans take note!), the Apollo 50 celebration at the Space Centre, Rib Fest in Port Moody, Snack ‘N Snap at Metropolis at Metrotown and the African Descent Fest at Thornton Park in Vancouver. The Folk Fest kicks off on Friday, and it’s free for the under 12s.
Cherry blossoms are a major spring highlight in the City. Vancourites look forward to snapping pics and gazing upwards at the delicate petals. Sadly, their arrival has been delayed by snow, hail and all kinds of weather woes. But fear not blossom lovers, you can indulge in the ancient art of Hanami (blossom viewing) indoors…
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Metropolis at Metrotown supports Pink Shirt Day through random acts of kindness
There’s no better way to stop bullying in its tracks than through simple acts of kindness. With a focus on cyber bullying and Tees that say “Nice needs no filter,” this year’s Pink Shirt Day theme really hit the mark for today’s screen-obsessed kids. This year, Metropolis at Metrotown is working with 7 Burnaby elementary…
February on the local Chinese calendar marks the biggest holiday of the year! It’s Lunar New Year and 2019 is the Year of the Pig. There are parades, festivities and events all over Vancouver from the streets of East Van and the Granville Island to downtown Vancouver, and, of course, Richmond. And let’s not the…
If you live in Metro Vancouver, chances are you’ll be hitting Metropolis at Metrotown this holiday season. And yes, BC’s largest shopping centre has everything you need, but it can get pretty madcap over the hols. Luckily, Metropolis knows it’s even more popular at this time of year, so it has introduced and improved services…
Have you ever seen more than 800 Pandas in one place before? Neither have we. This summer Metropolis at Metrotown is giving everyone the chance to do just that by hosting an incredible art installation featuring 888 papier-mâché pandas in their Grand Court. Vancouver is the first North American appearance for the 1600 Pandas +…
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