Summertime is the perfect season for community gatherings and outdoor festivals, and fortunately, there are plenty in Metro Vancouver between May and August! Whether they are single-day or spread out over a week or weekend, all of the festivals below have something in common: good food, great entertainment, and fun
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May is here, and with it comes a special festival that has its roots in ancient European civilizations. May Day has historically been a celebration of Spring in the northern hemisphere, with flowers in full bloom, days getting longer and warmer, and Summer just around the corner. In fact, many
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It’s that time of year! Metro Vancouver Summer Camps are open for registration; you want to move quickly to grab a spot for your child! July and August are the months packed with long, hot days, and oodles of new experiences and opportunities. Kids can play with friends, head out
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Spring is in the air, and with the warmer weather comes an abundance of great craft fairs and artisan markets around Metro Vancouver. Whether you are looking for some unique wares, delicious treats, handmade clothing or farm finds, there are plenty of options for you to shop local and connect
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Can you believe we are halfway through the month already?! April is flying by, and each weekend offers more family-friendly events that are FREE (or cheap) for families to enjoy. Looking to stay active this weekend regardless of the weather? You can’t go wrong with a family bike ride along
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Living in Metro Vancouver, we are fortunate to be just a short drive from one of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations – Whistler. In addition to the thrilling outdoor activities available year-round, there’s yet another reason to visit Whistler this Spring: The Whistler Children’s Festival, which has been a
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Why do I feel instantly healthier when I visit a farmer’s market? While there are dozens of farmers’ markets to enjoy in the summer, a few hardy souls keep the markets going through the Fall and Winter as well. No matter what community you live in, there is a farmer’s
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Bargain hunters and treasure seekers rejoice! It’s garage sale season in Metro Vancouver. Finding and visiting garage sales has changed a lot since I was a kid– we used to walk or drive through our community and write down information from a poster about upcoming garage sales. Our weekends were
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Whether you’ve got the whole world in your hands or just a tiny piece of it, give a little extra love to Mother Earth on April 22nd. Earth Day, first held in 1970 and officially recognized in 1990, is now celebrated globally each year. Earth Day is a great time
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The ideal playground continuously changes as my kids get older. When they were babies, the gold standard was a park that had a fence around it and plenty of low-to-the-ground play areas. As they get bigger, I’m more focused on other amenities, like plenty of park benches or picnic tables
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