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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You’ve been to their shows and seen the incredible productions performed on the Waterfront Stage and at Performance Works. Now your child is begging to be a part of the fun, inclusive, and thriving Carousel Theatre team. What better way to encourage a love of the stage than with Carousel
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Whether your child is crazy for hockey or has always wanted to learn Canada’s most popular game, Summer Camps at Canlan Sports are guaranteed to provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere for all ages and levels. Have fun, grow your skills, and spend time being active this summer at Hockey
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What’s better than having a birthday? Getting FREE treats to celebrate! Whether you are a kid or a parent, it’s always nice to be celebrated and receive something in your honour. Check out this massive list of FREE birthday treats you can get just because you turn one year older.
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Level up your outdoor Summer Camp experience with Elevate Ultimate Summer Camps. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, fun, and teamwork-focused sport for your child, you have to give Ultimate Frisbee a chance! If you haven’t heard of Ultimate Frisbee, it is the sport that is becoming incredibly popular due
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Soar to The Peak of Vancouver to connect with nature, build life-long friendships, and try new adventures as part of Grouse Mountain Summer Adventure Camps or Mavericks Mountain Bike Camps. Grouse Mountain’s Summer Adventure Day Camps are dialed into what kids find interesting: adventure, survival, hiking, ziplining, nature art, and
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The old proverb “April showers bring May flowers” may be true, but we can’t forget that April brings its own flowers and beauty! Tulip fields and cherry blossoms are abundant this month, offering ample opportunities to explore the beauty around Metro Vancouver. Occasionally, April can be a rainy, cool month,
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