It’s Family Pizza Night! These Boutique Pizza Parlours Are Worth the Drive

Pizza is the quintessential family meal; it’s filling, relatively inexpensive, and you can feed a lot of people all at once. It’s also a crowd-pleaser – I dare you to find a kid who doesn’t like pizza at all. But as we know, not all pizza shops are created equal,
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Cirque du Soleil LUZIA: A Mesmerizing Display of Light and Rain!

Come one, come all for the most spectacular show on Earth! Cirque du Soleil returns to Vancouver November 4 – January 10,  2027, with the vibrant and whimsical world of LUZIA! Featuring water elements, vibrant costumes, and the exceptional showmanship that Cirque du Soleil has become synonymous with, families and
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Truth & Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30, 2026. It is a day of public awareness and commemoration of the painful history of residential schools in Canada. This day is also meant to educate about the rich cultural traditions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada and in local
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Best Events in October in Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver is truly spectacular in the Fall! The leaves have changed, the air is crisp, and there is still a nice balance of sun and rain as we transition into the darker months ahead. Pumpkin spice everything is in full swing, and (most of us) have settled into the
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The ULTIMATE Metro Vancouver Playground Guide!

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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Free Family Eco-Adventures in Metro Vancouver Parks!

Did you know you can explore popular Metro Vancouver parks, learn new information about the local areas and wildlife from educational guides for FREE? Metro Vancouver parks host exciting events throughout the year for families to find out more about nature and the environment around them. Check out these great
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RESP
$1200 RESP Contribution from the BC Government: Have You Applied?

The BC Training and Education Savings Grant is scheduled to end on April 1, 2028. Register your child today! Did you know that the BC Government is offering a $1200 RESP contribution to BC families? That’s right, fill out a form and boom, $1200 is added to your child’s RESP
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BC Culture Days

Founded in 2009, Culture Days is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a national network of cultural connections that provides Canadians with opportunities to participate in and appreciate all forms of arts and culture. Culture Days raise the awareness, accessibility, participation, and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural
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