Reduce, reuse and recycle is the motto of the Maple Ridge Repair Cafe, where visitors are encouraged to bring their broken or unfinished projects to receive some help from expert fixers. Check out other Repair Cafe events: Port Coquitlam,  Coquitlam,  South Surrey Do you know of other Repair Cafes happening?
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Do you have a box of stuff that you’ve been meaning to fix, but haven’t gotten around to? Bring it to the Repair Cafe in Coquitlam and have it fixed for FREE! Repair Cafes are a great way to learn how to repair small household items instead of disposing or
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Fort Langley, the birthplace of BC, is a weekend destination for many Lower Mainland families. It is easy to see why so many people enjoy visiting the quaint town. The natural tourist attraction is the Fort itself. The Fort Langley National Historic Site was built in 1872 during the heyday
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Jericho Beach Park is part of Vancouver’s Seawall and has a large playing field area that is used for baseball, rugby, and soccer. There are five tennis courts, as well as swimming rafts, picnic tables, a concession and washrooms. Lifeguards patrol the beach from Victoria Day (late May) to Labour
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The Bloedel Conservatory is open daily, rain or shine. The triodetic dome is filled with exotic plants, tropical flowers, colourful Koi fish and over 100 free-flying birds of various species. Tropical plants include palms, bromeliads and many other exotic plants from around the world. Ask at the front desk for
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The Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society (DARS) has created a massive diorama centred on Port Haney in 1926. It is a labour of love that has spanned over 25 years, and the club members continue to work on this display weekly. The members of the club own all of the materials on
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The folks at Toys R Us love planning toy-based events. From meet and greets with beloved characters to crafting sessions and storytime, there’s always fun to be had at Toys R Us. Check out the events happening in the next few weeks: Fall Events: October 12-13 | 11am | LEGO
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I’ve spent many long, rainy afternoons with my young kids trying to find engaging and inexpensive activities to keep them busy and burn off some energy. Our favourites have been library storytimes and drop-in activities at local community centers. Still, after several repetitions of those programs, I was on the
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Birthdays are a big deal, and not just for the child celebrating. Parents fondly remember the earliest steps, the sleepless nights, and the first words we hear our children speak, and when they’re young, a child’s birthday is also a time to acknowledge the adults who have had a hand
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Great Wolf Lodge is home to one of the largest indoor waterpark resorts in North America, and is a dream destination for families with kids of all ages. From waterslides to an epic magic game that involves wands, from story time with cuddly characters and dance parties to arcades and
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