Archive for the category "cheap fun"

Stanley Park Ecology Society’s 25th Anniversary

January 30th, 2013 @ 10:58am by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Stanley Park Ecology Society is celebrating their 25th anniversary with activities this Sunday February 3rd from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Lost Lagoon Nature House. Create your own craft creatures or build a cone bird feeder, learn about weaving with natural materials, take a Wetland Wildlife Walk (1 hour), learn about the wildlife that [...]

Twilight Crow Bike Ride

January 29th, 2013 @ 1:34pm by Rebecca Bollwitt

You don’t need to be a long-time Vancouverite to spot the spectacular daily commute of tens of thousands of crows as they leave the city and head home to nest in Burnaby. The phenomenon has happened every day, without fail, since at least 1971. It’s so common that I finally wrote a post about it [...]

BC Family Day Events and Activities 2013

January 25th, 2013 @ 10:40am by Rebecca Bollwitt

BC will have its first Family Day stat holiday on Monday, February 11, 2013 and with that comes the scramble for activities and events to keep all those with time off from the office or school occupied. In anticipation of the new holiday, local attractions have been posting special offers for families to enjoy together: [...]

Gritty City: Vancouver in the 60s Movie Nights at the Hollywood

January 22nd, 2013 @ 9:03am by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation presents Gritty City: Vancouver in the 60s at the historic Hollywood Theatre later this month. This is a mini three-night film festival that will feature Vancouver’s earlier days of neon, West Coast architecture, and the evolution of the West End. The films will include: 1958 – Granville neon. VPL Number: 65548 [...]

Vancouver Canucks Scrimmage

January 17th, 2013 @ 9:30am by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last night the Vancouver Canucks hosted a scrimmage that was open to the public. Those who signed up online in advance filed around Rogers Arena and entered the rink to claim general admission seats. The squad was split into two teams, grey versus blue, and they played two 10 minute periods, a 15 minute period, [...]

CBC Vancouver Hosts Return to Hockey

January 16th, 2013 @ 2:19pm by Rebecca Bollwitt

Hockey is back and that means Hockey Night in Canada gets to celebrate its 60th anniversary more publicly this season. To get fans (especially those who might need a bit more encouragement) pumped up for the quick season that is about to start, CBC Vancouver is hosting a special event in honor of NHL hockey’s [...]

Surrey Public Library Events for Families This Month

January 7th, 2013 @ 10:11am by Rebecca Bollwitt

Browsing the City of Surrey event listings I found my way to the Surrey Public Library‘s website and began to look around. Easily 20 minutes had passed and I hadn’t even made it through all of the event categories listed on the sidebar. From games nights to crafts and cookies, Surrey Public Libraries offer a [...]

North Vancouver Penguin Plunge 2013

December 28th, 2012 @ 10:39am by Rebecca Bollwitt

An alternative to the 93rd annual Vancouver Polar Bear Swim is the Penguin Plunge in North Vancouver. Presented by Deep Cove Outdoor and Deep Cove Kayak & Canoe, this frosty affair takes place at Panorama Park in Deep Cove on New Year’s Day. To participate, register at Panorama Park on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 starting [...]