Vectorial Elevation is illuminating the night sky, sending beams of light across English Bay and Vanier Park. When I first wrote about the free public outdoor light show I added a poll to my site where 77% of readers agreed that they are all for this display. Photo credit: fredericklin on Flickr Walking home at [...]

Last night the Olympic Torch Relay probably met its largest audience yet. Surrey opened their Celebration Site with the lighting of the cauldron by Daniel Igali, who ran the last leg of the day with the flame. Photo credit: Jan Vozenilek on Flickr / JanVozenilek.com My sister said it was absolutely filled with people, which [...]

This evening I checked out the media preview of Ontario House. Located along the shores of False Creek between BC Place and Molson Canadian Hockey House, it’s an interactive hub of activity. Free Nightly Concerts: February 9, 2010 Down With Webster February 12, 2010 Bedouin Soundclash February 13, 2010 Downchild Blues Band February 14, 2010 [...]

It’s been ages since I updated my Day Tripping series and thanks to our trek up to Squamish yesterday I can revive it with a worthy entry. Half way between Whistler and Vancouver lies the historic town of Squamish, BC. Known for its Sea to Sky proximity, windsurfing, The Chief, and its namesake the Squamish [...]

ValleyFest in Lynn Valley is North Vancouver’s own community celebration site for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The Torch Relay will make its way to the Lynn Valley Centre on day 104, February 10th with music and entertainment at 11:00am and the torch ceremony from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. From February 12th until the 28th [...]

The Yaletown Business Improvement Association has come up with the Made in Vancouver Street Festival which will take place February 13th until the 27th. Aside from hosting LiveCity Yaletown, one of the city’s official Celebration Sites during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, Yaletown is also taking this opportunity to showcase its community. The event will [...]

Writing my Vancouver 2010 Pavilion & Hospitality Houses post the name Granville Island came up quite a bit. Vancouver’s favourite market, theatre, artisan and creekside destination is playing host to many events this month. Here’s a rundown of what you can find, where to find it, and how to get there. What’s Going On House [...]

Photo credit: John Bollwitt On February 12, 2010 the Olympic Torch Relay will make its way down Denman Street with the torch carried by Judy Caldwell. Judy is the founder of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region and spectators are encouraged to come out and support her leg of the relay by wearing pink. [...]