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Bright Nights in Stanley Park 2010

December 2nd, 2010 @ 10:30am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Bright Nights return to Stanley Park as thousands of twinkling lights welcome guests along with carolers, warm treats, dazzling displays and of course the miniature railway. The Stanley Park Ecology Society will be selling hot buttered popcorn and roasted pistachios as guests are welcome to explore lighted pathways, listen to carolers on the plaza, and [...]

Stanley Park Ghost Train for Halloween 2010

October 8th, 2010 @ 10:46am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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The Stanley Park miniature railway is hosting its annual Ghost Train and this year’s theme is Alice in Nightmareland. Last night we had a sneak peak at the train ride, haunted farmyard, ghoulish concession and monstrous face painting hi-jinx. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr Mortal Coil Performance Society [...]

Clara Hughes to Lead Take a Hike Bike Ride in Stanley Park

October 6th, 2010 @ 12:14pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Six-time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes will be in Stanley Park tomorrow morning (October 7th) for a bike ride with the Take a Hike Foundation. Hughes, who is also set to be honored on Canada’s Walk of Fame this year, is hosting this event to celebrate Take a Hike’s 10 year anniversary. Take a Hike is [...]

Klahowya Village at Stanley Park

August 11th, 2010 @ 1:00pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Aboriginal Tourism BC presents Klahowya Village in Stanley Park until September 12, 2010. Occupying the space around the miniature railway and children’s farmyard, Klahowya Village involves artisans (wood carving, weaving, bark biting), interpretive tours, activities, food, crafts, entertainment, and the Spirit Catcher Train. One of the artisans on site is Todd DeVries who does cedar [...]

Stanley Park Ecology Society Events

August 10th, 2010 @ 10:00am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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The Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes and educates visitors and locals alike when it comes to the natural elements that make the park what it is. Within the borders of the paved roads and past the parking spaces there is a delicate ecosystem that the SPES can help you explore. Here are just a few [...]

Vancouver History: The Stanley Park Seawall

July 19th, 2010 @ 4:09pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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The Seawall is not only an icon of our city, stretching its arms around Stanley Park and the downtown core, but it’s a regular hang-out for locals and visitors alike. Starting today, there will be a detour at Sunset Beach while they do some reconstruction on some older portions of the retainer. Making sure that [...]

Theatre Under the Stars 2010 Season

July 9th, 2010 @ 11:38am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Theatre Under the Stars returns to the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park for another season which starts next week. This year’s performances are Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Singin’ in the Rain which will alternate each night from July 13th & 14th until August 21st. Theatre Under the Stars has been a mainstay [...]

Our Experience with Nordica Photography

July 6th, 2010 @ 3:00pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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We were fortunate enough to have Cole and Jakob from Nordica Photography approach us to do a couples photoshoot. After months of trying to connect we finally met up in the West End where John and I posed and smooched for what seemed to be our engagement photos (just 5 years later).