Free Summer Fun at Burnaby Village Museum

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This summer at Burnaby Village Museum you can explore featured exhibits and experience live demonstrations, ride the restored C.W. Parker Carousel, savour a picnic lunch in the meadow or grab a snack at the cafe, and enjoy the beautiful 10 acre open air museum site.

Burnaby Village Museum Bakery
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Summer at Burnaby Village Museum

  • When: May 4 to September 2, 2024
    • 11:00am to 4:30pm (last admission 4:00pm)
    • Tuesday to Sunday, including statutory holidays
  • Where: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby)
  • Admission: FREE! Ride the restored 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel for $2.52 +tax

Please note: Main entrance closed due to bridge construction. Please enter through the carousel entrance (see map)

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May Events in Vancouver 2024

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It’s already May and the calendar is full of events happening around Metro Vancouver! There’s farmers markets, festivals, concerts, theatre, baseball, soccer, and maybe even some hockey. This month Miss604 is proud to sponsor: BC Youth Week (May 1-7); Burnaby Blooms (May 5, 18, 25); Summer at Burnaby Village Museum, the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards (May 13); Coast Mental Health’s Courage To Come Back Awards (May 23).

May Events in Metro Vancouver

May Events in Vancouver 2024

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If you have any events to add, please send them in for a free listing.

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Mother’s Day Brunch in Vancouver

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Celebrate amazing people in your life this Mother’s Day weekend in Vancouver. Enjoy amazing brunches and buffets, delicious multi-course dinners, and delightful afternoon teas from May 10-12, 2024.

ARC Restaurant Mother’s Day Brunch

Mother’s Day Brunch Vancouver 2024

Starting at the ballpark, the Vancouver Canadians are hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch buffet at Nat Bailey Stadium on Sunday, May 12th. Get your tickets here.

ARC Restaurant
(900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver)
May 12, 2024 from 9:00am to 3:30pm
Join ARC for a Mother’s Day Brunch to celebrate the important women in your life. Enjoy a decadent menu of all your favourite bottomless brunch tasting plates with a few Mother’s Day specials based on Chef Adam Middleton’s mom’s family favourite recipes. View the full menu online. Don’t forget to wash it down with a Mom-osa. Book your table online.

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Women in Wine Dinner at ATLAS

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ATLAS steak + fish launches Women in Wine, a five-course dining experience spotlighting the creations of female winemakers located in the Pacific Northwest from May 22 to June 2, 2024.

ATLAS steak + fish Women in Wine Dinner

Women in Wine Dinner

  • Date: Nightly from May 22 to June 2, 2024
  • Location: Available at all ATLAS steak + fish locations
    • 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley
    • 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby
    • 1555 Versatile Dr, Kamloops
    • 8882 170 St NW Suite 2710, Edmonton
  • Tickets: Each 5-course dinner is available for $150. Limited spots are available nightly and reservations are recommended. Make your reservation online or by calling the location of your choosing.

Diners will indulge in an innovative menu highlighting spring flavours during Women in Wine at ATLAS steak + fish. The first pour, Erath 2022 Oregon Pinot Noir Rose is paired with Prosciutto de Parmaa savoury-sweet starter featuring a strawberry and black pepper bar veiled with thinly sliced prosciutto. A tender Olive Oil Poached Halibut is served in oyster coconut cream and passion fruit gelée. To follow, a Spiced Lamb Saddle accompanied with earthy elements and Erath 2018 Estate Selection Pinot Noir. Then Grilled CAB Striploin is served with espresso gnocchi, pairing with Col Solare 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon. For dessert, savour a refreshing Toasted Jasmine Rice Panna Cotta, complete with lemon curd, lime leaf powder and Thai basil. 

$10 from each Women in Wine dinner at ATLAS sold will go to a scholarship fund with the WORTH Association, the only society in British Columbia dedicated to advancing women in the recreation, tourism, and hospitality industries. 

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BMO Vancouver Marathon Route Map, Road Closures 2024

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Canada’s largest marathon, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is happening Sunday, May 5, 2024, winding its way through the city on a spectacularly scenic course. This year’s event welcomes a record of over 22,000 registrants and invites the community to cheer on runners from over 60 countries. The Vancouver marathon route map, road closures, block party and expo info is available below:

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BMO Vancouver Marathon

Sold out months in advance, each race distance offers a uniquely scenic experience:

  • When: Sunday, May 5, 2024
    • Half Marathon 7:00am start
    • Marathon 8:30am start
    • 8KM 9:30am start
  • Where: 
    • The Marathon and Half Marathon start near Queen Elizabeth Park and finish in Downtown Vancouver.
    • The 8KM starts within Stanley Park on Park Drive near Lagoon Drive.
    • The Kids Run will do a lap of Lost Lagoon and start/finish at Ceperley Playground at Second Beach.
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