Join Vancouver’s biggest mass-participation, non-competitive bike ride on August 18th. Our Cityride is for participants of all ages and abilities, and is focused around a fun and festive atmosphere.
Our Cityride Vancouver
Where: David Lam Park, Yaletown (1300 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver) When: August 18, 2018 festival 1:00pm to 8:00pm, ride 5:00pm Register: Ride registration is $20 for those 18 and over, 18 and under are free.
Founded by five-time Olympian Charmaine Crooks and former elite cyclist Mark Ernsting, Our Cityride celebrates the spirit of local communities and aims to cater to people of all ages and abilities.
The Festival
The festival is open to all and it’s free to attend. There will be a Kid Zone, entertainment stage, beer garden, international expo and free bike valet service.
Registered riders will be entered to win some great prizes including a trip for 4 from Vancouver to Amsterdam courtesy of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Charity partners are the Canucks Autism Network and Heart & Stroke.
The Ride
The 17km ride through Yaletown, Chinatown, Gastown, Coal Harbour, Stanley Park and into the West End is expected to attract thousands of participants.
For the safety of those involved there will be strategic road closures and delays to traffic for a few hours during the event between 4:00pm to 7:30pm. All roads that affect residences and businesses will have a plan in place to help minimize all inconveniences.
Road Closures
Homer St (Pacific to Beach) to 9:00am to Midnight (Resident access maintained)
Drake St (Pacific to Marinaside) 9:00am to Midnight
Pacific Blvd (Homer to Drake) Noon to 9:00pm
Pacific Blvd (Hornby to Homer) 4:00pm to 7:30pm
Pacific Blvd (Drake to Davie) 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Davie Street (Pacific to Marinaside) 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Marinaside Cres (Davie to Nelson) 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Pacific Blvd (Nelson to Carrall) 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Keefer (Carrall to Quebec) 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Columbia (Keefer to Alexander) 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Water St (Alexander to W Cordova) 4:45pm to 6:45pm
W Cordova West Bound (Water to Thurlow) 4:45pm to 6:45pm
Thurlow (W Cordova to W Pender) 4:45pm to 6:45pm
W Pender West Bound (Thurlow to W Georgia) 4:45pm to 6:45pm
W Georgia Single Lane Closure (W Pender to Denman) 4:45pm to 6:45pm
Pipeline Rd West Bound 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Stanley Park Dr Single Lane Closure (Pipeline to Park Ln) 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Beach Ave (Park to Denman) 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Beach Ave East Bound Single Lane Closure (Denman to Broughton) 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Beach Ave (Broughton to Granville) 5:00pm to 7:00pm
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Get to know Downtown Vancouver a little better this summer through its shopping, arts & culture events, food and entertainment! The first stop on this digital, virtual tour, is Granville Street.
Granville Street is downtown Vancouver’s premier entertainment district with an array of bars, clubs, restaurants and retail. Known for its eye-catching signage that nods back to the neon heyday when there were once 19,000 neon signs in Vancouver! Shop local boutiques, book stores, major retail meccas, hop a bus, catch a show, sip on a patio, and enjoy the lively atmosphere this street provides.
New retailers are coming on stream continuously making the street go from strength to strength. Take a stroll down Granville and stay a while, perhaps this giveaway will help!
Brunch on Granville Street
Thanks to the Downtown Vancouver BIA, you can win brunch for two at all of the following brunch destinations on Granville:
The Templeton (1087 Granville)
“Nostalgic, organic and delicious food served up in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district”
Twisted Fork Bistro (1147 Granville)
“Slightly french dining made simple, all the flavours, all the tender care but with a little less fuss”
Festal Café (433 Granville)
“100% Paleo, organic, gluten free, low carb, sugar & GMO free; it consists of wholesome foods & anti-inflammatory, healthy quality fats, from the farm to The Festal Table.”
Smak (545 Granville)
“Delicious, healthy, affordable and 100% gluten free.”
Here’s how you can enter to win brunch at ALL 4 spots!
Click below to get another entry by posting on Twitter:
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Kaleidoscope Arts Festival returns to Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park on August 11th to celebrate all things art at this free family-friendly event. This year, the City of Coquitlam is excited to have the Juno award-winning band, The Philosopher Kings, take to the TD Community Plaza stage as the headlining act.
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival in Coquitlam
Where: Town Centre Park next to Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station When: Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 2:00pm to 10:00pm Tickets: FREE! All ages.
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival is Coquitlam’s free, full-day celebration of the arts with dynamic live performances across two stages, with Juno award-winning band, The Philosopher Kings, headlining the TD Community Plaza stage.
The schedule includes dancers, multicultural acts and interactive community art, and craft beer and food available for purchase. You won’t want to miss this event, here are 5 (of many) reasons why!
1. FREE CONCERTS
Featured performers on two stages include The Philosopher Kings, Mathew V, Dawn Pemberton, Kytami and The Kwerks. Plus, other unique and engaging artists throughout the festival site. What I loved about the concerts last year, on top of the great views of the stage from all over the amphitheatre, was how engaged everyone was. Young and old people were picnicking, dancing, and singing along.
2. The Spectacular Setting
Town Centre Park’s main feature is Lafarge Lake, but there’s also basketball courts, a spray park, gardens, and more. The festival site is situated on the edge of the lake with a panoramic backdrop that includes Burke and Eagle Mountains. In 2017 it was named, “Best Public Space” by the Canadian Institute of Planners.
3. Brew Corner and Food Truck Alley
Your favourite food trucks all in one place along with cold craft beer and cider to enjoy throughout the festival site – there’s no beer garden fence! Grab some food truck fare, picnic by a stage, and enjoy your favourite craft beer or cider right there too.
4. Spark Your Creativity
Hands-on activities, crafts, and interactive performances will keep you engaged with the arts aspect of the festival. Join artist TaraLee Houston at The Studio as builds her interactive textile art “Weave Community Circles.” Using a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors from recycled fabric and ribbon you can join in the creation of this giant art installation. Visit the Eco Art, Writers’ Corner, and Improv exhibits too!
5. FREE! And Easy to Get To
Town Centre Park is located right next to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station. There’s also plenty of parking available throughout the entire park area.
This post has been contributed by Michael Murray, Development Assistant with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”).
Summer Camp in Stanley Park
SPES day camper investigates sap sucker holes. Photo by Don Enright.
Blue skies and soaring temperatures can mean only one thing: summer has returned to the Lower Mainland and parents everywhere are wrestling with the age-old question of what to do with their children for the summer holidays.
The Stanley Park Ecology Society may have the answer you’ve been looking for with the Stanley Park Eco Camps. “These camps are a great way to explore parts of the Park that very few people get to see,” says Dylan Rawlyk, SPES School Programs Manager.
Recent Studies have also shown the many benefits of connecting children to nature – from lowering stress levels to improving concentration and increasing physical fitness. If your child is in need of a nature fix, SPES is here to help.
SPES has a wide array of summer day camp programs sure to suit the interests of even the most discerning of nature lovers. Here’s a rundown of SPES’ weekly summer day camps for 7 to 11 year olds in July and August:
Let the forest be your muse with SEPS’ Art in Nature camp running July 16-20. Your child will channel their inner Monet as they paint the lily pads of Beaver Lake and make their very own paper maché nature mask to take home.
Exploring the beach at Lumberman’s Arch. Photo by Brian Grover.
Water Wilderness July 23-27, explores Stanley Park’s beaches, creeks and wetlands and the various plants and animals that call these watery ecosystems home.
Another favourite is the Stanley Park Survivor camp teaching children how to camp responsibly, leaving a minimal footprint on the environment. This camp runs July 30 to August 3.
If you prefer to get your hands dirty, then the Stewards of Stanley Park is an excellent chance to explore some of the many varieties of flora found in the Park. Campers will conduct their own Citizen Science tests as they learn about the challenges facing urban parks. This camp is running August 7-10 and is filling up quickly.
Campers birdwatch at Beaver Lake. Photo by Anthony Ho.
The Feathered Friends camp is great for the budding ornithologist in your house, running from August 20-24, this camp is an excellent opportunity for children to learn more about the many varieties of birds that call Stanley Park home.
The Park is home to four nesting pairs of bald eagles and an expansive great blue heron colony; it is also a nursery for songbirds, owls, and many other bird species. Campers will learn how to identify eggs, build a nest box and properly use binoculars.
All camps run 8:30am to 4:30pm rain or shine, and after care is available for an additional $20 per week. For the complete list of all SPES day camps and to register, check out the SPES website and enjoy your summer in the Park!
About SPES Saturday
As a member of the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”), I wanted to offer the organization an opportunity to share their news, events, and work so I created the “SPES Series” years ago. This is where SPES can contribute and share stories with my audience once a month. Follow SPES on Facebook for more information.
Canadian and international music icons Lights and Magic! will headline the 4th annual Richmond World Festival. Presented by Coast Capital Savings, the nationally award-winning festival will once again present a smorgasbord of music, arts, food and culture from around the globe on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1 in Richmond’s Minoru Park.
Richmond World Festival 2018
When: Friday, August 31, 2018 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday September 1, 2018 11:00am to 11:00pm
Where:Minoru Park & Richmond Cultural Centre Plaza
(7191 Granville Ave, Richmond)
The festival will feature over 90 artists performing on 9 stages, serving up rich slices of African, Asian, North and South American, European, South Pacific and Caribbean cultures. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
