Metro Vancouver recently released an iPhone application to feature its 22 regional parks. Since I have been profiling Metro Vancouver Parks for a few years now (city, regional, or provincially-run) I thought it would be worth checking out.
Parks managed by the region range from Bowen Island and Lynn Headwaters to Aldergrove Lake and the Matsqui Trail.
The application can pinpoint your current location and provide directions via a Google Map. It also shows which activities and facilities are available at each location and provides alerts with information about wildlife, traffic, or construction.
It’s a great start but I would like to see a search by activities or facilities function like they have on the main website. Also, there are no events yet in the listings but once they’re filled in it should add a lot to the app.
You can try the free iParks Explorer application for yourself from the iTunes app store.
Reservations are now open for the Taste of Yaletown happening October 13th until the 31st. During these few weeks locals and visitors alike are encouraged to enjoy the Yaletown culinary community with special prix-fixe menu offerings from dozens of restaurants.
Each Taste of Yaletown menu is 3 courses and depending on the location, meals are $25, $35, or $45. Participating Restaurants are listed below:
Miss604.com is pleased to be a media sponsor for this event and I’ll have a preview of some of the delicious menus available next week. A portion of the proceeds raised throughout the Taste of Yaletown will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
Update October 6, 2010 At the media preview event it was announced that Taste of Yaletown is supplying merchants with $10,000 worth of $10 taxi vouchers. Ask for one after your Taste of Yaletown meal especially if you enjoy any of the wine pairings. At participating restaurants only, when you order off the TOY menu.
The other day Justin Carlson (who was kind enough to film a few of my events over the last year or so) tweeted about a time lapse video that he was working on. Shot in South Surrey, the finished product is below:
Of course after viewing this video I peeked around Carlson Media a bit more and found another video of Surrey and the Fraser Valley. I’ve probably featured at least two dozen Vancouver tribute or time lapse videos before and it was just so nice to find these gems from East of the Fraser.
Just ahead of the launch of their 40th season, Mayor Gregor Robertson will proclaim October 4th “Canucks Day in Vancouver”.
Head over to City Hall on Monday October 4th at 12:00pm to join the Mayor, Council, Canucks Sports & Entertainment owner Francesco Aquilini, President and General Manager Mike Gillis and Chief Operating Officer Victor de Bonis as well as Canucks mascot Fin. The Mayor will make the proclamation as the Canucks flag is raised.
The last “Canucks Day in Vancouver” was celebrated April 27th, 2010 after the Canucks made it to the second round of the NHL playoffs last season.
The annual Thrill The WorldThriller dance recreation by local zombies is taking play October 23rd. The Vancouver event (that is timed to coincide with other dances around the world) will take place at 4:00pm that day. Vancouverites can practice their Thriller moves this Saturday, October 2nd at the Roundhouse.
Other rehearsal dates are October 9th at Sunset Community Centre, October 14th at Cambrian Hall, and at 1:30pm on the day of Thrill the World, October 23rd. Last year there were over 240 participants at the Roundhouse so it would be helpful to know your moves and secure your spot.
Thrill the World is not only a world record-setting event; it’s a tribute to Michael Jackson and a fundraiser so donations will be accepted on the 23rd. Last year they raised $4,500 for the Greater Vancouver FoodBank through the dance.
If you would like to participate add yourself to the mailing list or Facebook group and try to get out to one of the rehearsals this month.
