It’s one of the nation’s largest Canada Day celebrations and with near-perfect weather and a stellar lineup of performers, Surrey Canada Day was a highlight of early summer.
Food trucks cranked out burgers, ice cream, smoothies, popcorn, and skewers of flame-grilled goodness, and of course there was the cupcake giveaway that’s become a tradition at the opening ceremony:
Surrey Canada Day. Photos by John Bollwitt.
The midway was rolling all day, the ball hockey court was busy, and families camped out at the amphitheatre for the day. Out of the sunshine, the Rodeo Zone in the Agriplex had its own stage, a market, bull riding and axe throwing!
Through its summer Walking Tour Program, the Architectural Institute of BC offers stunning architectural perspectives of six Vancouver neighbourhoods. Sites include Chinatown, Gastown, Yaletown, Downtown, West End and Strathcona, the first neighbourhood in Vancouver. For locals and tourist alike, the tours are a fun and engaging way to learn more about the architecture and history of Vancouver.
Where: Meet at The Architecture Centre (440 Cambie St, Vancouver); Manhattan Apartments courtyard (780 Thurlow St, Vancouver) for the West End tour; Strathcona Community Centre (601 Keefer St, Vancouver) for the Strathcona tour.
New this year, the AIBC will be hosting “After Hour” tours, which will take place every other Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown
In Yaletown you’ll learn how this famous warehouse district in Vancouver was created in response to the rapid growth and expansion away from Gastown at the turn of the century. Learn how the City of Vancouver transformed this heavy industrial area from a contaminated wasteland into one of the trendiest and most vibrant neighbourhoods in Canada.
In the West End you’ll walk through a diverse mix of historic buildings and explore architectural influences that have shaped this area through the decades. From Queen Anne style homes, to 70s style post-modern residential high rises, this tour has it all.
Take your pick or do them all this summer! Follow AIBC on Facebook and Twitter for more info.
Celebrate Richmond’s historical connection with the sea at this free family event at a National Heritage Site! The 16th annual Richmond Maritime Festival, happening July 27 & 28 at Britannia Shipyards, will have music, storytellers, dancers, drummers and more.
Richmond Maritime Festival ship boarding. Photo by John Bollwitt.
Richmond Maritime Festival
Where: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston (5180 Westwater Dr)
When: 11:00am to 6:00pm Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, 2019
Who: Performers include: Wooden Horsemen, Bobs & Lolo, Beauty Shop Dolls, Flint & Feather, Will’s Jams, Tetsu Taiko, Jocelyn Petit Band, Brian O’Brien, The Seabillys, Blackthorn, Coastal Wolf Pack, Langley Ukulele Ensemble, Jessica McMann, Lola Parks, Sarah Wheeler Band, Trevor Cook, Bottom Shelf Bourbon Trio, Shawn Bullshields, and more
The Richmond Maritime Festival celebrates all things waterfront at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. From wooden boats to model boats, water safety to sea creatures, local lore to fishing history, the festival invites visitors to explore a spectacular heritage site and enjoy music, games, interactive exhibits, roving performers, street food fare, and ship boarding experiences. Bring a picnic blanket to enjoy the music and some tasty treats from vendors. Explore the historic site and
New This Year
Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise: The dinner cruise is Saturday, July 27th at 5:30pm. Enjoy a 3-hour evening cruise along the beautiful Fraser River, including a delicious buffer dinner with meat and vegetarian options, aboard the M.V. Native, an authentic replica of a paddlewheeler, or sternwheeler that plied the Fraser River in British Columbia from 1863 until 1921.
Sunset Battle of the Tall Ships: Friday, July 26th and Sunday, July 28th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. A thrilling Tall Ship Battle featuring the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain will take place off the shores of Garry Point Park. Featuring booming cannons, close-quarters maneuvers, and a taste of 18th century life aboard tall ships, guests can experience the ships in action as they vie to win the battle. You watch from the shore at Garry Point Park with performers and food trucks, or take your adventure to the high seas and watch the action from aboard one of the ships!
There’s also the new Richmond Tourist Shuttle that’s running between several key locations this year including the Lansdowne Canada Line Station and Britannia Shipyards.
Follow the Richmond Maritime Festival and Fun Richmond on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information and to share your photos from the event.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the Richmond Maritime Festival
The Canucks Autism Network (“CAN”) is hosting its first CAN Relay 4 Autism & Family Festival on July 20th at Swangard Stadium. You are invited to collect pledges then walk, run or wheel around the track in support of CAN. All are welcome to attend the free family festival on site throughout the event.
If you would like to get some exercise and help the cause, you can join the relay portion of the event by collecting pledges to run, walk or wheel a target number of laps around the track.
For the relay, you can sign up as an individual or team. Set a personal or group goal to walk/run/wheel a chosen number of laps around the track and collect pledges from friends, family and co-workers to help you reach your fundraising goal. The first three individuals or teams to raise $5,000 will win an Xbox prize pack. Fundraising prizes also include Canucks tickets, signed merchandise and more.
The festival will have carnival games, bouncy castles, food trucks, music, and a vendor marketplace. Come in your best 80s attire or any fun outfit to participate in the costume competition.
Catch the Science World live show, visit the Tap Snap photo booth, listen to the Mayday Club Youth Choir, check out Sirota’s Martial Arts, and groove to the 13th Floor Rock Band.
The CAN Sensory Friendly Space is an onsite quiet zone that will have activities and seating for those with sensory sensitivities to recharge.
About Canucks Autism Network
Founded in 2008, CAN delivers programming to children, youth, young adults and families living with autism while promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion through community engagement and training initiatives across British Columbia.
For more information, follow CAN on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and be sure to stop by the CAN Relay 4 Autism on July 20th.
Two of the biggest parts of summer in Vancouver combine to make for one spectacular evening! Bard on the Beach is once again offering its Bard-B-Q & Fireworks nights where you can enjoy a Bard main stage show, dinner, and a private view of the Honda Celebration of Light from their grounds at Vanier Park.
Bard-B-Q Fireworks at Bard on the Beach
July 27, July 31 and August 3, 2019 at 5:00pm
See The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare in Love or All’s Well That Ends Well, then enjoy an exquisite salmon barbecue* from Emelle’s Catering with all the fixings, delicious desserts and an entire evening of entertainment! Visit the PIXSTAR photobooth and more before enjoying a private view of the spectacular Celebration of Light fireworks.
Note: The Shakespeare in Love performance is only available for the July 27 Fireworks night. Alternate food options are also available. Please call the Box Office if you have an allergies or food concerns. Dinner will be served outdoors.
Tickets for Bard on the Beach’s 30th season are now on sale beginning at $26. Early booking is recommended for best seat selection as many performances sell out in advance. Order online through the Bard website or call the Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559.
Enter to Win Bard-B-Q Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to see The Taming of the Shrew on the BMO Mainstage followed by Bard-B-Q dinner and then the private viewing of the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks from the Bard grounds (July 31, 2019).
Bard’s Taming of the Shrew. Photo: Emily Cooper.
The 2007 ‘spaghetti western’ version of The Taming of the Shrew – one of Bard’s most beloved productions – is the inspiration behind this hilarious Wild-West love story, where two fierce kindred spirits finally meet their match in each other.
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, July 15, 2019. Prize is for the July 31st event and cannot be exchanged for another night.
