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HSBC Celebration of Light
Vancouver's biggest summer event is the HSBC Celebration of Light international fireworks competition: four nights of the best fireworks displays you've ever seen.
Vancouver Events in July
This Vancouver events calendar is a don't-miss list for events, performances, shows, and activities for July 2008.
Kitsilano Beach
Vancouver's Kitsilano Beach is one of the most popular in the city. On hot summer days, it’s crowded with sunbathers and swimmers by the water, volleyball players on the sand, tennis players in the courts, and Frisbee players on the grassy lawn.
Kitsilano Pool
Kitsilano Pool is situated right on the water in the heart of Kitsilano, an extension of Kits Beach. At 137 meters (150 yards), Kitsilano Pool is Canada’s longest pool—almost three times longer than an Olympic pool—and Vancouver’s only heated salt water pool.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood
Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood is one of the city’s most popular. If you’re lucky enough to live in Kitsilano you get to enjoy the beaches, parks, restaurants and shopping—plus the fabulous location bonus of being minutes from downtown Vancouver or UBC—all within an easy distance of your front door.
West 4th Avenue
Kitsilano's West 4th Avenue, stretching from Burrard to Balsam, is one of Vancouver's great urban shopping streets. Representative of the neighbourhood surrounding it, W 4th is sporty, affluent, novel, and trendy all at the same time.
Yaletown Neighbourhood Profile
Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood is one of the city’s hottest. Yaletown is home to many of Vancouver's trendiest restaurants, bars and night spots, as well as hip shopping boutiques and water-side parks.
Vanier Park
Vanier Park is one of Vancouver's most scenic parks. Vanier Park has waterfront views, walking paths and a launching ramp; it's also home to the Vancouver Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
West 4th Avenue Walking Tour
Vancouver shopping is great on Kitsilano's West 4th Avenue. Representative of the neighborhood surrounding it, W 4th is sporty, novel and trendy all at the same time.
Granville Island Market Tour
Granville Island's Public Market, home to over 100 vendors, is Vancouver's epicurean centre and the heart of Granville Island. The market is home to a wealth of fresh produce and seafood as well as specialty foods from around the world.
5 Picks for Casual Dining
Vancouver restaurants: Check out these five local favorites for casual dining, including Memphis Blues, Shabusen, The Foundation, Sha Lin Noodle House, Hon's Wun-Tun House.
Watermark Restaurant
For dinner and a view, it's hard to trump the Watermark. Situated in the heart of Kits Beach, the restaurant offers modern elegance, stunning views of the water and North Shore mountains and delicious, Vancouver-inspired seafood.
La Casa Gelato
With 218 flavours, from the sublime to the sublimely wacky, La Casa Gelato is a Vancouver treasure, the most unique gelateria you'll every visit, and one of the best dessert places in town.
Vancouver Sun Run
Vancouver Sun Run details, including where and when, how to register, and more.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Vancouver Folk Music Festival is one of the most beloved events of summer. The three-day event includes over 70 hours of world, folk and roots music on eight outdoor stages at Jericho Beach.
The Naam
One of Vancouver's best-known and best-loved vegetarian restaurants, The Naam serves up every kind of veggie fare imaginable, from enchiladas to Thai noodles to soy burgers, 24 hours a day.
Shabusen
All-you-can-eat sushi is a staple in Vancouver, but Shabusen doesn’t just offer sushi and Japanese food on its $21.95 all-you-can-eat menu, it has Korean barbecue too--and you get to cook the meat right at your table.
Canada Day in Vancouver
Spending Canada Day in Vancouver? These top five events are the way to spend it.
Hell's Kitchen
Situated in the heart of Kitsilano, Hell's Kitchen is a combination restaurant-and-bar that serves up classic pizza-and-burger fare in a lively crowd atmosphere.
Vancouver Events in June
This Vancouver events calendar is a don't-miss list for events, performances, shows, and activities for June 2008.
TELUS Ski & Snowboard Festival
The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival in Whistler, BC, is a 10-day celebration of snow sports, music, arts and mountain life.
The Foundation
One of Vancouver's best vegetarian and vegan restaurants, The Foundation is a little bit hippie, a little bit skater, and always crowded.
Memphis Blues
Who says you can't find an authentic catfish po'boy in Vancouver? Southern-style BBQ served right, Memphis Blues is rapidly becoming a Vancouver institution, serving up traditional favourites like pulled pork, ribs, BBQ chicken, and corn bread.
Vancouver Events in April
There’s lots to do and see in Vancouver this month. Check this entertainment calendar for information on events, performances, shows, and activities for April 2008.
Vancouver Events in May
This Vancouver events calendar is a don't-miss list for events, performances, shows, and activities for May 2008.
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