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Archive for the ‘Family Fun’ Category

July 27th, 2008

Vancouver Chariot Festival

Join the fun at the 35th Anniversary of the Vancouver Chariot Festival on August 10.
The parade will start at 11 am with three gigantic carts being pulled on huge wheels along Beach Avenue, ending on Second Beach.
At the end of the parade, you will be able to enjoy a free vegetarian feast, drama, cultural dance, […]

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July 27th, 2008

PNE’s Wooden Rollercoaster Celebrates 50 Years

The old wooden roller-coaster  at the PNE celebrated it 50th birthday last month.
The roller-coaster is the most popular ride at Playland, despite the millions they spend on new rides every year.
Since the coaster is made of wood, instead of steel, the duration of the ride fluctuates depending on the time of day and the weather […]

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July 23rd, 2008

Day Trips to the Gulf Islands

The Southern Gulf Islands make up one of the most ecologically distinctive and fragile areas in southern Canada.
They are beautiful, serene places, within relatively easy reach from Vancouver’s Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Galiano Island- The skinniest, driest and least agricultural of the islands, Galiano retains most of its unspoiled characteristics. You can spend hours spotting […]

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July 22nd, 2008

Legend of Ogopogo

Over the years, the legend of Ogopogo has gained credibility as more and more sightings are reported.
Long ago, the Indians spoke of “N’ha-a-itk” who they referred to as a fierce lake monster that resided in Squally Point which is just 20 km south of Kelowna, in Vancouver’s Fraser Valley.
Descriptions vary, but certain characteristics have been […]

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July 17th, 2008

HSBC Celebration of Light

Since 1990, Vancouver has been the host to this spectacular international fireworks competition.
Formally known as Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire, competitions were held around the world, most notably in the Canadian cities of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
In 2000 the Canadian government restricted tobacco advertising and Benson & Hedges pulled out of their sponsorship of the […]

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July 15th, 2008

Greater Vancouver Zoo

The Greater Vancouver Zoois located in the Fraser Valley community of Aldergrove, just off the Trans-Canada Highway.
Hundreds of animals from all over the world are on exhibit including lions, tigers, hippos, leopards, giraffes and zebras. There is a North American exhibit with grizzlies, Vancouver Island wolves, bison, moose, elk and the world’s only albino black […]

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July 13th, 2008

Splashdown Water Park

Greater Vancouver’s only water-slide park offers advanced, intermediate and children’s slides. There is a slide there for everyone depending on your experience or your “scare” level.
Their advanced slides come with names like “Oliver Twist”, the “Kamikazi” or the “Corkscrew”, all which offer 425 feet of twists, turns and thrills.
If you like speed, give the “Whipper […]

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July 12th, 2008

Strathcona Lodge

Surrounded by old growth forest and snowcapped peaks, Strathcona Provincial Park is 550,000 acres of awe inspiring beauty in the heart of Vancouver Island!
Strathcona Lodge takes full advantage of its pristine location.
Strathcona Lodge offers customized holiday adventures for adults of all ages, families, summer camps for youth, wilderness leadership training, outdoor weddings, health and fitness workshops […]

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July 5th, 2008

Summer Sunday Concerts

Got some sunscreen? Well slap it on, grab yourself a lawn chair and get on down to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody for the second annual Summer Sunday Concert series.
Local Musicians will be there belting out jazz, folk, and soul every Sunday afternoon in July and August for free at the park’s open […]

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July 3rd, 2008

Street Hockey…anyone??

Sunrise Summer Kickoff. If you find yourself with some free time on the 5th of July, why not come and celebrate Hastings and kickoff the summer at this years 7th Annual Sunrise Summer Kickoff. Sunrise Square Parking lot will come alive from 10am - 3pm with street hockey, music, entertainment and tons of […]

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