The Vancouver Traveler

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 and so much more.
At their family adventure weeks in July and August, guest canoe, sea kayak, rock climb, hike with a naturalist, try and high ropes course and learn outdoor skills.
Strathcona Lodge has something to offer for everyone, and you are garenteed to come away …read more

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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 air gazebos.
After tapping your toe at these fine free performances, be sure to check out the spray park, hiking trails and excellent ice cream.
You can find Rocky Point Park in the 2800 block of Murrary Street, Port Moody. For more information be sure to …read more

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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 activities for the whole family to enjoy!
There will be special guest appearances throughout the day from the Vancouver Giants, an RBC Paralympian as well as members form the Vancouver Police Department. There will be several great oppotunites to win some great door prizes will …read more

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Canada Day ~ Celebrate Canada Day at the birthplace of BC! Get a slice of the action with barrel races, tug-of-war contests, and cake, of course. Will you strike it rich! Try gold panning and see what you find. See the blacksmith bend steel, or try your hand at assembling a barrel.
Watch our new live theatre presentation BC 150 Years! Celebrate Canada with Canadians new and established, young and experienced! It’s free fun for the entire family, so come and spend the day with us!!
For more information please visit www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley
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The 63rd Annual Steveston Salmon Festival is being held on Canada Day. The day begins at 10am with a parade through historic Steveston village, which features 100 entries including floats, marching bands, celebrities, politicians, community groups, vintage vehicles and much much more.
The Official festival kick-off is on the Main Stage at 12:30 pm with the dignitaries, speeches, and the singing of O Canada. After, the stage features great entertainment all afternoon until 5pm. Some of the festival highlights include attractions such as the Japanese Cultural Show, Craft Fair, Trade Show, a Children’s Festival, Carnival rides and Midway, Martial …read more

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Outdoor dance and music series at Ron Basford Park, Granville Island Sundays @ 2pm. Its free call 604.893.8875 or visit www.newworks.ca.
July 6: World Dance and Music – Silk Road Music and Friends;
July 13: African Dance and Music – Miyanda and Kunaka;
July 20: Polynesian Dance and Music – Langley Ukulele Ensemble and Kauhane Polynesian Dancers;
July 27: Hip Hop – SOULdiers’ Dance,
August 17: Flamenco – Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre;
August 24: First Nations Dance and Music – Dancers and Damelahamid
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Calling all red necks? Are you looking for a good time…well then this is it! The Golden Spike Days Festival is a fun-filled weekend for the entire family with great entertainment, special events and activities, can can dancers, as well as great food!! June 28 is the kick off of the festival with concerts in the evening and back by popular demand: The Port Moody Idol Contest.
Visitors can enjoy family-focused events, live shows, family entertainment, sporting events, and children’s rides.
Admission by donation. Rocky Point Park, Port Moody. Check the website regularly for updates on what’s planned …read more

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Critical Mass in Vancouver; Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public space — a bike rde and skate — This event is held the last Friday of every month, and you are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the care — free space that we create by simply riding together!
Bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates, self propelled couches, and any form of human powered locomotion are all welcomed! We ride around the city wherever people want to go. This decided collectly, the length of the ride depends on enthusiasm and is also collectively decided.
No one comes is forced to …read more

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Here is another really good cause to come out for an support. The Kalan Porter Concert and Benefit for the BC Centre for Ability.
The BC Centre for Ability is a local charitable organization providing a wide range of services for children, youth and adults with disabilities. The concert is being organized by a Burnaby woman, whose son Dex suffers from Cerebral Palsy. Porter is taking time out of from his current tour schedule promoting his new album, Wake Up Living, to offer his support with the goal of raising $10,000 for the Early Intervention Therapy Program.
This …read more

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Join David Hancock, 21 Jun 7:30 pm – 9:00pm, David is an international authority on Bald Eagles and other birds of prey. he was also the driving force behind the famous Hornby Island eagle cam, which received over 10 million hits in 2006.
Marvel at his amazing images of bald eagles and listen to his experiences working with these magnificent birds over the past 50 years.
The event will be taking place at the Richmond Nature Park, for more information call 604.718.6188 or email nature@city.richmond.bc.ca
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