The Vancouver Traveler

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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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
Photo Credits: sxc.hu

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While living in Nova Scotia, I was lucky enough to be an owner of a Heritage House, that was 179 years young. This 6th annual tour finds a soft spot in my heart. The tour is a one-day self-guided tour of 10 unique heritage homes. Visitors are to navigate the tour using a 30 page guidebook detailing the history of each house.
I will be the one knocking on the door asking to use the phone…so I can check out inside as well
For more information visit www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
Photo Credit: sxc.hu

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I am hoping to see everyone out at this years, 86th May Day Parade and Festival which is taking place in the village of Fort Langley. The annual even will be kicking off with a yummy pancake breakfast, then the parade will take place, a Strawberry tea, and then the Famous May Pole Dance, kiddie amusement rides and carnival games, live entertainment, vendors and food concession.
This is certainly going to be good fun for the whole family, so….who is coming??
For more information please visit www.fortlangley.com
Photo Credits: sxc.hu

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The Fraser River Estuary Kayak Tour, 10:00 am – 03:00 pm on the 19th of April. The Estuary is a large tidal flat that provides shelter and food for thousands of birds annually. The water way is a maze of channels and arteries offering amazing scenery and an excellent opportunity for wild life viewing for birds and marine mammals.
Just as appealing is viewing the community of Ladner from the water where one gets an appreciation of the Pacific Maritime appeal of this historic community.
So if this is for you everyone will be meeting at Wellington Park – River …read more

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Date: April 19 – 20, 2008
Vancouver’s annual favorite, is being held in the historic neighborhood of Kerrisdale. This show is featuring 60 specialty vendors with over 250 tables of antiques, retro design and vintage collectibles.
This is the 7th annual event and it promises to deliver the goods, some of the items to look forward to;

Mid Century Modernist Decor
French Country & Formal Furnishing
Pop Culture Classics
Antiquarian books
Old advertising & memorabilia, and much more

One of the new things for the 2008 fair is the conduct of Appraisal Clinics on Both Days!
Call or visit the Website for full details.
Phone: 604.980.3159
Website: www.21cpromotions.com
Admission: $6.00 at …read more

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This exhibit looks back through a period of almost 50 years of history through the eyes of Japanese Canadian Photographers who operated studios in Cumberland, New Westminster and Vancouver. There are over eighty black and white photographs on display revealing a variety of subjects from diverse communities at the time, both the elite and labourers.
An exhibition catalogue accompanies the show and is for sale in the Gallery shop.
Dates:
March 28 – May 5, 2008
Times:
12:00 pm- 05:00 pm
Address:
Evergreen Cultural Centre
1205 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7Y3
604.927.6550
Photo Credits: SXC.HU

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One of Vancouver’s much loved landmarks, the Hollow Tree in Stanley Park, is about to be cut down.
The city’s parks board voted to take down the 1,000 year old Stanley Park stump know as the Hollow Tree.
Park staff had advised that the recent storm damage had fractured the remains of the old red cedar, and that it now posed a danger to locals and tourists that visited the old cedar tree for photos.
Over the years the Hollow Tree, which died years ago, has become somewhat of a icon for Vancouver-ites and hundreds of tourist flock to it yearly for …read more

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A little history of April Fool’s Day……
April Fool’s Day or All Fool’s Day occurs annually on April 1st.
The day is generally observed by playing practical jokes on a victim, who becomes know as an April Fool.
This custom is thought to have started in France during the 16th century, but the British are credited with bring it to the
United States and on to Canada!
The commonly accepted origin of April Fool’s Day involves changes in the calender. At one time, the New Year’s celebration began on March 25 and ended on April 1st. However, in 1582, King Charles IX adopted the Gregorian …read more

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The Beachcombers 35th Anniversary Events are planned for Gibsons, British Columbia. The Beachcombers was one of the longest running Canadian TV show. I remember watching Sunday evenings as a young boy. Here is proof that Molly’s is still standing!
For more information concerning the Anniversary, visit the Beachcombers website
Photo Credit: Private Stock

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