Summer is a time for beach BBQs, patio dinners, camping, and outdoor festivals. Vancouver has an amazing line-up this year of some of the best festivals and events in Canada. Here is the ULC list for the month of June and the beginning of July.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Bard on the Beach was established in 1990 to provide Vancouver residents and tourists with affordable, accessible Shakespearean productions of the finest quality. The plays are staged in Vanier Park on Vancouver's waterfront, in open-ended tents with a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky.
Date: June 07 to September 25
Location: Vanier Park Address: 1100 Chestnut Street(park across Burrard Bridge)
Check out: http://www.bardonthebeach.org/
World Naked Bike Ride
Join hundreds of cities around the world for the most fun and creative protest against car culture.
This is year 8 of the World Naked Bike Ride.
Date: Saturday 12th June, 2010
Time: 1pm body painting, 2pm ride starts
Location: Sunset Beach (corner of Beach and Bute)
Check out: www.worldnakedbikeride.org
Car-Free Vancouver Day
This year will once again see festivals in Kitsilano, Main Street, the West End, and Commercial Drive.
Help make the point that streets are for people, not cars. Participate in the celebration that will define the future of the community. This event is 100 per cent volunteer-run.
Date: Sunday June 20, 2010! (Father’s Day)
Streets open: 10 AM to 10 PM! *Festival happens from Noon to 8 PM*
Check out: http://www.carfreevancouver.org/
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Thousands of people visit the Scandinavian Community Centre every year to celebrate the traditions and festivities of Scandinavian Midsummer. In its 15th year, it is a weekend of fun-filled activities, living history and non-stop entertainment for the whole family. This year, the Midsummer Festival is going back in time and inviting the stories from the Travels of the Vikings to be brought back to life!
Date: June 18 to 20, all day and evening events
Location: Scandinavian Community Centre
6540 Thomas St, Burnaby
Check out: http://scandinaviancentre.org/midsummer/
Night Markets
If you’re looking to find some sweet deals or just want to have a good time, the Richmond Night Market is the place for you. With over 300 booths to pick from, chances are you won’t leave empty-handed. They have hats, clocks, T-shirts, cell-phones, video games, CD’s, toys, even underwear.
Right now The Richmond Night Market is located at 12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond. Look for the Home Depot and you’ll find it. It’s open on weekend and holidays during the months of June to October
Date: June to October on weekend evenings till midnight
Location: 12631 Vulcan Way,
Website: www.richmondnightmarket.com.
Also check out the Chinatown Night Market if you can't make it out to Richmond
Date: May 14 to Sep. 5, 2010. Every Fri., Sat. & Sun.
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Venue: Keefer St. / Main St.(Between Main & Columbia St.)
Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
A weekend of racing and cultural activities. Highlights include stage entertainment for the whole family.
Date: June 19-20, 2010
Location: Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park and on False Creek.
Check out: http://dragonboatbc.ca/
Vancouver's 1st Cupcake Challenge
A cupcake contest? Life doesn't get better than this. Join in sampling and judging Vancouver's Best Cupcake! With prizes awarded throughout the day, this is a tasty event that you will certainly not want to miss.
Date: June 20, 2010 11am-3:30pm
Location: Yaletown Roundhouse Community & Recreation Centre
Check out: www.eventbrite.com/event/701084964
Critical Mass
If you like biking then why not take over the streets in a bicycle parade.
Join fellow bicyclists, skaters, and bladers for this leisurely and spirited celebratory ride and roll through the streets of Vancouver. Everyone using pedal power is welcome.
Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia Street side between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. -- and roll and ride at 6:00 p.m. The ride is on rain, shine, or snow! Decorated bicycles, trailers, signs, flags, noisemakers, gettoblasters, sound systems, drums, and wildly modified bicycles are all highly encouraged!
Time: Meet at 5pm, ride at 6pm., Last Friday of every month
Meet: Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street(Georgia Street side)
Check out: http://vancouvercm.blogspot.com/
June 25 is next ride!!
TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival
For 10 days and nights extraordinary music electrifies the entire city. From Gastown to David Lam Park, from hip bistros to great concert halls, visitors can hear a wide variety of jazz, blues, groove, world music, improv and popular artists. Featuring 1,800 musicians from Canada and around the world. The
Jazz Festival touches all parts of the city, with many free performances including large-sale public events, eight major indoor concert series, and
a host of nightclub shows.
Date: Throughout the day and night June 25 to July 04
Address: Various Locations in Vancouver
Check out: http://www.coastaljazz.ca/
Canada Day Celebrations
There are so many events happening on Canada in Vancouver, that we can't list them all. However if you are looking for something fun and free to do here are a few options.
Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks
Details: Celebrate Canada Day with a spectacular fireworks display!
The Burrard Inlet Fireworks Society lights up the sky on Canada Day. It is multi-colored and attracts thousands of viewers together every year. You will be able to see fireworks from many areas around Vancouver such as North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver and the West Side.
Location: Burrard
When: July 1st, 2009, Tue 7pm
Check out: http://www.canadadayfireworks.ca/
Canada Day at Canada Place
Party all day long celebrating the 141st birthday of our nation on July 1st.
Enjoy fireworks and patriotic celebrations as each city set up their entertainment for Canada Day. Free samples of traditional maple taffy, a kid's interactive zone and an air show by Canadian Forces.
Where: Canada Place, 999 Canada Place
When: July 1st, 2009, Tuesday.
Check out: http://www.canadaplace.ca/Events/Annual_Events/Canada_Day
The 2010 Nando's Canada Cup of Beer
This is the fifth annual event and Vancouver's Largest Beer Festival!
Come and taste over 200 different beers in this great festival atmosphere! In addition to the main festival there will be several satellite events to tempt your palate. There is something for everyone at the 2010 Canada Cup of Beer.
Date: Friday July 9th (4-9 pm
Saturday July 10th (1-7 pm)
Location: UBC Thunderbird Stadium
Check out: http://www.canadacupofbeer.com/
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