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Soar above Baffin Island, through the sails of the historic Bluenose II, and over the Prairies with Awaken Canada, the newest immersive flight journey by Flyover, debuts in Vancouver on June 28 (just in time for Canada Day long weekend). Awaken Canada will become the attraction’s anchor experience, celebrating Canada’s
$29
This holiday season, step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and sin that lurk inside their walls. You’ll enjoy the bright lights and holiday displays on show in our city’s grandest hotel lobbies. Start with a hot chocolate to warm your hands and hearts
$45 – $49
Step into a sultry lounge to the smooth sounds of a saxophone for a Date Night with Santa at Metropolis at Metrotown. Sip on a glass of bubbly as you weave through magical displays of festive decor and enjoy an evening at the Met’s new, adult-only holiday event. Friends and
Free
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers 
Oliver, an orphan in a workhouse, becomes the apprentice of an undertaker, then escapes to find acceptance amongst a band of pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin. When he is captured for a theft he did not commit, the victim, Mr. Brownlow, takes him in. Fagin, fearing the discovery of
$6 – $40
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers 
Beat the post-holiday blues at Metropolis at Metrotown and meet with Tropical Santa on vacation from December 27-30! After a long season of hard work, building and delivering presents to kids around the world, Tropical Santa returns to BC’s largest shopping centre as part of his post-holiday vacation. With a
Free
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers
‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers |
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‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers 
An epic New Year’s Eve celebration at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver! Enjoy a 4 course meal, dancing to live music to the popular hits performed by Federico and Fire and the countdown to 2025!
$200
Join Prophecy for a night of celebration! Ringing in the new year by remembering the past and toasting the future. Ticket includes: Welcome Moet Champagne, Signature Martini Station, Passed Canapes (Caviar and Dessert). Tickets are for standing only, book a table by emailing management@prophecybar.com. Formal Attire, dress to impress!
$150
Consider your final plans of 2024 covered: The Rec Room is throwing a party, and you’re invited! Join the celebration on December 31st for games, live entertainment, and a midnight toast. You wouldn't want to miss out!
$25.00
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Celebrate the incoming new year in true Main Street style at Anh and Chi! This year’s end-of-year celebration is fresh and jazzy and includes an incredible 5-course tasting menu by Bib Gourmand Chef Ly Nguyen, complimentary bubbles to ring in the New Year, and a genre-blending jazz, funk, and soul
$140 – $160
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‘Tis the season for a festive journey with Santa Claus! Flyover will once again whisk travellers to the glittering, snow-blanketed landscapes of the North Pole with the iconic Soar with Santa experience. Soar with Santa charts a course across Canada towards the Arctic Ocean, where the North Pole welcomes travellers |
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It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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Get ready for big laughs at Bradley Sakawsky's Pro Comedy! Vancouver's best comedians + surprise guests on Jan 9 at Underground Comedy Club (120 W Hastings). Doors: 7 PM, Show: 7:30 PM. Tickets: $14.95. Unforgettable comedy in an intimate setting—grab tickets now before they’re gone!
$14.99
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Live music from local indie-pop band Shimbashi Station, alt-rcok act the Starling Effect, and singer-songwriter Theo Emy.
$16 – $20
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It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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Welcome the Year of the Snake at Metropolis at Metrotown, beginning January 13 until February 16! This Lunar New Year at the Met, visitors and locals alike can experience a mix of traditional and inventive Lunar New Year activities like the highly-anticipated inaugural Chef Series – a celebration of Asian
Free
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Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, this tale follows the adventures of Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and the young D’Artagnan. Double-crossings, extravagant swordfights, and sweeping romance remind us of a time when love and honour ruled the world. Packed with wit and action, The Three Musketeers will keep you on
$29 – $134
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It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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Curious about the world beneath you? Bring the whole family to Discovery Day, hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 10 AM–2 PM at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. Discover BC’s fascinating world of minerals and mining through interactive, hands-on exhibits: 3D metal
Free
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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Duck Pond, a vibrant, full-length contemporary dance-circus hybrid, is a cheeky re-imagining of the world's most romantic ballet, Swan Lake, with mesmerizing acrobatics, burlesque, and slapstick comedy sequences. The performance merges Tchaikovsky's timeless score with contemporary percussive tracks and dance beats, balancing physical daring with delicate artistry for a result that
$35
Solve the Legend of the Gastown Gold, a Vancouver Mysteries game experience set in the Wild West Coast in 1886. A detective will start your mystery and help with clues if you get stuck. A Vancouver Mysteries character actor will meet you in the hotel’s lobby lounge with everything you
$70
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Duck Pond, a vibrant, full-length contemporary dance-circus hybrid, is a cheeky re-imagining of the world's most romantic ballet, Swan Lake, with mesmerizing acrobatics, burlesque, and slapstick comedy sequences. The performance merges Tchaikovsky's timeless score with contemporary percussive tracks and dance beats, balancing physical daring with delicate artistry for a result that
$35
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Duck Pond, a vibrant, full-length contemporary dance-circus hybrid, is a cheeky re-imagining of the world's most romantic ballet, Swan Lake, with mesmerizing acrobatics, burlesque, and slapstick comedy sequences. The performance merges Tchaikovsky's timeless score with contemporary percussive tracks and dance beats, balancing physical daring with delicate artistry for a result that
$35
Canada’s premier whisky festival is back on January 24th and January 25th! The tenth-anniversary edition of Whisky Global, the highly anticipated event that celebrates the rich and diverse world of whisky promises to be an exceptional experience for whisky connoisseurs and novices alike. Held at Paradox Hotel, the event will
$150 – $210
Vancouver Mysteries is thrilled to launch the third chapter in our popular Murder is a Drag series in Gastown at the Water Street Cafe during the 2025 Dine Out Festival. In 2024 we started with Dinner Date with Death. Then we all gathered again for two sold-out back-to-back shows of |
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Duck Pond, a vibrant, full-length contemporary dance-circus hybrid, is a cheeky re-imagining of the world's most romantic ballet, Swan Lake, with mesmerizing acrobatics, burlesque, and slapstick comedy sequences. The performance merges Tchaikovsky's timeless score with contemporary percussive tracks and dance beats, balancing physical daring with delicate artistry for a result that
$35
Welcome back to UBC Botanical Garden’s Annual Lunar New Year Market, celebrating the Year of the Snake. All are invited to experience the cultural traditions and connect with the Asian Garden, with something for everyone of all backgrounds to enjoy. Our market will feature over 40 local makers and food
$8.88
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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Join us for a day filled with wedding inspiration, beautiful displays, and top vendors to help you plan your dream wedding. Whether you're looking for the perfect dress, stunning decor ideas, or delicious catering options, the Swank Wedding Show has everything you need. Don't miss out on this opportunity to
$17.31
Prepare to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind sensory journey that blends live music, fluid art creation, and curated scents into a transformative experience. The Canvas of Light and Sound brings together the mesmerizing live oud performances of Ahmed Maher, a Vancouver-based musician renowned for his fusion of traditional Middle Eastern |
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It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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Join us for this cosmic countdown to start your year! Enjoy an afternoon of intercultural fusion at Gung Haggis 2025 with food, music, readings, and scotch! This year's schedule of events include: - A menu with the now world-renowned haggis wonton - More readings, more music, and more fun! About
$65
Prepare to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind sensory journey that blends live music, fluid art creation, and curated scents into a transformative experience. The Canvas of Light and Sound brings together the mesmerizing live oud performances of Ahmed Maher, a Vancouver-based musician renowned for his fusion of traditional Middle Eastern |
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Join us for Yoga and Entrepreneurship, a Futurpreneur event designed to empower entrepreneurs with practical tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Held at Laura O Reillys Yoga at the Quay Studio, this unique session combines yoga-based stress management techniques with actionable strategies to boost creativity, focus, and resilience. Discover
Free
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Vancouver Mysteries is thrilled to launch the third chapter in our popular Murder is a Drag series in Gastown at the Water Street Cafe during the 2025 Dine Out Festival. In 2024 we started with Dinner Date with Death. Then we all gathered again for two sold-out back-to-back shows of
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The Chinatown Cocktail Showdown is a vibrant event that brings together some of Chinatown’s top bars and restaurants for a friendly competition, showcasing their extraordinary mixology excellence. We’re proud that our iconic neighbourhood boasts one of the city’s highest concentrations of Michelin-starred establishments and acclaimed culinary talent. Taking place alongside
$73.75
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Western Canada’s largest holistic wellness event returns to Vancouver. This year’s event is set to spotlight trends in holistic health, sustainability, and wellness technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore interactive booths from close to 200 exhibitors, offering a wide range of products and services—from natural skincare to the
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The Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause — the first documentary on menopause — is screening at VIFF Centre, Vancouver on February 1st! Join us for this powerful and groundbreaking film, and be part of an essential conversation aimed at raising awareness and breaking the silence around menopause. Whether you’re
$12.58
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the VPMA! Join us for a FREE Family Day at the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives on February 1st. Enjoy free admission all day and celebrate the Year of the Snake with us! Highlights: Lion Dance Performance (1 pm to 2 pm): Witness a
Free
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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Welcome the Year of the Snake at Metropolis at Metrotown with its first-ever Chef Series, a celebration of Asian cuisine, featuring a line-up of some of BC’s most celebrated chefs – including the recent winner of Top Chef Canada. With food an integral element of Lunar New Year celebrations, Metropolis
Free
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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