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SUMMARY:VIMFF Summer Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:The VIMFF Summer Fest is back! Join us on Sunday\, June 28 from 4:00pm – 9:30pm at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.\nExperience a special Multiculturalism Day celebration featuring two inspiring blocks of films\, community activities by donation\, and our new interactive Adventure Clinic in the lobby. Enjoy a free\, family-friendly afternoon and evening designed to celebrate outdoor stories\, culture\, and community. \nFilm Program\nAdventure Together\n4:30 – 6:10\nA welcoming and family-friendly collection of films celebrating culture\, connection\, and adventure through mountain biking\, climbing\, trail running\, skiing\, and stories from around the world. \nWild Stories\n6:45-8:40pm\nAn adventurous and emotionally powerful lineup of films featuring bold mountain journeys\, climbing\, skiing\, biking\, and stories of resilience\, identity\, and pushing beyond limits.\nFREE RSVP: https://vimff.org/summer-fest/\n_______________________________\nCommunity Activities\nCommunity Hike & Connect with MEC\, led by Claudia Bastien in support of Mountain Mentors\nGrouse Mountain | 9:30 am\nJoin our Community Hike & Connect supported by MEC and led by Claudia Bastien. Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts while taking on one of Vancouver’s most iconic trails in a welcoming and community-focused environment. This guided hike is by donation and includes MEC giveaways plus a free drink ticket for VIMFF Summer Fest. \nDrawn Outdoors – Art in the forest\, supporting Take a Hike\nGreenwood Park | 1:00 – 3:30 pm\nSlow down and connect with nature through Drawn Outdoors\, a guided outdoor drawing experience. This relaxed mixed media workshop combines creativity\, movement\, and community while exploring botanical art inspired by the forests of the North Shore. All levels are welcome\, with materials provided. Drawn Outdoors is founded by local artist Becky Hill and this session will be led by artist Daniella Mejia. The session is by suggested donation\, with proceeds supporting Take a Hike Foundation\, and includes a free drink ticket for VIMFF Summer Fest. \nCommunity Road Bike Ride with Samsara Cycles\, supporting Coast Mental Health\nSamsara Cycle Club | 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nJoin VIMFF and Samsara for a community road ride designed to build confidence\, connection\, and community on two wheels. This all-genders\, no-drop ride welcomes a range of riding abilities and supports the work of Coast Mental Health through suggested donations. All participants will also receive a free drink ticket for VIMFF Summer Fest. \nRock climbing at ClimbBase5 – Free Climbing Session\nClimb Base5 gym | North Vancouver & Coquitlam | 10:00am – 8:00 pm\nTry indoor climbing for free with complimentary gym access plus climbing shoe and harness rentals included. Open to all experience levels\, this community climbing session is a fun and welcoming opportunity to move\, connect\, and challenge yourself alongside fellow outdoor enthusiasts. \nTsal’alh Rope Collection | 4:00 – 8:00 pm\nBring your retired climbing ropes to VIMFF Summer Fest and support the Tsal’alh community. Collected ropes are repurposed to assist with harvesting and hunting activities within the community. The initiative returns this year with the support of Hereditary Chief Morris\, helping give old gear a meaningful second life. \nOnline Auction\nOnline | June 21 – 29\nSupport VIMFF through our online auction running June 21–29\, featuring exciting prizes like Capilano Suspension Bridge tickets\, a Climb Base5 punch pass\, Durston Gear trekking poles\, a private wellness session from Jardin Deep Cove\, a Kumsheen rafting trip for two\, MEC and R&B gift cards\, and more from our incredible community partners. All proceeds help support VIMFF programming and future events. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vimff-summer-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Centennial Theatre\, 2300 Lonsdale Ave\, North Vancouver\, V7M 3L1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="VIMFF":MAILTO:info@vimff.org
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