فهرست برنامه های تفریحی و سرگرم کننده برای کودکان، نوجوانان، جوانان و خانواده ها در ونکوور بزرگ
برنامه های تفریحی و خانوادگی در ونکوور بزرگ در ماه فوریه 2021
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival– special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Christmas Lights at Cap Bridge– the North Shore attraction is open between 11 am and 6 pm (and the holiday lights are on during the last couple of hours or so).
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Japanese Earthquake Exhibition– today is the first day of theA Future for Memory: Art and Life After the Great East Japan Earthquake exhibition at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. (The exhibition runs from February 11 to September 5.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival– special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Christmas Lights at Cap Bridge– the North Shore attraction is open between 11 am and 6 pm (and the holiday lights are on during the last couple of hours or so).
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel.
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey– the team plays against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena. (Fans can’t attend in person, but they can watch the game on TV and at sports bars around the Lower Mainland.)
Friday, February 12, 2021
- Chinese New Year– today marks the first day of the Year of the Ox. Celebrations would normally take place all week and weekend throughout the Lower Mainland, although not likely this year because of COVID-19.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Family Day Adventure Games– Vancouver Mysteries is hosting both Valentine’s Day Gamesand Family Day Weekend Games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver with friends and family from within their immediate households.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival– last day for the special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Christmas Lights at Cap Bridge– the North Shore attraction is open between 11 am and 6 pm (and the holiday lights are on during the last couple of hours or so).
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel.
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
- BC Family Day Long Weekend– a statutory holiday with family-friendly activities at various locations most years (but not so much happening in 2021).
- Family Day Adventure Games– Vancouver Mysteries is hosting both Valentine’s Day Gamesand Family Day Weekend Games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver with friends and family from within their immediate households.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Christmas Lights at Cap Bridge– the North Shore attraction is open between 11 am and 6 pm (and the holiday lights are on during the last couple of hours or so).
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival– special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Riley Park Farmers Market– between 10 am and 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey– the team plays against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena (with the game available to watch on TV).
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel.
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
- Valentine’s Day– a great reason to treat your sweetheart to something special.
- Family Day Adventure Games– Vancouver Mysteries is hosting both Valentine’s Day Gamesand Family Day Weekend Games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver with friends and family from within their immediate households.
- BC Family Day Long Weekend– a statutory holiday with family-friendly activities (but less than usual in 2021).
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival– special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Christmas Lights at Cap Bridge– the North Shore attraction is open between 11 am and 6 pm (and the holiday lights are on during the last couple of hours or so).
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel.
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Hastings Park Farmers Market– at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market– at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
- Chinese New Year Parade– a parade in Chinatown. (Cancelled as a live event due to COVID-19.)
Week of February 15th to 21st
February 9-14 | February 15-21 | February 22-28
Monday, February 15, 2021
- BC Family Day– a statutory holiday with special family-friendly activities at various locations most years (but to be confirmed for 2021).
- Family Day Adventure Games– Vancouver Mysteries is hosting both Valentine’s Day Gamesand Family Day Weekend Games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver with friends and family from within their immediate households.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Richmond Children’s Arts Festival– an arts festival for young children. (Happening this year as a virtual event because of COVID-19.)
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey– the team plays against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena. (Fans can’t attend in person, but they can watch the game on TV and at sports bars around the Lower Mainland.)
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel.
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Christmas Lights at Cap Bridge– last day for the holiday lights in the late afternoon at the popular North Shore attraction).
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
- Vancouver Art Gallery– admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
- BC Home and Garden Show– a trade show featuring hundreds of exhibitors at BC Place Stadium. (Postponed until April.)
Thursday, February 18, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
- BC Home and Garden Show– a trade show featuring hundreds of exhibitors at BC Place Stadium. (Postponed until April.)
STAY SAFE & BE RESPONSIBLE!
Whatever you do, don’t forget to wear a mask in indoor public places, stay 6 feet away from other people, and hang out just with folk from within your household/bubble. Also, avoid non-essential travel, stay home if you aren’t feeling well, and support small local businesses as much as you can!
Friday, February 19, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey– the team plays against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena. (Fans can’t attend in person, but they can watch the game on TV and at sports bars around the Lower Mainland.)
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
- BC Home and Garden Show– a trade show featuring hundreds of exhibitors at BC Place Stadium. (Postponed until April.)
Saturday, February 20, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
- BC Home and Garden Show– a trade show featuring hundreds of exhibitors at BC Place Stadium. (Postponed until April.)
- Riley Park Farmers Market– between 10 am and 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- Vancouver Flea Market– from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World. (TBD)
Sunday, February 21, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Fort Langley Historic Half Marathon– 1 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21 km running races in Fort Langley. (Postponed.)
- Markets
- Hastings Park Farmers Market– from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market– from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
- Cloverdale Flea Market– at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
- Vancouver Flea Market– from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World. (TBD)
- Abbotsford Flea Market– at Abbotsford Exhibition Park. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey– the team plays against the Winnipeg Jets. (Fans can’t attend in person, but they can watch the game on TV and at sports bars around the Lower Mainland.)
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel.
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
Week of February 22nd to 28th
February 9-14 | February 15-21 | February 22-28
Monday, February 22, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
- Vancouver Art Gallery– admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey– the team plays against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena. (Fans can’t attend in person, but they can watch the game on TV and at sports bars around the Lower Mainland.)
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Cheap Movie Night– at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Vancouver International Boat Show– the live event scheduled for earlier this month was cancelled. Free virtual activities happen online, however, from February 24 to 27.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey– the team plays against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena. (Fans can’t attend in person, but they can watch the game on TV and at sports bars around the Lower Mainland.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Vancouver International Boat Show– the live event scheduled for earlier this month was cancelled. Free virtual activities happen online, however, from February 24 to 27.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
Friday, February 26, 2021
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Vancouver International Boat Show– the live event scheduled for earlier this month was cancelled. Free virtual activities happen online, however, from February 24 to 27.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
Saturday, February 27, 2021
- Riley Park Farmers Market– between 10 am and 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- Vancouver Flea Market– from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Vancouver International Boat Show– the live event scheduled for earlier this month was cancelled. Free virtual activities happen online, however, from February 24 to 27.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
- Lower Mainland Parks– if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
Sundy, February 28, 2021
- Vancouver Mysteries Games– the adventure game company continues to offer games for people to play outdoors in downtown Vancouver. You and your roommates or family from within your immediate household can solve a crime, undertake a secret mission or be superheroes and save the city.
- Markets
- Hastings Park Farmers Market– from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market– from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
- Cloverdale Flea Market– at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
- Abbotsford Flea Market– at Abbotsford Exhibition Park. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival– special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Granville Island– the Public Market is open as are most of the art studios and other unique places to shop.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills– just remember to enjoy the snow sports in your own region and avoid non-essential travel. (For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.)
- Grouse, Cypress& Seymouron the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountainin the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcombin the Sea to Sky region.
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Other February Activities
The following events may also be happening in February of 2021, but with details to be confirmed.
Art, Music and Theatre
- Soar Over Taiwan– FlyOver Canada at Canada Place features a new multi-sensory film where you can take a flying trip over Taiwan. (TBD)
- PuSh Festival– an international performing arts festival. (TBD)
- Vancouver TheatreSports– live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (TBD)
- Friday Night Live– live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at Lynn Valley United Church at 3201 Mountain Highway. (To be confirmed, but likely not happening.)
- Jazz Vespers– on Sundays at 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (To be confirmed.)
- Talking Stick Festival– a multi-day Indigenous arts festival. (In mid-February, but to be confirmed for 2021.)
- Winter Jazz on Granville Island– free Jazz at Performance Works over the course of a few days. (TBC)
- Hoobiyee– cultural celebrations of the Nisga’a Nation’s New Year with singing, dancing and other cultural activities at the PNE Forum. Free admission. (In late February, but to be confirmed in 2021.)
- Coastal First Nations Dance Festival– a cultural event by the Dancers of Damelahamid in New Westminster. (It normally happens in late February and/or early March. In 2021 it’s a virtual event running from March 12 to 18.)
- Family Favourites Movies– a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 on Saturday mornings at 11 am. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Sports and Sport-Related Events
- Vancouver Giants Hockey– against various teams at the Langley Events Centre. (TBD)
- Vancouver Golf Expo– normally at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford (but online as a virtual event in 2021 due to COVID-19).
- Shred for the Cause Ladies Night– ladies ski for a minimum $15 donation at Mount Seymour on Mondays from 5:30 to 10 pm. (TBD)
- Jam Over the City– Grouse Mountain hosts a virtual snowboarding competition from January 25 until February 15. Contestants can submit their entries via Instagram for a chance to win valuable prizes.
- Skating at the Shipyards– free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
- Robson Square Ice Skating– free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (CANCELLED)
Other Events
- Whisky Global– a whisky-tasting event at the Rocky Mountaineer Station at 1755 Cottrell Street. (Not happening in February in 2021.)
- Winter Wander– an event where you can visit the Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and Maritime Museum all for just $5 or so between 10 am and 5 pm. (On the first Saturday in February most years.) (TBD)
- Vancouver Street Food City– a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street. (TBD)
- Vancouver International Wine Festival– a wine festival featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries. (CANCELLED for 2021.)
- Seniors Day at MOV– admission to the Museum of Vancouver is just $5 today for anyone age 65+ (on the first Tuesday of the month, but TBC for 2021).
- Fan Expo Vancouver– a comic and superhero convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (Postponed to June in 2021.)
- New Westminster Farmers Market– from 11 am until 3 pm in the 600 block of New Westminster’s Belmont Street. (Usually on Saturdays, but not in the 2020/21 season due to COVID-19.)
- Beaty Nocturnal– the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation on the third Thursday from 5 to 8:30 pm. Guided tours are at 7 pm. (TBC)
- 24 Hours of Winter– two days of non-stop skiing, boarding and other fun winter activities at Grouse Mountain. (TBC)
- Maple Ridge Rock and Gem Show– an event featuring rocks, gems, stone carvings and an auction at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall. Admission is by donation. (Not happening in February this year.)
- Roedde House– admission to the historic museum in Vancouver’s West End is by donation on the last Friday of the month. (TBC).
Chinese New Year Events
- Tibetan Lunar New Year Celebrations– at the Thrangu Buddhist Monastery at 8140 Number 5 Road in Richmond. Open to the public. (Note: No event is happening in 2021 due to COVID-19.)
- Year of the Ox at Lansdowne Centre– Lunar New Year festivities usually take place at the Richmond shopping centre (but not in 2021 because of the pandemic).
- New Year’s Eve at the Buddhist Temple– Chinese New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. Free admission and highly recommended.
- New Year Celebrations at Aberdeen Mall– various Chinese New Year activities usually take place at the mall in Richmond. In 2021, because of COVID-19, there isn’t a large event with live entertainment. Between January 15th and February 28th, however, the mall has Chinese New Year-themed displays for people to enjoy.
- Lion Dancing at River District– lion dancing and other activities take place at River District Vancouver in celebration of the Year of the Rat. It’s a free family-friendly event and everyone is welcome.
- Vancouver Lunarfest– Lunar New Year-related activities outside the Vancouver Art Gallery and a couple of other venues. (The event features a number of virtual online activities as well as art displays in Jack Poole Plaza and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery from February 11th until the 28th.)
- Lunar New Year at Wesbrook– Chinese New Year-themed activities happen in the village at UBC.
Top things to do in February
Below are some of the best things to do this month most years (although not in all cases in 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic).
- Take your sweetheart out on a date to one of Vancouver’s Best Restaurantsand/or somewhere inside to escape the rain and enjoy some of the Lower Mainland’s Best Entertainment.
- Check out theBest Things to do on Family Dayin Vancouver during the Family Day long weekend.
- Ski or do other winter sport activities at Whistler-Blackcomb, Cypress, Grouseor Mount Seymour.
- Take the kids swimming at a rec centre (like West Vancouver’s West Vancouver Aquatic Centre) or skating (like at Richmond’s Olympic Oval). Why? Because they are fun activities, affordable, and it’ll probably be dark and wet outside.
- Go for a walk or hike somewhere at one of Vancouver’s Best Parks and Places in Nature(so long as the weather isn’t miserable and you dress appropriately).
- Free ice skating at Robson Squareat the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver, or at the Shipyardsin the Lower Lonsdale District of North Vancouver (weather and temperatures permitting). (Note: These activities are cancelled for 2021 due to COVID-19.)
- As it rains a lot in February (which it likely will), check out Vancouver’s Best Things to do on a Rainy Day.
- Celebrate the Chinese New Year–the Year of the Ox begins on February 12. (Note: Most public activities are likely cancelled for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Exact details, however, are to be confirmed.)
For more, check out Vancouver’s Best Places for Winter Activities.
Typical February Weather
February is a typical winter month in Vancouver – predictively cool, cloudy and wet.
Average high temperatures in February are around 8 degrees Celsius (or 46 F), and the lows are in the neighbourhood of about 1 (or 34 F).
February gets an average of about 125 mm of rain (or 5 inches). Some years though can be an exception, like in 2010 when it was warm, sunny and snowless around the time of the Olympics, and in 2015 when Vancouver was about 25 degrees warmer than many other parts of Canada.
Recommended Activities
Like January, February can be one of the best months for skiing or other outdoor recreational activities locally up at Cypress, Seymour and Grouse, or further afield up at Whistler. There is also skating at most community rec centres (so good places to go on rainy days), and free skating in downtown Vancouver at Robson Square at 800 Robson Street until the end of the month.
If you’re not into outdoor winter sports, then February is typically a good month for indoor activities. The Family Day Long Weekend can be an especially good day to be around and about as a tourist with the clan, with many of Vancouver’s top attractions offering special rates and activities.
Dine Out Vancouver Festival occurs during the last two weeks of January most years, but also usually the first weekend or couple of days in February too.