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Friday, August 1, 2025

BC Day Long Weekend – a long weekend with various celebratory activities taking place throughout the Lower Mainland.
Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Jason Lane, Melanie Dekker and The Whiskeydicks.
White Rock Sea Festival – live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival – family-friendly activities and logger competitions in Squamish.
Abbotsford Agrifair – an agricultural fair that includes a midway, amusement rides and animals at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford.
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music and art displays in West Vancouver.
The Queer Beaver – a night of drinking and inclusive socializing hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse in Vancouver.

Theatre, Music & Other Entertainment

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Queer as Funk at Panorama Park.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Performing today is the Tummy Rubber Band.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents A Peter Rabbit Tale at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
Music at the Cannery – live music at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond. Today’s performance is with two-time Juno Award-nominated artist Shawnee Kish.
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – the production of Munsch at Play takes place in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.

Featured Attractions

Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Activities

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%. Plus, there are other discounts available over the long weekend.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Sinners & Sweets, and Really Gay History tours.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Special BC Day Events

BC Day Long Weekend – a holiday weekend with celebratory activities throughout the Lower Mainland. Highlights of the weekend include the following:
- Brigade Days at Fort Langley – celebrations featuring folk in period costume at the National Historic Site.
- Chilliwack Corn Festival – a fun event at Greendale Acres Farm with corn shucking and eating competitions, cornhole games and other family-friendly activities.
- Abbotsford Agrifair – an agricultural fair that includes a midway, amusement rides and animals in Abbotsford.
- White Rock Sea Festival – live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival – a two-day festival at the Maple Ridge Fairgrounds.
- Click BC Day Long Weekend for a list of other major festivals happening today and throughout the weekend.

Other Festivals & Events

Tsawwassen Sun Festival – a community festival that features a softball tournament in Tsawwassen.
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival – family-friendly activities and logger competitions in Squamish.
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music and art displays in West Vancouver.
Pride at the Pier – a family-friendly Vancouver Pride Festival event at Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver.
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music in the parking lot at Burnaby City Hall (not far from Deer Lake Park and Burnaby Village).
Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.

Theatre, Shows & Entertainment

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Performing today is the Aliza Dance Troupe.
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – the production of Munsch at Play takes place in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents A Peter Rabbit Tale at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%. Plus, there are other discounts available over the long weekend.)
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Sinners & Sweets, and Really Gay History tours.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday, August 3, 2025

BC Day Long Weekend – a holiday weekend with celebratory activities throughout the Lower Mainland.

Long Weekend Festivals

Chilliwack Corn Festival – a fun event at Greendale Acres Farm with corn shucking and eating competitions, cornhole games, live music and other family-friendly activities.
Abbotsford Agrifair – an agricultural fair that includes a midway, amusement rides and animals at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford.
Brigade Days at Fort Langley – celebrations featuring folk in period costume at the National Historic Site.
White Rock Sea Festival – live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival – family-friendly activities and logger competitions in Squamish.
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music and art displays in West Vancouver.
Tsawwassen Sun Festival – a community festival that features a softball tournament in Tsawwassen.

Vancouver Pride Events

Vancouver Pride Festival – a series of events celebrating Vancouver’s LGBTQ community.
- The Vancouver Pride Parade – the Vancouver Pride Festival’s biggest event, the parade runs from downtown Vancouver to Sunset Beach.
- VanPrideFest – a 2SLGBTQIA+ festival with music and market vendors happened at Concord Community Park in past years, but not in 2025. This year instead there is a street party on Davie Street in the West End.
Vancouver Pride Boat Party – a 2SLGBTQ+-themed nightclub-style event with Vancouver Boat Parties.

Shows & Other Special Events

Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Winnipeg Sea Bears at the Langley Events Centre. Today is Fan Appreciation Night.
Drag Show with What the Frock Productions – in celebration of Vancouver Pride Week, a drag show event takes place in cooperation with Hostelling International. (TBC)
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Performing today is Saints and Sinners.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents A Peter Rabbit Tale at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – the production of Munsch at Play takes place in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, and Really Gay History tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%. Plus, there are other discounts available over the long weekend.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – the market at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver is always a really good one, and at such an awesome venue.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.

Monday, August 4, 2025

BC Day – a statutory holiday with various celebratory activities throughout the Lower Mainland.
Celebrate BC Festival – a free event with multicultural entertainment, food trucks, a salmon BBQ and family-friendly activities at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam.
Brigade Days at Fort Langley – celebrations featuring folk in period costume and various activities at the National Historic Site.
BC Day at Britannia Mine – there are family-friendly games and performances by The Little Mountain Brass Band at the museum today.
Chilliwack Corn Festival – a fun event at Greendale Acres Farm with corn shucking and eating competitions, cornhole games and other family-friendly activities.
Tsawwassen Sun Festival – a community festival that normally features a softball tournament, parade, family-friendly activities and antique car show in Tsawwassen.
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music and art displays in West Vancouver.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.

Live Theatre

CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents A Peter Rabbit Tale at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features a Talkback Tuesday event.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach celebrates BC Day with special activities and live music.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%. Plus, there are other discounts available over the long weekend.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Activities

Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are open.
Lower Mainland Parks – provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are great places to be (especially if the weather is nice.)
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Vancouver Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music and art displays in West Vancouver.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Brahm’s Tams Drum Circle – drumming at Stanley Park’s Third Beach.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Music, Theatre & Other Entertainment

Arts Club Theatre – Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap shows at the Granville Island Stage.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free movie screening at Second Beach in Stanley Park.

Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets and the Lost Souls of Gastown.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music and art displays in West Vancouver.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District in North Vancouver. This event is hosted by the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)

Music, Theatre & Other Entertainment

Arts Club Theatre – Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap shows at the Granville Island Stage.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Performing today is the Vancouver Tap Dance Society.
Sunset Cinema – a movie shows tonight for free at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn in the plaza outside Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (TBC)
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Summer Sizzler.
Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Other Activities

Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music and art displays in West Vancouver.
Art Downtown – local artists create, display and sell their art today in downtown Vancouver. There’s also live music throughout the event.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Music & Live Theatre in Vancouver

Murder at the Movies – a film noir experience that combines cinema with live theatre and escape room elements. It’s presented by Vancouver Mysteries at the VIFF Centre in downtown Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Blockbuster.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Performing today is Jazzy Jams.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Big City Soul at Seylynn Park.
Arts Club Theatre – Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap shows at the Granville Island Stage.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and the Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Friday, August 8, 2025

Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo – a country fair in Chilliwack.
Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. Tonight features the Shipyards Got Talent competition.
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music and art displays in West Vancouver.
KitsFest – a sports festival at Kitsilano Beach.
White Rock Night Market – food trucks, artisan vendors and live entertainment by the pier and along the waterfront promenade in White Rock.
Abbotsford Airshow – one of the largest airshows in Canada.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Music, Theatre & Other Entertainment

Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Emmett Jerome in Lynn Valley Village and Headlong Hearts in Edgemont Village.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents A Peter Rabbit Tale at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
Arts Club Theatre – Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap shows at the Granville Island Stage.
Music at the Cannery – live music at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond. Today’s performance is with the Halifax Wharf Rats.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets and the Lost Souls of Gastown.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

BC Dumpling Festival – a free cultural festival with a dumpling theme at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam.
Pleasant Day Festival – a new event in 2025 that’s a street festival on Main Street.
African Descent Festival – a free event at English Bay celebrating the history of people of African descent in Vancouver.
Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo – an annual fair in Chilliwack.
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music and art displays in West Vancouver.
KitsFest – a sports festival at Kitsilano Beach.
Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
Abbotsford Airshow – one of the largest airshows in Canada.
Ugly Potato Day – an event in Surrey where farmers from across the region gather to share their “ugly” produce and help feed the community.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival – a music festival at Deer Lake Park featuring various bands.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium. Today is also fireworks night!
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music in the parking lot at Burnaby City Hall (not far from Deer Lake Park and Burnaby Village).
Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.

Live Theatre & Film

Murder at the Movies – a film noir experience that combines cinema with live theatre and escape room elements. It’s presented by Vancouver Mysteries at the VIFF Centre in downtown Vancouver.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features a Bard Explored session.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents A Peter Rabbit Tale at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Arts Club Theatre – Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap shows at the Granville Island Stage.
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets, the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, and the special Vancouver Vice Tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Sunday, August 10, 2025

African Descent Festival – a free event at English Bay celebrating the history of people of African descent in Vancouver.
Chilliwack Fair & Rodeo – a country fair in Chilliwack.
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music and art displays in West Vancouver.
KitsFest – a sports festival at Kitsilano Beach.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.
Abbotsford Airshow – one of the largest airshows in Canada.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year, as are the Outdoor Swimming Pools.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.

Theatre, Live Music & Other Entertainment

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features House Teams Showcase.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Performing today are The Heartbeets and Muscato A Cappella.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents A Peter Rabbit Tale at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
Arts Club Theatre – Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap shows at the Granville Island Stage.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, and Really Gay History tours.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – the market at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver is always a really good one, and at such an awesome venue.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Monday, August 11, 2025

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and the Lost Souls of Gastown.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are open.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features a Talkback Tuesday event.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free movie screening at Second Beach in Stanley Park.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Choose-Day.
Brahm’s Tams Drum Circle – drumming at Stanley Park’s Third Beach.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets and the Lost Souls of Gastown.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Bard Wine Wednesdays – wine tastings at Vanier Park before the Shakespearean shows.
Sunset Cinema – a free movie shows in the plaza outside Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Today is the Showboat All Stars Variety Show.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Summer Sizzler.
Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park at 7 pm.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Other Activities

Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Art Downtown – local artists create, display and sell their art today in downtown Vancouver. Today also features the Art Masters Competition.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Blockbuster.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Performing today is the UNA Chinese Folk Dance Group.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Kickdrive in Lions Gate Village.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Friday, August 15, 2025

Ribfest Langley – a family-friendly community event hosted by Langley Rotary Clubs. Festivities include live entertainment, a KidZone, beer garden and lots of great food! Admission is by donation.
Symphony in the Park – a free concert at Abbotsford’s Mill Lake Park.
Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Jimi, Zoe Twist Band and Susana Williams Band.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features the Big Easy Funk Ensemble in Lynn Valley Village.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Performing today is Leadway.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
The Queer Beaver – a night of drinking and inclusive socializing hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse in Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Ribfest Langley – a family-friendly community event hosted by Langley Rotary Clubs. Festivities include live entertainment, a KidZone, beer garden and lots of great food! Admission is by donation.
The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features Counting Crows.
Chilliwack Mural Fest – murals, self-guided tours and other activities in downtown Chilliwack.
Chilliwack Flight Fest – a community event with planes to see and aerial shows at the Chilliwack Airport. Today there is the Hangar Dance.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Performing today are Passion Venezuela and Perry Ehrlich’s ShowStoppers.
Northwest Mud Racing – truck racing in the mud at Chilliwack Heritage Park in the Fraser Valley.
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music in the parking lot at Burnaby City Hall (not far from Deer Lake Park and Burnaby Village).
Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.

Live Theatre

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features a Bard Explored session.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.

Walking Tours & Outdoor Adventures

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Ribfest Langley – a family-friendly community event hosted by Langley Rotary Clubs. Festivities include live entertainment, a KidZone, beer garden and lots of great food! Admission is by donation.
Family Day at the Bard – matinee Shakespearean shows with special pricing and kid-friendly activities.
Chilliwack Mural Fest – murals, self-guided tours and other activities in downtown Chilliwack.
Chilliwack Flight Fest – a community event with planes to see and aerial shows at the Chilliwack Airport. Admission is by donation.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Today is closing night with performances by Gary Chalk and Penke O’Donnell.
The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features LYNYRD SKYNYRD.
Port Moody Car Free Day – a free event along a few blocks of Johns Street in Port Moody.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features House Teams Showcase.
Northwest Mud Racing – truck racing in the mud at Chilliwack Heritage Park in the Fraser Valley.
Port Coquitlam Car Show – a car show featuring hundreds of cars in downtown Port Coquitlam. Admission for the public is free.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District in North Vancouver. This event is hosted by the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – farmers and other food and artisan vendors are at beautiful Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Monday, August 18, 2025

Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert is with Bleachers.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features a Talkback Tuesday event.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free movie screening at Second Beach in Stanley Park.
The Wizard of Oz – the Behind the Gate Theatre Company performs the beloved musical at Kilby Farm.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Brahm’s Tams Drum Circle – drumming at Stanley Park’s Third Beach.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features Gipsy Kings.
Sunset Cinema – a movie shows tonight at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn in the plaza outside Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Summer Sizzler.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
The Wizard of Oz – the Behind the Gate Theatre Company performs the beloved musical at Kilby Farm.
Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park at 7 pm.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District in North Vancouver. This event is hosted by the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair.
Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm. Guided tours are at 7 pm.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Blockbuster.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
The Wizard of Oz – the Behind the Gate Theatre Company performs the beloved musical at Kilby Farm.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Tonye Aganaba at Seylynn Park.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, August 22, 2025

Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Darling Skies and Aristo-Cats.
The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features Flo Rida.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features HB Wild in Lynn Valley Village and Coco Jafro at Panorama Park.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
The Wizard of Oz – the Behind the Gate Theatre Company performs the beloved musical at Kilby Farm.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Naturally Freaky – a night of daring performances with a Squid Game theme hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Hotel at The Waldorf.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Salmon Sessions Music Festival – a music festival in Surrey that’s a fundraising event for the Little Campbell Salmon Hatchery.
Summer Music & Fireworks Festival – an artisan market, live entertainment and fireworks in New Westminster. (Note: This event used to be called the Farewell to Summer Fireworks.)
The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features Leon Bridges.
The Big Bounce – the touring American amusement park with bouncy castles, slides and inflatable obstacle courses is at Concord Pacific Place.
Rotary’s Chilliwack Book Sale – an outdoor book sale raising funds for projects supported by the Rotary Club of Chilliwack at 44870 Wolfe Road (near Townsend Park).
Richmond Maritime Festival – a festival at Britannia Shipyard in Steveston Village.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium. Today is also fireworks night!

Theatre and Shows in Vancouver

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
The Wizard of Oz – the Behind the Gate Theatre Company performs the beloved musical at Kilby Farm.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Lower Mainland Markets

Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music in the parking lot at Burnaby City Hall (not far from Deer Lake Park and Burnaby Village).
Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End. (Note: All these have free admission.)
Richmond Night Market – an Asian-themed market with food trucks and market vendors in Richmond.

Sunday, August 24, 2025

BEST Move – a free event celebrating active and sustainable transportation at David Lam Park in Yaletown. It’s hosted by the non-profit Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST).
The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features Marianas Trench.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Richmond Maritime Festival – a free festival at Britannia Shipyard in Steveston Village.
Fort Langley Car Show – vintage cars are in the Village of Fort Langley today.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.
Richmond Night Market – an Asian-themed market with food trucks and market vendors in Richmond.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Bacon & L’eggs Drag Brunch – a family-friendly brunch with a Disney theme and live entertainment hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.

Music, Theatre and Entertainment

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features House Teams Showcase.
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – the market at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver is always a really good one, and at such an awesome venue.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.

Monday, August 25, 2025

Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features Sean Paul.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features a Talkback Tuesday event.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Choose-Day.
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free movie screening at Second Beach in Stanley Park.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Vancouver Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features Wilco.
Sunset Cinema – a movie shows at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn in the plaza outside Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (TBC)
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park at 7 pm.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Summer Sizzler.
Vancouver Beaches – local beaches are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District in North Vancouver. This event is hosted by the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Thursday, August 28, 2025

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features Foreigner.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Blockbuster.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features the Bakara Band in Lions Gate Village.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Justine Lynn and HB Wild.
The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features Tom Cochrane.
The Big Bounce – the touring American amusement park with bouncy castles, slides and inflatable obstacle courses is at Concord Pacific Place.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers at Ray Perrault Park.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
The Queer Beaver – a night of drinking and inclusive socializing hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse in Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s Summer Night Concert features Meghan Trainor.
TAIWANfest – a multicultural festival featuring free events and activities at various locations in downtown Vancouver including along Granville Street and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Labour Day Weekend Boat Party – a nightclub-style event hosted by Vancouver Boat Parties with Hip Hop and EDM music.
Bands on the Beach – an event with live music at Harrison Hot Springs.
Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
The Big Bounce – the touring American amusement park with bouncy castles, slides and inflatable obstacle courses is at Concord Pacific Place.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, and the special Vancouver Vice tours.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Lower Mainland Markets

Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End. (Note: All these have free admission.)
Richmond Night Market – an Asian-themed market with food trucks and market vendors in Richmond.

Sunday, August 31, 2025

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair.
TAIWANfest – a multicultural festival featuring free events and activities at various locations in downtown Vancouver including along Granville Street and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Latin Vibes Labour Day Weekend Boat Party – a nightclub-style event hosted by Vancouver Boat Parties with Hip Hop and Latin music.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
The Big Bounce – the touring American amusement park with bouncy castles, slides and inflatable obstacle courses is at Concord Pacific Place.
Richmond Night Market – an Asian-themed market with food trucks and market vendors in Richmond.

Music & Theatre

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again].
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
Bands on the Beach – an event with live music at Harrison Hot Springs.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District in North Vancouver. This event is hosted by the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – the market at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver is always a really good one, and at such an awesome venue.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.

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Other Events in August 2025

The following events may also take place in August 2025 (with details for some to be confirmed):

Festivals & Major Events

Monstercat Compound – a block party with music, video games and art in Vancouver. Admission is free! (TBC)
Monsoon Arts Festival – a South Asian-themed performing arts festival. (August 7 to 17, 2025)
Pakistan Festival – a free cultural event at Holland Park in Surrey. (TBC)
Clover Valley Beer Festival – a beer-sampling event at the Cloverdale Rodeo Fairgrounds. (TBC)
Dîner en Blanc – an exclusive outdoor dinner at a secret location somewhere in Vancouver. (Not happening in 2025.)
World of Love Multicultural Carnival – a festival with live entertainment, food, family-friendly activities and free admission at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. (TBC)
Korean Cultural Heritage Festival – a free festival celebrating Korean food, music and culture at Swangard Stadium. (TBC)
Meet Me in Gastown – a street festival with live music at Maple Tree Square in Gastown. (TBC)
Elevate Fashion Festival – a Vancouver Independent Fashion Flair event with local designers, models, DJs and other entertainment at the Parq Vancouver Hotel in downtown. (TBC)
Colombian Independence Picnic – a free family-friendly event hosted by Vancouver’s Colombian community at Central Park in Burnaby. (TBC)
Powell Street Festival – a festival celebrating Japanese-Canadian culture in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. (August 2 & 3, 2025)
Shahrivargaan Festival – a Persian festival at Heywood Field in North Vancouver. (On August 17, 2025, although with exact details to be confirmed.)
Festival of India – a Hare Krishna festival at Creekside Park near Science World. Today features a Kirtan, market, yoga, kids activities and more. (August 23 & 24, 2025)

Agricultural-Themed Events

Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (Not happening in 2025)
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland. (TBC)
Harrison Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
Richmond Sunflower Festival – sunflowers and family-friendly activities in Richmond. (TBC)

Music, Theatre & Arts Festivals and Events

Safe & Sound Music Fest – an R&B and Hip-Hop music festival in New Westminster. (TBC)
Free Jazz Vespers – on Sundays at 4 pm at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
Squamish Arts Festival – a community event featuring art, music and performing arts. (July 26 to August 16, 2025)
Ambleside Music Festival – a classic music festival (formerly called Rock Ambleside) in West Vancouver. (Not happening in 2025.)
Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – free outdoor concerts at various parks in Surrey. (TBC)
Downtown Movie Nights – films play in the north plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Granville Block Party – a two-day event with live music in the street near Robson Square. (TBC)
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival – a free community event at various venues in Coquitlam. (TBC)
Red Truck Concert Series – multiple performances at Red Truck Brewery in Vancouver. (Not happening in August in 2025, although it did happen in July this year.)
Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. (TBC)
EMV Summer Festival: Bach Untamed – a music festival with Early Music Vancouver. (TBC)
Burnaby Summer Cinema – a free film shows on Fridays outdoors in Burnaby. (TBC)
Deckchair Cinema – a film plays shows at the waterfront in North Vancouver with admission by donation. (TBC)
Movies Under the Stars – a movie shows for free outdoors at Surrey’s Holland Park. (TBC)
Turtle Island Festival – the largest Indigenous music and arts festival in Canada takes place at Sunset Beach. (TBC)

Other Music-Related Events

Robson Square Salsa – salsa lessons and dancing in Robson Square. (TBC)
Music on Main – free live music at Mount Pleasant Park in Vancouver. (August 18 to 20, 2025)
Long Summer Nights Concerts – free live music at North Vancouver’s Shipbuilders’ Square. (TBC)
Summer Jazz on the Porch – a “Pay What You Can” concert outside the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (TBC)
Music on the Wharf – outdoor concerts at the Port Haney Wharf in Maple Ridge.
Concerts at the Pier – evening concerts in White Rock.
Trout Lake Summer Concert Series – free live music at the community centre on various evenings. (TBC)
Zumba at Canada Place – free Zumba classes at the north end of Canada Place. (TBC)
Dance Dance Dance – free Latin Dance lessons in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in the evening.

Sporting Events

Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
BC Lions Football – Canadian professional football at BC Place Stadium.
Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer game against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
Steveston Dragon Boat Festival – dragon boat races in Steveston Village. (August 23, 2025)
Drive 4 Smiles – a private fundraising event in Mission that allows children with serious illnesses to ride shotgun in luxury vehicles. (August 4, 2025)

Summer Markets

Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street between 56A Avenue and 58 Avenue. (August 23, 2025)
Squamish Street Market – a once-a-month summer event on Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish. (TBC)
Junction Public Market – an outdoor market with free admission at Granville Square near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays.)

Other Festivals

Brewhalla New Westminster – a craft beer festival with food vendors and live music at Queens Park. (Not happening in 2025.)
Country Club Festival – a one-day event at Hastings Racecourse featuring country music, tequila, live horse racing and more. (August 9, 2025)
New West Pride Street Party – an event celebrating the LGBTQ community in New Westminster. (TBC)
Arts Alive Festival – an arts-themed street festival with live entertainment and family-friendly activities in downtown Langley. (August 16, 2025)
Dished Food Truck Fest – in šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. (Not happening in 2025.)
Light Up Chinatown – a community event with food trucks, live entertainment, illuminations and decorations in Vancouver’s Chinatown. (August 16 & 17, 2025)
Serbian Days – a free cultural event with Serbian music, dancing and family-friendly activities at Vancouver’s Saint Sava Church at 505 East 63rd Avenue. (August 30 & 31, 2025)

Other Events & Activities

Pet-a-Palooza: Day of the Dog – a pet-friendly event in Yaletown. (August 24, 2025)
Pride Block Party – a ticketed Public Disco event with queer dance music, food trucks and more in Vancouver. (August d, 2025)
Anime Revolution – a pop culture and Japanese anime-themed trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (August 1 to 3, 2025)
Westcoast Comic Con – a comic and pop culture-themed event at Vancouver’s Maritime Labour Centre. (August 24, 2025)
Edmonds Classic Car Show – a street festival and car show along Edmonds Street in Burnaby. (TBC)
River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a family-friendly event at a park. (TBC)
The Big Bounce Canada – an inflatable event with large bouncy castles and obstacle courses at Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver. (August 22 to 31, 2025)
Summer Nightslide Concerts – a special event featuring night sliding and live music at Cultus Lake Waterpark from 8 pm until midnight. (TBC)
Picnic at the Pier – a fundraising event for the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation where participants enjoy live entertainment and dinner at a special venue in White Rock. (TBC)
Meowfest – a cat-themed tradeshow-style event at the Rocky Mountaineer Station. (TBC)
Dundarave Hoedown – a street party-style event in West Vancouver’s Dundarave Village. (August 22, 2025)
VCT Visual Arts Open House – a visual arts exhibition is open to the public in the lobbies of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Admission is free. (TBC)
Vancouver Black Block Party – a free event showcasing Black music, art, food and culture outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. (TBC)
Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre gives visitors the chance to try special activities. (TBC)

Typical August Weather

Summers in Vancouver are typically very dry, with August being one of the warmest and driest months of the year.

The city can sometimes practically go without any rain from the beginning of July until late August, with the first real summer rains coming just in time for the PNE fair in the last week or so of the month.

The days in August are warm (for Vancouver), but the evenings are starting to get cool again towards the end of the month.

Average high temperatures in August are a nice 22 degrees Celsius (or 72 F), and the lows are typically around 13 (or 55 F), or cooler as September approaches. Vancouver gets an average of less than 40 mm of rain in the month (or a bit more than 1.5 inches).