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Friday, July 4, 2025

American Independence Day
Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
FVDED in the Park – a music festival at Holland Park in Surrey.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival – an Indigenous event hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at Cates Park in North Vancouver.
Fleet Week – Canadian Navy ships are in North Vancouver today and there are free public tours.
Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Luc Lemans and Bitterly Divine.
Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Shows & Entertainment

Candlelight Concerts – the Listeso String Quartet performs tributes to Adele and Joe Hisaishi at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
Drag with What the Frock Productions – an adults-only show at the Howe Sound Taphouse 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.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features The Vanrays at Panorama Park.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday 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).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
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 museum that’s 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!)

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!)
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%.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are open.
Vancouver Mysteries – 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.

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Canada Day Weekend Boat Party – a nightclub-style Latin X Hip Hopparty on the Burrard Queen in the waters around Vancouver.
Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival – an Indigenous event hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at Cates Park in North Vancouver.
Fleet Week – Canadian Navy ships are in North Vancouver today. There are free public tours, boat rides and interactive displays.
Khatsahlano Street Party – a massive one-day street party on West 4th Avenue from MacDonald to Burrard.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Music, Theatre & Other Live Entertainment

Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
FVDED in the Park – a music festival at Holland Park in Surrey.
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 includes one of the Bard Explored sessions!
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Sinners & Sweets, Vancouver Vice, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Forbidden Vancouver tours.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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).
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. (Tonight is also Bats in our Belfry where you can watch hundreds of bats feed on mosquitoes.)
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – an attraction showcasing exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs. (It’s also where you’ll find the Tourist Info Centre.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
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 – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% o 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 Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near 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.)

Saturday 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.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Richmond Night Market – the giant Asian night market in Richmond.

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Brampton Honey Badgers at the Langley Events Centre. Today features the team’s Backyard BBQ pre-game tailgate party.
Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival – an Indigenous event hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at Cates Park in North Vancouver.
Fleet Week – Canadian Navy ships are in North Vancouver today. There are free public tours, boat rides and interactive displays.
Vancouver Naked Bike Ride – an opportunity to cycle around downtown Vancouver with no clothes or just your underwear. (Or a reason to avoid the area if you don’t want to see it.)
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.
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.)

Shows, Concerts & Other Live Entertainment

Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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 Improv 101.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and the Really Gay History Tour.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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.
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).
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%.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries – 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 Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near 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.)

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 market with fresh produce and other food products at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.
Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of July 7th to 13th

July 4-6 | July 7-13 | July 14-20 | July 21-27 | July 28-31

Monday, July 7, 2025

Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – 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.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
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!)
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
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.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
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 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free film shows near Second Beach.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
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 is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near 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!)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting).
Vancouver Mysteries – 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.
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.)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
Gastown Grand Prix – a cycling race in the heart of the old town.
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].
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Summer Sizzler.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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.
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 is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

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 – 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.)
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.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
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.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Music, Live Theatre & Movies

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Antonio Larosa at Seylynn Park.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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.
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 is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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!)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
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.

Friday, July 11, 2025

Carnaval del Sol – Vancouver’s great annual Latin festival with free concerts and other cultural activities. This evening features the Opening Night event with music and a beer garden.
Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Kristin Fung and Venus & Mars.
Squamish Nation Youth Pow Wow – an Indigenous cultural event that’s open to the public on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Arts, Music & Theatre

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 Theatresports.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features The Unified in Edgemont Village and Gary Comeau & the Voodoo Allstars in Lynn Valley Village.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Drag with What the Frock Productions – an adults-only show at the Hotel at the Waldorf 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).
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.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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 Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel 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%.)

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Carnaval del Sol – Vancouver’s great annual Latin festival with free concerts and other cultural activities at Jonathan Rogers Park.
Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows in Harrison Hot Springs.
Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – concerts, dance performances, workshops and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture take place at the Surrey City Hall Centre Stage and Atrium.
Fort Langley Hawaiian Luau – the Fort Langley National Historic Site has special ticketed Hawaiian-related workshop today. To celebrate the connection between Hawaii, the fort and both their peoples since the early 1880s, there is also a special event for the general public tomorrow which is included with general admission.
Squamish Nation Youth Pow Wow – an Indigenous cultural event that’s open to the public on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Symphony in the Park – the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has a free concert at Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park.
Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Music & Live Theatre

Jeremy Ledbetter Trio & Raagaverse – a concert with JUNO Award-winning and nominated bands at Pyatt Hall in downtown Vancouver. (Note: Tickets are limited.)
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Saturday 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.
Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

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. (Tonight is also Bats in our Belfry where you can watch hundreds of bats feed on mosquitoes.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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).
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!)

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – 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%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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.)
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.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Carnaval del Sol – Vancouver’s great annual Latin festival with free concerts and other cultural activities at Jonathan Rogers Park.
Festivibe – a free, family-friendly event hosted by the Kids Life Foundation at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
Chilliwack Pride Festival – a large LGBTQ+ event in downtown Chilliwack.
Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – concerts, dance performances, workshops and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture take place at the Surrey City Hall Centre Stage and Atrium.
Fort Langley Hawaiian Luau – the Fort Langley National Historic Site has special activities today to celebrate the connection between Hawaii, the fort and both their peoples since the early 1880s. Admission is free for kids ages 17 and under.
Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows in Harrison Hot Springs.
Last Gang in Town – a once-a-year event hosted by Forbidden Vancouver in Clark Park on Commercial Drive about the clash of the Vancouver Police Department vs. the Clark Park Gang in the 1970s.
Opera in the Park – a free concert with the Vancouver Opera at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby.
Rotary Ride for Hearing – a 105 km fundraising cycling event that goes from Spanish Banks to Richmond and then back again.
Squamish Nation Youth Pow Wow – an Indigenous cultural event that’s open to the public on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Tour de Concord – a family-friendly cycling event at Concord Pacific Place.

Music & Live Theatre

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
Family Day at the Bard – matinee Shakespearean shows with special pricing and kid-friendly activities.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Improv 102 and House Teams Showcase.
Youth Concert Showcase Series – free live music at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station in the afternoon.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.

Featured Museums & Historical 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 museum that’s 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.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Special guided tours of the St. Roch engine room take place today (but spaces are limited so you’ll want to book your spot in advance).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and the Really Gay History Tour. Today Forbidden Vancouver also hosts the Last Gang in Town which is a once-a-year event in Clark Park on Commercial Drive.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

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 – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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.

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 market with fresh produce and other food products at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – near Science World.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of July 14th to 20th

July 4-6 | July 7-13 | July 14-20 | July 21-27 | July 28-31

Monday, July 14, 2025

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.

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.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – 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.
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.
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!)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
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.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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 features a Talkback Tuesday event.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free film shows near Second Beach.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland 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.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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.
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!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mysteries – 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.)
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.
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.

CONCERTS AT RED TRUCK BREWING

The Truck Stop Concert Series is a mini music festival with multiple performances at the Red Truck Brewery in Vancouver. The event takes place on Saturday, July 19th, and the headliner band this year is Lanco. Other great bands will be there too. For tickets see the truckstopconcertseries.com website.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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].
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Summer Sizzler.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over 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.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

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.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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).
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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – 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.)
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!)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

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.
Art Downtown – local artists create, display and sell their art today in downtown Vancouver. There’s also live music throughout the event.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Los Duendes in Lions Gate Village.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over 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).
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!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – 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.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near 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!)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.

Friday, July 18, 2025

Port Moody Ribfest – a free community festival at Rocky Point Park featuring live music, craft breweries, rib barbecue vendors and family-friendly entertainment.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival – today is the first day of the season for world-famous the music festival at Jericho Beach.
Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
Aldergrove Fair Days – a small-town fair that includes games, rides, a beer garden, artisan alley, tractor pull and a dozen or so food trucks.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Saskatchewan Rattlers at the Langley Events Centre.

Shows & 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].
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding – a dinner theatre show at the Italian Society Hall in East Vancouver (not far from the PNE).
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Music at the Cannery – live music at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Bitterly Divine in Lynn Valley Village.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Drag with What the Frock Productions – an adults-only show at the Howe Sound Taphouse in Vancouver.

Night Markets

Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Bealby Point and Randy Swallow Band.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
White Rock Night Market – by the pier and along the waterfront promenade in White Rock.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historical 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 museum that’s 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.
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
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!)

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%.)
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
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!)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
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 Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Truck Stop Concert Series – a music festival with multiple performances at Red Truck Brewery in Vancouver. The headliner band is Lanco.
Port Moody Ribfest – a free community festival at Rocky Point Park featuring live music, craft breweries, rib barbecue vendors and family-friendly entertainment.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival – the major music festival happens at Jericho Beach.
Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – the festival’s TCC Community Days event takes place at the Taiwanese Cultural Centre with workshops, art and live music.
Celebration of Light Fireworks – major fireworks displays and entertainment in English Bay.
Fireworks Boat Party – a night club-style event out on the water with views of the fireworks and the city.
Surrey Fusion Festival – a festival celebrating music, food and world cultures at Holland Park in Surrey.
Boundary Bay Airshow – a free event at the Boundary Bay Airport in Delta.
Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
The Cup – formerly called the Deighton Cup, this horse racing event at Hastings Racecourse also involves live music, art and a fashion show.
Aldergrove Fair Days – a small-town fair that includes games, rides, a beer garden, artisan alley, tractor pull and a dozen or so food trucks.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium. Tonight is also fireworks night!

Shows & Entertainment

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
Bard Fireworks Night – Shakespearean plays and fireworks viewing at the Bard Village at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding – a dinner theatre show at the Italian Society Hall in East Vancouver (not far from the PNE).
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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. (Tonight is also Bats in our Belfry where you can watch hundreds of bats feed on mosquitoes.)
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.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Sinners & Sweets, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
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!)
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.

Saturday 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.
Richmond Night Market – the giant Asian night market in Richmond.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Port Moody Ribfest – a free community festival at Rocky Point Park featuring live music, craft breweries, rib barbecue vendors and family-friendly entertainment.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival – the major music festival happens at Jericho Beach.
Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – the festival’s Community Days event takes place at the Taiwanese Cultural Centre with workshops, art and live music.
Chiquitzin Kids Fiesta – a Latin event at Cambie Community Park in Richmond affiliated with Carnaval del Sol.
Surrey Fusion Festival – a festival celebrating music, food and world cultures at Holland Park in Surrey.
Aldergrove Fair Days – a small-town fair that includes games, rides, a beer garden, artisan alley, tractor pull and a dozen or so food trucks.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Edmonton Stingers at the Langley Events Centre. Today is Country Night!

Shows & Entertainment

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
Drag Brunch with What the Frock Productions – an drag show brunch at the Howe Sound Taphouse in Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams Showcase.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Youth Concert Showcase Series – free live music at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station in the afternoon.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and the Really Gay History Tour.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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.
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!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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).

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 – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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.
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!)

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 market with fresh produce and other food products at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Sunday Farmers Markets – at Clayton Heights Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of July 21st to 27th

July 4-6 | July 7-13 | July 14-20 | July 21-27 | July 28-31

Monday, July 21, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
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 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!)

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).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
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 Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Activities

Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting).
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free film shows near Second Beach.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium. (Today is Pride Night!)

Shows & Theatre

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features a Talkback Tuesday event.
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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.
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).

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.)
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%.)
Vancouver Mysteries – 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!)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Celebration of Light Fireworks – major fireworks displays and entertainment in English Bay.
Fireworks Boat Party – a night club-style event out on the water with views of the fireworks and the city.
Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Music & Live Theatre

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 show is Much Ado About Nothing.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Summer Sizzler.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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 – 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.
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.
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!)

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Just a Season at Seylynn Park.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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!)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – 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%.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
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.)

Friday, July 25, 2025

Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today includes the Cool Blues Show at Fort Langley Community Park.
Mission Folk Music Festival – a three-day music festival in Mission.
Chilliwack Ribfest – a food truck and barbecue rib-themed event at Vedder Park in Chilliwack.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Chantal Marie and Renegade.

Sports, Shows & Entertainment

Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Drag Across The Pond: BRITPOP vs Celtic Bops – a music showdown with What the Frock Productions at Original Joe’s 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].
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.
Music at the Cannery – live music at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features The Whiskeydicks at Panorama Park and Mazacote in Lynn Valley Village.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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!)
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.
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).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
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.
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.

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today features free live music during the day and a ticketed show in the evening.
Chilliwack Ribfest – a food truck and barbecue rib-themed event at Vedder Park in Chilliwack.
Mission Folk Music Festival – a three-day music festival in Mission.
Celebration of Light Fireworks – major fireworks displays and entertainment in English Bay.
Fireworks Boat Party – a night club-style event out on the water with views of the fireworks and the city.
Bard Fireworks Night – Shakespearean plays and fireworks viewing at the Bard Village at Vanier Park.
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest – a community event in Maple Ridge.
Caribbean Days Festival – a 2-day festival at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium. Tonight is also fireworks night!
Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).

Music & Live Theatre

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – the cultural festival concludes with a concert at the Vancouver Playhouse featuring the Vancouver Pops Orchestra & Choir.
EMV Summer Festival – concerts at various venues 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.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Sinners & Sweets, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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).
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. (Tonight is also Bats in our Belfry where you can watch hundreds of bats feed on mosquitoes.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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%.)
Vancouver Mysteries – 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.)
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.

Saturday 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.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Richmond Night Market – the giant Asian night market at 8351 River Road.

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today features Free Live Music and other activities outside Fort Langley Community Hall.
Chilliwack Ribfest – a food truck and barbecue rib-themed event at Vedder Park in Chilliwack.
Mission Folk Music Festival – a three-day music festival in Mission.
EMV Summer Festival – concerts at various venues in Vancouver.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest – a community event in Maple Ridge.
Caribbean Days Festival – a 2-day festival at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – the production of Munsch at Play takes place in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Improv 103 and House Teams Showcase.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History Tour.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

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 museum that’s 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).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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%.)
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.
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!)

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 market with fresh produce and other food products at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.
Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of July 28th to 31st

July 4-6 | July 7-13 | July 14-20 | July 21-27 | July 28-31

Monday, July 28, 2025

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
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).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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.)
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!)
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

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 features a Talkback Tuesday event.
EMV Summer Festival – concerts at various venues in Vancouver.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
Lower Mainland 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.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mysteries – 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%.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
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).
FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
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!)
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).

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

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 – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
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.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Summer Sizzler.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over 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.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – 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%.)
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.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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!)
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).
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).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival – family-friendly activities and logger competitions in Squamish.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
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].
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – the production of Munsch at Play takes place in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Arts Club Theatre – the musical Waitress shows at the Stanley Theatre and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at the Granville Island Stage.
EMV Summer Festival – concerts at various venues in Vancouver.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore. Today features Ndidi O in Lions Gate Village.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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!)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – 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 Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near 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!)
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.)

Other 2025 July Events

The following events may or may not also take place in 2025 (with details to be confirmed).

Festivals in the City of Vancouver

Indian Summer Festival – a multi-day festival of arts, music and ideas featuring Canadian, South Asian and Indigenous artists. (TBD)
Savour Summer Festival – a free event at River District Vancouver. (TBD)
Vancouver Thai Festival – a free festival celebrating Thai music, culture and food in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. (July 26 to 27, 2025)
Public Disco x SLAB Party – a ticketed event with music, artist studios and more at the City Centre Artist Lodge. (July 19, 2025)
Pixel Summer Festival – a festival at Vancouver’s Concord Pacific Place featuring live music, market vendors, food trucks and an art gallery. There’s also a drone show over the water. (TBD)
Vancouver Chinatown Festival – an Asian-themed cultural festival in Vancouver’s Chinatown. (July 12 & 13, 2025)
EMV Summer Festival – concerts at various venues in Vancouver. (July 26 to August 8, 2025)

Festivals Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBD)
Colombian Independence Picnic – a free family-friendly event hosted by Vancouver’s Colombian community at Central Park in Burnaby. (TBD)
Osprey Festival – a small community event celebrating nature and the life of Chief Dan George in North Vancouver. (TBD)
Queens’s Park Arts Festival – art, music, theatre and other activities in New Westminster. (TBD)
Talking Stick Festival – an Indigenous performing arts festival. (TBD)
Squamish Constellation Festival – a music festival in Squamish. (TBD)
On Your Block Festival – a new community event with music, food trucks, family-friendly activities and a beer garden at Tipperary Park in New Westminster. (TBD)
Fiji Festival – a free cultural event at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. (July 12, 2025)
Bastille Day – a French festival in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. (TBD)
TD Uptown Live – a free music festival and street party with live music, market vendors and family-friendly fun in New Westminster. (TBD)
Steveston Grand Prix of Art – a free event featuring art, artists and an art competition at beautiful Steveston Village on the waterfront near the Britannia Heritage Shipyards. (Not happening in 2025.)

Sporting Events

Tour de White Rock – two days of cycling races and festivities in White Rock in mid-July. (TBD)
BC Lions Football – Vancouver’s professional Canadian football team plays at BC Place Stadium.
Buckin Hell – 35-km, 50-km and 2-person 50-km relay races in the North Shore mountains. (July 26, 2025)
Giro di Burnaby – a closed-circuit cycling race around the streets of downtown Burnaby. (TBD)
Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run – a 30-mile trail run between Horseshoe Bay and Deep Cove. (July 12, 2025)
PoCo Grand Prix – cycling races in Port Coquitlam. (TBD)
Tour de Delta – cycling races in Delta. (TBD)
Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer game against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
FIFA World Cup – Vancouver is a host city for the men’s World Cup soccer tournament, but not until 2026.
Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships in Surrey. (It sometimes happens in late June. In 2025, however, it runs from July 4 to 13.)
World Naked Bike Ride – a rather unconventional event where people ride their bikes around Vancouver either naked or in their underwear. (TBD)
World Soccer Tournament – day one of the soccer tournament at Empire Field. (This event is part of the Carnaval del Sol Latin festival.) (TBD)

Other Music Events

Summer Jazz on the Porch – free live music outdoors at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (TBD)
Summer Concert Series – free live music at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park Plaza. (TBD)
Cates Park Concert Series – free live music in North Vancouver. (TBD)
Shipyards Summer Sessions Concerts – free live music in North Vancouver. (TBD)
Summer Concert Series – free outdoor concerts in North Vancouver. (TBD)
Queen’s Park Concert Series – live music a couple of times a week at Queen’s Park in New Westminster. (TBD)
Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park. (Wednesdays from July 2 to August 27 in 2025.)
Music on the Wharf – an outdoor concert at the Port Haney Wharf in Maple Ridge.
Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert at a park or other venue in Surrey. (TBD)
Concerts at the Pier – free live music in White Rock. (TBD)
EMV Summer Festival – concerts at various venues between late July and early August. (TBD)
Symphony at Sunset Beach – a free concert at Sunset Beach. (TBD)

Theatre, Movies and Dance Events

Summer Live Performance Series – a free evening of family-friendly entertainment in the plaza outside the Bob Prittie Library at the corner of Kingsborough and MacKay in Burnaby. (TBD)
Zumba at Canada Place – free Zumba classes at Canada Place. (TBD)
Robson Square Salsa – salsa lessons and dancing on Sunday afternoons in Robson Square. (TBD)
New Westminster Outdoor Movies – a film will show at Moody Park in New Westminster. (TBD)
Summer Drive-in Movies – a movie shows outdoors at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre. (TBD)
Flamenco, Tango & Wine – an evening of dance performances at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (This event is part of the Carnaval del Sol Latin festival.) (TBD)
Downtown Movie Nights – a film shows in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. (TBD)
Deckchair Cinema – a film plays shows at the waterfront in North Vancouver with admission by donation. (TBD)
Dance Dance Dance – free Latin Dance lessons in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in the evening. (TBD)

Markets in July

Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market that features over 100 vendors in normal years in downtown Cloverdale. (July 26, 2025)
Main Street Farmers Market – in front of Vancouver’s Central Pacific Station. (TBD)
Eastside Flea – an outdoor market featuring up to 50 or so vendors selling vintage, collectibles, handmade and other items in East Vancouver. (TBD)
Squamish Street Market – a once-a-month summer event on Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish. (TBD)
Junction Public Market – an outdoor market with free admission at Granville Square near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays.)

Food and Drink-Related Events

Maple Ridge Food Truck Festival – an event with food trucks, live music and market vendors. (TBD)
Surrey Greek Food Festival – a multi-day community event featuring Greek food and entertainment in Surrey. (TBD)
Greek Summerfest – a festival that celebrates Greek food, culture and music. (TBD)
Brewery and the Beast – an all-you-can-eat-and-drink food and drinks festival at Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver. (July 27, 2025)
Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival – a beer-themed event with live music at the PNE. (July 12, 2025)

Other Events & Activities

Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing near Harrison Hot Springs.
The Big Bounce Canada – a touring inflatable event with huge bouncy castles and obstacle courses in Vancouver. (June 28 to July 6, 2025)
Salsa Cruise Fiesta Blanca – a Latin-themed dance party cruise on the MV Britannia where everyone wears white and parties on the water. (TBD)
New West Car Free Day – a pedestrian event with live entertainment, food trucks and more along Columbia Street. (TBD)
Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District in North Vancouver. (TBD)
Philippine Days – a cultural festival at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver. (TBD)
Luxury & Supercar Weekend – Canada’s premier outdoor luxury automotive event takes place at the Olympic Oval in Richmond. (TBD)
Summer Nightslide Concerts – night sliding and live music at Cultus Lake Waterpark. (TBD)
Burnaby Pride – an event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at Burnaby Civic Plaza. (July 26, 2025)
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack. (TBD)
Fireworks Dinner Cruise – dinner and fireworks viewing on a 400-person vessel in the waters of English Bay. (TBD)
WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – the ropes course adventure park in Maple Ridge has an exciting 5-day camp program for youth ages 10 to 14. (TBD)
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free movie shows near Second Beach. (TBD)