What’s Going On This September in Vancouver

Posted by Rishad, August 31st, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | No Comments »

In a few hours, August will be officially over.
For most, September marks the closing stages of summer, going back to school, and yes – a little more rain to come.
Even though summer is slowly wrapping up, there are still some things to look forward to.
September is a jam packed month filled with fun activities [...]

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Eat Stay Love: Win A Free Gift Package From The Pan Pacific Vancouver

Posted by Rishad, August 11th, 2010 | Category: Contests, Events | 5 Comments »

On August 13, Julia Roberts’ highly anticipated film, Eat Pray Love will debut in theaters.

Based on the bestselling Elizabeth Gilbert novel about a woman travelling the world to find her soul, Julia Robert’s stumbles upon love and an authentic Italian food experience when she visits the city of Rome.
Eat Stay Love
Inspired by the film, the [...]

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The Vancouver Chinatown Festival

Posted by Rishad, August 6th, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | No Comments »

On August 14th and 15th, The Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society will host the 11th annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival – the largest summer celebration in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown.

Every year thousands of locals and tourists converge on the streets of Columbia and Keefer in historic Chinatown to experience the biggest multicultural summer celebration in the area.
Last year [...]

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Photos from the Vancouver Pride Parade

Posted by Rishad, August 3rd, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | No Comments »

This past Sunday was the Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival held by the Vancouver Pride Society.

Photo: Julien (Quelques-notes.com)

The Pride Parade hits Vancouver each year and is designed to showcase Canada’s proud diversity and respect for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people.
What was once as a small protest march through the Davie Village has now turned [...]

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2010 Celebration of Light, The Best Photos From Week One

Posted by Rishad, July 27th, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | No Comments »

The HSBC Celebration of Light is now in its final week in Vancouver.
Last week I featured the Celebration of Light and named some of the better places to take in the show.
With Team USA and Team Spain having performed, we are left to see Team Mexico – Wednesday, July 28 & Team China – Saturday, [...]

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Celebration of Light: Vancouver’s Annual Fireworks Display

Posted by Rishad, July 20th, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | 3 Comments »

On Wednesday evening, the skies will light up as Vancouver will host the 20th Anniversary of the HSBC Celebration of Light:

Photo: Frederick Lin Photography

The Celebration of Light is held each year in Vancouver as 3 countries compete for the title by competing in a pyro-musical fireworks competition which attracts the world’s leading fireworks [...]

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Saturday Night Italian Opera Buffet with Opera Tenor, Edd Wright

Posted by Rishad, July 18th, 2010 | Category: Events, The Hotel, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

After being at the Pan Pacific for a few months now, I’ve come to see some exciting events and attractions which have taken place at the hotel.
Each month there’s something new going on like a special ceremony, a cool attraction or an interesting celebrity encounter.
One of the weekly events I had yet to check out [...]

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What’s Going on in Vancouver this July

Posted by Rishad, July 7th, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | No Comments »

July is the month all Vancouverites wait in year long anticipation for.
We endure the day to day grind of showers, fog (and occasionaly snow) so we can enjoy the outdoors during the summer and show off our beautiful city to out of towners.
Downtown, Granville Island | Photo: mdnjustin
So whether your a local [...]

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Canstruction Vancouver: Building for a Cause

Posted by Rishad, May 14th, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | 1 Comment »

This afternoon, Canstruction Vancouver will host a lunch at the Pan Pacific to kick off this year’s 2010 event at the PNE.
Canstruction Vancouver is a competition and exhibition that showcases local teams who compete to design and build the ultimate giant sculpture out of canned food. After they’re exhibited to the public for a week, [...]

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From Sun Run To Mother’s Day: 6 Events Not To Miss This May In Vancouver

Posted by Rishad, May 5th, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | 1 Comment »

This May, Vancouver is offering up a few choice events and festivals to keep you busy till the Summer. And with Spring well underway, there’s lots going on in the city.
I’ve rounded up a few notable events this month has to offer:
Dine Out Vancouver April 28 – May 6

For only a few more [...]

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