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2nd Annual Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival August 15

Posted in events, things to do, tagged , on August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

In the mood for something truly different this weekend? How about chasing an 11-pound cheese wheel down a mountain?
Saturday, August 15 is the 2nd annual Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival.
Taking place in Whistler, at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, the Festival is modeled on the world-famous, centuries-old English event on Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire. Last year, [...]

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At the Vancouver Pride Parade – The View from Beach Avenue

Posted in events, tagged , , , on August 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I just got back from the Vancouver Pride Parade; I got lucky with a fabulous spot to watch on Beach Avenue and Jervis. I loved it!
I didn’t get to take pictures of these beautiful ladies during the parade, but I was able to meet them on the way to the Pride Festival on Sunset Beach.

Want [...]

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Powell Street Festival August 1 – 2

Posted in events, tagged on July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

This weekend is the 33rd annual Powell Street Festival, Vancouver’s annual celebration of Japanese Canadian arts, culture and heritage. Featuring dance, music, visual arts, martial arts demos, and, of course, tons of delicious Japanese food (including cheap sushi!), this free, two-day festival has something for everyone!

The Powell Street Festival is August 1 – 2, in [...]

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Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival – August 2

Posted in events, tagged , , , on July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Vancouver’s 2009 Pride Celebration has been in full swing since July 25, but the big climax is this weekend: The enormous–and enormously popular—Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival.
Attracting over 500,000 people last year, the annual Pride Parade through downtown Vancouver is a stunning display of diversity, creativity, artistry, and community.
The 2009 Pride Parade route travels through [...]

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Surrey Fusion Festival July 18 – 19

Posted in events, tagged , , on July 18, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Festival lovers have two major events to choose from this (gorgeous) weekend: the Vancouver Folk Music Festival and the Surrey Fusion Festival.
The massive Surrey Fusion Festival is an annual celebration of multiculturalism that attracts over 60,000 people. The free, two-day festival features performances and music on three main stages and has 60 different international pavilions [...]

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Greek Day on Broadway Street Festival

Posted in events, tagged , , on June 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I don’t know about your weekend, but I took in enough beer, skewered food and things made with filo dough to meet my caloric needs for a week. (Not that that will actually happen, of course.) Which is my way of saying: I went to the Greek Day on Broadway Street Festival Sunday.
(And, no, I [...]

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Rio Tinto Dragon Boat Festival – Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21

Posted in events, sports, things to do, tagged , on June 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Today I hauled myself out of bed earlier than usual (for a Saturday) so I could maximize my day at the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival. Or, to put it another way: I didn’t want to miss a chance to gorge myself on festival food while absorbing the immensely-positive crowd vibes [...]

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