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2013 Guide to Year of the Snake Celebrations

Jan 26, 2013 by

TweetGong hei fat choi! Happy Chinese New Year’s everyone Venues will splashed with red and gold everywhere with lions roaming about in this annual tradition for many. Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement. It will definitely be another good reason to party and celebrate the beginning of the new year. Check out the [...]

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Tour Guys: Free Walking Tours Everyday

Aug 26, 2012 by

TweetIf you’re new to Vancouver or feel like being a tourist for a couple of hours, Tour Guys is one of the most informative and fun tours around. Started by a couple of guys who love sharing Vancouver with newcomers, Tour Guys combines history with pure entertainment and a little sense of adventure making them [...]

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Velopalooza, A Festival of Bike Fun: June 15th-July 2nd 2012

Jun 14, 2012 by

TweetAre you an avid bike rider? Great! Velopalooza promotes fun bike rides & events in Vancouver and surrounding areas and throw a big festival in June,  providing a year-round community calendar of bike rides and events. Rides are put on by people like you – anyone can add a ride or a bike-related event to [...]

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Free Stuff on your Birthday For Canadians

May 10, 2012 by

TweetBirthdays are more than just about adding another candle to your cake, it’s also about receiving all the free stuff merchants are graciously awarding you on your special day. Check out this free eBook consisting of more than 25 free offers in Vancouver. PS: Happy Birthday!! Written by Steven Zussino and his wife, this free eBook [...]

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Dragon Zone Paddler’s Expo – March 24th

Mar 23, 2012 by

TweetStop by Creekside Community Centre to learn everything about dragon boating from meeting teams, paddlers, vendors, and participating in a workshop. Attend a FREE workshop presented and facilitated by Dan Hebert: 11:30 am Calling: Drummers, Steers and Coaches – A method to develop effective drummer and steersperson calls are covered in this session. 30 minutes [...]

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Eighth Annual Vancouver Diversity Health Fair – March 3rd

Feb 24, 2012 by

TweetIts never too late to stop making a mockery out of your New Years Resolution to be healthier in 2012. Get your butt into shape by getting into gear at the Eighth Annual Vancouver Diversity Fair. All you have to attend – no sweat broken. This fair’s theme is “Cancer Prevention and Early Detection”, and [...]

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E-Fest 2012 National Engineering and Geoscience Month – March 3rd

Feb 24, 2012 by

Tweet“E-Fest is a one-day event put on by engineering and geoscientist professionals. It takes place during National Engineering and Geoscience Week, and it’s a great opportunity for people in our community to see first-hand how the many facets of engineering and geoscience affect our everyday lives.” “The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC [...]

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Family Science Days at Vancouver Convention Centre – February 18th to 19th

Feb 18, 2012 by

TweetLaunch rockets, create earthquakes, and hang out with cool scientists at this fun family event especially for students from grade 6 to 12! Free registration on site for your day pass. Saturday, February 18th 11:30 a.m. – Living and Working on the International Space Station (Chris Hadfield, Astronaut, Canadian Space Agency) 12:00 p.m. – The [...]

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Confessions of a Frugal Student: Valentine’s Day

Feb 07, 2012 by

TweetGroundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on the 2nd, which can only mean one thing…Valentine’s Day is a week away! (also, there are six more weeks of winter for whatever reason) No matter where you currently fall on the one-to-taken scale, there is every reason to celebrate Feb the 14th simply by showing the someone(s) [...]

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Year of the Dragon Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Celebration – January 28th to 29th

Jan 27, 2012 by

TweetCultural Fair Enjoy multicultural performances, special lion dance grand finale, martial arts demonstration and more. Performance schedules are as follows: Saturday, January 28 – 1pm to 3pm Sunday, January 29 – 2pm to 4pm Location: Culture Fair - Sun Yat-sen Plaza (50 East Pender Street) [map] Sunday Parade Experience one of the largest and energized parades in Vancouver [...]

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