Vancouver's Hot Summer Stuff

Well, summer has finally arrived, at least on the calendar. Our Vancouver spring was very cool and wet one. Vancouverites who are ever hopeful are looking towards sunny and warm days. Vancouver is not only a beautiful city it is also a city with Hot Summer Stuff for everyone to do.

Every summer there are good old standby events: the annual Fireworks in English Bay; Playland Amusement Park is open to all who seek thrilling rides; the annual Pacific National Exhibition is an exciting two weeks of carnival events with concerts featuring famous artists and singers.

Metro Vancouver is host to three Night Markets. Take time to walk through these exciting and culturally unique markets, each one has it's own flair. Night Markets.

Canada Day celebrations on July 1st are not to be missed. Canada Place hosts downtown Vancouver's biggest Canada Day celebration. There will be a parade, concerts and fireworks that night as well. For a cozy atmosphere Granville Island will also have Canada Day celebrations.

The Vancouver International Jazz Festival happens every year in late-June through early-July. This festival was named the “best jazz festival in the world” by The Seattle Times. The festival attracts over 400,000 visitors annually.

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival was named as one of the top ten outdoor music festivals in North America by USA Today. It runs from July 13 - 15 at Jericho Park.

These are just a sampling of the Hot Summer events happening in Vancouver. Check back often as Vancouver's Hot Summer Stuff is updated with things that will appeal to your sense of fun.

BC Highland Games 2012

The BC Highland Games on again this year! This is a fantastic time to get involved with and or just see the cultural games of the Scottish people. The BC Highland Games are the longest running in BC.

Along with the games there is a Scottish festival. See the brilliant dances and watch world class bands.

Go to the BC Highland Games and visit "Scotland" for a day.
June 23rd
At Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam
BC Highland Games

Scotiabank Half Marathon

The annual Scotiabank Half Marathon runs through the streets of Vancouver from UBC to Stanley Park.
This marathon gives each participant the opportunity to fundraise for his/her own charity, or to jump onto other charities already listed. Registration deadline is June 18th.

The Marathon takes place on June 24th.

Contact and Registration info:
Scotiabank Half Marathon

Bard on the Beach in Vancouver

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival was established way back in 1990. This local festival gives Vancouver residents and tourists affordable, accessible Shakespearean productions of the finest quality. The festival is a fully professional, not-for-profit theatre company, Bard on the Beach now engages thirty actors each season as well as a team of exceptional directors, designers, and technicians; it is also supported by more than 200 volunteers.

The plays are staged in Vanier Park on Vancouver's waterfront, in open-ended tents against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky. This setting is the envy of theatre goers everywhere.

If you're a Bard enthusiast or a newbie, check out Bard on the Beach, a great Vancouver tradition.

Bard on the Beach runs from June through to September.

Contact info:

Bard on the Beach
604-737-0625