Vancouver’s 2026 June calendar features dates and events in the Lower Mainland including Father’s Day, street parties and various other community festivals.
In June there are also National Indigenous Peoples Day events, plus, in 2026, all kinds of FIFA and other soccer-related events.
JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL
MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER
Vancouver’s June Calendar of Events
- June 11 to July 19 – FIFA World Cup
- June 21, 2026 – Father’s Day & National Indigenous Peoples Day
2026 June Events in Vancouver
Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in June 2026. For a list of things that don’t cost much, click Free Vancouver Events in June.
Week of June 18th to 21st
Thursday, June 18, 2026
- National Indigenous Peoples Month in North Van – a series of events take place on the North Shore. Today features Pow Wow Zumba at Seylynn Park.
- New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
- Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers at the farm in Abbotsford.
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Vancouver Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
FIFA World Cup & Other Soccer Events
- FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament happens between June 11 and July 19. Today there is a game in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium between Canada and Qatar.
- Richmond Celebrates Soccer – a series of events happens in Richmond between June 12 and July 19. Today’s celebration happens at the Minoru Centre for Active Living Plaza.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Shows & Theatre
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is TIC’s Pride Race.
- Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents The Roommate in North Vancouver.
- Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
- 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.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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 children ages 17 and under get in for free).
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 Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
- 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.)
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- 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!)
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided 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.
Friday, June 19, 2026
- Juneteenth – on June 19 in 1865, the last African slaves in the United States were finally freed from slavery. As a result, June 19th is a day that is commemorated throughout the continent.
- ScotFestBC & BC Highland Games – a Scottish festival at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam. (Today features free admission!)
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
- Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment in North Vancouver. (Note: Instead of at the Shipyards, today the market takes place in a block party format on East 1st Street between St. George’s and Lonsdale Avenue).
- Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers at the farm in Abbotsford.
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided 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.
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer
- FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
Shows & Entertainment
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Exploration Blank and Theatresports: Totally Ref’d Up.
- Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
- Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents The Roommate in North Vancouver.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- 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).
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
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 Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- 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.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden 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!)
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Bubble Fest at Cap Mall – a free, family-friendly, bubble-themed event at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver. It includes crafts, photo opportunities, live entertainment and science experiments with Science World.
- Steveston Pride Variety Show – a celebration of joy and diversity hosted by Phyllis Hull at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond.
- ScotFestBC & BC Highland Games – a Scottish festival at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam. Activities include piping, Highland dancing, a beer garden, British food and live entertainment.
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
- Surrey Pride Festival – market vendors, drag, music and other activities outside Surrey’s Central City Shopping Centre.
- Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – a community event celebrating the food, music and cultures of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby.
- Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo – a consumer trade show at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster.
- Great Grandview Garage Sale – a neighbourhood-wide garage sale in Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodland area.
- Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
- Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers at the farm in Abbotsford.
FIFA & Other Sports & Soccer-Themed Events
- Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Brampton Honey Badgers at the Langley Events Centre. Today is South Asian Heritage Night.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Shows, Concerts & Theatre
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Exploration Blank and Theatresports: Totally Ref’d Up.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
- Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
- Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents The Roommate in North 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).
- Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver, and the Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- 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%.)
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- 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!)
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Saturday Markets
- Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – from 9 am until 1 pm in Abbotsford.
- Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at The City of Lougheed.
- Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – between 9 am and 3 pm at 9025 Glover Road.
- Haney Farmers Market – at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Squamish Farmers Market – at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish.
- Trout Lake Farmers Market – from 9 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
- West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street from 9 am to 2 pm.
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament happens between June 11 and July 19. Today there is a game in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium between Egypt and New Zealand.
- Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers at the farm in Abbotsford.
Father’s Day Events
- Father’s Day – a day for family time and celebrating dads. Lots of events happen around the Lower Mainland, including the following:
- Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer – a fundraising event at Burnaby Lake Park.
- Old Car Sunday – a car show at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission.
- The Improv Centre – the Father’s Day Matinee show at Granville Island.
- Father’s Day at Restaurants – brunches and dinner specials at various restaurants across Metro Vancouver.
National Indigenous Peoples Day Events
- Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations – events celebrating Indigenous culture take place at a number of venues including the following:
- Vancouver – at Grandview Park, Kitsilano Beach, Carnegie Community Centre and other locations. (TBC)
- Surrey – at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale. (TBC)
- Port Moody – at Rocky Point Park. (TBC)
- To learn about events in New Westminster, West Vancouver, Chilliwack, Burnaby, Mission and Chilliwack, see our article about National Indigenous Peoples Day in the Lower Mainland.
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer
- FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Richmond Celebrates Soccer – a series of events happens in Richmond between June 12 and July 19. Today’s celebration happens at Garden City Community Park.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
Other Festivals and Events
- Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – a community event celebrating the food, music and cultures of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby.
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)
- Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
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).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
More Featured Attractions & Activities
- 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%.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Last Gang in Town, and The Really Gay History tours.
- 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 – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Sunday Farmers Markets
- Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – near the beach in West Vancouver between 9 am and 2 pm.
- Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
- Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
- Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre at 2690 Larch Street in Vancouver.
- Ladner Village Market – a large farmers and artisan market from 10 am to 4 pm in Delta.
- Whistler Farmers Market – along the Upper Village Stroll.
- White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
Flea Markets
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
Week of June 22nd to 30th
Monday, June 22, 2026
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
- Movie Matinee at the Cannery – a ticketed film screening of Voices Across the Water at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery‘s Boiler House Theatre in Richmond.
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer
- FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
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).
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor 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%.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
- 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.
- Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
- 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!)
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach on Tuesday evenings (assuming sunny weather).
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided 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.
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer
- FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
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).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
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%.)
- 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.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets and The Lost Souls of 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!)
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
- Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
- Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided 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.
- If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.
FIFA World Cup & Other Soccer Events
- Summer of Soccer in Coquitlam – a free community viewing party of the soccer tournament game between Canada and Switzerland takes place at Blue Mountain Park.
- FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament happens between June 11 and July 19. Today there is a game in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium between Switzerland and Canada.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Richmond Celebrates Soccer – a series of events happens in Richmond between June 12 and July 19. Today’s celebration happens at Thompson Community Park.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Shows & Entertainment
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is TriviaProv.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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.
- 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).
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- 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!)
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Solstice Soirée – presented by the Vancouver International Wine Festival, this food and wine pairing walkabout takes place on the roof of LaSalle College Vancouver.
- National Indigenous Peoples Month in North Van – a series of events take place on the North Shore. Today features a Hoop Dancing Workshop at Seylynn Park.
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
- Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided 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.
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer
- FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
Shows, Concerts & Entertainment
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster: Musical Edition.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
- Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- 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 – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- 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!)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
- Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor 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.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Friday, June 26, 2026
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
- Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment in North Vancouver. (Note: Instead of at the Shipyards, today the market takes place in a block party format on East 1st Street between St. George’s and Lonsdale Avenue).
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided 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.
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer
- FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Today there is a game in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium between Belgium and New Zealand. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament happens between June 11 and July 19.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Shows & Entertainment
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Exploration Blank and Theatresports: Totally Ref’d Up.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
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).
- Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
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.)
- 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 Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
- Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
- 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!)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
- National Multicultural Day
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
- Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-themed community festival at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.
- Art Workshop at the Cannery – a cyanotype printing workshop with Cat Hart at Richmond’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Today’s topic is Printing with Cannery Artifacts.
- Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
- Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Winnipeg Sea Bears at the Langley Events Centre. Today is Filipino Heritage Night.
Shows, Concerts & Theatre
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Exploration Blank and Theatresports: Totally Ref’d Up.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
- Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer
- FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
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).
- Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Lost Souls of Gastown, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver, and The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
- 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.)
- Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake.
- Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
- 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%.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Saturday Markets
- Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – from 9 am until 1 pm in Abbotsford.
- Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at The City of Lougheed.
- Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – between 9 am and 3 pm at 9025 Glover Road.
- Haney Farmers Market – at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Squamish Farmers Market – at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish.
- Trout Lake Farmers Market – from 9 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
- West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street from 9 am to 2 pm.
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
- Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-themed community festival at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.
- Greek Day on Broadway – a street festival on West Broadway Avenue from MacDonald to Blenheim in Kitsilano.
- Vancouver Half Marathon – beginning at UBC and finishing at Stanley Park.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Shows & Entertainment
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams Showcase.
- Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer
- FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel 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).
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
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 Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
- 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 Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake.
- Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Sunday Farmers Markets
- Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – near the beach in West Vancouver.
- Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
- Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
- Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre at 2690 Larch Street in Vancouver.
- Steveston Village Farmers Market – in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre.
- Whistler Farmers Market – in Whistler Village.
- White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
Flea Markets
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
Monday, June 29, 2026
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer
- FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
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).
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
- Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake.
- 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.)
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
- 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 Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium. (Note: To celebrate the stadium’s 75th anniversary, hot dogs today cost just 75 cents!)
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
- Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided 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.
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer
- FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
Shows & Entertainment
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach on Tuesday evenings (assuming sunny weather).
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is True Story.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
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).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
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%.)
- Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
- 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.)
- Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets.
- 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!)
- Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
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Typical June Weather
Summer finally arrives in Vancouver in June, even though the weather is probably just as good or even better in May.
As Vancouver is pretty far north (if you come from anywhere other than Canada), the days are fabulously long, with the sun not setting until after 9 pm. Average June high temperatures are a balmy 19 degrees C (or 66 F), and the lows are close to 11 C (or 52 F).
Statistics suggest it usually only rains about 45 mm (or less than 2 inches) in the month, but many years it feels like way more. Although June’s weather can be a bit unpredictable, it’s still more often than not a fine month to be in Vancouver.
Recommended June Activities
Being a summer month, June is definitely a month to be outside (except on the rainy days). With the ski season long past and forgotten, Vancouverites focus their attention solidly on outdoor summertime activities.
Popular June activities include hiking and camping in the region’s various parks, canoeing and kayaking in places like Deep Cove, picnics throughout the region, and hanging out at beaches like English Bay, Kitsilano, Jericho, Spanish Banks, Stanley Park (Second and Third Beaches) and Ambleside (in West Vancouver).
Being the last month of the year before schools let out, Vancouver really starts to come alive in June. The region’s night markets are in full swing and all sorts of live entertainment and other events start springing up everywhere (or at least in lots of places).
For more ideas on where to go and what to do, check out Vancouver’s Best Summer Activities.
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