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Vancouver’s August Calendar of Events

August 5, 2024 – BC Day (Stat Holiday).

August Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in August 2024. (Note: Event dates and details are subject to change.)

Saturday, August 31, 2024

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Tonight’s Summer Night Show is Punjabi Virsa Night.
TAIWANfest– a multicultural festival featuring free events and activities at various locations in downtown Vancouver including along Granville Street and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Bands on the Beach – an event with live music at Harrison Hot Springs.
Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – Kyler Pierce & James Stobbe perform as part of the Sundown Music Series at Greendale Acre Farms.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming about cedar harvesting and more.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
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!)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the 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).
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 VBP2024.)
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver Canada – the film about Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Today also features Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Lower Mainland Markets

Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End. (Note: All these have free admission.)
Richmond Night Market – an Asian-themed market with food trucks and market vendors in Richmond. (Admission costs about $8.)

To return to the top of the page, click August Calendar.

To see what’s happening next month, click September Calendar of Events.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Labour Day Weekend – various activities celebrated all weekend long throughout the Lower Mainland.
PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.
- Today’s PNE Summer Night Concert features Barenaked Ladies.
Labour Day Boat Party – a nightclub-style event with Vancouver Boat Parties.
TAIWANfest– a multicultural festival featuring free events and activities at various locations in downtown Vancouver including along Granville Street and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
Bands on the Beach – an event with live music at Harrison Hot Springs.
Serbian Days – a free cultural event with Serbian music, dancing and family-friendly activities at Vancouver’s Saint Sava Church at 505 East 63rd Avenue.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Summer Sundays – live music at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.

Flower Festivals & Farm Activities

Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities at various venues.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming about cedar harvesting and other topics.
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.
FlyOver Canada – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre at Canada Place.
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 VBP2024.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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 outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and the Really Gay History Tour.

Sunday Markets

Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Brentwood, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.

Monday, September 2, 2024 (Labour Day)

Labour Day – various activities celebrated all weekend long throughout the Lower Mainland.
PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.
- Today’s PNE Summer Night Concert features I Love the 90’s Tour.
TAIWANfest– a multicultural festival featuring free events and activities at various locations in downtown Vancouver including along Granville Street and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming about cedar harvesting and other topics.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
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 VBP2024.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver Canada – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre at Canada Place.
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).

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.

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 VBP2024.)
FlyOver Canada – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre at Canada Place.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
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).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and the Really Gay History Tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Flower Festivals & Farm Activities

Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today also features the Golden Hour Flower Workshop.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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).
FlyOver Canada – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre at Canada Place.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
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 VBP2024.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park in Vancouver.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. Today also features Lower Lonsdale Walking Tours.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown.
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
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 VBP2024.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Friday, September 6, 2024

Everything Electric Canada – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code VANBEST20 to save 20% on Tickets.)
Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
Place Des Arts Opening Reception – an event celebrating the opening of three new exhibitions at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Shipyards Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in and around Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver.

Garden & Farm Activities

Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the gallery is by donation today (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
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 VBP2024.)
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
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 relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Everything Electric Canada – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code VANBEST20 to save 20% on Tickets.)
Polish Festival Vancouver – music, dancing and family-friendly activities at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Admission is free!
Port Coquitlam Car Free Day – a free street party on McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam.
Rotary Shred-It for Charity – a fundraising event in North Vancouver where you can get your confidential papers shredded for a donation.
Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
Carnavalito – a Latin-themed event in Langley with music, dancing and food.
Flats Fest – a free event featuring emerging artists, food trucks, a beer garden, artisan market and live entertainment in East Vancouver.
Commercial Drive Car Free Day – a pedestrian-only street party on Commercial Drive.
Recovery Day BC – a street party celebrating the treatment and recovery of addiction and mental health issues in New Westminster.
Horsepower 4 Horsepower – a Ronald McDonald House fundraiser featuring dozens of luxury cars at Vancouver’s Hastings Racecourse.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
GranFondo Whistler Bike Race – 55, 122 and 152-km cycling races from Vancouver to Whistler for both amateurs and elite cyclists.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium. Today is Fireworks Night!

Saturday Markets

Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Riley Park, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.

Performances & Theatre

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities at various venues.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and 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 VBP2024.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
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).
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Grandparents’ Day
Everything Electric Canada – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code VANBEST20 to save 20% on Tickets.)
Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
pARTy@PdA: PAWcasso Edition – an adults only (19+) art session where you can paint art with your dog at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
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 VBP2024.)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).

Flower Festivals & Farm Activities

Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Walking Tours & Outdoor Adventures

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
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 walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
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).

Sunday Markets

Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Brentwood, Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Mt. Pleasant, the Nikkei Centre (in Burnaby), Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Typical August Weather

Summers in Vancouver are typically very dry, with August being one of the warmest and driest months of the year.

The city can sometimes practically go without any rain from the beginning of July until late August, with the first real summer rains coming just in time for the PNE fair in the last week or so of the month.

The days in August are warm (for Vancouver), but the evenings are starting to get cool again towards the end of the month.

Average high temperatures in August are a nice 22 degrees Celsius (or 72 F), and the lows are typically around 13 (or 55 F), or cooler as September approaches. Vancouver gets an average of less than 40 mm of rain in the month (or a bit more than 1.5 inches).

To return to the top of the page, click August Calendar.

To see what’s happening next month, click September Calendar of Events.