Vancouver’s July events calendar features dates and events in the Lower Mainland including concerts, performances, markets, festivals and fireworks events.

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Vancouver’s July Calendar of Events

• July 1, 2024 – Canada Day (Stat Holiday).
• July 4, 2024 – American Independence Day (US).

2024 July Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in July 2024.

NOTE: Times, locations and other event details are subject to change.

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July 1-7 | July 8-14 | July 15-21 | July 22-28 | July 29-31

Monday, July 1, 2024

• Canada Day Celebrations – events take place throughout the Lower Mainland including in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Fort Langley,  Granville Island, Langley, Mission, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Richmond (in Steveston Village), Squamish, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler, and other municipalities.
• Shipyards Canada Day Festivities – North Vancouver’s Canada Day event includes live music, food trucks, a beer garden and family-friendly activities.
• Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture. Free activities happen in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery as well as in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Surrey Canada Day –  live entertainment, amusement rides, fireworks and more at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre.
• Canada Day Boat Parties – two night club parties in the waters around Vancouver. One has a Latin and Afrobeats theme. The other features Hip Hop and Electronic Dance Music. (TIP: Use the promo code EMAIL10 when buying your tickets online and you’ll save 10%.)
•  Fort Langley Canada Day Celebrations – there are special activities both in town and at the historic site today.
• Canada Day at Britannia Mine – the copper mine has family-friendly activities and live entertainment with the band Coldwater Road in the afternoon.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features Canada Day activities with performances by The Quarter Pounder Quartet, South Van Big Band and more.
• Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-themed community festival at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.
• Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – at various venues in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (Admission today is by donation because it’s Canada Day.)
• 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 Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• 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).
• 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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.)

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight is Talkback Tuesday after Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
• Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting).
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are open.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• 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 – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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).
• 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.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History Tour.
• 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!)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

• Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight features the plays Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors.
• Art Downtown – local artists display their art today between 11 am and 5 pm in downtown Vancouver (assuming good weather).
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park at 7 pm.

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 Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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!)
• 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.)
• 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).
• 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 (providing 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.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are open.
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)

Thursday, July 4, 2024

• American Independence Day
• Greek Summerfest – a festival that celebrates Greek food, culture and music in Vancouver.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
• Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture.
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park. Today is Fun-Priced Thursday, so everyone can get a Thrill Pass for the price of a Fun Pass.
• Downtown Movie Nights – a film plays in the north plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Concerts at the Pier – free live music in White Rock. Today’s headliner is 54-40.
• False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.

Live Theatre

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight features the plays Twelfth Night and Measure of Measure.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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 VBP2024.)

Other Activities

• 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 (providing you can find a spot).
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are open.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, July 5, 2024

• Carnaval del Sol – Vancouver’s great annual Latin festival with free concerts and other cultural activities. This evening features the Opening Night event with music and a beer garden.
• Squamish Nation Youth Pow Wow – an Indigenous cultural event that’s open to the public on Vancouver’s North Shore.
• FVDED in the Park – a music festival at Holland Park in Surrey.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features a preview of CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight features the plays Twelfth Night and Measure of Measure.
• Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture.
• Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
• Greek Summerfest – a festival that celebrates Greek food, culture and music.
• Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver.
• Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
• Fort Langley Night Market – a weekly event with vendors and live entertainment.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features the Royal City Concert Band and West Vancouver Concert Band.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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 features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• 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 museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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!)
• 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).
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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%.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are open.
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)

Saturday, July 6, 2024

• Carnaval del Sol – Vancouver’s great annual Latin festival with free concerts and other cultural activities at Jonathan Rogers Park.
• Squamish Nation Youth Pow Wow – an Indigenous cultural event that’s open to the public on Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
• FVDED in the Park – a music festival at Holland Park in Surrey.
• Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture. Today the Vancouver Formosan Singers perform at the Vancouver Playhouse (which is a ticketed event) and Online Taiwan Cinema (which is free with advanced registration).
• Symphony at Sunset Beach – a free concert at Sunset Beach.
• World Naked Bike Ride – a rather unconventional event where people ride their bikes around Vancouver either naked or in their underwear.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight is Preview Night for CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features the plays Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors. Today is also Bard Explored Night for Comedy of Errors which features a Shakespearean deep dive with Paul Budra at Vanier Park.
• Khatsahlano Street Party – a massive one-day street party on West 4th Avenue from MacDonald to Burrard.
• Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival – a beer-themed event with live music at the PNE.
• Greek Summerfest – a festival that celebrates Greek food, culture and music.
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features The Band of the 15th Field Regiment and Purple Dragon Martial Arts.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Camp What’s-It-Called, The Late Show and Theatresports.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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.

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music in the parking lot at Burnaby City Hall (not far from Deer Lake Park and Burnaby Village).
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Richmond Night Market – the giant Asian night market in Richmond.

Sunday, July 7, 2024

• Carnaval del Sol – Vancouver’s great annual Latin festival with free concerts and other cultural activities at Jonathan Rogers Park.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – the new farmers market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby has been operating now for a few weeks, but today is the official grand opening. There will be fun activities and giveaways.
• Squamish Nation Youth Pow Wow – an Indigenous cultural event that’s open to the public on Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
• Tour de Concord – a family-friendly cycling event at Concord Pacific Place.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight is Preview Night for School of Rock.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features the plays Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors.
• Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
• Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.
• Greek Summerfest – a festival that celebrates Greek food, culture and music.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features Sangre Morena Latin Music and Orange County Song & Dance.
• Youth Concert Showcase Series – free live music at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station in the afternoon.

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%.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History Tour.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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).
• 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

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – farmers and other food and artisan vendors are at beautiful Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.
• Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of July 8th to 14th

July 1-7 | July 8-14 | July 15-21 | July 22-28 | July 29-31

Monday, July 8, 2024

• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features a preview of School of Rock.
• WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – the ropes course adventure park in Maple Ridge has an exciting 5-day camp program for youth ages 10 to 14. The camps starts today and runs until July 12.)
• Music on the Wharf – an outdoor concert featuring Luc LeMans at the Port Haney Wharf in Maple Ridge.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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).
• 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 VBP2024.)
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• 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 Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing 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.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight is Talkback Tuesday after the plays Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day and tickets start at just $10.
• Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free showing of Toy Story near Second Beach.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History Tour.
• 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!)
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting).
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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. (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).
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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.)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

• Gastown Grand Prix – a cycling race in the heart of the old town.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight is Wine Wednesday before the plays Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
• Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Art Downtown – local artists display their art today between 11 am and 5 pm in downtown Vancouver (assuming good weather).
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.
• Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert at Glades Garden in Surrey.
• Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park at 7 pm.
• Summer Drive-in Movies – Grease shows outdoors at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.

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 – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• 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 museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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!)
• 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.

Thursday, July 11, 2024

• Flamenco, Tango & Wine – an evening of dance performances at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (This event is part of the Carnaval del Sol Latin festival.)
• Greek Summerfest – a festival that celebrates Greek food, culture and music in Vancouver.
• False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
• Concerts at the Pier – free live music in White Rock. Today’s headliner is Crystal Shawanda.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park. Today is Fun-Priced Thursday, so everyone can get a Thrill Pass for the price of a Fun Pass.

Live Theatre & Movies

• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Summer Blockbuster.
• Downtown Movie Nights – “The Devil Wears Prada” shows in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at night.
• Deckchair Cinema – a film plays shows at the waterfront in North Vancouver with admission by donation.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features School of Rock.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight features the plays Twelfth Night and Measure of Measure.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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).
• 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 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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!)
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Friday, July 12, 2024

• Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver.
• Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
• World Soccer Tournament – day one of the soccer tournament at Empire Field. (This event is part of the Carnaval del Sol Latin festival.)
• Greek Summerfest – a festival that celebrates Greek food, culture and music.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
• Fort Langley Night Market – a weekly event with vendors and live entertainment.

Arts, Music & Theatre

• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight features the plays Twelfth Night and Measure of Measure.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Camp What’s-It-Called and Theatresports.
• Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features performances by Rock Paper Moon and Dunvegan Dance Academy.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – 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).
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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!)
• 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.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday, July 13, 2024

• Surrey Latin Festival – a Latin festival with free admission, live music and family-friendly things to see and do in the plaza outside Surrey City Hall.
• Symphony in the Park – the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has a free concert at Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park.
• River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a family-friendly event at Belcarra Regional Park near Port Moody today.
• Boundary Bay Airshow – a free event at the Boundary Bay Airport in Delta.
• Fiji Festival – a free cultural event at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.
• World Soccer Tournament – day two of the soccer tournament at Empire Field. (This event is part of the Carnaval del Sol Latin festival.)
• Vancouver Chinatown Festival – an Asian-themed cultural festival in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Greek Summerfest – a festival that celebrates Greek food, culture and music.
• Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows in Harrison Hot Springs.

Music & Live Theatre

• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Camp What’s-It-Called and Theatresports.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features School of Rock.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features the plays Hamlet and Measure of Measure.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Performing today are Halau Kia’i O Ka Hula and Ho ‘Kani.

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music in the parking lot at Burnaby City Hall (not far from Deer Lake Park and Burnaby Village).
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on 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%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• 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.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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!)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• 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.

Sunday, July 14, 2024

• Rotary Ride for Hearing – a 105 km fundraising cycling event that goes from Spanish Banks to Richmond and then back again.
• Surrey Latin Festival – a Latin festival with free admission, live music and family-friendly things to see and do in the plaza outside Surrey City Hall.
• Opera in the Park – a free concert with the Vancouver Opera at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby.
• Bastille Day – a French festival in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.
• Vancouver Chinatown Festival – an Asian-themed cultural festival in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
• Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Greek Summerfest – a festival that celebrates Greek food, culture and music.

Music & Live Theatre

• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today is Family Day with the plays Twelfth Night and Measure of Measure.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features the Delta Concert Band.
• Youth Concert Showcase Series – free live music at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station in the afternoon.

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 – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Special guided tours of the St. Roch engine room take place today (but spaces are limited so you’ll want to book your spot in advance).
• 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.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History Tour.
• 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!)
• 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.
• 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).

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – farmers and other food and artisan vendors are at beautiful Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Nikkei Farmers Market – a market featuring products, food and a Japanese theme at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – near Science World.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of July 15th to 21st

July 1-7 | July 8-14 | July 15-21 | July 22-28 | July 29-31

Monday, July 15, 2024

• WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – the ropes course adventure park in Maple Ridge has an exciting 5-day camp program for youth ages 10 to 14. The camps starts today and runs until July 15.)
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features School of Rock.
• Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• 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).
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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!)
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are great places to be (especially if the weather is nice.)
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight is Talkback Tuesday after the plays Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day and tickets start at just $10.
• Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free showing of Back to the Future near Second Beach.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Monumental Scandals Tour.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (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).
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• 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.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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%.)
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Art Downtown – local artists display their art today between 11 am and 5 pm in downtown Vancouver (assuming good weather).
• Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features School of Rock.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features the plays Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.
• Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert at Surrey Civic Plaza.
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park at 7 pm.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Summer Drive-in Movies – Barbie shows outdoors at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on 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%.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• 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.)
• 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!)
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Thursday, July 18, 2024

• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight features the plays Twelfth Night and Measure of Measure.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
• Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park. Today is Fun-Priced Thursday, so everyone can get a Thrill Pass for the price of a Fun Pass.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Summer Blockbuster.
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation in the evening.
• Downtown Movie Nights – a film plays in the north plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Deckchair Cinema – a film plays shows at the waterfront in North Vancouver with admission by donation.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – 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).
• 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 Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• 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.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, and Hidden History & Sweet Treats tours.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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!)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Friday, July 19, 2024

• Port Moody Ribfest – a free community festival at Rocky Point Park featuring live music, craft breweries, rib barbecue vendors and family-friendly entertainment.
• Vancouver Folk Music Festival – the major music festival happens at Jericho Beach.
• Brazilian Festa – a night of Brazilian music and dance at the Fox Cabaret. (This event is part of the Carnaval del Sol Latin festival.)
• Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Camp What’s-It-Called and Theatresports Unhinged.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features School of Rock.
• Dance Dance Dance – free Latin Dance lessons in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in the evening.
• Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Aldergrove Fair Days – a small-town fair that includes games, rides, a beer garden, artisan alley, tractor pull and a dozen or so food trucks.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight features the plays Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
• Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features Bram Bratá.
• Fort Langley Night Market – a weekly event with vendors and live entertainment.

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%.)
• 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.
• 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).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• 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.)
• 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!)
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).

Saturday, July 20, 2024

• Port Moody Ribfest – a free community festival at Rocky Point Park featuring live music, craft breweries, rib barbecue vendors and family-friendly entertainment.
• Vancouver Folk Music Festival – the major music festival happens at Jericho Beach.
• Surrey Fusion Festival – a festival celebrating music, food and world cultures at Holland Park in Surrey.
• Eagles Tribute Band Concert – the band Take It To The Limit performs at Massey Theatre.
• Chiquitzin Kids Fiesta – a day of free kid-friendly activities at The Amazing Brentwood Mall. (This event is part of the Carnaval del Sol Latin festival.)
• Celebration of Light Fireworks – major fireworks displays and entertainment in English Bay. Today’s fireworks are from Portugal.
• Fireworks Boat Party – a night club-style event out on the water with views of the fireworks and the city.
• Bard Fireworks Night – Shakespearean plays and fireworks viewing at the Bard Village at Vanier Park.
• Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
• The Cup – formerly called the Deighton Cup, this horse racing event at Hastings Racecourse also involves live music, art and a fashion show.
• Aldergrove Fair Days – a small-town fair that includes games, rides, a beer garden, artisan alley, tractor pull and a dozen or so food trucks.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium. Tonight is also fireworks night!

Music & Live Theatre

• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight is Fireworks Night with the plays Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Camp What’s-It-Called and Theatresports Unhinged.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features a simulcast of the fireworks music and a performance by Saints and Sinners.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• 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!)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park 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).
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music in the parking lot at Burnaby City Hall (not far from Deer Lake Park and Burnaby Village).
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Richmond Night Market – the giant Asian night market in Richmond.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, July 21, 2024

• Port Moody Ribfest – a free community festival at Rocky Point Park featuring live music, craft breweries, rib barbecue vendors and family-friendly entertainment.
• Vancouver Folk Music Festival – the major music festival happens at Jericho Beach.
• Surrey Fusion Festival – a festival celebrating music, food and world cultures at Holland Park in Surrey.
• Eagles Tribute Band Concert – the band Take It To The Limit performs at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Aldergrove Fair Days – a small-town fair that includes games, rides, a beer garden, artisan alley, tractor pull and a dozen or so food trucks.
• Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
• Chilliwack Pride Festival – a large LGBTQ+ event in downtown Chilliwack.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features School of Rock.
• Harrison Festival of the Arts – an art market and performing arts shows at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features the plays Twelfth Night and Measure of Measure.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams: LOL-a-palooza.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features performances by Heart and Sole, Vancouver Thunderbird Chorus and Spirit of the South Seas.

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 – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History Tour.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• 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.)
• 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!)
• 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – farmers and other food and artisan vendors are at beautiful Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Sunday Farmers Markets – at Clayton Heights Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.
• Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of July 22nd to 28th

July 1-7 | July 8-14 | July 15-21 | July 22-28 | July 29-31

Monday, July 22, 2024

• Music on the Wharf – an outdoor concert featuring Teresa Marie and the Three at the Port Haney Wharf in Maple Ridge.
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.
• 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, 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).
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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 Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting).
• Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free showing of The Emperor’s New Groove near Second Beach.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• 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).
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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!)
• 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).

Shows & Theatre

• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features School of Rock.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight is Talkback Tuesday with the plays Twelfth Night and Measure of Measure.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day and tickets start at just $10.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

• Celebration of Light Fireworks – major fireworks displays and entertainment in English Bay. Malaysia competes in the fireworks competition today.
• Fireworks Boat Party – a night club-style event out on the water with views of the fireworks and the city.
• Bard Fireworks Night – Shakespearean plays and fireworks viewing at the Bard Village at Vanier Park.
• Art Downtown – local artists display their art today in downtown Vancouver (assuming good weather).
• Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park at 7 pm.
• Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert at Francis Park in Surrey.
• Summer Drive-in Movies – Lion King shows outdoors at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre.

Live Theatre

• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight is Fireworks Night with the plays Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on 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 walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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).
• 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 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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!)

Thursday, July 25, 2024

• Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today features a Tribute to Duke Ellington with the Fred Stride Jazz Orchestra at Fort Langley Community Hall.
• EMV Summer Festival – concerts at various venues between July 25 and August 8. Today features a fundraising gala at VanDusen Garden.
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park. Today is Fun-Priced Thursday, so everyone can get a Thrill Pass for the price of a Fun Pass.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features School of Rock.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight features the plays Twelfth Night and Measure of Measure.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
• Downtown Movie Nights – a film plays in the north plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Deckchair Cinema – a film plays shows at the waterfront in North Vancouver with admission by donation.
• Concerts at the Pier – free live music in White Rock. Today features ABBA and Dixie Chicks tribute bands.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on 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%.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• 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!)
• 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).
• 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.)

Friday, July 26, 2024

• Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today includes the Cool Blues Show at Fort Langley Community Park.
• Mission Folk Music Festival – a three-day music festival in Mission.
• Chilliwack Ribfest – a food truck and barbecue rib-themed event at Vedder Park in Chilliwack.
• Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
• Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver.
• White Rock Night Market – by the pier and along the waterfront promenade in White Rock.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features Wailele Wai Wai, Minami and Dante.
• Dance Dance Dance – free Latin Dance lessons in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in the evening.
• Fort Langley Night Market – a weekly event with vendors and live entertainment.

Sports, Shows & Entertainment

• Winnie the Pooh Play – Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe presents its Winnie the Pooh play in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight features the plays Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.

Featured Activities & Attractions

• Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE. Today is the beginning of Halloween in July.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• 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. (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.
• 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!)
• 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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).

UPTOWN LIVE IS THIS WEEKEND!

One of the best free events in the Lower Mainland is Uptown Live in New Westminster. In 2024 it takes place on Saturday, July 27. Uptown Live is both a street party and a music festival. It features live entertainment with amazing artists on multiple stages. There are also food trucks, a beer garden, artisan vendors and other fun things to see and do!

For details click Uptown Live or visit uptownlive.ca.

Saturday, July 27, 2024

• TD Uptown Live – a free music festival and street party with live music, market vendors and family-friendly fun in New Westminster.
• Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today features Free Live Music during the day and the ticketed Blues Brothers Revue Show & Dance in the evening.
• Steveston Grand Prix of Art – a free event featuring art, artists and an art competition at beautiful Steveston Village on the waterfront near the Britannia Heritage Shipyards.
• Mission Folk Music Festival – a three-day music festival in Mission.
• Celebration of Light Fireworks – major fireworks displays and entertainment in English Bay. Today features fireworks from the United Kingdom.
• Fireworks Boat Party – a night club-style event out on the water with views of the fireworks and the city.
• Bard Fireworks Night – Shakespearean plays and fireworks viewing at the Bard Village at Vanier Park.
• Chilliwack Ribfest – a food truck and barbecue rib-themed event at Vedder Park in Chilliwack.
• EMV Summer Festival – concerts at various venues between July 27 and August 5. Today features a free concert at the Granville Island Public Market Square.
• Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest – a community event in Maple Ridge.
• Caribbean Days Festival – a 2-day festival at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
• Super Weekend at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special “Fiery Friend and Foe” event in New Westminster.
• Raj’s Birthday Party – a free event at the Museum of Surrey featuring crafts, storytelling, facepainting, scavenger hunts and cake.
• Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open. Today is Halloween in July.

Music & Live Theatre

• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features School of Rock.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight is Fireworks Night with the plays Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
• Winnie the Pooh Play – Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe presents its Winnie the Pooh play in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features BRAS, Cabral’s Fault and a simulcast of the fireworks music.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• 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.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park 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!)
• 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.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music in the parking lot at Burnaby City Hall (not far from Deer Lake Park and Burnaby Village).
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Richmond Night Market – the giant Asian night market at 8351 River Road.

Sunday, July 28, 2024

• Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – a music and arts event in Fort Langley. Today features Free Live Music and other activities outside Fort Langley Community Hall.
• Steveston Grand Prix of Art – a free art exhibition at Britannia Heritage Shipyards in Richmond.
• Chilliwack Ribfest – a food truck and barbecue rib-themed event at Vedder Park in Chilliwack.
• Mission Folk Music Festival – a three-day music festival in Mission.
• Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest – a community event in Maple Ridge.
• Caribbean Days Festival – a 2-day festival at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
• Winnie the Pooh Play – Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe presents its Winnie the Pooh play in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features the plays Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors.
• Super Weekend at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special “Fiery Friend and Foe” event in New Westminster.
• Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE. Today is Halloween in July at the attraction.
• Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. Today features Gary Chalk and the Kits Point Allstars.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History Tour.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience 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%.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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!)
• 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).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• 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

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – farmers and other food and artisan vendors are at beautiful Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Steveston Village,  Whistler and White Rock.
• Nikkei Farmers Market – a market featuring products, food and a Japanese theme at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.
• Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of July 29th to 31st

July 1-7 | July 8-14 | July 15-21 | July 22-28 | July 29-31

Monday, July 29, 2024

• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. This evening features School of Rock.
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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.)
• 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!)
• 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).
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

• EMV Summer Festival – concerts at various venues between July 25 and August 8. Today includes ticketed performances at Christ Church Cathedral.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features CATS.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight is Talkback Tuesday after the plays Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free showing of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days near Second Beach.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History Tour.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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!)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

• Vancouver Summer Festival’s Bach Untamed – concerts with pieces by Bach as well as music from the Middle East and India.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Art Downtown – local artists display their art today between 11 am and 5 pm in downtown Vancouver (assuming good weather).
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Tonight features School of Rock.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Tonight features the plays Twelfth Night and Measure of Measure.
• Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free concert at the Museum of Surrey.
• Winnie the Pooh Play – Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe presents its Winnie the Pooh play in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration.
• Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park at 7 pm.
• Outdoor Swimming Pools – there are outdoor pools to enjoy all over the Lower Mainland.
• Summer Drive-in Movies – Jurassic Park shows outdoors at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on 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%.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
• 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.)
• 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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
• 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!)

Other 2024 July Events

The following events may or may not also take place in 2024 (with details to be confirmed).

Festivals in the City of Vancouver

• Indian Summer Festival – a multi-day festival of arts, music and ideas featuring Canadian, South Asian and Indigenous artists. (July 4 to 14, 2024)
• Savour Summer Festival – a free event at River District Vancouver. (TBD)
• Vancouver Thai Festival – a free festival celebrating Thai music, culture and food in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. (TBD)
• Public Disco x SLAB Party – a ticketed event with music, artist studios and more at the City Centre Artist Lodge. (July 20, 2024)
• Pixel Summer Festival – a festival at Vancouver’s Concord Pacific Place featuring live music, market vendors, food trucks and an art gallery. There’s also a drone show over the water. (July 13, 2024)

Festivals Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

• Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBD)
• Colombian Independence Picnic – a free family-friendly event hosted by Vancouver’s Colombian community at Central Park in Burnaby. (TBD)
• Osprey Festival – a small community event celebrating nature and the life of Chief Dan George in North Vancouver. (TBD)
• Queens’s Park Arts Festival – art, music, theatre and other activities in New Westminster. (TBD)
• Talking Stick Festival – an Indigenous performing arts festival. (TBD)
• Squamish Constellation Festival – a music festival in Squamish. (TBD)
• On Your Block Festival – a new community event with music, food trucks, family-friendly activities and a beer garden at Tipperary Park in New Westminster. (TBD)

Sporting Events

• Tour de White Rock – two days of cycling races and festivities in White Rock in mid-July. (TBD)
• BC Lions Football – Vancouver’s professional Canadian football team plays at BC Place Stadium.
• Buckin Hell – 15-km, 50-km and 2-person 50-km relay races in the North Shore mountains. (July 27, 2024)
• Giro di Burnaby – a closed-circuit cycling race around the streets of downtown Burnaby. (TBD)
• Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run – a 30-mile trail run between Horseshoe Bay and Deep Cove. (July 13, 2024)
• PoCo Grand Prix – cycling races in Port Coquitlam. (TBD)
• Tour de Delta – cycling races in Delta. (TBD)
• Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer game against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
• FIFA World Cup – Vancouver is a host city for the men’s World Cup soccer tournament, but not until 2026.

Other Music Events

• Musical Nooners – free concerts outside the CBC Building at 700 Hamilton Street. (TBD)
• Summer Jazz on the Porch – free live music outdoors at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (TBD)
• Summer Concert Series – free live music at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park Plaza. (Happens on select Friday nights in the summer, including on July 19 in 2024.)
• Cates Park Concert Series – free live music in North Vancouver. (TBD)
• Red Truck Concert Series – multiple performances at Red Truck Brewery in Vancouver, including on July 20 in 2024.
• Shipyards Summer Sessions Concerts – free live music in North Vancouver. (TBD)
• Summer Concert Series – free outdoor concerts in North Vancouver. (TBD)
• Queen’s Park Concert Series – live music a couple of times a week at Queen’s Park in New Westminster. (TBD)
• Neil Young & Crazy Horse at Deer Lake Park – the Canadian rock singer and his band play a show in Burnaby. (CANCELLED)

Theatre, Movies and Dance Events

• Summer Live Performance Series – a free evening of family-friendly entertainment in the plaza outside the Bob Prittie Library at the corner of Kingsborough and MacKay in Burnaby. (TBD)
• Zumba at Canada Place – free Zumba classes at Canada Place. (TBD)
• Robson Square Salsa – salsa lessons and dancing on Sunday afternoons in Robson Square. (July 14 to August 18, 2024)
• New Westminster Outdoor Movies – a film will show at Moody Park in New Westminster. (TBD)
• Starlight Theatre Drive-in Movies – a movie shows outdoors for free at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre. (TBD)

Markets in July

• Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market that features over 100 vendors in normal years in downtown Cloverdale.
• Main Street Farmers Market – in front of Vancouver’s Central Pacific Station. (TBD)
• Eastside Flea – an outdoor market featuring up to 50 or so vendors selling vintage, collectibles, handmade and other items in East Vancouver. (TBD)
• Squamish Street Market – a once-a-month summer event on Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish. (TBD)

Food and Drink-Related Events

• Maple Ridge Food Truck Festival – an event with food trucks, live music and market vendors. (TBD)
• Surrey Greek Food Festival – a multi-day community event featuring Greek food and entertainment in Surrey. (Happens in mid-June in 2024.)

Other Events & Activities

• Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing near Harrison Hot Springs.
• Salsa Cruise Fiesta Blanca – a Latin-themed dance party cruise on the MV Britannia where everyone wears white and parties on the water. (This event is part of Carnaval del Sol’s Latin American Experience series of events.) (TBD)
• New West Car Free Day – a pedestrian event with live entertainment, food trucks and more along Columbia Street. (TBD)
• Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Squamish Nation Youth Pow Wow – an Indigenous cultural event that’s open to the public on Vancouver’s North Shore. (TBD)
• Philippine Days – a cultural festival at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver. (Happens on August 24 to 25 in 2024.)
• Luxury & Supercar Weekend – Canada’s premier outdoor luxury automotive event takes place at the Olympic Oval in Richmond. (TBD)
• Summer Nightslide Concerts – night sliding and live music at Cultus Lake Waterpark. (TBD)
• The Ultimate Car Show – a free event featuring over 300 vehicles outside the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam. (TBD)
• Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack. (TBD)
• Fireworks Dinner Cruise – dinner and fireworks viewing on a 400-person vessel in the waters of English Bay. (TBD)n

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Typical July Weather

Along with August, July is typically the driest month of the year in Vancouver and without a doubt one of (if not the) best times to be in the city. The weather is warm (for Vancouver) and the days nice and long, with the sun still up well into the late evenings.

If you want to avoid the rain and you like warm temperatures, then July is usually a great month to be in Vancouver and outdoors at one of the city’s great beaches or parks enjoying the fabulous weather.

July temperatures can expect to hit a high of about 22 degrees C (or 72 F) on a typical day, and the lows hover around 13 C (or 55 F). It also only rains about 35 mm (so less than 1.5 inches), making Vancouver and the surrounding region one of the absolute best places to be in the world in July.

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