Vancouver’s 2025 June calendar features dates and events in the Lower Mainland including Father’s Day, street parties and various other community festivals.

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Vancouver’s June Calendar of Events

• June 15, 2025 – Father’s Day
• June 21, 2025 – National Indigenous Peoples Day

2025 June Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in June 2025. For a list of things that don’t cost much, click Free Vancouver Events in June.

To jump to a specific week, click on any of the following:

June 1-8 | June 9-15 | June 16-22 | June 23-30

Sunday, June 1, 2025

• West of Main Art Walk – an open studio tour and art sale at artist’s studios between Main Street and Point Grey, and from 41st Avenue to Granville Island.
• Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market – a terrific market at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge. It’s full of old-fashioned collectibles, vintage items, antiques and old farmhouse-themed things.
• Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)
• Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week as well as just for fun.
• Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against Calgary Surge at the Langley Events Centre.

Concerts, Shows & Theatre

• Tapestry: A Closeknit Circus – a show featuring a story and both ground and aerial circus acts with CircusWest at the PNE Garden Auditorium in Vancouver.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• United Voices Choir – the choir has their REJOICE! concert at Pacific Spirit United Church in Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation because it’s the first Sunday of the month.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• 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.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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%.)

Sunday Markets

• Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market – a market in Maple Ridge for people who like vintage items, collectibles, antiques and things you might find in an old farmhouse.
• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Whistler Farmers Market – along the Upper Village Stroll.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Monday, June 2, 2025

• Silent Movie Monday with Vancouver Civic Theatres – the film Charlie Chaplin Shorts with the famous 1920’s comedian shows at the Orpheum Theatre. (The event also includes live jazz and music on the theatre’s vintage organ.)
• Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week as well as just for fun.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Historic Sites

• 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).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Museum of Surrey – Seniors Week activities take place at the museum in Cloverdale.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• 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.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

• World Bicycle Day
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach on Tuesday evenings (assuming sunny weather). Free!
• Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week as well as just for fun.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Museum of Surrey – Seniors Week activities take place at the museum in Cloverdale.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• 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 at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• 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!)

LIVE THEATRE IN DEEP COVE

Deep Cove Stage Theatre celebrates the end of its 2024/25 season with the play Five Alarm. It’s about a chili cookoff in a small town in Ontario. The show takes place at the community theatre in North Vancouver between June 5th and June 21st. For tickets and details about the play, see the deepcovestage.com website. (Note: Plays with this theatre company often sell out! Get your tickets before it’s too late!)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

• Crystal at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company is at the Pacific Coliseum. The show is on ice and it’s amazing (as one would expect from Cirque du Soleil)!
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Colin Mochrie from Whose Line is it Anyway performs tonight!
• Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week as well as just for fun.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• 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 – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• 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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown. (Because it’s Wednesday, admission today is 15% off.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• 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!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Thursday, June 5, 2025

• Crystal at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company is at the Pacific Coliseum. The show is on ice and it’s amazing (as one would expect from Cirque du Soleil)!
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Colin Mochrie from Whose Line is it Anyway performs tonight!
• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week as well as just for fun.
• Pow Wow Zumba and Wool Weaving – a free dance workout and a Coast Salish wool weaving workshop in North Vancouver in celebration of National Indigenous Heritage Month.
• Museum of Surrey – Seniors week activities take place at the museum in Cloverdale.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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).
• 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Friday, June 6, 2025

• D-Day – on this day in 1944 thousands of Canadian and other Allied troops began the invasion of Normandy which led to the start of the end of World War II. Lest we forget!
• Crystal at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company is at the Pacific Coliseum. The show is on ice and it’s amazing (as one would expect from Cirque du Soleil)!
• BC Provincial Mine Rescue & First Aid Competition – a special event at Britannia Mine. (Admission to both the event and historic site is free!
• Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Ottawa BlackJacks at the Langley Events Centre.
• Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Hat Trick and Brice Tabish Band.
• White Rock Night Market – a monthly event with vendors and live music by the pier in White Rock.
• West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest – a community event at Ambleside Park.
• Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week as well as just for fun.

Shows & Entertainment

• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Colin Mochrie from Whose Line is it Anyway performs tonight!
• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.
• Crystal at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company is at the Pacific Coliseum.
• Candlelight Concerts – the Listeso String Quartet performs two different classical music concerts at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver.

Museums & Historic Sites to Check Out

• Museum of Surrey – Seniors week activities take place at the museum in Cloverdale.
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• 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. (TIP: Admission today is 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, June 7, 2025

• World Ocean Day – to celebrate, a few attractions have free admission today including the following (even though World Oceans Day is actually on June 8th):
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: A free event happens today between 11 am and 3 pm).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village has free admission today as well as extra art, education and sustainability-focused activities.
• Crystal at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company is at the Pacific Coliseum. The show is on ice and it’s amazing (as one would expect from Cirque du Soleil)!
• BC Provincial Mine Rescue & First Aid Competition – a special event at Britannia Mine. (Admission to both the event and historic site is free!
• Rock the Block in Maple Ridge – a free community event with music, food trucks and family-friendly games and activities at Cottonwood North Park.
• Doors Open Richmond – art studios, tourist attractions, farms and religious organizations have open houses where the public can visit them for free this weekend. Participating venues include the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Athiana Acres Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyards, London Farm and dozens of others participate.
• Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
• Port Moody Shred-a-Thon – a fundraising event where the Rotary Club of Port Moody will shred your confidential papers for a donation outside Port Moody City Hall.
• West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest – a community event at Ambleside Park.
• Pitt Meadows Day – a community event with family-friendly activities in Pitt Meadows.
• Hats Off Day – a street party and parade in Burnaby.
• Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Shows & Theatre

• The Improv Centre – live comedy Theatresports shows at Granville Island.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• Crystal at Cirque du Soleil – a circus-themed show on ice at the Pacific Coliseum.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• 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).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach. (TIP: Admission today is free!)
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Sinners & Sweets, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• 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!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – from 9 am until noon in Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – outside the church at 9025 Glover Road.
• Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish.
• Surrey Urban Farmers Market – at Royal Kwantlen Park at 104 Street and Old Yale Road.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – fat Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
• West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street in Vancouver’s West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, June 8, 2025

• Weirdo’s Market – a fabulously weird artisan market takes place at The Birdhouse just south of Olympic Village. Expect to see all kinds of strange and wonderful things, including a sword swallower!
• Crystal at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company is at the Pacific Coliseum. The show is on ice and it’s amazing (as one would expect from Cirque du Soleil)!
• World Oceans Day – a film and other special events happen at the Vancouver Maritime Museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Italian Day on the Drive – a street festival and celebration of everything Italian on Commercial Drive.
• Doors Open Richmond – art studios, tourist attractions, farms and religious organizations have open houses where the public can visit them for free this weekend. Participating venues include the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Athiana Acres Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyards, London Farm and dozens of others participate.
• Fair in the Square – a free event with live music and family-friendly activities at Vancouver’s Victory Square.

Shows & Entertainment

• Crystal at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company is at the Pacific Coliseum.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.
• The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case – a live theatre show at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• 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 tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – near the beach in West Vancouver between 9 am and 2 pm.
• Clayton Community Farmers Market – at Clayton Heights Secondary School in Surrey.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Ladner Village Market – a large farmers and artisan market in Delta.
• Whistler Farmers Market – along the Upper Village Stroll.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Weirdos Spring Weirdening Market – an artisan market featuring live entertainment and vendors selling unique and alternative things.

Week of June 9th to 15th

June 1-8 | June 9-15 | June 16-22 | June 23-30

Monday, June 9, 2025

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• 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.

Featured Historic Sites

• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• 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).

Other Activities

• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium. (Today is Dog Day, so you can take your dog with you to the game!)
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is Much Ado About Nothing.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach on Tuesday evenings (assuming sunny weather). Free!
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets 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!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

• Secrets of the Penthouse – a tour of Vancouver’s most infamous nightclub that includes live jazz and dinner. (Note: This event is hugely popular, so you’ll need to book your spot weeks in advance!)
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Shows & Entertainment

• Chor Leoni Concert – the renowned choir performs in the C/4: Canadian Choral Composition Competition at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church in downtown Vancouver.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is Much Ado About Nothing.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• 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).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown. (Because it’s Wednesday, admission today is 15% off.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Thursday, June 12, 2025

• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
• Red Cedar Woman Weaving Workshop – a free cedar mat weaving workshop in North Vancouver in celebration of National Indigenous Heritage Month.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Shows & Entertainment

• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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).
• 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.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor 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 VBP10.)
• 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!)
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

OLD TOWN, NEW QUEENS

Old Town, New Queens is an LGBTQ-themed event at the Britannia Mine Museum. The event features drag performances and other activities in the evening on Saturday, June 14th.

Friday, June 13, 2025

• Longest Day Road Race – a running event hosted by the Thunderbird Track Club at UBC and benefitting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
• Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Blake Havard and Iconix Band.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Shows & Theatre

• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.
• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
• Viva Espana – a concert featuring the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra at Central Heights Church.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, June 14, 2025

• Pride Night at Britannia Mine Museum – the national historic site presents Old Town, New Queens which celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community with a fun evening that includes drag performances.
• Langley Community Day – an event featuring food trucks, live music, market vendors and family-friendly activities at Douglas Park. Admission is free.
• Alley Oop Street Party — a festival that raises funds for the Binners Project with music, food, drinks and a street party in Vancouver’s Pink Alley (by West Hastings between Granville Street and Seymour).
• Garage Sale Day – lots of people are having garage sales in Port Coquitlam today.
• Strathcona Street Party – a free event in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Vancouver.
• Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo – a consumer trade show at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster.
• Guided Tours of the Orpheum – explore one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues as the Orpheum opens its doors for a public tour that goes throughout the building.
• Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Sensory Fun Museum at MOS – the Museum of Surrey in Cloverdale has a special free event in the afternoon with fun activities for people who like quieter environments.

Indigenous Heritage Month Events

• Stalew Indigenous Event at Fort Langley – free activities at the Fort Langley National Historic Site including an Indigenous market, powwow drumming, dancing and singing. Admission is free.
•  The Water We Call Home – an Indigenous event with free admission at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond.

Sporting Events

• Rotary Ride for Rescue – a cycling event up Cypress Mountain to raise money for North Shore Rescue and other Rotary humanitarian projects.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Montreal Alliance at the Langley Events Centre.

Shows & Entertainment

• Journey into Rhythm Concert – a family-friendly concert with musician and children’s entertainer Robin Layne at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown.
• Chinese Musical Instrument Garden – a free kid-friendly performance and music workshop at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown with the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble and musician/singer Ginalina.
• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Candlelight Concerts – the Listeso String Quartet performs two different classical music concerts at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver.

Museums & Historic Sites to Check Out

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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).
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• 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 Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor 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 VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Lost Souls of Gastown, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Sinners & Sweets, and Forbidden Vancouver.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).

Saturday Markets

• Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Surrey, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Stalew Market – a special Indigenous market is at Fort Langley National Historic Site today. There are other activities to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Month as well, and admission to the attraction is free.

Sunday, June 15, 2025

• Father’s Day – a day for family time and celebrating dads.
  • Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer – a fundraising event at Burnaby Lake Park.
  • Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
  • Old Car Sunday – a car show at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission.
  • Father’s Day at Kilby Farm – families can make and fly kites at the historic site near Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Father’s Day at Restaurants – brunches and dinner specials at various restaurants across Metro Vancouver.
  • Bacon & Leggs Father’s Day Brunch – a drag show and brunch with What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen in East Vancouver.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Shows & Entertainment

• Year-End Dance Recitals – dance students from Place des Arts perform at the Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam.
• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is The Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• 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.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History Tour.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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%.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – near the beach in West Vancouver between 9 am and 2 pm.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Whistler Farmers Market – along the Upper Village Stroll.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Week of June 16th to 22nd

June 1-8 | June 9-15 | June 16-22 | June 23-30

Monday, June 16, 2025

• Dreamcatcher Workshops – taking place in North Vancouver in celebration of National Indigenous Heritage Month, participants learn about dreamcatchers and create their own to take home.
• 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).
• 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).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is Much Ado About Nothing.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach on Tuesday evenings (assuming sunny weather). Free!
• 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 Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• 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!)
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

• Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Shows & Theatre

• A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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).
• 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.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown. (Because it’s Wednesday, admission today is 15% off.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).

Thursday, June 19, 2025

• Juneteenth – on June 19 in 1865, the last African slaves in the United States were finally freed from slavery. As a result, June 19th is a day that is commemorated throughout the continent.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
• Red Cedar Woman Weaving Workshop – a free cedar bracelet weaving workshop in North Vancouver in celebration of National Indigenous Heritage Month.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Vancouver Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Shows & Theatre

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is Much Ado About Nothing.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.
• A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, June 20, 2025

• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town.
• Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival – the boat races start tomorrow. Today, however, there is live entertainment, a number of food trucks and adults beverages with Red Truck Brewery.
• ScotFestBC & BC Highland Games – a Scottish festival at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam.
• Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Winnipeg Sea Bears at the Langley Events Centre.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
• Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Dreams 2 Reality and R&B Conspiracy.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Shows & Entertainment

• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.
• A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• 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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Saturday, June 21, 2025

• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town.
• Lynn Valley Day – a community festival and parade in the Lynn Valley district of North Vancouver.
• Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – a community event celebrating the food, music and cultures of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby.
• Bubble Fest at Cap Mall – a free, family-friendly, bubble-themed event at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver. It incudes crafts, photo opportunities, live entertainment and science experiments with Science World.
• Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival – boat races and entertainment happen around the east end of False Creek. There are also lots of great food trucks as well as adults beverages with Red Truck Brewery.
• Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations – events celebrating Indigenous culture take place at a number of venues today including the following:
  • Vancouver – at Grandview Park, Kitsilano Beach, Carnegie Community Centre and other locations.
  • Surrey – at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale.
  • Port Moody – at Rocky Point Park.
  • To learn about events in New Westminster, West Vancouver, Chilliwack, Burnaby, Mission and Chilliwack, see our article about National Indigenous Peoples Day in the Lower Mainland.
• ScotFestBC & BC Highland Games – a Scottish festival at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam. Activities include piping, Highland dancing, a beer garden, British food and live entertainment.
• BC Halal Food Festival – a food festival with free admission at Holland Park in Surrey.
• GearUp4CF Bike Ride – a non-competitive fundraising event in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The route goes from Blackie Spit in Surrey to Abbotsford and then back to Crescent Beach Park in Surrey.
• Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Shows, Concerts & Theatre

• Dinner Date with Death – a Murder is a Drag dinner theatre show with Vancouver Mysteries at the Delta Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy Theatresports shows at Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
• Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents Five Alarm in North Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• 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.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Sinners & Sweets, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – from 9 am until noon in Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall from 9 am until 2 pm.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – between 9 am and 3 pm at 9025 Glover Road.
• Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – from 9 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
• West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street from 9 am to 2 pm.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, June 22, 2025

• Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – a community event celebrating the food, music and cultures of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby.
• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town.
• Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival – boat races and entertainment happen around the east end of False Creek. There are also lots of great food trucks as well as adults beverages with Red Truck Brewery.
• Vancouver Half Marathon – beginning at UBC and finishing at Stanley Park.
• Greek Day on Broadway – a street festival on West Broadway Avenue from MacDonald to Blenheim in Kitsilano.
• BC Halal Food Festival – a food festival with free admission at Holland Park in Surrey.
• Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History Tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).

Sunday Farmers Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – near the beach in West Vancouver between 9 am and 2 pm.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Clayton Community Farmers Market – at Clayton Heights Secondary School in Surrey.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre at 2690 Larch Street in Vancouver.
• Ladner Village Market – a large farmers and artisan market from 10 am to 4 pm in Delta.
• Whistler Farmers Market – along the Upper Village Stroll.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.

Flea Markets

• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Week of June 23rd to 30th

June 1-8 | June 9-15 | June 16-22 | June 23-30

Monday, June 23, 2025

• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town. Today features a number of concerts including one with the Richard Bona Asante Trio.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town. Today features a number of concerts including one with the Bill Frisell Trio along with Thomas Morgan and Rudy Royston.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach on Tuesday evenings (assuming sunny weather). Free!
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – films including Awaken Canada show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets 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!)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is Much Ado About Nothing.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
• Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured  Museums & Historic Sites

• 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 – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – films including Awaken Canada show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Thursday, June 26, 2025

• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town.
• WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – the ropes course adventure park in Maple Ridge has an exciting Pro-D Day camp for youth ages 7 to 14.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Shows, Concerts & Entertainment

• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is Much Ado About Nothing.
• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – films including Awaken Canada show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).

Friday, June 27, 2025

• National Multicultural Day
• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town.
• Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Black Pontiac and Kickstart.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach in celebration of National Multicultural Day.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Alpen Club Fundraiser – the club celebrates its 90th anniversary with a special event featuring live entertainment, food and drinks at the Cultch Theatre in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• 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).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – films including Awaken Canada show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Sinners & Sweets tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).

Saturday, June 28, 2025

• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town.
• Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-themed community festival at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.
• Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park. Admission for adults today includes one beverage.
• Sasquatch Days – a festival in Harrison Hot Springs with war canoe races, First Nations cultural performances and a salmon BBQ.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Saskatchewan Rattlers at the Langley Events Centre.

Shows, Concerts & Theatre

• The Improv Centre – live comedy Theatresports shows at Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today is the Pride Day event and also one of the Bard Explored sessions!
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – films including Awaken Canada show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• 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.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Sinners & Sweets, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – from 9 am until noon in Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall from 9 am until 2 pm.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – between 9 am and 3 pm at 9025 Glover Road.
• Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – from 9 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
• West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street from 9 am to 2 pm.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, June 29, 2025

• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town.
• Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-themed community festival at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.
• Sasquatch Days – a festival in Harrison Hot Springs with war canoe races, First Nations cultural performances and a salmon BBQ.
• Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Shows & Entertainment

• The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case – a live theatre show at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features a “relaxed” performance of Much Ado About Nothing and “pay-what-you-can” tickets are available.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Much Ado About Nothing.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History Tour.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – films including Awaken Canada show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).

Sunday Farmers Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – near the beach in West Vancouver between 9 am and 2 pm.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Clayton Community Farmers Market – at Clayton Heights Secondary School in Surrey from 10 am to 3 pm.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – from 9 am to 1 pm at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre at 2690 Larch Street in Vancouver.
• Ladner Village Market – a large farmers and artisan market from 10 am to 4 pm in Delta.
• Whistler Farmers Market – in Whistler Village.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.

Flea Markets

• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Monday, June 30, 2025

• Vancouver International Jazz Festival – the 12-day festival features live jazz throughout town.
• Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-themed community festival at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• 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).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: The attraction has a new exhibit called REcollections. Also, admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
• 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – films including Awaken Canada show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Legally Blonde.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

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June 2025 Events in Vancouver

Below are events that might also be happening in June of 2025 (but with details for most to be confirmed).

Film & Theatre Productions

• Broadway Across Canada – the Riverdance musical shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (June 10 to 15, 2025)
• Drive-In Movie Nights at Heritage Park – a family-friendly movie shows at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish. (TBC)

Choir Concerts

• Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – the Season Finale Celebration Concert at Shaughnessy Heights United Church. (TBC)
• Vancouver Oratorio Society Choir Concert – a free performance at the Evangelical Chinese Bible Church at 5110 Marine Drive in Burnaby. (TBC)
• United Voices – the 60-member choir performs with orchestra and soloists in Vancouver. (June 1, 2025)

Other Shows & Entertainment

• Summer Jazz on the Porch – a “Pay What You Can” concert in Vancouver’s Barclay Heritage Square at the Roedde House Museum at 1415 Barclay Street. (TBC)
• Free Jazz Vespers (on various Sundays)
  • At St. Andrews-Wesley United Church in Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
  • At 4 pm at North Vancouver’s St. Andrew’s United Church.
  • At 4 pm at Northwood United Church at 8856-156th Street in Surrey.
• Red Truck Concert Series – multiple performances at Red Truck Brewery in Vancouver in mid-June. (TBC)
• Music on the Bow – free live music at the Trout Lake Community Centre. (TBC)
• VSO at Bard on the Beach – the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs at the Bard Village at Vanier Park. (TBC)
• Ladner Bandfest – a free event featuring over a dozen community bands at Memorial Park in Ladner. (June 7 & 8, 2025)
• Black Music Month Festival – a free event at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn which is the plaza in front of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (TBC)
• Resound Chor Leoni Fundraising Gala – a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, wine pairings, auction and music with the Chor Leoni Choir at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church. (TBC)
• VSO Day of Music – a day of free concerts in downtown Vancouver at a number of different venues with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and other groups. (It’s sometimes in June. In 2025, however, it’s on May 24).

Sports and Sports-Related Events

• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – NWL League games (and occasional fireworks nights) at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• BC Lions Football – Canadian professional football at BC Place Stadium.
• Car Racing – at Mission Raceway Park.
• 5K Foam Fest – an obstacle course event with slides, bubbles, mud and foam. (June 14, 2025)
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (May 31 to June 6, 2025)
• Seek the Peak – a running race from Ambleside Beach up to Grouse Mountain. (June 14, 2025)
• Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships in Surrey. (It sometimes happens in late June. In 2025, however, it runs from July 4 to 13.)
• Vancouver Naked Bike Ride – an opportunity to cycle around downtown Vancouver with no clothes or just your underwear. (TBC)

Markets

• Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale. (June 21, 2025)
• Squamish Street Market – a once-a-month summer event on Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish. (TBC)
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
• Junction Public Market – an outdoor market with free admission at Granville Square near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Vancouver Japan Market – a large Japanese-themed market outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. (June 14 & 15, 2025)
• False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek. (It normally happens in June. In 2025, however, it doesn’t start until July. It will also be at a new location.)

Food and Drink-Related Events

• Abbotsford Food Truck Festival – a drive-thru-style food truck event outside the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Squamish Beer Festival – a craft beer-tasting event in Squamish. (June 21, 2025)
• Planted Expo – a trade show featuring 200 vegan and other plant-based lifestyle businesses at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (Not happening in Vancouver in 2025.)
• Surrey Greek Food Festival – a multi-day community event featuring Greek food and entertainment in Surrey. (TBC)
• Capilano Mall Foodie Fest – a free event with food trucks, other food vendors, family-friendly activities and live music at the shopping centre in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• From the Ground Up – a food-themed conference and trade show for local food and beverage brands. On day three it’s the consumer trade show which the general public can attend. (june 5 to 7, 2025)

Indigenous Cultural Events

• Welcoming The Sun – an event celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Month at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston Village in Richmond. (TBC)
• Beer by the Pier – a fundraising event for Family Services of the North Shore at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. (March 14, 2025)
• Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival – an Indigenous event hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at Cates Park in North Vancouver. (It sometimes happens in June. In 2025, however, it’s on July 4 to 6.)

Multicultural & Ethnic Festivals and Events

• 5X Festival – a celebration of South Asian dance, music and visual art. (TBC)
• Talking Stick Festival – an Indigenous series of events in Vancouver. (TBC)
• South Asian Family Festival – a family-friendly event at the PNE Fairgrounds. (June 22, 2025)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Black Culture Celebration – a festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop at Sunset Beach. (TBC)
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. On National Indigenous Peoples Day admission is normally free for everyone identifying as Indigenous. Admission revenues from everyone else is likely donated to the Residential Schools Survivors Campaign. (TBC)
• Vancouver Turkic Festival – a free event celebrating Turkic culture with live music and market vendors. (June 15, 2025)

Other Festivals & Events in the Lower Mainland

• Granville Island Block Party – a free Public Disco event with music and activities for all ages happens at Granville Island. (June 7 and 8, 2025)
• Surrey Fest Downtown – a small community festival with live entertainment at Central City Plaza. (TBC)
• Pinoy Festival – a free Philippine festival at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. (TBC)
• North Delta Family Day – a Canada Day-themed parade and community festival at the North Delta Community Park. (TBC)
• Multiculturalism Day – a free event at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge. (TBC)
• Teddy Bear Picnic – a child-friendly event that takes place at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. (Not happening in 2025, nor possibly ever again.)
• Surrey Car Free Day – a street party-style event with live entertainment, an artisan market and family-friendly fun on 137th Street in Newton. (June 7, 2025)
• Fraser Valley Car Show – a fundraising car show benefiting the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation and Chilliwack General Hospital. (June 8, 2025)
• White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival – ticketed comedy shows take place in White Rock. (TBC)
• Surrey Pride Festival – market vendors, drag, music and other activities outside Surrey’s Central City Shopping Centre. (TBC)
• Fleet Week – Canadian Navy ships are in North Vancouver. There are public tours, boat rides and interactive displays. (TBC)

Events at Attractions

• Roedde House – admission to the historic museum in Vancouver’s West End is by donation on the last Friday of the month. (TBC)
• Glades Garden Open House – a beautiful garden in Surrey at 561-172nd Street that’s open to the public only a small number of days.
• World Ocean’s Day at VMM – a free, family-friendly event happens outdoors at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. (TBC)
• Orpheum Tours – guided tours of the beautiful theatre take place on various dates. (TBC)
• Sensory Fun at the Museum – a celebration of diversity and inclusion at the Museum of Surrey (MOS). The event features crafts and other quiet, hands-on activities. The MOS Sensory Friendly Room is open and sensory kits are available for children and their families to play with. (TBC)
• Super Saturday at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special event in New Westminster. The event is specially designed for families with children ages 6 and older, but everyone is welcome. (TBC)

Other Events & Activities

• Surrey Doors Open – a 1-day event where you get to explore 30 or so different venues for free! This event may happen on the first Saturday of June. (TBC)
• North Shore Sports Equipment Sale – at Carson Graham Secondary School in North Vancouver. Admission is free and funds raised benefit Kidsport North Shore. (TBC)
• Cates Deck Movies – a film shows outside the Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Admission is free. (TBC)
• Fleetwood Classic Car Show – at Venvi Fleetwood Villa at 16028 83 Avenue in Surrey. Admission is by donation. (June 14, 2025)
• Bark Park – a free event from 2:00 until 6:00 pm for dogs and their owners at the Bentall Centre at 1025 Dunsmuir Street in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Thomas the Train – rides with Sir Topham Hatt on the classic storybook train at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish. (Not happening in 2025.)
• River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a family-friendly event at Brae Island in Fort Langley. (TBC)
• Canada Day Boat Parties – an adults-only, nightclub-style boat party with a Bollywood and Punjabi theme takes place in the waters around Vancouver beginning in False Creek. (TBC)
• Langley Spring Home Show – over 100 exhibitors at the George Preston Recreation Centre. (May 30 to June 1, 2025)
• Steveston Village Farmers Market – in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre. (TBC)
• Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival – boat racing in False Creek. (June 20 to 22, 2025)
• BC Ciderfest – a cider-tasting event at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Foodstock – a fundraising festival featuring local bands, beer and food at Swangard Stadium. Funds raised at the event benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. (Not happening in 2025, and future details are to be confirmed.)

Typical June Weather

Summer finally arrives in Vancouver in June, even though the weather is probably just as good or even better in May.

As Vancouver is pretty far north (if you come from anywhere other than Canada), the days are fabulously long, with the sun not setting until after 9 pm. Average June high temperatures are a balmy 19 degrees C (or 66 F), and the lows are close to 11 C (or 52 F).

Statistics suggest it usually only rains about 45 mm (or less than 2 inches) in the month, but many years it feels like way more. Although June’s weather can be a bit unpredictable, it’s still more often than not a fine month to be in Vancouver.

Recommended June Activities

Being a summer month, June is definitely a month to be outside (except for on the rainy days). With the ski season long past and forgotten, Vancouverites focus their attention solidly on outdoor summertime activities.

Popular June activities include hiking and camping in the region’s various parks, canoeing and kayaking in places like Deep Cove, picnics throughout the region, and hanging out at beaches like English Bay, Kitsilano, Jericho, Spanish Banks, Stanley Park (Second and Third Beaches) and Ambleside (in West Vancouver).

Being the last month of the year before schools let out, Vancouver really starts to come alive in June. The region’s night markets are in full swing and all sorts of live entertainment and other events start springing up everywhere (or at least in lots of places).

For more ideas on where to go and what to do, check out Vancouver’s Best Summer Activities.

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