Vancouver’s 2026 June calendar features dates and events in the Lower Mainland including Father’s Day, street parties and various other community festivals.

In June there are also National Indigenous Peoples Day events, plus, in 2026, all kinds of FIFA and other soccer-related events.

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s June Calendar of Events

June 11 to July 19 – FIFA World Cup
June 21, 2026 – Father’s Day & National Indigenous Peoples Day

2026 June Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in June 2026. For a list of things that don’t cost much, click Free Vancouver Events in June.

Week of June 11th to 14th

June 11-14 | June 15-21 | June 22-30

Thursday, June 11, 2026

National Indigenous Peoples Month in North Van – a series of events take place on the North Shore. Today features a Pow Wow & Hoop Dancing Workshop in Lynn Valley.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Granville Island Watch Party – special Kick-Off celebrations including live soccer broadcasts, food trucks, family play zones and more.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers at the farm in Abbotsford. This evening there is also live piano music (weather permitting).
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

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents The Roommate in North Vancouver.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

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.
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).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
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.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Friday, June 12, 2026

Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment in North Vancouver. (Note: Instead of at the Shipyards, today the market takes place in a block party format on East 1st Street between St. George’s and Lonsdale Avenue).
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Collector Con – a pop culture tradeshow at the Cloverdale Agriplex in Surrey.
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.
Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers at the farm in Abbotsford. This evening there is also live piano music (weather permitting).

FIFA World Cup & Other Soccer Events

Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Richmond Celebrates Soccer – a series of events happens in Richmond between June 12 and July 19. Today features the World Soccer Day Kick-Off at the Olympic Oval.
Granville Island Watch Party – special Kick-Off celebrations including live soccer broadcasts and community programming.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Summer of Soccer in Coquitlam – a free community event celebrating the FIFA World Cup with large-screen match broadcasts and family-friendly activities at Percy Perry Stadium.

Shows & Theatre

Murder is a Drag – hosted by Vancouver Mysteries, the murder-mystery show Killer Birthday takes place near Gastown with drag performers and a mystery to solve.
Me & the Forest – a giant puppet show-style production hosted by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival at Granville Island.
The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Exploration Blank and Theatresports: Totally Ref’d Up.
Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents The Roommate in North Vancouver.
Candlelight Concerts – the Listeso String Quartet performs two different classical music concerts at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

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. (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.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
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%!)

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.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
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.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Brewhalla Fort Langley – a craft beer-themed music festival for folks ages 19+ at Fort Langley Park.
Langley Community Day – an event featuring food trucks, live music, market vendors and family-friendly activities at Douglas Park. Admission is free.
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.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Collector Con – a pop culture tradeshow at the Cloverdale Agriplex in Surrey.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Sasquatch Days – a festival in Harrison Hot Springs with war canoe races, First Nations cultural performances and a salmon BBQ.
Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers at the farm in Abbotsford.
Seek the Peak – a running race from Ambleside Beach up to Grouse Mountain.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake.

Indigenous Events

National Indigenous History Month at the Cannery – a free event highlighting Indigenous history and stories at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond.
Indigenous Day at the Fort – National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated early at the Fort Langley National Historic site today. Admission is free!

Sporting Events

Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Ottawa BlackJacks at the Langley Events Centre. Today is Women in Sports Night.
FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament happens between June 11 and July 19. Today there is a game at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver between Australia and the winner of UEFA Playoff C.

Shows & Entertainment

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Me & the Forest – a giant puppet show-style production hosted by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival at Granville Island.
Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents The Roommate in North Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Exploration Blank and Theatresports: Totally Ref’d Up.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

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.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (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.

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%.)
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.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Sinners & Sweets and The Vancouver Vice Tour.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Saturday Markets

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.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Sasquatch Days – a festival in Harrison Hot Springs with war canoe races, First Nations cultural performances and a salmon BBQ.
Rotary Ride for Hearing – a 105 km fundraising cycling event that goes from Spanish Banks to Richmond and then back again.
Garage Sale Day – lots of people are having garage sales in Port Coquitlam today.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers at the farm in Abbotsford.
Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake.

FIFA World Cup & Other Soccer Events

Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Richmond Celebrates Soccer – a series of events happens in Richmond between June 12 and July 19. Today’s celebration happens at Hamilton Community Park.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.

Shows & Entertainment

Me & the Forest – a giant puppet show-style production hosted by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival at Granville Island.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams Showcase.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
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. (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

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and The 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.)
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).
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – near the beach in West Vancouver between 9 am and 2 pm.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
Steveston Village Farmers Market – in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre.
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 15th to 21st

June 11-14 | June 15-21 | June 22-30

Monday, June 15, 2026

FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Scarborough Shooting Stars at the Langley Events Centre.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers at the farm in Abbotsford.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.

Features 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. (Admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)

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.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
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.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
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 16, 2026

FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Spontaneous Combustion.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach on Tuesday evenings (assuming sunny weather).
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
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).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (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%.)
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 The Downtown Sinners & Sweets Tour.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The 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!)
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
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 17, 2026

Secrets of the Penthouse – a tour of Vancouver’s most infamous nightclub that includes live jazz and dinner. This event is hugely popular, so you’ll need to book your spot weeks in advance!
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
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

Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents The Roommate in North Vancouver.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is TriviaProv.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
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%!)
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).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
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!)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (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.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
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).
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

National Indigenous Peoples Month in North Van – a series of events take place on the North Shore. Today features Pow Wow Zumba at Seylynn Park.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

FIFA World Cup & Other Soccer Events

FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament happens between June 11 and July 19. Today there is a game in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium between Canada and Qatar.
Richmond Celebrates Soccer – a series of events happens in Richmond between June 12 and July 19. Today’s celebration happens at the Minoru Centre for Active Living Plaza.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.

Shows & Theatre

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is TIC’s Pride Race.
Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents The Roommate in North Vancouver.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Admission is free for children ages 17 and under.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Friday, June 19, 2026

Juneteenth – on June 19 in 1865, the last African slaves in the United States were finally freed from slavery. As a result, June 19th is a day that is commemorated throughout the continent.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment in North Vancouver. (Note: Instead of at the Shipyards, today the market takes place in a block party format on East 1st Street between St. George’s and Lonsdale Avenue).
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
ScotFestBC & BC Highland Games – a Scottish festival at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam. (Today features free admission.)
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
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

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Exploration Blank and Theatresports: Totally Ref’d Up.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)
Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents The Roommate in North Vancouver.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Saturday, June 20, 2026

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 includes crafts, photo opportunities, live entertainment and science experiments with Science World.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Surrey Pride Festival – market vendors, drag, music and other activities outside Surrey’s Central City Shopping Centre.
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.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Brampton Honey Badgers at the Langley Events Centre. Today is South Asian Heritage Night.
Steveston Pride Variety Show – a celebration of joy and diversity hosted by Phyllis Hull at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo – a consumer trade show at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster.
Great Grandview Garage Sale – a neighbourhood-wide garage sale in Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodland area.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Shows, Concerts & Theatre

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Exploration Blank and Theatresports: Totally Ref’d Up.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)
Deep Cove Stage – the theatre company presents The Roommate in North Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Saturday Markets

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – from 9 am until 1 pm in Abbotsford.
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at The City of Lougheed.
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – between 9 am and 3 pm at 9025 Glover Road.
Haney Farmers Market – at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
Squamish Farmers Market – at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish.
Trout Lake Farmers Market – from 9 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street from 9 am to 2 pm.
Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament happens between June 11 and July 19. Today there is a game in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium between Egypt and New Zealand.
Richmond Celebrates Soccer – a series of events happens in Richmond between June 12 and July 19. Today’s celebration happens at Garden City Community Park.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.

Father’s Day Events

Father’s Day – a day for family time and celebrating dads. Lots of events happen around the Lower Mainland, including the following:
- Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer – a fundraising event at Burnaby Lake Park.
- Old Car Sunday – a car show at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission.
- The Improv Centre – the Father’s Day Matinee show at Granville Island.
- Father’s Day at Restaurants – brunches and dinner specials at various restaurants across Metro Vancouver.

National Indigenous Peoples Day Events

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations – events celebrating Indigenous culture take place at a number of venues including the following:
- Vancouver – at Grandview Park, Kitsilano Beach, Carnegie Community Centre and other locations. (TBC)
- Surrey – at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale. (TBC)
- Port Moody – at Rocky Point Park. (TBC)
- To learn about events in New Westminster, West Vancouver, Chilliwack, Burnaby, Mission and Chilliwack, see our article about National Indigenous Peoples Day in the Lower Mainland.

Other Festivals and Events

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – a community event celebrating the food, music and cultures of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)
Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

More Featured Attractions & Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Last Gang in Town, and The Really Gay History tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Sunday Farmers Markets

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

Flea Markets

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

Week of June 22nd to 30th

June 11-14 | June 15-21 | June 22-30

Monday, June 22, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Movie Matinee at the Cannery – a ticketed film screening of Voices Across the Water at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery‘s Boiler House Theatre in Richmond.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach on Tuesday evenings (assuming sunny weather).
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
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%!)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets and The Lost Souls of Gastown.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

FIFA World Cup & Other Soccer Events

FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament happens between June 11 and July 19. Today there is a game in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium between Switzerland and Canada.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Richmond Celebrates Soccer – a series of events happens in Richmond between June 12 and July 19. Today’s celebration happens at Thompson Community Park.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Summer of Soccer in Coquitlam – a free community viewing party of the soccer tournament game between Canada and Switzerland takes place at Blue Mountain Park.

Shows & Entertainment

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is TriviaProv.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Solstice Soirée – presented by the Vancouver International Wine Festival, this food and wine pairing walkabout takes place on the roof of LaSalle College Vancouver.
National Indigenous Peoples Month in North Van – a series of events take place on the North Shore. Today features a Hoop Dancing Workshop at Seylynn Park.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Shows, Concerts & Entertainment

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster: Musical Edition.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Friday, June 26, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament happens between June 11 and July 19. Today there is a game in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium between Belgium and New Zealand.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment in North Vancouver. (Note: Instead of at the Shipyards, today the market takes place in a block party format on East 1st Street between St. George’s and Lonsdale Avenue).
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
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

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Exploration Blank and Theatresports: Totally Ref’d Up.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

National Multicultural Day
Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-themed community festival at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.
Art Workshop at the Cannery – a cyanotype printing workshop with Cat Hart at Richmond’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Today’s topic is Printing with Cannery Artifacts.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Winnipeg Sea Bears at the Langley Events Centre. Today is Filipino Heritage Night.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.

Shows, Concerts & Theatre

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Exploration Blank and Theatresports: Totally Ref’d Up.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Saturday Markets

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – from 9 am until 1 pm in Abbotsford.
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at The City of Lougheed.
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – between 9 am and 3 pm at 9025 Glover Road.
Haney Farmers Market – at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
Squamish Farmers Market – at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish.
Trout Lake Farmers Market – from 9 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street from 9 am to 2 pm.
Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-themed community festival at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Greek Day on Broadway – a street festival on West Broadway Avenue from MacDonald to Blenheim in Kitsilano.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Vancouver Half Marathon – beginning at UBC and finishing at Stanley Park.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Shows & Entertainment

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams Showcase.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment at Kitsilano Beach. (TBC)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Sunday Farmers Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – near the beach in West Vancouver.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre at 2690 Larch Street in Vancouver.
Steveston Village Farmers Market – in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre.
Whistler Farmers Market – in Whistler Village.
White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.

Flea Markets

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

Monday, June 29, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on outdoor games.)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides, hot tubs and more at Cultus Lake.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are The Lost Souls of Gastown and The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours take place all around Chinatown (and often involve dim sum, dumplings and other yummy treats).
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium. (Note: To celebrate the stadium’s 75th anniversary, hot dogs today cost just 75 cents!)
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
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 & Entertainment

Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach on Tuesday evenings (assuming sunny weather).
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is True Story.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone between June 19 and September 7.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

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June 2026 Events in Vancouver

Below are events that might also be happening in June of 2026 (but with details for most to be confirmed).

Film & Theatre Productions

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)
United Voices – the 60-member choir performs with orchestra and soloists in Vancouver. (TBC)

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.
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)
Year-End Dance Recitals – dance students from Place des Arts perform at the Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam. (TBC)
Ladner Bandfest – a free event featuring over a dozen community bands at Memorial Park in Ladner. (June 6 & 7, 2026)
Black Music Month Festival – a free event at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ which is the plaza in front of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (TBC)
Silent Movie Monday with Vancouver Civic Theatres – a black & white film shows at the Orpheum Theatre. The event also includes live jazz and music on the theatre’s vintage organ. (TBC)
Railtown Rooftop Party – a free outdoor event featuring art and music in East Vancouver. (June 20, 2026)

Sports and Sports-Related Events

BC Lions Football – Canadian professional football at BC Place Stadium.
Vancouver Naked Bike Ride – an opportunity to cycle around downtown Vancouver with no clothes or just your underwear. (TBC)
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. (TBC)
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE. (June 11 to July 19, 2026)

Markets

Clayton Community Farmers Market – on select Sundays at Clayton Heights Secondary School in Surrey.
Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale. (June 27, 2026)
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
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. (TBC)
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 6 & 7, 2026)
Uniquely Vancouver Spring Marché – a market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. (June 6, 2026)

Food and Drink-Related Events

Abbotsford Food Truck Festival – a drive-thru-style food truck event outside the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. (Not happening in 2026.)
Planted Expo – a trade show featuring 200 vegan and other plant-based lifestyle businesses at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TBC)
Surrey Greek Food Festival – a multi-day community event featuring Greek food and entertainment in Surrey. (TBC)
Cheer by the Pier – a fundraising event for Family Services of the North Shore at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. (TBC)
BC Halal Food Festival – a food festival with free admission at the Bill Reid Amphitheatre in Surrey. (This festival took place in June last year, but in 2026 it’s happening on July 24 to 26.)
Squamish Beer Festival – a craft beer-tasting event in Squamish. (It sometimes happens in June, In 2026, however, it’s on August 29.)

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)
Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival – an Indigenous event hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at Cates Park in North Vancouver. (Not happening in 2026)
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. (TBC)
Stalew Market – a special Indigenous market is at Fort Langley National Historic Site. There are other activities to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Month as well, and admission to the attraction is free. (TBC)
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. (TBC)
Red Cedar Woman Weaving Workshop – a free cedar mat weaving workshop in North Vancouver in celebration of National Indigenous Heritage Month. (TBC)

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. (TBC)
Vancouver Turkic Festival – a free event celebrating Turkic culture with live music and market vendors. (TBC)
Taste of India – a free festival with hundreds of performances and market vendors at Surrey’s Holland Park. (June 13 & 14, 2026)

Other Festivals & Events in the Lower Mainland

Italian Day on the Drive – a street festival and celebration of everything Italian on Commercial Drive. (June 14, 2026)
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. (June 20 & 21, 2026)
North Delta Family Day – a Canada Day-themed parade and community festival at the North Delta Community Park. (TBC)
Fair in the Square – a free event with live music and family-friendly activities at Vancouver’s Victory Square. (Not happening in 2026.)
Lynn Valley Day – a community festival and parade in the Lynn Valley district of North Vancouver. (Not happening in 2026.)
Multiculturalism Day – a free event at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge. (June 27, 2026)
Strathcona Street Party – a free event in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Vancouver. (TBC)
White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival – ticketed comedy shows take place in White Rock. (TBC)
Rock the Block in Maple Ridge – a free community event with music, food trucks and family-friendly games and activities at Cottonwood North Park. (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. (June 6, 2026)
Sensory Fun at the Museum – a celebration of diversity and inclusion at the Museum of Surrey). 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. (TBC)
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)
Buddy & Friends Train Event – a family-friendly train festival happens at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish. (It sometimes happens in June. In 2026, however, it’s on May 2nd and 3rd.)
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)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and other family-friendly activities at Cultus Lake.
Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival – boat racing in False Creek. (Not happening in 2026.)

Typical June Weather

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

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

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

Recommended June Activities

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

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

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

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

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