Vancouver’s May calendar features 2025 festivals and events in the Lower Mainland including markets and Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Victoria Day events.

Highlights of the month include tulip festivals, Royal Canadian International Circus shows, Playland amusement park rides, the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair, All British Field Meet car show, Hyack Parade & Festival, Shipyards Night Market, Brewhalla Fort Langley, Ladner May Days and so much more!

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s May Calendar of Events

• Saturday, May 4, 2025 – May the Fourth (a.k.a., Star Wars Day)
• Sunday, May 5, 2025 – Cinco de Mayo
• Sunday, May 11, 2025 – Mother’s Day
• Monday, May 19, 2025 – Victoria Day (Stat Holiday)

2025 May Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in May 2025.

(NOTE: Event dates and other details are subject to change.)

Week of May 1st to 4th

May 1-4 | May 5-11 | May 12-18 | May 19-25 | May 26-31

Thursday, May 1, 2025

• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (Pianist Brenda Cottrill performs today in the evening.)
• Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”. Tulip Talk happens today too.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.

Shows & Entertainment

• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Harmonia: The Leonids & Chor Leoni – the renowned Chor Leoni men’s choir hosts a show at the Canadian Memorial United Church in Vancouver.
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• Madama Butterfly Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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.)
• 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 (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Friday, May 2, 2025

• Provincial Day of Remembrance & Mourning – today has been declared a day of remembrance and mourning for victims of the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival last month in Vancouver.
• White Rock Night Market – vendors and live music by the pier and promenade in White Rock. (Note: Partial proceeds of funds raised at this event will be donated to support victims and families affected by the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy.)
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Search for the Perfect Pint – a craft beer-tasting event put on by the local Rotary Club at Port Moody City Hall.
• 65th Annual Opera Gala – a fancy fundraising event for Vancouver Opera at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Shows & Concerts

• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• Candlelight Concert – a classical music tribute to Joe Hisaishi performed by the Listeso String Quartet at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver.
• Drag Show with What the Frock Productions – the show Pink Lotus: A Tiki Tragedy takes place at the Tiki Bar at the Waldorf in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission.)
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.

Flower Festivals

• Harrison Tulip Festival – a fabulous flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (Pianist Brenda Cottrill performs today in the evening.)
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.

Other Festivals & Events

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Vancouver Marathon Health & Sports Expo – a running and other health and fitness-themed trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Admission is free.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the museum is by donation today (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• 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).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, May 3, 2025

• NACAC International Universities Fair – an event for anyone wanting to learn about post-secondary educational opportunities at over 100 universities from around the world. It takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre and admission is free for students and their families.
• Buddy & Friends Festival – a family-friendly festival with live entertainment and train rides takes place at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
• Koningsdag: King’s Day Extravaganza – an event celebrating the Dutch king’s birthday at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. There are free activities during the day and a ticketed event in the evening.
• TJ Fest – a multicultural and Taiwanese-themed community event at the Tian Jin Temple in Burnaby.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Vancouver Marathon Health & Sports Expo – a running and other health and fitness-themed trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Admission is free.
• Vancouver Marathon Kids Run – the Kids Run takes place today in Stanley Park for children ages 5 to 12.

Shows, Concerts and Theatre

• The Big Roar – the renowned Chor Leoni men’s choir hosts a concert at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• Madama Butterfly Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
• Orpheum Tours – guided tours of Vancouver’s iconic theatre.

Flower Festivals

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site. (Live painting takes place today with artist Jennifer Sparacino.)
• Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada featuring 12 million tulip bulbs. There’s also a special sunrise opening today.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Today’s the day of the Teddy Bear Picnic.

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.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• 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 along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Saturday Markets

• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall.
• Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – a small to medium-sized market near Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

• More Than A Movie – an event hosted by Kids Up Front Vancouver featuring a movie, live entertainment, miniature golf and other activities at BC Place.
• Buddy & Friends Festival – a family-friendly festival with live entertainment and train rides takes place at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
• May the Fourth – a day when you get to dress up like your favourite Star Wars character and say “May the Fourth be with you” to all your friends. It’s also a day with a few Star Wars-themed events around town, including at the baseball game at Nat Bailey Stadium with the Vancouver Canadians.
• TJ Fest – a multicultural and Taiwanese-themed community event at the Tian Jin Temple in Burnaby.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)
• Vancouver Marathon – a major running race with marathon, half marathon and 8K events.
• Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation. Today features Kim Greenwood & Friends. (TBC)

Shows & Entertainment

• Madama Butterfly Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Ripples of Sound – the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble has a concert at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden.
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.

Flower Festivals

• Harrison Tulip Festival – the final day of the season for the largest tulip festival in Canada featuring 12 million tulip bulbs. There’s also a special sunrise opening today.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation because it’s the first Sunday of the month.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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 along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – in West Vancouver.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam. (TBC)
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre.
• White Rock Farmers Market – in White Rock between 10 am and 2 pm.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Week of May 5th to 11th

May 1-4 | May 5-11 | May 12-18 | May 19-25 | May 26-31

Monday, May 5, 2025

• Cinco de Mayo – a Mexican celebration with various events around town.
• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is 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 Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (if there isn’t rain in the forecast).
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Shows & Entertainment

• Estuary: Ablaye Cissoko & Constantinople – a classical music concert with Early Music Vancouver at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver. The concert features music by Persian setar player Kiya Tabassian and kora master Ablaye Cissoko.
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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!)
• 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).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site. Today is the last day of the season.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.

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 is an interesting place with 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).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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.)
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

• Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Surrey. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.

Shows & Entertainment

• National Geographic Live Speaker Series – an educational and fun event at the Vancouver Playhouse. This month’s show is called The Untold Story of Sharks and there’s both a student matinee and an evening show.  (Originally scheduled for April 2 but postponed until today.)
• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Royal Canadian International Circus – shows take place at Guildford Town Centre in  Surrey.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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 Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Friday, May 9, 2025

• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
• pARTy@PdA – an adults-only event with a painting activity and drinks at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Mother’s Day Powwow – the event celebrates its 41st year this weekend at the Trout Lake Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Shows & Entertainment

• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Surrey. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy shows at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver. (Tonight is Preview Night.)

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%!)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with 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).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• 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 Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• 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%.)

Saturday, May 10, 2025

• Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Surrey. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
• Rotary May Day Parade – a parade and community festival in Port Coquitlam.
• Mother’s Day Powwow – the event celebrates its 41st year this weekend at the Trout Lake Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Floral Workshops at Athiana Acres – create a beautiful spring flower arrangement while enjoying an assortment of tasty treats at the organic farm near Steveston Village.
• CityFest – a youth-focused festival and skate competition in North Vancouver.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly farm with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Today is Tulip Dig day and also the day of the Spring Wellness exercise class.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.

Shows & Entertainment

• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
• Royal Canadian Circus – shows take place at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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 is an interesting place with free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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 Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code WILDMOMS to save $10 on each ticket for this weekend.)
• 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!)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – from 9 am until noon in Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
• Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – a small to medium-sized market at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue in Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Mother’s Day Events

• Mother’s Day – don’t forget to spoil your mom (or give her a call, send her a card or at least take a moment to remember her). For ideas on what to give her see our article about Experiential Mother’s Day Gifts.
• Restaurant Brunch Buffets – a number of places put on fancy brunch events where people can spoil their moms on Mother’s Day. A few of them include the brunches at the Westin Bayshore Hotel, Showcase Restaurant at the Pinnacle Marriot Hotel and P2B Bistro at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver as well as the Pinnacle Pier Hotel in North Vancouver.
• Floral Workshops at Athiana Acres – create a beautiful spring flower arrangement while enjoying an assortment of tasty treats at the organic farm near Steveston Village.
• Mother’s Day Powwow – the event celebrates its 41st year this weekend at the Trout Lake Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Breakfast at FlyOver – you can see a film, or, for $70, you can enjoy a special brunch, see a film and get a souvenir photo.
• Mother’s Day at Kilby – the historic site hosts a special presentation about raising Victorian children. There are also sweet treats available in the café.
• Mother’s Day at WildPlay – use the promo code WILDMOMS today and you’ll save $10 off the adventure courses.
• Bacon & Leggs ABBA Mother’s Day Brunch – a drag show and brunch with What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen in East Vancouver.

Shows & Entertainment

• Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Surrey. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
• DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• 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%!)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly farm with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. All moms have free admission today and everyone can dig up tulip bulbs to take home!
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford. (TIP: Mother’s get free admission today.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code WILDMOMS to save $10 on each ticket for this weekend.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features the Mother’s Day Special show.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – in West Vancouver.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam. (TBC)
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
• Steveston Farmers Market – at Garry Point Park in Richmond.

Week of May 12th to 18th

May 1-4 | May 5-11 | May 12-18 | May 19-25 | May 26-31

Monday, May 12, 2025

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

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%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• 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 Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

• Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (if there isn’t rain in the forecast).
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Museum of Surrey – a celebration of International Museum Day happens today.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• 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 Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• 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 along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium

Shows & Entertainment

• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre 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 Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with 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.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• 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 Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• 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%.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation in the evening.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Shows & Entertainment

• Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish.
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.

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 along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• 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 is an interesting place with 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and 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.)
• 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.

Friday, May 16, 2025

• Victoria Day Long Weekend – special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
• Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
• Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Shipyards Night Market – first day of the season for the market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Miss Shauna, Dancing Witches and Matty Miller & The Barge Boys.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.

Shows & Entertainment

• Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding Dinner Theatre – a hilarious, immersive dinner theatre show on Commercial Drive in Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Drag Show with What the Frock Productions – The Dressing Room Omnibus Celebration event takes place at Original Joe’s on Robson Street in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission.)
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Royal Canadian Circus – shows take place at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.

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 is an interesting place with 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).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

• Victoria Day Long Weekend – special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
• Vancouver All British Field Meet – an amazing car show featuring hundreds of British-built vehicles at beautiful VanDusen Garden.
• Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
• Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey. The Parade also happens today.
• Brewhalla Fort Langley – a craft beer-themed music festival for folks ages 19+ at Fort Langley Park.
• Victoria Day Boat Party – a nightclub-style event on the Queen of Burrard in the waters around Vancouver with Vancouver Boat Parties.
• Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen today at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Shows & Entertainment

• Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding Dinner Theatre – a hilarious, immersive dinner theatre show on Commercial Drive in Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Candlelight Concerts – classical music tributes to Hans Zimmer and a variety of rock bands performed by the Listeso String Quartet at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• Royal Canadian Circus – shows take place at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• 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%!)
• 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).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• 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.

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – in Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – in Fort Langley.
• Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish from 10 am to 3 pm.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
• West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, May 18, 2025

• Victoria Day Long Weekend – lots of special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
• Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
• Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
• Vancouver Train Celebrations – an event commemorating the anniversary of the arrival of the Engine 374 Locomotive and first passenger train in Vancouver over 130 years ago. There is free cake, brass band music, and family-friendly activities at the Roundhouse in Yaletown. (TIP: Right after this event, also at the Roundhouse, there is an unrelated free concert with Will’s Jams who is a popular musician and children’s entertainer.)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen today at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• ABFM All-Brits Run – about 100 cars from the All British Field Meet from the day before drive from Langley to Mission.

Shows & Entertainment

• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Theatresports.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• Royal Canadian Circus – shows take place at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• 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).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with 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).
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.

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 outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• 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.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – in West Vancouver.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Whistler Farmers Market – near the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Week of May 19th to 25th

May 1-4 | May 5-11 | May 12-18 | May 19-25 | May 26-31

Monday, May 19, 2025

• Victoria Day – the statutory holiday features numerous special events throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
• Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
• Fort Langley Parade & Fort Events – historic demonstrations at the fort and a community fair in a park following the Fort Langley May Day Parade.
• May Day at the Fort – the Fort Langley National Historic Site has special activities today as part of the community’s May Day celebrations. Admission is free for children and youth ages 17 and under. (TBC)
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (if there isn’t rain in the forecast).

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%!)
• 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 is an interesting place with free admission.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

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 is an interesting place with 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• 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.)
• 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.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

• Roche Wines Long Table Dinner – a fancy dining experience featuring fine wines and dinner at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Coal Harbour.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.

Shows & Entertainment

• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• Authentic Flamenco – Ángeles Gabaldón and other Spanish dancers perform at the York Theatre in Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• 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 is an interesting place with 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).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

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 outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and 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.)
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Friday, May 23, 2025

• Ladner May Days – first day of the 3-day community event in Ladner’s Memorial Park with live music, amusement rides and a fastball tournament.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Dani Black, Alick Mac and Wicked Fun.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.

Shows & Entertainment

• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• Candlelight Concerts – the Listeso String Quartet performs a tribute to ABBA and pieces by Vivaldi at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver.
• Drag Shows with What the Frock Productions – Big Red and Traffic Light Party shows take place at the Royal Canadian Legion on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy shows at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• Authentic Flamenco – Ángeles Gabaldón and other Spanish dancers perform at the York Theatre in Vancouver.
• The Happiest Big Band On Earth – Matt Grinke’s band performs in Lynn Valley in North Vancouver. The Accidental Jazz Band also performs. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for children.

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).
• 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).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Saturday, May 24, 2025

• Hyack Multicultural Parade & Festival – a large parade with floats, marching bands and other entries in New Westminster.
• Ladner May Days – a community event with live music, amusement rides, beer garden, family-friendly activities and a fastball tournament.
• Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Edmonton Stingers at the Langley Events Centre.
• VSO Day of Music – a day of free concerts in downtown Vancouver at a number of different venues with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and other groups.
• Cloverdale Market Days – a large once-a-month summer artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street.
• Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen today at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.

Shows & Entertainment

• The Improv Centre – live comedy shows at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• Candlelight Concerts – the Listeso String Quartet performs tributes to Adele and Joe Hisaishi at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver.
• Authentic Flamenco – Ángeles Gabaldón and other Spanish dancers perform at the York Theatre in Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• Rhinestones Are Forever – a Murder is a Drag dinner theatre show with Vancouver Mysteries at the Delta Hotel in downtown Vancouver.

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 is an interesting place with 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).
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• 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

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

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Farm & Country Market – in Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – in Fort Langley.
• Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – near Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
• West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
  

Sunday, May 25, 2025

• BC Polish Festival – food, dancing and other activities celebrating Polish culture in Port Coquitlam.
• Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History – fundraising events in Pitt Meadows and Burnaby. Money raised benefits Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
• Ladner May Days – a community event in Ladner’s Memorial Park with live music, amusement rides, pancake breakfast and fastball tournament. Today is also the day of the May Day Parade!
• Brookswood Community Car Show – a car show where funds raised benefit Brookswood Secondary School in Langley. Admission to see the cars is by donation.
• Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen today at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Walk for Alzheimer’s – a fundraising event benefiting the Alzheimer Society of BC. The walk takes place in a number of communities in the Lower Mainland.
• Spot Prawn Festival – a 1-day festival celebrating spot-prawn season at Fisherman’s Wharf not far from Granville Island.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Shows & Entertainment

• VAM Symphony Orchestra: The Planets – the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra performs at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Jasmine Jazz: Breath of Joy – a concert at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden in Chinatown with the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams.

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).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and 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.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – in West Vancouver.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Steveston Farmers Market – at Garry Point Park in Richmond.
• Whistler Farmers Market – near the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a large weekly flea market in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Week of May 26th to 31st

May 1-4 | May 5-11 | May 12-18 | May 19-25 | May 26-31

Monday, May 26, 2025

• Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic – a tribute concert recreating Freddie Mercury and Queen’s 1986 World Tour at the Great Canadian Casino in Coquitlam.
• Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• 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.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

• Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic – a tribute concert recreating Freddie Mercury and Queen’s 1986 World Tour at the River Rock Casino in Richmond.
• A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at HUB International Theatre in Chilliwack.
• Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (if there isn’t rain in the forecast).
• Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• 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 is an interesting place with free admission.
• 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%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

• A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at Evergreen Theatre in Coquitlam.
• Secrets of the Penthouse – a tour of Vancouver’s most infamous nightclub that includes live jazz and dinner. (Note: This event is hugely popular, so you’ll need to book your spot well in advance!)
• Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!

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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours, as well as the special Secrets of the Penthouse tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• 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.
• 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!)

Thursday, May 29, 2025

• Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at Massey Theatre in New Westminster.
• Tapestry: A Closeknit Circus – a show featuring a story and both ground and aerial circus acts with CircusWest at the PNE Garden Auditorium in Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

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).
• 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 is an interesting place with free admission.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Friday, May 30, 2025

• Cuban Jazz Dance Party – the Julio Avila Cuban Band performs at Fort Langley Community Hall as part of a fundraising event for the Fort Langley Jazz Festival.
• Tapestry: A Closeknit Circus – a show featuring a story and both ground and aerial circus acts with CircusWest at the PNE Garden Auditorium in Vancouver.
• Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
• Opening Reception at PdA – an event celebrating two new exhibitions at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy shows at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.

Night Markets

• Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Chris Rivard and Scott Riddell Band.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

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).
• 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 is an interesting place with free admission.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• 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.

Saturday, May 31, 2025

• West of Main Art Walk – an open studio tour and art sale at artist’s studios between Main Street and Point Grey, and from 41st Avenue to Granville Island.
• Big Jungle Run – family fun 1 km, 5 km and 10 km runs at Burnaby Lake. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome!
• Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market – a terrific market at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge. It’s full of old-fashioned collectibles, vintage items, antiques and old farmhouse-themed things.
• Guided Tours of the Orpheum – explore one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues as the Orpheum opens its doors for a public tour that goes throughout the building.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week as well as just for fun.
• Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen today at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Featured Concerts & Theatre

• Hard Rubber Orchestra – the 18-piece jazz ensemble recreates the music of the famous 1970’s Mahavishnu Orchestra at the Rio Theatre.
• Tapestry: A Closeknit Circus – a show featuring a story and both ground and aerial circus acts with CircusWest at the PNE Garden Auditorium in Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
• A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at Abbotsford Arts Centre in Abbotsford.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
• United Voices Choir – the choir has their REJOICE! concert at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Vancouver.
• Year-End Performances at PdA – a youth theatre recital at Place des Arts in Coquitlam featuring performances of Wild Swans and The Thirteen Little Pigs.
• Orpheum Tours – guided tours of Vancouver’s iconic theatre.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with 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).
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver, Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday Markets

• Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market – a market in Maple Ridge for people who like vintage items, collectibles, antiques and things you might find in an old farmhouse.
• Abbotsford Farm & Country Market – in Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – in Fort Langley.
• Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – near Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
• West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
  

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Other Possible May Events in 2025

Below are other events that may or may not also take place this month in 2025.

Shows, Concerts & Entertainment

• Foundation 10.0 – an EDM music festival at the PNE on the Victoria Day Long Weekend. (May 17 & 18, 2025)
• Talking Stick Festival – an Indigenous event that’s free. (TBC)
• Rogue Folk Concerts – live music at The St. James in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Safe and Sound Music Festival – a Hip Hop and R&B music festival at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium. (TBC)
• White Rock Jazz & Comedy Festival – a series of both free and ticketed music and comedy events.
• Elektra’s Legacy Concert – the all-women’s choir performs a tribute to their Artistic Director at churches in Surrey and Vancouver. (May 25 & 31, 2025)
• Broadway Across Canada – SIX shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (May 13 to 18, 2025)
• PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” – the interactive live stage show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre includes music, special effects, and a fun story featuring Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups. (TBC)
• Coastal Jazz Events – the organization that hosts the Vancouver International Jazz Festival also hosts live jazz events at various venues over the course of the month.
• Europa Super Circus – a circus brought to Surrey, Abbotsford and Chilliwack by US-based Sarasota Box Office. (May 1st to 18th)

Multicultural Festivals

• ExplorASIAN Festival – a series of events celebrating Asian culture in the Lower Mainland. (TBC)
• Hong Kong Fair – a cultural event with food vendors, market stalls and entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Fort Langley Hawaiian Luau – the Fort Langley National Historic Site has special activities today to celebrate the connection between Hawaii, the fort and both their peoples since the early 1880s. Admission is free for kids ages 17 and under! (It sometimes takes place in May. In 2025, however, it’s in July.)

Other Festivals & Community Events

• Whistler Go Fest – a “Great Outdoors Festival” which includes all kinds of sporting events and live evening concerts. (TBC)
• Whistler Children’s Festival – two weekends of activities for the whole family, including yoga, magic shows, crafts and more. (TBC)
• Surrey SPARK Stages – performing arts shows for kids at the Surrey Arts Centre. (TBC)
• Burnaby Blooms Festival – a community event at Deer Lake Park. (TBC)
• Thomas the Train – rides with Sir Topham Hatt on the classic storybook train at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish. (Not happening in 2025. In its place, however, there is a Buddy & Friends Festival on May 3 & 4 instead.)
• Fleet Week – Canadian Navy ships are in North Vancouver. There are public tours, boat rides and interactive displays. (This takes place in early May some years. In 2025, however, it’s on the Canada Day weekend.)

Markets and Trade Shows

• BC Rock & Gem Show – presented by the BC Lapidary Society and featuring over 40 rock and crystal artists and vendors at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (TBC)
• Eastside Flea – a bi-weekly weekend market with about four dozen vendors selling vintage, collectibles, handmade and other items at 1101 Union Street in East Vancouver. (TBC)
• West Coast Wedding Show – a bridal fair event full of wedding experts and service providers at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Junction Public Market – an outdoor market at Granville Square with free admission near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Langley Spring Home Show – over 100 exhibitors at the George Preston Recreation Centre. (May 30 to June 1, 2025)
• Ridge Meadows Home Show – a home and garden consumer trade show at the Planet Ice Maple Ridge Fairgrounds. (May 2 to 4, 2025)
• Vancouver Comic Arts Festival – comic workshops, presentations, games, vendors and children’s activities at the Roundhouse in Yaletown. Free admission. (TBC)
• Raincity Comicon – a new comic arts event happening for the first time at the Roundhouse Community Centre. (May 24, 2025)

Sports and Sporting Events

• Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer game against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
• Survival of the Fittest – 18 km and 35 km runs on rugged trails in Squamish. (TBC)
• 5K Foam Fest – an obstacle course event with slides, bubbles, mud and foam. (TBC)
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (TBC)
• Run for Women – 5 km, 10 km and 1 km (Little Steps for kids) runs benefiting the BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Foundation. Starts at Wesbrook Village at UBC. (TBC)

Other Events

• Glades Garden Open House – a beautiful garden in Surrey that’s open to the public only a small number of days. (TBC)
• Darts Hill Garden – a semi-private garden park that’s open to the public on select days in Surrey.
• Mother’s Day at Glades Garden – live music and refreshments for sale on Mother’s Day at the semi-private garden park in Surrey. (TBC)
• Royal Victorian Party – old fashioned celebrations at Stewart Farm in Surrey. (TBC)
• Mother’s Day Tea & Plant Sale – at London Heritage Farm in Richmond.
• Jurassic Quest – a family-friendly dinosaur exhibition in Vancouver and Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Jurassic World Live Tour – a show featuring animatronic dinosaurs at the Pacific Coliseum. (TBC)
• River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts an “Environmental Extravaganza” event at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. (TBC)
  
• Nikkei Spring Bazaar – a Japanese-themed rummage sale at the Nikkei Cultural Centre in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. The last day of the season is also Dig Up Tulip Day where guests can take up to 25 tulip bulbs home with them for no extra charge! (TBC)
• WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – the ropes course adventure park in Maple Ridge has an exciting one-day camp program for youth ages 7 to 14. (TBC)
• Premier Auto Expo – a car show with automobile-related vendors at Westfield Golf & Country Club in Surrey. (May 24, 2025)
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival in Chilliwack. (TBC)

Typical May Vancouver Weather

Summer is close and the beautiful weather is finally here, at least normally. May is typically one of the nicest months of the year in Vancouver – definitely in the top five.

The days in May are long, the temperature is getting warm, and the sun seems to shine more often than not. It still rains, but less than eight of the other months of the year.

Average high temperatures in May are 16 degrees C (or 61 F) and the lows are in the range of 8 C (or 46 F). It usually only rains about 60 mm (or less than 2.5 inches), which in Vancouver is something to celebrate.

Oddly, the weather almost always seems to be nicer in May than in June – nobody really knows quite why.

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