Vancouver’s 2025 September calendar features significant dates and events including concerts, end of summer festivals and Labour Day holiday events.

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s September Events Calendar

• Sept. 1, 2025 – Labour Day (Stat Holiday)
• Sept. 7, 2025 – Grandparents’ Day
• Sept. 22, 2025 – Fall Equinox
• Sept. 30, 2025 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

See below for a list of what’s happening on the different days of the month.

Note: Schedules are subject to change. See official event websites for the most up-to-date details

Week of September 1st to 7th

Sept. 1-7 | Sept. 8-14 | Sept. 15-21 | Sept. 22-30

Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labour Day)

• Labour Day – various activities celebrated all weekend long throughout the Lower Mainland.
• PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.
  • Today’s PNE Summer Night Concert features Rainbow Kitten Surprise. (TIP: Use the promo code SNC20 to save 20% off tickets to the concert which includes general admission to the fair. To redeem the discount, book through the ticketleader website.)
• TAIWANfest – a multicultural festival featuring free events and activities at various locations in downtown Vancouver including along Granville Street and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today there is also the Summer Send Off Festival which features extra fun and activities.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission today is free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code 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%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre at Canada Place.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• 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.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium (TIP: Today is Dog Day, so you can take your dog to the game! Also, Grandstand tickets are on sale at 25% off, but only until September 5th.)

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre at Canada Place.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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 admission today is free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

• Secrets of the Penthouse – a tour of Vancouver’s most infamous nightclub. Dinner and live jazz are included.
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].
• Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium. (Tip: Grandstand tickets are on sale at 25% off, but only until September 5th.)

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Secrets of the Penthouse tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Other Featured Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Thursday, September 4, 2025

• False Creek Farmers Market – at Olympic Village Square in Vancouver.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium. (Tip: Grandstand tickets are on sale at 25% off, but only until September 5th.)

Shows & Theatre

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours hosted by MONOVA take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code 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.

Friday, September 5, 2025

• Everything Electric Vancouver – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP20 and save 20% on admission.)
• White Rock Night Market – food trucks, artisan vendors and live entertainment along the waterfront in White Rock.
• Kimchifest – a Korean festival with live entertainment, food vendors and free admission at Lougheed Town Centre Station in Burnaby.
• Rent at Metro Theatre – an electrifying rock musical at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Opening Reception – an event celebrating the opening of three new exhibitions at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium. (Tip: Grandstand tickets are on sale at 25% off, but only up until today.)
• Shipyards Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in and around Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Museums & Galleries

• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the gallery is by donation today (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach in the Sea to Sky Region.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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 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).
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, September 6, 2025

• Everything Electric Canada – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP20 and save 20% on admission.)
• Polish Festival Vancouver – music, dancing and family-friendly activities at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Admission is free!
• Port Coquitlam Car Free Day – a free street party on McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam.
• Kimchifest – a Korean festival with live entertainment, food vendors and free admission at Lougheed Town Centre Station in Burnaby.
• Flats Fest – a free event featuring emerging artists, food trucks, a beer garden, artisan market and live entertainment in East Vancouver.
• Our Neck of the Woods – an event with live entertainment, a Car Free Zone, food trucks, a beer garden and more in downtown Maple Ridge. Headliner bands include Hey Ocean, Jojo Mason and the Sam Roberts Band, plus other great artists too!
• Rotary Shred-It for Charity – a fundraising event in North Vancouver where you can get your confidential papers shredded for a donation.
• Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
• Langley Good Times Cruise-in – a giant car show in downtown Aldergrove.
• Commercial Drive Car Free Day – a pedestrian-only street party on Commercial Drive.
• GranFondo Whistler Bike Race – 55, 122 and 152-km cycling races from Vancouver to Whistler for both amateurs and elite cyclists.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium. Today is Fireworks Night!

Performances & Theatre

• Rent at Metro Theatre – an electrifying rock musical at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

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

Featured 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.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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 Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market at Burnaby City Hall with entertainment, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Riley Park, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

• Grandparents’ Day
• Everything Electric Canada – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP20 and save 20% on admission.)
• Soul Aboard: Paddle Up for Ocean Protection – a fundraising live music event supporting coastal conservation. It’s presented in partnership with the Vancouver Maritime Museum at Heritage Harbour in Vanier Park. (TIP: Admission to the museum is also “pay-what-you-can” today.)
• Recovery Day BC – a street party celebrating the treatment and recovery of addiction and mental health issues in New Westminster.
• Coho Festival – a salmon-themed festival in West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• Grandparents Day Picnic – an event hosted by Parent Support Services Society of BC with free food, family-friendly activities and live music at Slocan Park in Vancouver.
• Rent at Metro Theatre – an electrifying rock musical at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

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

Tours & Outdoor Adventures

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours hosted by MONOVA take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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.)
• 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.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Week of September 8th to 14th

Sept. 1-7 | Sept. 8-14 | Sept. 15-21 | Sept. 22-30

Monday, September 8, 2025

• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are nice places to hang out at this time of year (even though it’s too cold to swim).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The 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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue.
• 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.)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Featured Museums & Galleries

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
• Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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.)
• 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).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Thursday, September 11, 2025

• First Impressions Theatre – Jakes Gift shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Rent at Metro Theatre – an electrifying rock musical at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• False Creek Farmers Market – at Olympic Village Square in Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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.)
• 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, September 12, 2025

• Shipyards Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in and around Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver. (Note: This is the market’s final day of the season!)
• Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in the Fraser Valley.
• First Impressions Theatre – Jakes Gift shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Rent at Metro Theatre – an electrifying rock musical at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• pARTy@PdA: Weave and Unwind – an adults-only event with drinks and a weaving activity at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow – a large Indigenous cultural celebration at the Langley Events Centre.
• MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event with food vendors and family-friendly activities at TRADEX in Abbotsford.
• Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – a festival showcasing standup comedy and comedians at Stanley Park.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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 the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre 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!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Shows & Entertainment

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.

Saturday, September 13, 2025

• Bike the Night – a large 10 km group cycle ride through the streets of Vancouver.
• Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in the Fraser Valley.
• MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event with food vendors and family-friendly activities at TRADEX in Abbotsford.
• Stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow – a large Indigenous cultural celebration at the Langley Events Centre.

Shows & Entertainment

• First Impressions Theatre – Jakes Gift shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Rent at Metro Theatre – an electrifying rock musical at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – a festival showcasing standup comedy and comedians at Stanley Park.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. This weekend is Apple Days.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• 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.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code 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%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market at Burnaby City Hall with entertainment, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, September 14, 2025

• Main Street Car Free Day – a pedestrian-only street party on Main Street.
• Stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow – a large Indigenous cultural celebration at the Langley Events Centre.
• Terry Fox Runs – a fundraising event, usually with multiple venues around the Lower Mainland including Stanley Park, Inter River Park, Port Coquitlam, and Rocky Point Park.
• Terry Fox Hometown Run – a Terry Fox run in Port Coquitlam (where the famous Canadian runner and fundraiser for cancer research went to school as a teenager).
• Fiesta Mexicana – Mexican Independence Day celebrations outside the Vancouver Art Gallery and in Robson Square.

Shows & Entertainment

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
• Rent at Metro Theatre – an electrifying rock musical at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – a festival showcasing standup comedy and comedians at Stanley Park.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. This weekend is Apple Days.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

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).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

• 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 this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code 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%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Week of September 15th to 21st

Sept. 1-7 | Sept. 8-14 | Sept. 15-21 | Sept. 22-30

Monday, September 15, 2025

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre 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!)
• 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.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are nice places to hang out at this time of year (even though it’s too cold to swim).

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!
• 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).
• 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).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].
• Contagious Comedy & Game Changer – live comedy and a drag gameshow hosted by What the Frock Productions at Original Joe’s.
• Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• 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 – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Thursday, September 18, 2025

• First Impressions Theatre – Jakes Gift shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Rent at Metro Theatre – an electrifying rock musical at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• False Creek Farmers Market – at Olympic Village Square in Vancouver.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
• 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).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. Today also features Lower Lonsdale Walking Tours.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours hosted by MONOVA take place at the Shipyards in North 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.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Friday, September 19, 2025

• Vivacity Aesthetics & Healthy Aging Show – a consumer trade show focused on medical aesthetics and healthy aging at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It features top brands, health expert panels, and immersive experiences designed to help attendees discover the latest innovations in beauty, wellness and aging gracefully.
• Dinner Date with Death – a Murder is a Drag whodunnit theatre show with Vancouver Mysteries at the Woodward’s Heritage Building near Gastown.
• Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods in Abbotsford. Today is when the Night Market takes place.
• Rent at Metro Theatre – an electrifying rock musical at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – Jakes Gift shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Dark Lady.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

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

Saturday, September 20, 2025

• Stinking Rose Garlic Festival – a family-friendly event at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
• Vivacity Aesthetics & Healthy Aging Show – a consumer trade show focused on medical aesthetics and healthy aging at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It features top brands, health expert panels, and immersive experiences designed to help attendees discover the latest innovations in beauty, wellness and aging gracefully.
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• RiverFest – a community event that’s hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. It features entertainment and environmental information and activities.
• Shipyards Festival – a free festival featuring live music and family-friendly activities in the Lower Lonsdale District of North Vancouver.
• Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market at Burnaby City Hall with entertainment, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today is Fairytale & Superhero Day.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts. One of today’s free events is Playing Fields at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Theatre & Performing Arts Events

• First Impressions Theatre – Jakes Gift shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Rent at Metro Theatre – an electrifying rock musical at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Much Ado About Nothing and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – performances take place at various venues around Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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).
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

If you like movies, especially classic and unique ones, you’ll want to check out the shows at the Vancouver International Film Festival. It runs from October 2nd to 12th in 2025. For tickets and full details, see the viff.org website.

Sunday, September 21, 2025

• Vivacity Aesthetics & Healthy Aging Show – a consumer trade show focused on medical aesthetics and healthy aging at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It features top brands, health expert panels, and immersive experiences designed to help attendees discover the latest innovations in beauty, wellness and aging gracefully.
• Big Pirate Run – a family-friendly running event at Garry Point Park in Richmond. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and save 10% on your registration fees!)
• Stinking Rose Garlic Festival – a family-friendly event at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Bacon & L’eggs Drag Brunch – a family-friendly brunch with a Magic of Movies theme and live entertainment hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
• James Douglas: A Multicultural Legacy – a celebration of cultural diversity at the Fort Langley National Historic Site.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre 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.)
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres 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.

Sunday Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.

Week of September 22nd to 30th

Sept. 1-7 | Sept. 8-14 | Sept. 15-21 | Sept. 22-30

Monday, September 22, 2025

• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
  
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre 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.)
• 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!)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Farm Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.)
• 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.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

• Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 to 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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 the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it opens at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Delta (and tickets for the first show are discounted 15%)!
• Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival – a music festival in Fort Langley. Tonight features the VIP Luau.
• Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• False Creek Farmers Market – at Olympic Village Square in Vancouver.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. Today also features Lower Lonsdale Walking Tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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 – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours hosted by MONOVA take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Friday, September 26, 2025

• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Delta.
• Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival – a music festival in Fort Langley. Today features a full day of workshops and performances.
• The Queer Beaver – a night of drinking and inclusive socializing hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse in Vancouver.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night. (TBC)

Shows & Entertainment

• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Tours & Outdoor Adventures

• 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 there are the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Museums & Attractions

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Saturday, September 27, 2025

• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival – a music festival in Fort Langley. Today features a full day of workshops and performances.
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Delta.
• Oktoberfest at the Austria Vancouver Club – an Oktoberfest event with music, dinner and dancing in Richmond.
• Port Day – a free event with live music and information about local maritime industries at Canada Place.
• RiverFest – a community event that’s hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. It features entertainment and environmental information and activities.
• Ukrainian New West Fest – a festival celebrating Ukrainian culture in New Westminster.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack. (TBC)
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Shows & Entertainment

• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Concert Series: España! – Domagoj Ivanovic and Noel McRobbie play the violin and piano at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

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).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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 Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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 Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market at Burnaby City Hall with entertainment, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, September 28, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Delta.
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• RiverFest – a community event that’s hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. It features entertainment and environmental information and activities.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night. (TBC)
• Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (September 27 – October 3)

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and the Really Gay History Tour.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours hosted by MONOVA take place at the Shipyards in North 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%.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

If you like movies, especially classic and unique ones, you’ll want to check out the shows at the Vancouver International Film Festival. It runs from October 2nd to 12th in 2025. For tickets and full details, see the viff.org website.

Monday, September 29, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Delta.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (September 27 – October 3)

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today is Grandparents Day at the farm.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Other Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre 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.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a statutory holiday that commemorates the history of the residential school system in Canada. Events happen in Vancouver, Coquitlam, Delta, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Surrey, White Rock and other communities.
• Empowering Voices Through Art – a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today features special activities for Truth and Reconciliation Day.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!
• Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (September 27 – October 3)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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.)
• 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.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Events in September 2025

Many of the following events may also take place in September 2025 (but with details to be confirmed):

Music, Dance, Comedy and Theatre

• Summer Concert Series – free live music at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. (September 5, 2025)
• Jazz Vespers – on Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver.
• Arts Club Theatre – live theatre at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage, and Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre.
• Dance Centre Open House – free dance lessons, workshops and performances at the Dance Centre at 677 Davie Street in Vancouver. (September 13, 2025)
• Barnside Harvest Festival – a music festival hosted by Barnside Brewing in Ladner. (September 12-14, 2025)
• Squamish Moon Festival – a reincarnation of the Squamish Constellation Festival. (TBC)
• Cates Park Summer Concerts – free live music in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Broadway Across Canada – The Lion King shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (August 20 to September 14, 2025)
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island. (September 4 to 14, 2025.)

Community Events & Festivals in the City of Vancouver

• Kerrisdale Days – a small community event in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood of Vancouver. (September 5 & 6, 2025)
• Fire Dragon Festival – an event that celebrates Chinatown’s history with fun activities at different spots in the neighbourhood. (TBC)
• Mid-Autumn Moon Festival – a Chinese cultural festival at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden that includes poetry, lanterns, and tea and mooncake tastings among other activities. (TBC)
• Downtown Block Party – a free Public Disco event at the Bentall Centre with music, market vendors, activities for kids and more. (September 6, 2025)
• Labour Day Weekend Boat Party – a nightclub-style event with Vancouver Boat Parties. (TBC)
• Victory Square Block Party – a free event with live music at Victory Square in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Horsepower 4 Horsepower – a Ronald McDonald House fundraiser featuring dozens of luxury cars at Vancouver’s Hastings Racecourse. (TBC)
• Fall Used Book Sale – hosted by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library in the atrium at the Central Branch at 350 West Georgia Street. (TBC)
• North Shore Kids Fest – an event for children and their families at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (September 14, 2025)

Community Events & Festivals Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver

• Ioco Festival – a small community event with food trucks and family-friendly activities in Port Moody. (TBC)
• White Rock Moon Festival – live music, lanterns and other activities at the White Rock Pier. (TBC)
• Feast of Fields – a fundraising event for Farm Folk/City Folk at UBC Farm. (September 7, 2025)
• SFU StreetFest – a community street festival at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus. (TBC)
• Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming about cedar harvesting and other topics. (TBC)
• River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a family-friendly event at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley. (TBC)

Markets

• Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
• Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street between 56A Avenue and 58 Avenue. (September 13, 2025)
• The Olde Farmhouse Market – a vintage market featuring dozens of vendors selling antiques, collectibles, jewelry, handmade goods and other home and garden treasures at the Cloverdale Agriplex in Surrey. (TBC)
• Japan Market – vendor stalls celebrating the beginning of autumn at Robson Square. (September 28, 2025)
• Made in the 604 Pop-Up Artisan Market – a market featuring dozens of local artists and artisan vendors at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Junction Public Market – an outdoor market with free admission at Granville Square near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford. (September 18 to 21, 2025)
• The West Fine Art Show – an art show with free admission at the Glass House Estate Winery in Langley. (September 12 to 14, 2025)

Sports & Sporting Events

• Vancouver Giants Hockey – at the Langley Events Centre.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – NHL hockey at Rogers Arena.
• BC Lions Football – Canadian professional football games normally occur at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer games against various teams at BC Place Stadium.

Food & Beer-Related Events

• Whistler Village Beer Festival – a multi-day event celebrating everything to do with craft beer up at Whistler. (September 13, 2025)
• White Rock Craft Beer Festival – a beer-sampling event featuring over a dozen breweries at Memorial Park in White Rock. (TBC)
• BC Tasting Festival – an annual event with a tasting room, live music, food and more at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (September 13, 2025)
• Harvest Haus – an adults-only German-themed Oktoberfest event at the PNE Forum. (Sometimes in September, but this year on October 3 & 4, 2025)
• Vancouver Vegan Festival – a food festival with free admission at Kitsilano Beach. (September 6, 2025)
• Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford.
• Vancity Food Fights – a pet-friendly food truck festival with celebrity judges in Mount Pleasant. (September 27, 2025)
• Barktoberfest Market – a pet-friendly Oktoberfest event in South Vancouver. (September 28, 2025)

Car-Related Events

• Vancouver Classic Car Toy Run – a small car rally from Port Moody to Vancouver. (TBC)
• Agassiz Speedway – car racing near Harrison Hot Springs.
• Luxury & Supercar Weekend – Canada’s premier outdoor luxury automotive event takes place at Richmond’s Olympic Oval. (TBC)
• Denman Street Car Free Day – a massive pedestrian-only street party in Vancouver’s West End. (TBC, but not likely happening in 2025.)

Garden & Farm-Themed Events

• Autumn Harvest Festival at Kilby Farm – a family-friendly event at the Kilby Historic Site in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
• Scarecrow Festival – live music, a scavenger hunt, crafts, vendors, food trucks and scarecrows to admire at Art’s Nursery in Surrey. (TBC)
• Richmond Sunflower Festival – sunflowers and other family-friendly things to see and do at Richmond Country Farms. (TBC)
• Day at the Farm – a free community event at Westham Island Herb Farm in Delta. (September 6, 2025)
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in Chilliwack. (In sometimes starts in late September. In 2025, however, the first day of the season is on October 4.)

Other Events in September

• Haunted Corn Maze – the “scariest corn maze in Canada” also takes place at Maan Farms. (TBC)
• Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze – kid-friendly Halloween activities at a farm in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Kilby Pioneer Days – family-friendly activities at Kilby Historic Site in Harrison Mills. (TBC)
• Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (TBC)
• Fall Used Book Sale – hosted by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library in the atrium at the Central Branch at 350 West Georgia Street. (TBC)
• Copper & Fire at Britannia Mine – an event celebrating visual art with a theme of copper, fire and materials “of the earth” at the museum at Britannia Beach. (TBC)
• Olde Harvest Fair at Stewart Farm – free family-friendly activities and entertainment at the historic farmhouse in South Surrey. (TBC)
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Fort – special programming and free admission at the Fort Langley National Historic Site. (TBC)
• Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming this weekend as part of its Summer Discovery Days for the Labour Day Long Weekend holidays. (TBC)
• Vivacity – a consumer trade show featuring the latest in medical aesthetics, healthy aging and more at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (September 19 to 21, 2025)

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September Weather & Activities

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