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

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

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s June Calendar of Events

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

2026 June Events in Vancouver

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

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – live jazz performances throughout town.
Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Langley Community Farmers Market – from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Douglas Park.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

FIFA World Cup & Other Soccer Events

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

Shows & Entertainment

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

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

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

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Solstice Soirée – presented by the Vancouver International Wine Festival, this food and wine pairing walkabout takes place on the roof of LaSalle College Vancouver.
National Indigenous Peoples Month in North Van – a series of events take place on the North Shore. Today features a Hoop Dancing Workshop at Seylynn Park.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer

FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.

Shows, Concerts & Entertainment

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

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

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

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Friday, June 26, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment in North Vancouver. (Note: Instead of at the Shipyards, today the market takes place in a block party format on East 1st Street between St. George’s and Lonsdale Avenue).
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer

FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Today there is a game in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium between Belgium and New Zealand. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament happens between June 11 and July 19.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.

Shows & Entertainment

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

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

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

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Saturday, June 27, 2026

National Multicultural Day
Carnavalito on the Road – a Latin festival with live entertainment, market vendors, and family-friendly activities at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Admission is by donation.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-themed community festival at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.
Art Workshop at the Cannery – a cyanotype printing workshop with Cat Hart at Richmond’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Today’s topic is Printing with Cannery Artifacts.
Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Winnipeg Sea Bears at the Langley Events Centre. Today is Filipino Heritage Night.

Shows, Concerts & Theatre

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

FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer

FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

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

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Saturday Markets

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

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-themed community festival at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.
Greek Day on Broadway – a street festival on West Broadway Avenue from MacDonald to Blenheim in Kitsilano.
Vancouver Rise Soccer Game – the Vancouver women’s professional soccer team plays against Toronto at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.
Vancouver Half Marathon – beginning at UBC and finishing at Stanley Park.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Playland – rides and midway games at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Shows & Entertainment

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

FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer

FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
Vancouver Rise Soccer Game – Vancouver’s professional women’s soccer team plays against Toronto at Swangard Stadium. Tickets start at just $20!

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

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

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Sunday Farmers Markets

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

Flea Markets

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

Monday, June 29, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.

FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer

FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

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

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – both free and ticketed concerts take place at various venues this week.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium. (Note: To celebrate the stadium’s 75th anniversary, hot dogs today cost just 75 cents!)
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer

FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has a soccer theme.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
- Surrey Soccer Fan Zones – free viewings of FIFA World Cup games and family-friendly fun at Surrey Civic Plaza.
- Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.

Shows & Entertainment

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

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

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

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

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

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Canada Day Celebrations

Canada Day Celebrations – events take place throughout the Lower Mainland including in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Fort Langley, Granville Island, Harrison Hot Springs, Langley, Mission, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Richmond (in Steveston Village), Squamish, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler, and other municipalities.
Shipyards Canada Day Festivities – North Vancouver’s Canada Day event includes live music, food trucks, a beer garden and family-friendly activities.
Steveston Salmon Festival – a Canada Day festival with a parade, salmon barbeque, live entertainment and lots of other fun activities in Steveston Village.
Surrey Canada Day – live entertainment, amusement rides, fireworks and more at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre.
Canada Day Boat Party – a nightclub-style party on the Burrard Queen in the waters around Vancouver.
Fort Langley Canada Day Celebrations – there are special activities both in town and at the historic site today (and admission is free).
Harrison Hot Springs – Canada Day festivities at the popular resort town include a parade, live music and fireworks.
Canada Day at Britannia Mine – the copper mine has family-friendly activities and live entertainment in the afternoon.
Canada Day on Granville Island – live music and other free, family-friendly activities happen in the world-famous shopping and arts district.

FIFA World Cup & Other Soccer Events

FIFA World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world is taking place in Canada, the US and Mexico. Below are some of the places you can celebrate the games.
- Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
- Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
- Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up soccer fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
- Summer of Soccer in Coquitlam – there are live broadcasts of two matches today as part of the city’s Canada Day festivities at Town Centre Park.
- Surrey FIFA Fan Zones – free World Cup soccer watching and family-friendly activities happen at Surrey Civic Plaza and the Cloverdale Agriplex.
- Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has soccer-themed decorations and activities.

Other Events and Things to Do

Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Langley Community Farmers Market – from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Douglas Park.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Fleet Week – Canadian Navy ships are in North Vancouver. There might be public tours, boat rides and interactive displays, although exact details are to be confirmed. (TBC)

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

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

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown 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 Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are open.
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)

Thursday, July 2, 2026

FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest and most famous soccer tournament is happening in Canada, the USA and Mexico. Today there is the Round of 32 Game in Vancouver at BC Place Stadium.
Surrey FIFA Fan Zones – free World Cup soccer watching and family-friendly activities happen at Surrey Civic Plaza and the Cloverdale Agriplex.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has soccer-themed decorations and activities.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up soccer fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Music & Live Theatre

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music at Seylynn Park on the North Shore.

Vancouver Sightseeing 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).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone all summer until September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone all summer until September 7.)
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%.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other 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.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Other Activities

Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are open.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, July 3, 2026

FVDED in the Park – a music festival at Holland Park in Surrey.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment in North Vancouver.
Richmond Night Market – a large Asian-themed market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Sports-Related Events

Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against the Edmonton Stingers at the Langley Events Centre.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up soccer fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has soccer-themed decorations and activities.
Surrey FIFA Fan Zones – free World Cup soccer watching and family-friendly activities happen at Surrey Civic Plaza and the Cloverdale Agriplex.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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

Live Shows

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music in Lynn Valley Village on the North Shore.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 4 pm to 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday 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).
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%.)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone all summer until September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone all summer until September 7.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland are open.
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

American Independence Day
Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Playland – rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Sports-Related Events

Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has soccer-themed decorations and activities.
Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up soccer fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Surrey FIFA Fan Zones – free World Cup soccer watching and family-friendly activities happen at Surrey Civic Plaza and the Cloverdale Agriplex.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.

Music and Theatre

Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
FVDED in the Park – a music festival at Holland Park in Surrey.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Saturday Markets

Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music at The City of Lougheed.
Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Richmond Night Market – the giant Asian night market in Richmond.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

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

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% o 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.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other activities.
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival featuring live music, dancing and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Vancouver Bandits Basketball – the team plays against Calgary Surge at the Langley Events Centre. Today is an Indigenous Heritage Game.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
FIFA Fan Festival – the screenings of soccer games, live entertainment and other World Cup-related activities at the Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE.
Surrey FIFA Fan Zones – free World Cup soccer watching and family-friendly activities happen at Surrey Civic Plaza and the Cloverdale Agriplex.
Canada Cup – the Canadian International Softball Championships take place in Surrey.
Granville Island Watch Party – live soccer broadcasts and community programming in Vancouver.
Canyon Kick-Off – North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has soccer-themed decorations and activities.
Bay’Score at the Westin Bayshore – a pop-up soccer fan zone at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
Soccer in the Square – FIFA World Cup live stream viewings and family-friendly activities at Wesbrook Village at UBC.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.

Shows, Concerts & Other Live Entertainment

Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone all summer until September 7.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone all summer until September 7.)
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 – folks ages 6 and older usually have to pay to go in, but not today as it’s the first Sunday of the month (which means admission is “pay-what-you-can” for everyone).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and more at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, miniature golf and other 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.)
Granville Island – the famous art, theatre and shopping district is an interesting place to explore.

Sunday Markets

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

Typical June Weather

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

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

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

To return to the top of the page, click June Calendar.

To see what’s happening next month, click July Calendar of Events.