Befitting of a world class city, Vancouver boasts a complete calendar of diverse cultural, sporting and entertainment events throughout the year.
Perfectly Pink Blossoms for Springtime in Vancouver
Due to an exceptionally mild winter here on the West Coast, spring has sprung much earlier than usually anticipated signaling the beloved cherry blossom season. It’s been commented that Vancouver’s blossoms rival those in Japan; with all the pomp and pageantry but far fewer crowds and none of the congested thoroughfares.
Vancouver Winter Fun ‘n Frolic in the Year of the Horse
Say hello to the Year of the Horse! Ushering in a year that will have rapid change, greater momentum and the opportunity to embark on more dynamic initiatives; a fitting description for the Chinese zodiac’s animal for 2026.
Savouring Some End of Summer Fun in Vancouver
Although we’re nearly at the end of summer, there’s a few exciting outdoor activities happening in and around downtown Vancouver that should definitely be experienced…at least once!
Winter nights are much brighter in downtown Vancouver specifically at Coal Harbour where there’s plenty of festive activity after dark. There’s the Lumière Festival in it’s 11th year as well as the Destination Downtown installations of fire and light on for the entire month of December.
A Perfectly Pink Spring Has Sprung in Vancouver
And just like that….streets, avenues and parks are completely swathed with fluffy cotton candy pink blooms in neighbourhoods throughout Vancouver in what is truly a fitting paean to spring. An annual event, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is in full swing, with plenty of activities centered in the downtown area.
Fabulous Fall Colour & Spectacular Lights in Vancouver
Though many locals would argue that spring and summer are the preeminent seasons to showcase the city, there’s absolutely nothing that compares with a sunny autumn day in Vancouver.
Celebration of Spring Blossoms in Vancouver
At nearby Burrard Station the annual Cherry Jam Concert showcases a program filled with choral, instrumental as well as dance performances highlighting the city’s multicultural heritage including taiko drummers, tap dancing and performers of Asian instruments.
Due to an exceptionally mild winter here on the West Coast, spring has sprung much earlier than usually anticipated signaling the beloved cherry blossom season. It’s been commented that Vancouver’s blossoms rival those in Japan; with all the pomp and pageantry but far fewer crowds and none of the congested thoroughfares.
Say hello to the Year of the Horse! Ushering in a year that will have rapid change, greater momentum and the opportunity to embark on more dynamic initiatives; a fitting description for the Chinese zodiac’s animal for 2026.