Bard on the Beach Celebrates Its 35th Season

Bard on the Beach Village Tents

Photo: Bard on the Beach

Running every summer since 1990, Bard on the Beach is one of Vancouver’s oldest theatre festivals. Head to the tents in Vanier Park to take in four different Shakespeare plays between June 11 and September 21.

Bard on the Beach began 35 years ago with a modest production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in an event tent at Vanier Park. Over the years the not-for-profit theatre company has grown, staging multiple plays each season, employing thirty actors, and expanding to two large purpose-built tents. While attendance in the first year was just 8,000, these days average attendance is about 100,000 over the course of each summer and most shows sell out.

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Bard on the Beach Celebrates Its 35th Season

Enjoy Bustling Night Markets and Farmers Markets in Vancouver

Shipyards Night Market; Destination Vancouver/Vision Event Photography Inc.

Night Market season has launched in Vancouver, running now until the beginning of the fall. Farmer’s markets have also ramped up, as a wider array of seasonal local produce starts to become available. You can expect a lively atmosphere, great food, and lots of artisan goods to browse and purchase.

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Enjoy Bustling Night Markets and Farmers Markets in Vancouver

How to See Nesting Great Blue Herons in Vancouver

Herons nest in Stanley Park in Vancouver

Herons nesting in Stanley Park. Photo: Frank Lin/City of Vancouver

Vancouver is so immersed in nature that you can see wildlife in the downtown core. Each spring, a colony of Great Blue Herons builds nearly 100 nests on the edge of Stanley Park. You can visit in person, take a tour with a volunteer naturalist, or tune in via webcam to catch the action.

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How to See Nesting Great Blue Herons in Vancouver

Conscious and Delicious Eating at Vancouver’s Planted Expo and Plant-Based Establishments

Surrounded by natural beauty, Vancouver lends itself to a lifestyle that focuses on health and sustainability. People’s commitment to wellness means there are many ways to eat plant-based in the city, ranging from attending the upcoming Planted Expo to visiting diverse vegetarian and vegan restaurants and food trucks.

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Conscious and Delicious Eating at Vancouver’s Planted Expo and Plant-Based Establishments

Where to Try Craft Spirits in Vancouver

People sit under umbrellas on the patio at Odd Society Spirits in Vancouver

Photo: Michal Urbanek Photography/Odd Society Spirits

After changes to local liquor laws a decade ago, the craft spirit scene in Vancouver has swelled. Our city’s distilleries focus on local ingredients and small-batch production to create premium vodkas, gins, and whiskeys in both traditional and innovative flavours. Whether you are into cozy scenes around an antique bar or a sun-drenched patio, you’ll find a craft distillery in Vancouver that matches your vibe.

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Where to Try Craft Spirits in Vancouver

Celebrate African and Caribbean Culture and Products at Vancouver’s Afro World Expo

Western Canada’s largest showcasing of African and Caribbean goods, culture, and entertainment is coming to Vancouver next month. Home to a multitude of diverse communities, Vancouver is the ideal place for learning more about the rich talent of African and Caribbean artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs.

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Celebrate African and Caribbean Culture and Products at Vancouver’s Afro World Expo

Tasting Events in Vancouver You Won’t Want to Miss

Meat cooking at Brewery and the Beast

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Vancouver has a diverse food scene with world-class chefs making food from around the globe. If you’re up for a culinary adventure, you won’t want to miss these upcoming tasting events.

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Tasting Events in Vancouver You Won’t Want to Miss