Editor’s pick
New Brighton Park
Labour Day picnic at New Brighton Park
Pool, salt air, and a long table of neighbours on the civic holiday.
Near me
What’s nearby
Choose a destination and a walking or driving radius. We use listing coordinates when we have them, and the city centre when we do not. Location is never requested until you pick a place.
Free
Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch
Noon concert at VPL Central
A free lunch-hour set in the atrium — drop in between errands.
Rainy-day OK
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Afternoon tour at the Museum of Anthropology
A guided hour in the Great Hall, looking out over the Salish Sea.
Free
Kitsilano Community Centre lot
Kitsilano Farmers Market
Sunday vegetables, baked goods, and a short walk to the beach after.
Family friendly
Queen Elizabeth Park
Bloedel Conservatory afternoon
Tropical birds under the dome, then city-and-mountain views from the quarry garden.
Rainy-day OK
Frankie’s Jazz Box
Late set at Frankie’s Jazz Box
A tight downtown room, a local quartet, and a Thursday that feels like a night out.
Free
Water Street & Blood Alley
Gastown Thursday gallery crawl
Open doors, new hangings, and a pour if you linger at the right desk.
Family friendly
BC Place
Whitecaps FC at BC Place
A Saturday night under the roof — scarves, drums, and the walk back through Yaletown.
Editor’s pick
Jack Poole Plaza
Vancouver Christmas Market
Chalets, lights, and glühwein on the downtown waterfront when November turns cold.
Editor’s pick
Granville Island & Main Street venues
Vancouver Fringe Festival
Independent theatre, oddball comedy, and late shows across the island all week.
Free
Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park
Lost Lagoon morning bird walk
Fall migration is moving. Binoculars help; a slow walk around the lagoon is enough.