by Explore Vancouver | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Late August is the busiest stretch of the summer calendar in Metro Vancouver. The PNE Fair opens its gates, a new outdoor amphitheatre debuts with a run of headline concerts, and every corner of the region, from Steveston to Cloverdale to the North Shore, has its own...
by Explore Vancouver | Jul 29, 2026 | Vancouver Journal
August is the month Vancouver stops holding anything back. The rain that visitors always ask about is nowhere to be found, the beaches fill up by mid-morning, and the city’s festival calendar runs almost without a gap from the BC Day long weekend straight...
by Explore Vancouver | Jul 19, 2026 | Vancouver Journal
Everyone knows Stanley Park and Granville Island. Fewer people make it out to the spots below, and that is exactly what earns them a place on this list. From a suspension bridge with no admission fee to an island reachable only by ferry, here are five places around...
by Explore Vancouver | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Car-free outdoor guide BC Provincial Parks Near Vancouver You Can Visit Without a Car A full wilderness day near Vancouver does not always require a vehicle. Parkbus, local transit, private shuttles, and seasonal connections now make several provincial parks possible...
by Explore Vancouver | Jun 15, 2026 | Vancouver Journal
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fresh Air Cinema – Outdoor Movies BC (@freshaircinema) Free outdoor movies are returning to Stanley Park this summer, giving Vancouver another easy reason to enjoy Tuesday evenings near Second Beach. Evo Summer Cinema...
by Explore Vancouver | Jun 2, 2026 | Things to Do Blog
June 2026 is one of the biggest event months Vancouver has had in years. The city will host FIFA World Cup matches at BC Place, the official FIFA Fan Festival will run at the PNE Grounds, and local calendars are packed with street festivals, live music, theatre,...
by Explore Vancouver | May 21, 2026 | Things to Do Blog
Just a 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, Bowen Island feels like a world away from Vancouver. The moment the boat pulls away from the terminal and Howe Sound opens up around you, with mountains rising on every side, eagles cutting across the sky, and the city...
by Explore Vancouver | May 11, 2026 | Things to Do Blog
May is arguably the finest month to visit Vancouver. The rains ease, temperatures climb comfortably into the mid-teens, and the city emerges from its winter coat in full colour — blooms on every boulevard, patios swinging open, and an outdoor calendar packed with...
by Explore Vancouver | Oct 29, 2025 | Vancouver Journal
October 2025 was an eventful month for Vancouver, filled with sports victories, environmental alerts, and major community stories. Here are ten of the biggest headlines that shaped the city this month. 1. Tristan Blackmon Wins MLS Defender of the Year Vancouver...
by Explore Vancouver | Oct 28, 2025 | Vancouver Journal
This page is a running, year-by-year record of the TV shows and movies filmed in Vancouver. The newest year sits on top and every earlier year stays below it, so you can check what is shooting now and look back at what filmed in past years. It currently covers 2026...
