Vacation Planning: Things to Do in Greater Vancouver This Summer
The Summer is an amazing time of year to visit British Columbia, and it’s largest city Vancouver is brimming with a variety of things to do!
The Greater Vancouver area is a visitor-friendly location, and an efficient public transportation system allows for tourists to get around easily.
The hottest month in Vancouver is just a few weeks away, make sure you have a great plan on how to spend the sunny days with family and friends. Summer is tourist season in Canada, and it’s going to be a busy place, but you’ll have an unforgettably amazing experience if you know where to go!
Must-haves on the list: Vancouver Nature
If you are raising future naturalists and environmental scientists, or have a keen interest in the natural world yourself, you will surely have a blast spending a few hours at the Vancouver Aquarium.
The facility houses more than 50,000 sea life in their natural habitat. If you are also interested in plants and flowers and want to get a glimpse at the biodiversity Canada offers to the world, then pencil in the VanDusen Botanical Garden at the heart of the city, where more than 7,500 species of plants are thriving.
Create your own adventure: Vancouver Adventure
Some tourists are happy to just take a relaxing stroll around key holiday landmarks, while others are more adventurous and daring. If you are the latter, then Grouse Mountain should be on your list. It’s not too far from downtown Vancouver, and the mountaintop destination is one of the hottest tourists spots in the area.
If you want to experience more of the city from up high, but from a different perspective, you should book a spot at Vancouver Lookout, where the city is laid down at your feet. The Harbour Centre destination is located 130 metres from level ground.
For an even more exciting experience, we have one more destination that offers a view from above the ground—this time, a man-made structure hanging over the Capilano River. The swaying suspension bridge at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a marvel to behold. Find out what you can online about the Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure while finalizing your itinerary.
Festivals and feasts: Vancouver Fun Fairs, Festivals and Carnivals
Vancouver’s yearly calendar is filled with festivals, feasts and carnivals held outdoors. Attendance ranges from thousands to tens of thousands, so it’s best to research the best events to go to depending on the crowd size you prefer. These fabulous events serve as reminder to tourists (and residents) how fun-loving and great the Greater Vancouver truly is!.
Here are three festivals and carnivals to attend in Greater Vancouver (and Vancouver Island) from June to August
- Pt. Grey Fiesta 2018
Pt. Grey Fiesta is a yearly event that is scheduled on Jun 22 – Jun 24 2018, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The three-day event has grown and expanded through the years. This year, the line up of events at Trimble Park includes carnival rides, arts and crafts, parades, and contests of various kinds. There are stage performances, auctions, and exhibitions.
One of the biggest attractions of the Pt. Grey Fiesta is Shooting Star Amusements!
Looking for rides, games and fun food? We’ve got you covered.
Early Bird offer on Tickets
Buy 40 tickets for $30 and you save $15.00.
Get your early bird tickets while their still available from the following locations!
Kaboodles 4449 – W. 10th Avenue
Enda B – 4346 W. 10th Avenue
Hair by Gina & Co – 4554 W. 10th Avenue
Hewer’s Hardware – 4459 W. 10th Avenue
Cobblestone Children’s Consignment – 4394 W. 10th Avenue
The Good Stuff – 4515 W. 10th Avenue
Gates are open to festival attendees from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday.
Get unlimited rides from open until close on Friday with the purchase of a wristband for $35. Checkout the Shooting Star Pt. Grey Fiesta events page for more information on specials and discounts.
Opening hours for Saturday starts from 11:30 am to 8-9:00 pm. Today’s a great day to use your early bird tickets!
On Sunday, the last day of the fiesta, come from 12 noon to 5:00 pm. It’s Just for Dad’s day, where dad’s ride free (when accompanied by a paying child).
- Surrey Canada Day 2018
On the first day of July, come and celebrate Surrey Canada Day 2018. The celebration starts at 10:00 am until around 11 pm at the Cloverdale Millennium Amphitheatre.
Admission to the event is free, and there will be great music as well for locals and tourists alike. What sets this festival apart is its family-friendliness, interactive activities, and unique contests that might pique your fancy. Some of the events you and your family can look forward to are musical performances by Brett Kissel and Serena Ryder, drone racing, and food trucks.
Coming to enjoy the rides and attractions? Be sure to find out more information about the ride ticket information for Surrey Canada Day and use all your tickets before the fireworks!
- Vancouver Island Exhibition
Looking for things to do in August? If so, you must include a visit to Nanaimo, British Columbia. The Vancouver Island Exhibition will starts on August 17th, and end in August 18, 2018 at the Beban Park Fair Grounds.
So much is on offer at VIEX including; roller derby demos, livestock displays, dog shows, kids and teens booths, demos and exhibitions, and audio-visual entertainment are all annual staples at the Vancouver Island Exhibition.
The annual country fair is popular to many because of the amazing array of on-site activities, food and refreshments.
The shooting star amusements rides and games always keeps kids (and kids at heart) coming back every year. The joy kids will feel when enjoying rides at the amusement park will give them great, lasting memories.
Wristbands to ride all day are available on all three days of the VIEX event. Find out more information about ticket prices and special discounts on offer.
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The Vancouver Island Exhibition stands out from the rest for dedicating resources to promotion and conservation of traditional breeds of common farm animals, such as cattle, horses, rabbits, goats, and chickens. Indeed, it is one of the most fun and comprehensive country fair in the country today.
There’s no better way to experience Canadian culture than by visiting key landmarks and participating in local festivals. Are you ready with your itinerary?
