The beating of drums. The cheering crowd. The detailed dragon-head prows. These are all part of the Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival, which takes over False Creek Friday, June 23rd through Sunday, June 25th, 2017. But there’s much more…
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The rain and cold weather didn’t keep spectators and participants away from the 2016 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival in Vancouver’s False Creek. Even though mid-June felt like February, the wet, grey skies were filled with the rhythmic sounds of…
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Last week, Vancouver city council voted to remove both the Georgia Street and Dunsmuir Street viaducts just east of the downtown core. Over the past few years, council has crafted an elaborate proposal towards the demolition of the two elevated concrete roadways and their…
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The first day of summer usually signals the start of warmer weather, but also includes outdoor events including dragon boats! The waters of False Creek will be filled with teams of decorated boats as they race for glory during the…
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Eating from a truck these days is becoming the norm in Vancouver. But, with so many trucks spread throughout the city, it’s hard to visit them all. Enter Food Cart Fest, a gathering of the city’s best trucks in one…
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Like many cities around the world, Vancouver has a unique and memorable skyline. Framed against the North Shore Mountains, the towers of the downtown core appear like glittering gems among the rocks. Many of us can identify the CN Tower,…
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There’s nothing better than walking alongside the water with a nice cool breeze to make a warm day such a pleasant experience. Only in Vancouver can you stroll along much of the waterfront and have access to great dining, shopping,…
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There’s nothing than seeing Vancouver at dusk. The setting sun provides a blend of colours that you just can’t really replicate anywhere else. The open sky with the clouds massed against the North Shore mountains and glow from the city…
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