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False Creek

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This hotel restaurant pulls off some fine food to go with its great Granville Island setting and renovated mega-patio—featuring love seats and sectionals for pre- and...

10 Things To Do Before Summer Ends

Along with lazy, sunny days, August brings that niggling little thought that September (and cool, rainy fall weather) is just a month away. Make the most of the remaining weeks of sunshine with our guide to the 10 must-do Vancouver summer activities

published Aug 4, 2011
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Greek Day(s)

Jun 25, 2011

Souvlaki, spanakopita, gyros, calamari, and garlic aplenty: the food at the 21st annual Greek Day on Broadway this Sunday would be more than enough to put us in a festive mood, but the Greek Heritage Foundation has gone above and beyond this year.  The street will be filled with quirky kiosks, colourful music, and something known only as the "Super Paradise Disco." Get mentally prepared for the free festival by feasting on spit-roasted lamb at Nu's $25 Greek buffet the night before (from 4 p.m.

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Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival

Jun 10, 2011
100,000 people and 180 colorful dragon boat teams from across the Lower Mainland and around the globe awaken their inner dragons for three days of festivities, fabulous food, and, of course, competitive paddling. 
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Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival

Jun 10, 2011

100,000 people and 180 colorful dragon boat teams from across the Lower Mainland and around the globe awaken their inner dragons for three days of festivities, fabulous food, and, of course, competitive paddling.  The can't-miss event? The ancient and colourful eye dotting ritual that kicks off the festival Friday afternoon. It blesses the course and beautifully decorated boats, charging everybody with "the strength of the Dragon."