The last long weekend of the summer is here and it’s time to take full advantage of it!
Looking for shopping deals? There’s plenty of that!
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Perhaps you want to try some authentic food cart food? Numerous markets will be open throughout the weekend!
This and much more can be seen over the next couple of days. Here are 32 Metro Vancouver events you need to check out this Labour Day Long Weekend.
Metro Vancouver Events This Long Weekend
Friday, August 31
About: The retailer is offering 50% – 90% off original retail prices, and these discounts even apply to new items!
Cost: Free
Time: 7:00 a.m.
About: The World’s Best Food Truck Tour, hosted by Vancouver Foodie Tours, takes you to the city’s best street fare spots. This tour showcases the multicultural flavours that is made with BC’s top-notch ingredients.
Cost: $49.99 – $59.99
Time: 11:00 am.
About: Visitors will wander through over five acres of sunflowers and be able to view some plants that reach twelve feet in height.
Cost: Free – $29.99
Time: 9:00 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
About: From July 23rd to October 31st, rotating food trucks will be on-site daily on the SkyTrain Walkway at Lougheed!
Cost: Various prices
Time: 11:30 a.m.
About: One of the summer’s biggest events is finally back! It kicked off on Saturday, August 18th and goes until Monday, September 3rd!
Cost: Starting at $15
Time: Various
About: Every Friday night this year during SummerFest, Roger from Salsa Studio will be hosting a fun, easy and social dance experience.
Cost: By donation
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
About: Deep Cove Friday Night Lights is a kayaking experience led by a guided tour, starting at dusk and lasting 2.5 hours.
Cost: $75 (+GST)
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Free Outdoor Yoga At Kits Beach + Riley Park
About: The classes will be held on the North side of the beach, at the corner of Maple Street and Ogden Ave. The location is different than past years, and offers a better view of the ocean and downtown Vancouver.
Cost: Free
Time: Various times
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About: Offsite: Shigeru Ban is a new exhibition at Vancouver Art Gallery’s Offsite location (1100 West Georgia Street) featuring the full-scale version of renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban’s Kobe Paper Log House
Cost: $6.50 – $24.00
Time: 10:00 a.m.
About: Guest curator Dion Kaszas of the Nlaka’pamux First Nation traces the deep-rooted traditions of Indigenous tattooing, piercing and personal adornment.
Cost: Free – $26
Time: 10:00 a.m.
About: The festival is the city’s signature event, bringing in thousands of people annually. The multicultural festival is meant to celebrate the city’s diversity through music, food sport, and art from around the world.
Cost: Free
Time: Friday 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
About: The event explores the Titanic’s human stories, which are told through more 120 authentic artifacts and and extensive room re-creations. Additionally, the exhibition commemorates the centennial of the maiden voyage and of life’s fragility.
Cost: $13.95 – $17.95
Time: 10:00 a.m.
About: Presenting the paintings of Emily Carr with forty-eight photographs by US-born photographer Mattie Gunterman, this exhibition draws on the Gallery’s deep holdings of Carr’s work to reflect her engagement and affection for BC’s landscape.
Cost: Free – $24
Time: 10:00 a.m.
About: As part of the Definitely Dali Project, two iconic Dali sculptures will be arriving at the Chali-Rosso Art Gallery this summer: Woman Aflame and Surrealist Piano.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
About: Visitors will find fresh food, locally made products, musicians, art and entertainment every Friday night. The festivities in the Square kick off at 5:00 p.m. on Friday nights. In addition, there is live music until 10:00 p.m. on the Shipbuilders’ Stage, showcasing talent from all over BC.
Cost: Free
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
About: Guest curated by Haida Curator Kwiaahwah Jones in collaboration with Viviane Gosselin, Co-curator and Director of Collections & Exhibitions at MOV, this exhibition features an unparalleled collection of Haida art boasting more than 450 works created as early as 1890.
Cost: $9-$19
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
About: There are over 100 food stalls, and 200 retail vendors. Sink your tastebuds into the classic tornado potatoes, and try your hand at mango desserts, squid, bubble waffles, dragon’s beard candy, and so many more!
Cost: Free – $4.25
Time: 7:00 p.m.
About: Co-curated by Jill Baird and Pam Brown, the collective effort offers insight into the important work Indigenous-run cultural centres and museums in BC are doing to support their language, culture, and history.
Cost: Free with museum admission
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
About: The Port Moody Arts Centre presents their biennial exhibition celebrating the diverse artistic talents of their visual arts instructors.
Cost: Free
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Saturday, September 1
About: On Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd, this family-friendly two-day festival will have something for everyone, and aims to showcase the pride of Japanese culture here in Canada through games, fashion, food and daily performances.
Cost: Free – $10
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
About: You will find beautiful views of the city and the surrounding area on a lovely patio. Other attractions on the mountain include zip lines, a wildlife refuge with grizzly bears, lumberjack shows, mountain biking, mountain disk golf and fine dining.
Cost: $75
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
About: The Sheepdogs along with Terra Lightfoot will be performing at the Malkin Bowl this weekend.
Cost: $42
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
About: The Summer in the Square series features local artists who will regale and entertain you in Norman MacKenzie Square through the warm summer months.
Cost: Free
Time: 12:00 p.m.
About: Country singer-songwriter Jade Bird will be performing at the Biltmore Cabaret
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $15
About: Celebrate the end of summer at Lonsdale Quay with screenings of Finding Dory and The Goonies.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Cost: By donation
Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival
About: Explore the smells, tastes, and textures of cheese, charcuterie, and accompaniments, while pairing them with wine, cider, beer, and mixed drinks.
Cost: $35 – $145
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
About: Every year, from September 1st – 7th, restaurants in different cities across Canada and the United States make a special burger just for Le Burger Week
Cost: Various
Time: Various
About: This market features over 250 tables of antique, vintage and retro collectibles, making it the largest event of its kind held in Vancouver
Cost: Free – $8
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Sunday, September 2
Blueberry Picking and Fruit Wine Tasting Tour
About: Pick blueberries, while learning the history and background of the historical fruit winery.
Cost: $32
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
About: Sort through a selection of prepared foods, jewelry, pottery and much more!
Cost: Free
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Monday, September 3
About: It’s old-fashioned fun complete with games of chance, entertainment, demonstrations, a children’s craft, and market vendors. Plus there will be FREE carousel rides!
Cost: Free
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
About: French Indie-pop band Phoenix performs at the Commodore Ballroom
Cost: $39.50 – $55
Time: 6:30 p.m.
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