Golden Spike Days Festival – Port Moody – June 29 – July 2, 2018 The annual Golden Spike Days Festival in Port Moody takes place this year June 29-July 2, 2018 at Rocky Point Park. A family friendly event that is held annually to celebrate the last spike driven into the CPR rail that stops…
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Christmas has Arrived to Potters
If you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit, look no further than the Christmas Store at Potter’s. Western Canada’s largest and most fantastically festive Christmas store. This 28,000 sq. ft. is a Christmas wonderland filled with every ornament, garland, and wreath imaginable. Whatever your theme, Potter’s is likely to have it. One of my favourite themes…
Potter’s House of Horrors Brings Back Li’l Haunters for its Second Year
Every year, Potter’s staff convert the grounds of their garden centre into Potter House of Horrors – one of the best-haunted houses in the lower mainland. Their maze of terror combines animatronics, digital sounds, trained actors and high-tech scares to chill the spines of anyone who dares to enter. I love Halloween, and Potter’s – located…
Calendar of Events – October 2017
Vancouver International Film Festival, Vancouver – September 28 to October 13 Experience some of the best films from around the world as well as from home in the 36th year of VIFF, with festival hits from Cannes, TIFF, Sundance and Venice. Tickets available online here. Fright Nights at Playland, Vancouver – October 6 to October…
Calendar of Events – September 2017
Richmond World Festival 2017, Richmond – September 1 & 2 Popular Canadian rockers Tokyo Police Club and Korean hip hop star Verbal Jint will headline Richmond World Festival – Richmond’s signature celebration of music, food, and culture, as well as over 75 music and dance performances on nine stages. Event will be open at Minoru…
Celebrate Canada 150 – July 1st in BC
Last minute planning for Canada Day? If you’re looking for something to do to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, whether locally or within BC, check out our list of what’s happening on July 1st, 2017. Happy Birthday Canada! Vancouver – Canada Place’s Canada Day will be the place to be to enjoy the largest celebration in…
Sushi Well
Across the street from Gateway Skytrain Station is a little sushi restaurant called Sushi Well. Small and non-pretentious, this particular franchise has a great chef and has become a favourite spot for my family and I. We enjoy spending our Friday dinner there. And the food is delicious. Chef Jake’s Aburi creations rival those of…
Potter’s House of Horrors 2016
Potter’s House of Horrors is back for 2016 and scarier than ever. This haunted house is a Surrey tradition that brings animatronics, actors and props to create a unique and truly horrific experience! (In a good way). I’ve been a fan of Potter’s for a long time, and I couldn’t wait for Dylan to be old…
Find your Escape at Surrey’s new Elements Casino
After an extensive $11 million renovation, Cloverdale’s Elements Casino, formerly known as Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino, officially re-opened in December 2015, with a fresh new look and brand. The casino now boasts over 500 slot machines, a brand new semi-private baccarat room for VIP guests, new table games, live entertainment spaces, as well as…
Evolve Condos
A new kind of high-rise home has emerged in Surrey – The WestStone Group’s Evolve Condominiums offers stylish design, luxury finishing, great views and solid concrete construction starting at an unheard price of $93,900. The units range from 316 sq. ft. studios, to 1,294 sq. ft. penthouse units. There’s also a variety of one, two and…
Mary in Vancity 