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How to Do Canada Day in Calgary
When it comes to Canada Day celebrations, Calgary is tops. So be sure to pack up the water bottles, sunscreen, hats and snacks for a fun family day. Here are some great ways to take in our national birthday celebration.
Get Your Festival on
Nothing says summer quite like a local festival, and now that it’s June, there are plenty to check out around Vancouver. Let your kids lead the way to these family-friendly community celebrations.
4 Fun Summer Festivals in Vancouver
Nothing says summer quite like a local festival, and now that it’s June, there are plenty to check out around Vancouver. Let your kids lead the way to these family-friendly community celebrations.
Come Explore PANAMANIA
Think the Pan Am games are just about sports? Well there’s so much more! This summer, discover 41 countries through PANAMANIA, a series of free cultural events running throughout July and August. Here are the best bets for your family-friendly Pan Am adventure.
Reasons to Run: ChildRun
The 30th annual ChildRun, on Sunday, May 31, 2015, will raise money for childhood cancer research and treatment areas at BC Children’s Hospital. Bring the family out for a 1K or 5 K walk or run and carnival celebration in Queen Elizabeth Park.
Beyond Flowers
Ladies, our one annual day of rest is finally upon us! Whether you’d like to show your mother how much she means to you—or would like to drop some hints for the kids—these Ottawa-based treats will make Mother’s Day absolutely perfect.
Fishy Festivals
Each May, thousands of young salmon are released into streams and tributaries around the Lower Mainland. Head to Tynehead Hatchery for their Salmon Send Off or to the Stoney Creek Great Salmon Send Off—both a fantastic opportunity for our small fry to learn about the life cycle of the salmon, and the ways we can protect our streams and fisheries.
Victoria: The Savvy Guide to May
There’s so much to love about May. The warmer days bring the kids outside to play, there’s a long weekend to look forward to and, most importantly, it’s Mother’s Day. Here’s our guide to May in Victoria.
Under the Big Top: Kurios in Calgary
The spirit of invention is in the air at Cirque du Soleil’s latest touring show, Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities. Running in Calgary until May 24, families are thoroughly entertained as a procession of acrobats, jugglers and one special cat weave their magic through a spectacular set.
Bust a Move, Kid
Turn up the volume on Mozart and contemporary dance in Vancouver on April 19 with these family-friendly music and dance events.