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Vancouver’s April Events Calendar

Vancouver’s August Calendar of Events

Sunday, August 16, 2026

More Than A Movie – an event hosted by Kids Up Front Vancouver featuring a movie, live entertainment, and other activities at BC Place.
Ribfest Langley – a family-friendly community event hosted by Langley Rotary Clubs. Festivities include live entertainment, a KidZone, beer garden and lots of great food! Admission is by donation.
Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top outside Tsawwassen Mills Mall. (TIP: You can get 1 free kids’ ticket per paying adult!)
Family Day at the Bard – matinee Shakespearean shows with special pricing and kid-friendly activities. Featured productions include Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Bowen Island Heritage Cruise – a boat tour hosted by the Vancouver Maritime Museum from Vancouver to Bowen Island.
Chilliwack Mural Fest – murals, self-guided tours and other activities in downtown Chilliwack.
Chilliwack Flight Fest – a community event with planes to see and aerial shows at the Chilliwack Airport.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Port Coquitlam Car Show – a car show featuring hundreds of cars in downtown Port Coquitlam. Admission for the public is free.
Port Moody Car Free Day – a free event along a few blocks of Johns Street in Port Moody.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Theatre, Music & Other Shows

Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Bowen Island Heritage Cruise – a boat tour hosted by the Vancouver Maritime Museum from Vancouver to Bowen Island.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.).
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – farmers and other food and artisan vendors are at beautiful Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Monday, August 17, 2026

Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Sister Act.
Movie Matinee – the film The Skiff of Renald Thomas shows at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features a Talkback Tuesday event after the shows Macbeth and Antigone.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free movie screening at Second Beach in Stanley Park.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Brahm’s Tams Drum Circle – drumming at Stanley Park’s Third Beach.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Downtown Sinners & Sweets and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Activities

Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Langley Community Farmers Market – a small market that happens at Douglas Park.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Featured productions include Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Sounds of Summer in Langley City – free outdoor concerts and a market at Douglas Park.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Sister Act.
Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park.
Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert in Surrey. Today’s event is at T.E. Scotts Park.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Forbidden Vancouver and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation in the evening.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Featured productions include Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Concerts at the Pier – free live music in White Rock.
Summer Sounds at University Boulevard – free live music in the afternoon at UBC (outside Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard).

Metro Vancouver Markets

Langley Community Farmers Market – a market with live music at the Langley Events Centre.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
Granville Island Public Market – the world-famous market at Granville Island.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, August 21, 2026

Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver.
Taste of Cloverdale – a food-themed event showcasing local restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries at Shannon Hall in Surrey.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features Goblin:Oedipus, The Merry Wives of Windsor and Bard After Dark (where there is Shakespearean-themed improv theatre starting at 10 pm).
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Sister Act.
Summer Sounds at Wesbrook Village – free live music takes place at Norman MacKenzie Square at UBC as well as outside Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Forbidden Vancouver and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Salmon Sessions Music Festival – a music festival in Surrey that’s a fundraising event for the Little Campbell Salmon Hatchery.
Water Lantern Festival – an event at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park where people decorate personal lanterns and release them into the water. There’s also live music, food trucks and other activities.
Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival – a boat racing event in False Creek.
Summer Music & Fireworks Festival – an artisan market, live entertainment and fireworks in New Westminster.
Heritage Classic Car Show – an annual event with car displays and exhibits at Langley’s Douglas Park.
The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair.
Richmond Maritime Festival – a festival at Britannia Shipyard in Steveston Village.
Cruise the Shore – classic cars meet at Capilano Mall in the morning before heading out on a cruise around the North Shore.

Music, Theatre and Other Shows

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Featured productions include Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. Today’s show is Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Everything But the Bagel – a ticketed event with live music, DJs, art, food and more at the Red Gate on Main Street.
Summer Sounds at Wesbrook Village – free live music takes place at Norman MacKenzie Square at UBC as well as outside Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard.
Sundown Music Series – live music takes place at Greendale Acres Farm in Chilliwack.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Downtown Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Lower Mainland Markets

Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – farmers, artisan vendors and live music at The City of Lougheed.
Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Fort Langley, Horseshoe Bay, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End. (Note: All these have free admission.)
Richmond Night Market – an Asian-themed market with food trucks and market vendors in Richmond.

Sunday, August 24, 2026

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair.
Richmond Maritime Festival – a free festival at Britannia Shipyard in Steveston Village.
Water Lantern Festival – an event at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park where people decorate personal lanterns and release them into the water. There’s also live music, food trucks and other activities.
Indonesian Festival – an event celebrating Indonesian foods, music and culture outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. Admission is free.
Westcoast Comic Con – a collectables trade show featuring comics, toys, prints, giveaways and more at the Maritime Labour Centre in Vancouver.
Fort Langley Car Show – vintage cars are in the Village of Fort Langley today.
Cruise the Shore – a car show at Park Royal Mall in West Vancouver.
Chilliwack Pride Festival – an LGBTQ+ event in downtown Chilliwack.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.
Richmond Night Market – an Asian-themed market with food trucks and market vendors in Richmond.

Music, Theatre and Entertainment

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Macbeth and Antigone.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – the market at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver is always a really good one, and at such an awesome venue.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun – an evening of film, conversation and inspiring stories at the VIFF Centre.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features a Talkback Tuesday event after the shows Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free movie screening at Second Beach in Stanley Park.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Downtown Sinners & Sweets and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Vancouver Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Macbeth and Antigone.
Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Mission Twilight Concerts – free live music at Fraser River Heritage Park.
Langley Community Farmers Market – a small market that happens at Douglas Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert in Surrey. Today’s event is at Surrey Civic Plaza.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Beaches – local beaches are especially popular this time of year.
Sounds of Summer in Langley City – free outdoor concerts and a market at Douglas Park.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Forbidden Vancouver and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Macbeth and Antigone.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore.
Summer Sounds at University Boulevard – free live music in the afternoon at UBC (outside Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard).
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium. Tonight is Fireworks Night (but to be confirmed).

Metro Vancouver Markets

Langley Community Farmers Market – a market with live music at the Langley Events Centre.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
False Creek Farmers Market – a small market not far from Science World at the eastern end of False Creek.
Granville Island Public Market – the world-famous market at Granville Island.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, August 28, 2026

Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver.
The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features Goblin:Oedipus, The Merry Wives of Windsor and Bard After Dark (where there is Shakespearean-themed improv theatre starting at 10 pm).
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Live & Local in North Vancouver – free live music takes place today on the North Shore.
Summer Sounds at Wesbrook Village – free live music takes place at Norman MacKenzie Square at UBC as well as outside Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Forbidden Vancouver and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair.
Port Coquitlam Car Free Day – a free street party on McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam.
Port Day – a free event with live music and information about local maritime industries at Canada Place.

Sports Events

Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Rise FC Soccer Game – the Vancouver women’s professional soccer team plays against Calgary at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.

Live Music & Theatre

Sundown Music Series – live music takes place at Greendale Acres Farm in Chilliwack.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Summer Sounds at Wesbrook Village – free live music takes place at Norman MacKenzie Square at UBC as well as outside Body Energy Club at 6111 University Boulevard.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Downtown Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Lower Mainland Markets

Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Fort Langley, Horseshoe Bay, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End. (Note: All these have free admission.)
Richmond Night Market – an Asian-themed market with food trucks and market vendors in Richmond.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

The PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Burnaby Car Free Day – a street party-style event near Edmonds Park.
Richmond Night Market – an Asian-themed market with food trucks and market vendors in Richmond.

Music & Theatre

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Goblin:Oedipus and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Port Moody Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%.)
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – the market at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver is always a really good one, and at such an awesome venue.
Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at the Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – in Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Whistler and White Rock.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market in Surrey.

Monday, August 31, 2026

Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (providing you can find a spot).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features The Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and The Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free this summer).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at BC’s biggest waterpark at Cultus Lake.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (Note: Admission is free this summer!)

Other Events in August 2026

The following events may also take place in August 2026 (with details for some to be confirmed):

Festivals & Major Events

Monstercat Compound – a block party with music, video games and art in Vancouver. Admission is free! (TBC)
Monsoon Arts Festival – a South Asian-themed performing arts festival. (TBC)
Pakistan Festival – a free cultural event at Holland Park in Surrey. (TBC)
Clover Valley Beer Festival – a beer-sampling event at the Cloverdale Rodeo Fairgrounds. (TBC)
Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival – a two-day festival at the Maple Ridge Fairgrounds. (Not happening in 2026.)
Dîner en Blanc – an exclusive outdoor dinner at a secret location somewhere in Vancouver. (August 20, 2026)
World of Love Multicultural Carnival – a festival with live entertainment, food, family-friendly activities and free admission at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. (TBC)
Meet Me in Gastown – a street festival with live music at Maple Tree Square in Gastown. (Not happening in 2026.)
Elevate Fashion Festival – a Vancouver Independent Fashion Flair event with local designers, models, DJs and other entertainment at the Parq Vancouver Hotel in downtown. (TBC)
Colombian Independence Picnic – a free family-friendly event hosted by Vancouver’s Colombian community in Burnaby. (TBC)
Festival of India – a Hare Krishna festival at Creekside Park near Science World. Today features a Kirtan, market, yoga, kids activities and more. (TBC)
Grouse Centennial Festival – an event celebrating Grouse Mountain’s 100th anniversary. (TBC)

Food & Agricultural-Themed Events

Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland. (TBC)
Richmond Sunflower Festival – sunflowers and family-friendly activities in Richmond. (TBC)
Kimchifest – a Korean festival with live entertainment, food vendors and free admission at Town Centre Park. (August 28 & 29, 2026)
Squamish Beer Festival – a craft beer-tasting event in Squamish. (August 29, 2026)
Feast of Fields – a fundraising event for Farm Folk/City Folk at UBC Farm. (August 23, 2026)
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Surrey Greek Food Festival – a multi-day community event featuring Greek food and entertainment in Surrey. (August 15 to 23, 2026)
Brewery and the Beast – an all-you-can-eat-and-drink food and drinks festival at Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver. (August 30, 2026)
Spaghetti Disco Wine & Pasta Fest – a food festival event at Grandview Park in Vancouver. (August 22, 2026)

Movies & Theatre

Arts Club Theatre – plays show at the Stanley Theatre and Granville Island Stage.
Burnaby Summer Cinema – a free film shows on Fridays and Saturdays outdoors in Burnaby. (August 14 to 28, 2026)
Deckchair Cinema – a film shows at the waterfront on Thursdays in North Vancouver with admission by donation. (June 25 to August 27, 2026)
Movies Under the Stars – a movie shows for free outdoors at Surrey’s Holland Park. (TBC)
What the Frock Productions – drag shows take place at various venues in Vancouver. (TBC)
Sunset Cinema – a free movie shows at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn in the plaza outside Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – a festival showcasing standup comedy and comedians at Stanley Park. (August 28 to 30, 2026)

Music & Arts Festivals and Events

Safe & Sound Music Fest – an R&B and Hip-Hop music festival in New Westminster. (TBC)
Free Jazz Vespers – on Sundays at 4 pm at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
Ambleside Music Festival – a classic music festival (formerly called Rock Ambleside) in West Vancouver. (TBC)
Surrey Sounds of Summer Music Series – free outdoor concerts at various parks in Surrey. (TBC)
Downtown Movie Nights – films play in the north plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Thursdays. (July 16 to August 13, 2026)
Granville Block Party – a two-day event with live music in the street near Robson Square. (Not happening in 2026.)
Turtle Island Festival – the largest Indigenous music and arts festival in Canada takes place at Sunset Beach. (TBC)

Other Music-Related Events

Robson Square Salsa – salsa lessons and dancing in Robson Square. (TBC)
Music on Main – free live music at Mount Pleasant Park in Vancouver. (August 11 to 13, 2026)
Summer Jazz on the Porch – a “Pay What You Can” concert outside the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (TBC)
Music on the Wharf – outdoor concerts at the Port Haney Wharf in Maple Ridge. (July 13 to August 24, 2026)
Concerts at the Pier – evening concerts in White Rock. (July 25 to August 27, 2026)
Trout Lake Summer Concert Series – free live music at the community centre on various evenings. (July 8 to August 19, 2026)
Zumba at Canada Place – free Zumba classes at the north end of Canada Place. (TBC)
Dance Dance Dance – free Latin Dance lessons in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in the evening. (TBC)

Sporting Events

Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
BC Lions Football – Canadian professional football at BC Place Stadium.
Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer game against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
Steveston Dragon Boat Festival – dragon boat races in Steveston Village. (It sometimes happens in August. In 2026, however, it happens on September 12.)

Summer Markets & Trade Shows

Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street between 56A Avenue and 58 Avenue. (August 22, 2026)
Junction Public Market – an outdoor market with free admission at Granville Square near Waterfront Station.
Anime Revolution – a pop culture and Japanese anime-themed trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (July 31 to August 2, 2026

Other Festivals

New West Pride Street Party – an event celebrating the LGBTQ community in New Westminster. (TBC)
Serbian Days – a free cultural event with Serbian music, dancing and family-friendly activities at Vancouver’s Saint Sava Church at 505 East 63rd Avenue. (Happening on September 5 & 6 in 2026.)
Vancouver Outdoor Salsa Festival – a free event featuring salsa workshops and Latin dance performances at Hastings Mills Park in Vancouver. (TBC)
Pet-a-Palooza: Day of the Dog – a pet-friendly event in Yaletown. (August 23, 2026)
Vancouver Black Block Party – a free event showcasing Black music, art, food and culture outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. (TBC)
African Descent Festival – a free event at English Bay celebrating the history of people of African descent in Vancouver. (August 22 & 23, 2026)

Other Events & Activities

Picnic at the Pier – a fundraising event for the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation where participants enjoy live entertainment and dinner at a special venue in White Rock. (TBC)
Art Downtown – local artists create, display and sell their art in downtown Vancouver. There’s also live music throughout the event. (TBC)
Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at Cultus Lake.
Dundarave Hoedown – a street party-style event in West Vancouver’s Dundarave Village. (TBC)
VCT Visual Arts Open House – a visual arts exhibition is open to the public in the lobbies of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Admission is free. (TBC)
Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre gives visitors the chance to try special activities. (TBC)
RCMP Musical Ride – horseback performances by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the Abbotsford Agrifair (July 31 to August 2, 2026) and Albion Fairgrounds (August 12 & 13, 2026).
BEST Move – a free event celebrating active and sustainable transportation at David Lam Park in Yaletown. It’s hosted by the non-profit Better Environmentally Sound Transportation. (TBC)
The Sky’s No Limit & Girls Fly Too! – an aerospace, aviation, defense and marine industry event at the Abbotsford Airport. Activities include going up in a plane (for female first-time fliers). Admission is free. (Cancelled for 2026.)
Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District in North Vancouver. This event is hosted by the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)
The Big Bounce – the touring American amusement park with bouncy castles, slides and inflatable obstacle courses. (TBC)

Typical August Weather

Summers in Vancouver are typically very dry, with August being one of the warmest and driest months of the year.

The city can sometimes practically go without any rain from the beginning of July until late August, with the first real summer rains coming just in time for the PNE fair in the last week or so of the month.

The days in August are warm (for Vancouver), but the evenings are starting to get cool again towards the end of the month.

Average high temperatures in August are a nice 22 degrees Celsius (or 72 F), and the lows are typically around 13 (or 55 F), or cooler as September approaches. Vancouver gets an average of less than 40 mm of rain in the month (or a bit more than 1.5 inches).