Travel Reference
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Bard on the Beach
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Vancouver Pride Festival parade
Festivals & Events
Bard on the Beach
Shakespeare Festival
Bard on the Beach, Western
Canada's largest professional
Shakespeare festival, presents
works by the Bard, and related
events. English Bay forms the
backdrop for the open-air stages.
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Vanier Park • Map G4 • Jun-late
Sep • 604 737 0559
Vancouver Pride Festival
For two weeks, gays and
friends of gays gather in the city's
West End to celebrate diversity.
The festival is a bevy of picnics,
dances, cruises, breakfasts, and
a grand finale parade and beach-
side party, with thousands in
attendance.
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late Jul-early Aug
• 604 687 0955
Alcan Canadian
International
Dragon Boat Festival
Over 2,500 paddlers
from around the world
gather for a weekend
of exhilarating fun.
There's more to do than
just watch the races.
Food, exhibits, and
entertainment abound.
Admission to Science
World is included in
the ticket price.
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False
Creek • mid-Jun • 604 688 2382
Festival
Vancouver
A sophisticated mix
of Canadian and
international classi-
cal, choral, jazz, and
world musicians
make this two-week
event a perfect fit
with Vancouver's
urbane yet relaxed
atmosphere. Held
at various venues
around the city,
including UBC's First Nations
longhouse; some performances
and educational events are free.
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early Aug • 604 688 1152
Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
HSBC Celebration of Light
The night skies fill with
spectacular fireworks,
accompanied by
broadcasted music,
as three countries
compete to win top
bragging rights. Huge
crowds flock to Eng-
lish Bay, Vanier Park,
Kitsilano, Jericho,
and West Vancouver
beaches, so go early
to snag a good spot,
and bring a blanket to
sit on.
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Jul & Aug
Fireworks, HSBC Celebration of Light
For tickets to many of Vancouver's events and festivals,
contact Ticketmaster 604 280 4444, www.ticketmaster.ca
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