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agricultural show, a Western trade show, First Nations dancing and arts and crafts, and a
parade. All of the action takes place at the Cloverdale Fairground, between Surrey and
Langley.
Don't let your children tell you how bored they are if your family is in Vancouver on the
third weekend of May. The Vancouver International Children's Festival (604/708-5655,
www.childrensfestival.ca , general entry $8) is a kid's paradise, with face painting, cos-
tumes, plays, puppetry, mime, sing-alongs, storytelling, and fancy-hat competitions. A large
area of Vanier Park is fenced off for the week.
Summer
The Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival (604/688-2382, www.dragonboatbc.ca , third
weekend of June, False Creek) attracts up to 2,000 competitors from as far away as Asia
and Europe. In addition to the races, a blessing ceremony and cultural activities take place
in and around the Plaza of Nations.
Throughout summer, Bard on the Beach (604/739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org ,
mid-June-late Sept., Vanier Park) performs three favorite Shakespeare plays in two open-
ended tents in Vanier Park, allowing a spectacular backdrop of English Bay, the city skyline,
and the mountains beyond. Tickets are well priced at just $22-34 for 1pm and 3pm matinees
and $45 for 7:30pm evening performances. They're sold in advance through Ticketmaster
and on the night of the performance at the door.
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