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Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

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Vancouver has been around for about 136 years and in that time, stories have popped up about some of its different regions.

What better way to learn about the history and stories than the Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.

This is perfect for any tourists or locals that have a love for storytelling, live theatre, and learning about history.

There are 5 tours that the company does and each of them takes about two hours to complete.

Steam Clock @ Gastown

The Lost Souls of Gastown tells of many buildings in the area. (Goran Vlacic/Flickr)

The Lost Souls of Gastown is one of the most popular walks they offer.

Over one and a half hours, a professional actor or actress guides you through the side streets and alleyways of Gastown.

It starts at Cathedral Square and ends in the heart of Gastown at Maple Tree Square.

The Forbidden Vancouver Tour takes a similar route to the Lost Souls of Gastown but tells a different story.

This walk entertains you while also teaching Vancouver’s History of opium dens, prohibition, speakeasies, corruption, crime, and various social sins.

Photo of Lions Gate bridge from Sea Wall

Who would have guessed that Stanley Park would have some dark secrets? (a.canvas.of.light/Flickr)

If you’re wanting something that takes place in the daytime, why not check out the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.

This walk explores the sea wall and trails that run through and around the city’s most famous park.

You’ll also hear of the shocking crime scenes and ghostly lore of Deadman’s Island.

These are just three of the walks they do so go and stretch your legs while being entertained and taught about Vancouver’s past.

Vancouver Wine Festival is back

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The Vancouver Wine Festival is back and running from May 6th, through May 12th.

The festival is a great way to learn about new wines from across the world.

It will feature 680 wines from 100 wineries. These wineries come from 14 countries and participate in 27 events.

Among these events are some amazing seminars like the Grapes Unknown seminar which takes you on a trip around the world, learning about the interesting and complex flavours that different grapes have.

There’s also the 2022 Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction Which is one of the most spectacular wine and food events in the city.

Taste some of the best wines from across the world paired with amazing food.

The five-course meal is prepared by the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s culinary team who are led by Executive Chef David Baarschers.

There are also the silent auctions that will feature rare wines, getaways, and some unique culinary experiences from the top West Coast restaurants.

To top it all off, there will be live music and dancing.

A lot of the events at this festival have sold out but there are still amazing events with tickets up for grabs.

This is a one-of-a-kind festival with some amazing flavours and learning experiences, perfect for a girls’ night out.

Vancouver Giants down 2 games in WHL Playoffs

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The WHL is in their second round of playoff matches and the Vancouver Giants are against the Kamloops Blazers.

The Giants had an amazing first round against the Everette Silvertips, winning four of the six games.

Things aren’t looking quite as good this round as the Blazers have won both of the games played so far.

The first game started off hard as the Blazers were up 3-0 in the third period before the Giants could get their first goal.

That was the only goal they could score in the game.

There were high hopes that the Vancouver Giants could get a win in the round and even the odds of advancing.

Their second game started off a bit easier, getting their first goal in the first period after Kelowna had already gotten one.

Entering the second period, the Giants were leading 2-1 but there was no time to slack.

The Blazers had gotten back in the lead, scoring three times before Vancouver could make their next net.

Their attempt to tie the round was set back after that as they couldn’t edge out another goal for the rest of the game.

This is far from the end of the series and their next game will be happening on home ice, tonight (May 10th) at 7 pm.

Learn about Canoe Culture at the Vancouver Maritime Museum

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Canoe Cultures :: Ho-ku-melh is a feast for the senses and a learning experience about how the canoe shaped First Nations life along the West Coast.

Ho’-ku-melh is a Chinook Jargon word that means “to gather” and this exhibit gathers together beautiful pieces of First Nations history for a breathtaking experience as you enter through a cedar archway.

This exhibit is on now at the Vancouver Maritime Museum until July 3rd.

The exhibit also showcases the program Canoe Culture, which is an indigenous lead organization that is dedicated to the art and culture of the canoe.

There are also other indigenous works like:

  • a mural addressing the loss of personal connection to history by Jessey Sue Tustin,
  • an illustration called “Ôsi :: The Canoe” by Caleb Ellison-Dysart,
  • and a 70-year-old racing canoe called Mitzi from the Squamish Nation North Van Canoe Club.

The exhibit also has a room dedicated to the ongoing challenges that Indigenous cultures face with things like climate change and industry.

Enjoy the rich culture, beautiful colours, exciting history, and the smell of cedar shavings before July 3rd.