10 Things to do in Vancouver | June 2017

Summer has finally arrived in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. With the school year, coming to a close, we thought we would compile a list of 10 of the best things to do in Vancouver during the month of June 2017. We have a little something for everyone!

Bard on the Beach

Running this year from June 1st until September 23rd, Bard on the Beach puts a new take on beloved Shakespeare plays. The features this year are Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice and The Two Gentleman of Verona. Tickets can be purchased online, here. Be sure to get your tickets early as they will sell out quickly.

Vancouver International Children’s Festival

The Vancouver International Children’s Festival takes place from May 29th – June 4th. It hosts many performances and activities for children. Check out the schedule and order your tickets, here.

Night Markets

There are several night markets open in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland this summer.

• The Richmond Night Market runs from May 12th to October 9th
• The Illumination Summer Night Market runs from May 5th to September 10th
• The Shipyards Night Market runs from May 5th to September 29th

Vancouver Craft Beer & Wine Festival

The Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival is back! Come enjoy over 300 beers and ciders from over 100 Craft Breweries and Cideries on June 3rd and 4th at the PNE Fairgrounds. There will be live music, a games area, several food trucks, and it’s sure to be a good time! For more information and tickets, click here.

MEC Trail Race Three

Like running? MEC is sponsoring two races on June 4th – one 15 km and one 55 km. If you think you can handle it, check out all the details and sign up, here.

Surrey Greek Food Festival

On June 9th to June 18th, join the celebration at the 26th annual Surrey Greek Food Festival. With live entertainment and amazing food, this smaller festival is perfect for someone who prefers smaller crowds. For more information, click here.

BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival

On June 17th, come out to the Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam for a raucous good time watching the traditional Highland Games competition. With tons of activities for all ages, this will be an event to remember. Check out all the details and get tickets, here.

Tough Mudder Whistler

Do you thrive on physical exertion and competition? Tough Mudder Whistler is back with some old favorite obstacles and some completely new ones. Come take part on June 17th and 18th. Visit the event website, here.

TD International Jazz Festival

This year the International Jazz Festival is running from June 22nd until July 2nd. Come enjoy numerous events and jazz performances. For more information about the event schedule and tickets, visit the Coact Jazz website, here.

Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival

The Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival is taking place from June 23rd to June 25ht. With lots of partners, vendors, and of course, the races, there will be plenty to enjoy. Best of all – free admission! Check out the details, here.

From everyone here at Longevity Graphics, we hope you’ll be able to get out and enjoy some of these amazing events taking place in June 2017! 

Longevity Graphics is partnering with Value Village and Access Youth to host a FUNDrive!

We will be collecting gently used clothing and housewares. In exchange, Value Village will compensate us for every pound of product we donate, so every little bit counts!

The proceeds of this FUNDraiser will be going to Access Youth, a wonderful non-profit organization in the Tri-Cities. Access Youth develops and delivers innovative programs and services for youth who may be disadvantaged, marginalized, or at-risk. Their goal is to establish a meaningful and reliable relationship with alienated and excluded at-risk youth. Click here to learn more about Access Youth.

Please help us support this amazing cause, to ensure that they can continue to help create immediate and lasting change in the lives of children and youth in our local community.

Where is the FUNDrive?

Longevity Graphics – #105 – 7 Burbidge Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B2

Click here to get directions to Longevity Graphics. 

The Access Youth bus will be parked outside our office for the duration of the FUNDrive. Our goal is to fill the bus with all of the donations.

When is the FUNDrive?

June 19^th and 20^th between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

If you’re not available to drop off your items on those dates, don’t worry! We will be accepting donations every weekday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm until the event. Let’s see how much we can collect before the big event!

What is Our Goal for the FUNDrive?

Our goal is to raise $500.00 for Access Youth. This means we will need as many bags of donations as we can get!

We are very excited to host such an event. We hope to see you there!

For more information about the event, check out the Access Youth FUNDrive Facebook Event or Follow Us on our social media channels to receive regular updates.

May Long Weekend 2017

Victoria Day Long Weekend takes place from May 20 – May 22 this year. Victoria Day commemorates the birthday of Queen Victoria, the British Queen who was born on May 24, 1819.

We have compiled a list of May Long Weekend 2017 events and activities taking place throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Throughout 2017, Canada 150 celebrations are taking place. Some of the events we have included in this blog post include complimentary admission for Canada’s 150.

Now, what will the weather be like this May Long Weekend 2017? We are forecasted to have sunshine.

Family-Friendly Events

Make lasting memories with your family and friends this May Long Weekend 2017. Check out these family-friendly events taking place.

Playland at the PNE
2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Opens May 6 (Saturday, Sundays & Holidays)

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Sporting Kansas City
BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Saturday, May 20

Vancouver All British Field Meet
VanDusen Botanical Garden – 5251 Oak St, Vancouver
Saturday, May 20

Victoria Day at Burnaby Village Museum
Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Monday, May 22

Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
6050 176 Street, Surrey
May 19 – May 22

Fort Langley’s 95th Annual May Day Parade
Church Street, Fort Langley
Monday, May 22

Whistler GO Festival
Various locations in Whistler
May 19 – May 22

Farmers Markets

There are many great farmers markets around Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley that are now open for the season. Visit the BC Association of Farmers Markets to discover the best markets in your area.

Night Markets

The local night markets are open for the summer! Enjoy the good eats, good finds and good times! Be sure to check them out!

Richmond Night Market
8351 River Road, Richmond
Opens May 12 (Friday, Saturday, Sundays & Holidays)

International Summer Night Market
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond
Opens April 29 (Friday, Saturday, Sundays & Holidays)

Shipyards Night Market
138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Opens May 5 (Friday)

Beer & Wine Festivals

Canadian Crafts Vancouver Wine Tour – Fraser Valley
Pick up outside Canada Place – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Recurring weekly (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Wednesday)

Vancouver Craft Brewery Experience
Pick up outside Canada Place – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Recurring Daily

Fort Langley Beer & Food Festival 
Fort Langley National Historic Site – 23433 Mavis Avenue, Langley
Friday, May 20

Explore the Outdoors

A little rain never hurt anyone, so get out of the city and explore the great outdoors. The Greater Vancouver area has much to offer.  Visit Vancouver Trails and see which local trails and hikes are open for the season.

Admission to Canada’s National Parks, Historic Sites and Marine Conversation Areas is free during 2017. Order your Discovery Pass here.

Make the best of this May Long Weekend 2017. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or ideas for an adventure, the possibilities are endless! From everyone here at Longevity Graphics, we wish you a happy and safe May Long Weekend 2017.

Spring Break 2017 Vancouver

For most public schools in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, Spring Break will take place this year from March 13 – March 24, 2017.

Will there be snow over Spring Break? At this point, it appears that we will just experience some rainfall.

Are you looking for activities to keep your whole family busy over Spring Break 2017 Vancouver?  Look no further!

Spring Break 2017 Vancouver Events

Richmond

Exotic Reptile Show
Richmond Nature Park – 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond
March 11 & 12

Go-Karting in Richmond
Richmond Go-Karts – 6631 Sidaway Rd, Richmond
All year round

Indoor Trampoline Park
14380 Triangle Rd, Richmond
All year round

Steveston Interurban Tram Restoration Open House
Steveston Interurban Tram Building – 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond
March 18

Vancouver

CSI Kids Camp
Vancouver Police Museum – 240 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
March 14 – 16, March 21 – 23

Home Depot Kids’ Workshop
Various Locations
March 11

Maker Break at Science World
Science World – 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
March 11 – 26

Michaels Kids Club
Various Locations
March 11, 18, 25

Playdome
BC Place Stadium – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
March 22 – 26

Vancouver CelticFest 2017
Various Locations
March 10 – 18

YMCA Spring Camps
Various YMCA locations across Vancouver
Various dates

Burnaby

Spring Break at Burnaby Village
Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
March 13 – 24

City of Burnaby Children Camps
Various Locations
March 13 – 24

Surrey

Family Fun Night
Cloverdale Recreation Centre – 6188 176th Street, Surrey
March 17

Spring Equinox Party
Newton Pop-Up Space – #125 – 7135 138 Street, Surrey
March 18

Langley

Junior Zoologist Camp
Greater Vancouver Zoo – 5048 – 264th Street, Aldergrove
March 13 – 17

Twilight Drive-In
260th Street and Fraser Highway, Langley
Seasonal Dates

Tri-Cities

City of Coquitlam Spring Break Camps
Various Locations
March 13 – 24

Place des Arts Spring Break Camp
Place des Arts – 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
March 13 – 24

Spring Break Festival
Evergreen Cultural Centre – 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
March 21 -23

Spring Break Scavenger Hunt
Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam
March 13 – 25

Maple Ridge

Public Skating at Planet Ice
23588 105 Ave, Maple Ridge
March 12 – 19

Spring Break Day Camps in Maple Ridge
Various locations
March 13 – 24

Monkido Aerial Adventure
WildPlay – 23485 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge
Seasonal Dates

From everyone here at Longevity Graphic, we hope you have a great spring break with your family and friends! 

BC Family Day 2017

This year, BC Family Day 2017 falls on Monday, February 13. The weather is expected to be cloudy with some sunny breaks.

What will you and your family be getting up to on BC Family Day 2017?

Make lasting memories with your family and friends on this BC Family Day 2017.

Check out these family-friendly activities taking place throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver

Ice Skating at Robson Square
Robson Square –  800 Robson Street, Vancouver
9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Family Day at Grouse Mountain
Grouse Mountain – 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
9:00 am – 10:00 pm

Vancouver Giants Family Day Game
Langley Events Centre – 7888 200 Street, Langley
2:00 pm start

Family-Themed Sleep Over at the Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
February 12, 2017

Burnaby

Family Day at the Carousel
Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Family Day Winter Festival
Bill Copeland Sports Centre – 3676 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby
9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Family Day Fun & Games
Cameron Recreation Centre – 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Surrey

Surrey Nature Centre
14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Fleetwood Community Centre
15996 84 Avenue, Surrey
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

New Westminster

Anvil Centre Family Day Event
Anvil Centre – 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Samson V Family Day
810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Coquitlam

Family Fun Day
Poirier Community Centre – 630 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Family Day Skate
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex – 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Family Day Swim
City Centre Aquatic Complex – 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
All Day!

Port Coquitlam

Family Day Skate
Port Coquitlam Recreational Complex – 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Shinny Hockey
Port Coquitlam Recreational Complex – 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Drop-In Ring/Stick/Puck
Port Coquitlam Recreational Complex – 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Family Day Swim
Hyde Creek Recreational Complex – 1379 Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam
6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Maple Ridge

Lantern Making Workshop
The ACT Maple Ridge – 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Maple Ridge Family Day
Maple Ridge Leisure Centre – 11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Whether you are looking for local family fun activities or ideas for an out of town getaway, make the most of this BC Family Day 2017 long weekend with your loved ones. From everyone here at Longevity Graphics, we hope you have an awesome BC Family Day 2017.

New Year’s Eve 2017 Vancouver

With New Year’s Eve 2017 right around the corner, we thought we would compile a list of New Year’s Eve 2017 events taking place in Vancouver and throughout the Lower Mainland. From parties and concerts, to family-friendly fun and more, there is something for everyone!

Vancouver

Concord’s New Year’s Eve Vancouver at Canada Place
Canada Place – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver

Fairmont Waterfront New Year’s Eve 2017 (25+)
Fairmont Waterfront – 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver

Family New Year’s Eve Celebration on Grouse Mountain
Grouse Mountain – 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver

Family First Night at Mount Seymour
Mount Seymour – North Vancouver

New Year’s at Hotel Vancouver (19+)
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver – 900 W Georgia Street, Vancouver

NYE Extravaganza Club Crawl 2017 (19+)
Check-in at your starting location

Rio Theatre’s Annual Naughty Little New Year’s Eve (19+)
Rio Theatre – 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver

Telus World of Science New Years 2017 (19+)
Science World – 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver

Surrey

Elements Casino NYE (19+)
Elements Casino – 17755 60th Avenue, Surrey

Hazelmere: News Years Eve Gala
Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club – 18150 8 Ave, Surrey

Burnaby

NYE 2017: Glitz & Glamour Gala
Hilton Vancouver-Metrotown – 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby

Coquitlam

QuiRING in the New Year
Evergreen Cultural Centre – 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Party 2017 with Loverboy (19+)
Hard Rock Casino Vancouver – 2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam

Abbotsford

Fraser Valley First Night 2017
Abbotsford Tradex – 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford

Jubilee Hall New Year’s Extravaganza
Jubilee Hall – 7989 Bradner Road, Abbotsford

NYE at Castle Fun Park
Castle Fun Park – 36165 N Parallel Rd, Abbotsford

Best wishes for a safe holiday season and a prosperous new year, from the team at Longevity Graphics.

Christmas Lights 2016
Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

With December right around the corner, we thought we would compile a list of Christmas Lights 2016. If you’re looking to make the season merry and bright with your family and friends, then look no further than these Christmas Light attractions throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver

Bright Nights at Stanley Park
Stanley Park, Vancouver
November 28 – January 1

Vancouver Christmas Tree at Robson Square
Robson Square – 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Throughout December

Enchant Light Maze
West 1^st Avenue and Crowe Street, Vancouver
November 24 – December 31

Festival of Lights
VanDusen Botanical Gardens – 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
December 1 – January 2

Lights of Hope
St. Paul’s Hospital – 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Throughout December

Dundarave Festival of Lights
Dundarave Park – 25^th St and Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver
Every Saturday from November 26 – December 31

North Vancouver

Canyon Light
Capilano Suspension Bridge – 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver
November 24 – January 8

Peak of Christmas
Grouse Mountain – 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
November 25 – January 2

Holiday Hi-Light Festival
Park & Tilford Gardens, North Vancouver
November 25 – December 31

Chalet Place, North Vancouver Light Display
4967 Chalet Place, North Vancouver
November 28 – January 6

Burnaby

Burnaby Village Museum
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
November 19 – January 2

Coquitlam

Lafarge Lake
Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam
November 26 –  January 22

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Longevity Graphics team!

Remembrance Day 2016

Parades, wreath-laying events and church services will be held all around the Lower Mainland on Remembrance Day 2016, this coming Friday, November 11. These events will honour, thank and remember our fallen servicemen and women who have lost their lives in current conflicts, as well as those who lost their lives during WW1 and WW2.

Please remember to pause at 11:00 am for two minutes of silence.

Remembrance Day Events

Vancouver
Victory Square Cenotaph – 200 W Hastings Street
9:45 am – 12:00 pm

Memorial South Park Cenotaph – 5955 Ross Street
10:30 am – 11:30 am

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club – 3811 Point Grey Road
10:30 am – 11:30 am

Japanese Canadian War Memorial – Stanley Park
10:40 am – 11:30 am

Grandview Park – 1657 Charles Street
10:45 am – 11:30 am

CRAB Park at Portside – 101 W Waterfront Road
10:55 am – 11:30 am

Chinatown Memorial – 106 Keefer Street
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Richmond

City Hall Cenotaph – 6911 No 3 Road
10:20 am – 11:30 am

Burnaby
North Burnaby Cenotaph – 250 Willingdon Avenue
10:30 am – 11:30 am

South Burnaby Cenotaph – 6550 Bonsor Avenue
10:30 am – 11:30 am

Surrey
Surrey Centre Cemetery – 16671 Old Mclellan Road
10:45 am – 3:30 pm

Langley
Douglas Park Cenotaph – 20550 Douglas Crescent
10:40 am – 11:30 am

Coquitlam
Como Lake Middle School – 1121 King Albert Avenue
9:30 am – 10:15 am

Blue Mountain Park Cenotaph – 975 King Albert Avenue
10:45 am – 11:30 am

Port Coquitlam
Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue
9:30 am – 10:30 am

Pitt Meadows
Spirit Square – 12007 Harris Road
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Maple Ridge
Memorial Peace Park – 11900 224 Street
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Lest we forget.

Digital. 2016

We are excited to announce that Longevity Graphics’ Owner and Creative Director, Lindsay Viscount, will be a speaker at Digital. 2016. Lindsay will be presenting on the topic of WordPress Marketing Strategies to Enhance Website Conversions.

What is Digital. 2016?

Digital. 2016 is a new marketing conference that will provide those in attendance with advanced marketing strategies and tactics from a variety of world-renowned and local top-tier speakers including Lindsay Viscount, Steve Dotto, Bosco Anthony, Jonathan Christian, Tod Maffin and more.

This isn’t just Marketing 101 – The focus of this conference is digital advertising and paid traffic methods with true conversion strategies that work. The nature of this content is targeted to small and medium-sized businesses, marketing agencies and consultants two focus their business on digital marketing. Digital 2016. will welcome entrepreneurs, seasoned marketers, business owners and executives who want to learn more about intermediate to advanced marketing – without covering the basics.

The conference will run two tracks of presentations. The first will run in the theatre and will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions. The second will be a breakout session boardroom for a more intimate, hands on approach to the topics. The content will be focused on advanced marketing methods that have been proven to deliver results. Proven methods, unique tactics and innovative new strategies will be discussed throughout the conference.

When:

Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Lindsay’s presentation will take place from 2:10 PM – 2:40 PM

Where:

Anvil Centre – 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6

Learn More:

To view the schedule for Digital. 2016, click here.

To view the presenters for Digital. 2016, click here.

To register to attend Digital. 2016, click here.

Discount code:

We found a discount code online from Soho. This discount code will provide you with 10% off your ticket for Digital. 2016. Click here to take advantage of this offer.

Students:

Discounts are available for both secondary and post-secondary students who have taken a class in the past 2 semesters. Student and enrollment verification may be required. Please contact [email protected] for your student access code.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Longevity Graphics is a leading web marketing agency that helps business owners grow their business. Since 2001, we have been been building successful web site designs and implementing internet marketing strategies, by providing across-the-board internet services to businesses looking to take advantage of their online marketing potential. We provide a 1-Hour FREE consultation. 

Labour Day 2016 Long Weekend

With Labour Day 2016 right around the corner, we have compiled a list of indoor and outdoor activities for you and you family to take part in over the long weekend.

What will the weather be like this weekend you ask? Well it is reported that it will be cloudy with a chance of rain over the weekend.

Vancouver:

The Fair at the PNE
East Hastings Street, Vancouver
August 20 – September 5 from 11am – Late
Cost: Fair Gate Pass: $17 Online Price $13.00
Fair Seniors Gate Pass: $8.50 Online Price $6.50
Fair Child Gate Pass: Free

Summer Night Concerts at the PNE
PNE Amphitheatre, Vancouver
Friday, September 2 at 8:30 pm – Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: We Live For Love Tour
Saturday, September 3 at 8:30pm – Tim Hicks
Sunday, September 4 at 8:30pm – The Monkees – Good Times: The 50^th Anniversary Tour
Monday, September 5 at 8:30pm – Chris Isaak
Cost: Free with admission*

TaiwanFest 2016
Granville Street, Vancouver
September 3 – 5, 2016
Cost: Free

Serbian Days 2016
Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, Vancouver
September 3 & 4, 2016
Cost: Free

Victory Square Block Party
Victory Square, Vancouver
Sunday, September 4, 2016 1pm-9pm
Cost: Free

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. New York Red Bulls
BC Place Stadium, Vancouver
Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 4pm
Cost: Varies

Aritzia Warehouse Sale
Convention Centre, Vancouver
September 1 – 5, 2016
Cost: Free

Richmond:

Richmond Night Market
8351 River Rd #3063, Richmond
May 15 – October 12, 2016
Cost: $3.25

International Summer Night Market
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond
April 29 – September 11, 2016
Cost: Free

Richmond World Festival 2016
Minoru Park, Richmond
September 3, 2016 from 11am-10pm
Cost: Free

The Lower Mainland

Auto Expo Galleria
Starlight Casino, New Westminster
Saturday, September 3 from 3pm-9pm
Cost $10-$50

Westminster Savings Free Swim
Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, Coquitlam
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Cost: Free (Courtesy of Westminster Savings)

Summer Sunday Concerts
Rocky Point, Port Moody
Sunday, September 4 at 2pm
Cost: Free

Bands on the Beach 2016
On the Beach, Harrison Hot Springs
Saturday, September 3 from 1pm-6pm
Sunday, September 4 from 1pm-430pm
Cost: $20

The team from Longevity Graphics wishes you a relaxing Labour Day 2016 Long Weekend.