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2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar

This is a 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar that lists all the upcoming and past events taking place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2023 today, tomorrow, and in the future, including a list of past 2022 events. weekly events that take place every year.

There are many annual events, seasonal events, one-time, and weekly events that take place in Stanley Park every year.

Some of the annual events that take place in Stanley Park are the Polar Bear Swim, Vancouver Sun Run, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Easter Fair and Miniature Train, Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival, Vancouver Triathlon, Terry Fox Run, Halloween Ghost Train, and Bright Nights Christmas Train.

There are many one-time concerts, charity walks and runs, workshops, and Walking Tours that take place throughout the year in Stanley Park.

During the summer months, there are many weekly events in Stanley Park such as weekly dancing, weekly movies, and a weekly drum circle.

If you know of an event happening in Stanley Park that we don't have listed and want it on our schedule, please contact us.  Also, if you have any corrections or updates to any event in our schedule, please contact us and will update our schedule!

DISCLAIMER: This calendar is for information purposes only.  Events can change dates, times, or be cancelled at any time.  Don't rely just on this events calendar.  We don't operate any events.  Confirm all event details with the event organizers before registering or going to them!

Daily 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar

Daily
10am-5pm

Stanley Park Pitch and Putt golf course in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course is open daily until December.

The course is a beautiful 18 hole par 3 golf course.

March 14, 2023 UPDATE: The golf course has opened up for the 2023 season!

There is a fee to golf.

Golf fees, club rentals, course info...

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Daily at 9pm

Nine O'Clock Gun in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Nine O'Clock Gun fires nightly at 9pm from Brockton Point.

This gun has fired almost nightly for about 100 years!  It is a Vancouver tradition!

It is free to view the gun and it firing at 9pm.

Nine O'Clock Gun Info...

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Weekly 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar

Some of the weekly events during the summer are: Brahms Tam Drum Circle, Dancing in Stanley Park, Movies in Stanley Park

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Saturdays, Sundays
10am-4pm

Nature House in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Stanley Park Nature House is a mini-museum about the local ecology of Stanley Park!

Inside there are displays on the local ecology, real specimens of wildlife, nature-themed activities and books, and a Gift Shop.

Located under the Lost Lagoon Lookout (corner of Alberni and Chilco streets) it is a little hard to find, but well worth it.

It is free to visit the Nature House and educational for both adults and children!

Stanley Park Nature House...

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Upcoming 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar

March 2023 Stanley Park Events

March 6, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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March 11, 2023

Stanley Park Pavilion in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

St. Patrick's Day 5k run

The annual St. Patrick's Day 5k run is a timed run around a portion of Stanley Park.  The route includes running on Pipeline Road and the Stanley Park Seawall.  This is a timed race.

Cost: yes
Ages:
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

Note: There will be Road Closures on the east side of Stanley Park from the Georgia Street entrance around Brockton Point to Pipeline Road for this event.

More Information and Registration...

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March 15, 2023
7pm-8pm

Beaver in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Discovery Walk: Beaver Tails and Otter Trails

This is a twilight walk at Lost Lagoon to learn about the homes and lives of beavers and otters.

Bring a flashlight as it will be dark.

Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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March 16, 2023
7pm-8pm

Beaver in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Discovery Walk: Beaver Tails and Otter Trails

This is a twilight walk at Lost Lagoon to learn about the homes and lives of beavers and otters.

Bring a flashlight as it will be dark.

Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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March 17, 20123
7:30pm-9pm

Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Nights at the Aquarium

This is an after hours event where you get a 3 course meal paired with beer sponsored by Stanley Park Brewing.  This is perfect for a date night!

You also get an Aquarium photo.

You can walk around and view all the animals in the aquarium before and after dinner.

Cost: regular: $150+, member: $120+
Time: dinner service: 7:30pm-9pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium

More info and tickets...

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March 18, 2023
12pm-2pm

Nature House in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Be a Nature Explorer!

This is a family outing from 12pm-1pm followed by a free presentation by Fiona Cohen open to drop-ins from 1pm-2pm.

This is a special workshop for children and parents.  The family nature outing will be around Lost Lagoon to explore some animals and plants.  Fiona will give a short presentation from 1pm-2pm and copies of her book will be available for purchase.

Cost: $5-$25
Registration: Online Required for family outing. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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March 21, 2023
7pm-8pm

Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Creatures of the Night

This is a night outing to learn about the nocturnal animals in Stanley Park.

Bring a flashlight because it will be dark.

Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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March 23, 2023
7pm-8pm

Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Creatures of the Night

This is a night outing to learn about the nocturnal animals in Stanley Park.

Bring a flashlight because it will be dark.

Cost: $10-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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March 24, 2023
9:30am-11:30am

Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Get to Know a Trail: Tatlow Walk

This is a walk down Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park to appreciate the beautiful towering trees.

Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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March 25, 2023
10am-12pm

Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Get to Know a Trail: Tatlow Walk

This is a walk down Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park to appreciate the beautiful towering trees.

Cost: $15-$25
Registration: Online Required. NO drop-ins.
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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March 26, 2023
9:30am-11:00am

Stanley Park Nature House in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Birds of a Feather: Spring Wings

This is a walk to explore seasonal and year-round feathered residents.

This is part of the monthly birding series.

This is an event put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $10-$25
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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March 27, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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March 31, 2023
9:30am-11:00am

Bird Watching in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Bird Photography Workshop with Kris Cu

This is a workshop to help you improve the quality of your bird photos.

Biologist and photographer Kris Cu will lead this event and teach you more about your camera settings and the skills you need to capture awesome images.

Partipants MUST have the required equipment: DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual settings control and a lens with at least 300mm focal range.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $25-$40
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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April 2023 Stanley Park Events

April 8, 2022 1:30pm-3:30pm

Cherry Blossom tour in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Tree Talks and Walks - Stanley Park

This is a walk in Stanley Park.  The tour guide will be Nina Shoroplova who is a historian, researcher, photographer, and author.  This event is part of annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

Cost: Registration is mandatory
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at 'Akebono' plaza where Chilco Street and Alberni Street meet to go into Stanley Park.

Registration and More Information...

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April 16, 2023

Sun Run in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Sun Run

The Vancouver Sun Run is an annual run that is Canada's Largest 10k Run.  Upwards of 50 thousand people participate in this run.

The main race is a 10k run that starts in Downtown Vancouver, goes down Robson Street, Lagoon Drive to Stanley Park Drive, then takes a left out of Stanley Park along Beach Avenue.  The 10k run continues over the Burrard Street Bridge then over to the Cambie Street Bridge, ending at BC Place.

Additionally, there are walking, group, youth, and team divisions, and a mini 2.5K run.

Stanley Park Road Closures: Sunday April 16, 2023: for the Sun Run the Beach Avenue and Lagoon Drive entrances to Stanley Park will be closed from 6am to 11am.  The Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park will remain open.  Expect delays and congestion!

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, False Creek

More Information and Registration...

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April 22, 2023

Lost Lagoon Lookout in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Earth Day Celebration

Usually the Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) puts up displays AND hosts tours of the park.  The SPES has not yet announced what they are doing, but we expect it will be similar to previous years.  We will update this info when we find out.

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April 24, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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May 2023 Stanley Park Events

May 6, 2023
11am-3pm

Stanley Park Lawn Bowling in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club Open House

The Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club will be hosting an open house.  Try lawn bowling.  Everyone welcome.

Cost: free
Location: Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club

More Information...

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May 7, 2023

First Half run, Vancouver, BC, Canada

BMO Vancouver Marathon

This is the 50th annual BMO Vancouver marathon.  It actually consists of a full marathon, half marathon, and an 8km race.

The full marathon race starts in Queen Elizabeth Park and goes out to UBC, then through Kitsilano, then along Beach Avenue, English Bay Seawall, and around the Stanley Park Seawall, then up Pender Street to the finish.

There is also a half marathon which goes from Queen Elizabeth Park to Stanley Park(Beach Ave, North Lagoon Drive, Pipeline Road, Stanley Park Drive).

There is also an 8k run which starts in front of the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery and goese through Stanley Park.

Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on May 7, 2023.  There will be road closures on the east side of Stanley Park from 6:30am-10:30am.

Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Times: varies
Location: Stanley Park Seawall

Note: There will be Stanley Park Road Closures on the west side of Stanley Park for this event.

More Information and Registration...

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May 8, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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May 12, 2023 5:30pm-10pm

Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Concert: Two Friends

This is a music concert by Two Friends.

Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6:30pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

More Information and tickets...

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May 20, 2023

Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season

The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season.

Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool

More Information...

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May 23, 2023 6pm-10pm

Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Concert: First Aid Kit

This is a music concert by First Aid Kit.

Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

More Information and tickets...

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May 26, 2023 6pm-10pm

Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Concert: Purple Disco Machine

This is a music concert by Purple Disco Machine.

Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

More Information and tickets...

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May 29, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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June 2023 Stanley Park Events

June 11, 2023

JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Cost: by donation
Ages: All ages
Times: registration starts: 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

More Information and Registration...

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June 12, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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June 23, 2023
?pm

Air India Memorial service in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Memorial Service for Air India Bombing Victims

This is a annual memorial service for the victims of the Air India Bombing.

NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS YET TO BE CONFIRMED FOR 2023.

Location: Air India Memorial at Ceperley Park

More Information...

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June 23, 2023
1pm-4pm

Strawberry Festival in the West End, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Strawberry Summer Festival

This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver.

There are usually musical performances, a bouncy castle, horse-drawn carriage rides, activities for all ages, and booths from local groups.  Most importantly, delicious strawberry shortcakes will be for sale!

Time: 1pm-4pm
Admission Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

More Information

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June 26, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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July 2023 Stanley Park Events

July 1, 2023

Canada Day Celebrations at Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Canada Day at Canada Place

This is the largest Canada Day celebration west of Ottawa!

There are exhibits, performers, food trucks, and numerous stages with live entertainment.

The theme for 2022 is: TBD

Cost: free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place

More info and complete entertainment schedule...

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July 2 - August 27, 2023 (TBC)

TUTS at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Theatre Under the Stars

Theatre Under the Stars is musical theatre outside in beautiful Malkin Bowl.

The 2023 shows are: Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical and The Prom.  The shows take place on alternating nights.

There is a paid event with seating and some festival seating on the grass.

This is an outdoor event so you may need to dress warm or bring umbrellas on some nights.

Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: Malkin Bowl

More Information and Tickets...

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July 7 - July 23, 2023

Tennis Courts in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

91st Leith Wheeler Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament

This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment.  There are categories for every age and every level of play.

Cost: Yes to participate, free to watch
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts

More Information and Registration...

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July 9, 2023
8:30am-12:30pm

Lumbermens' Arch in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Walk with the Dragon

This is an annual walk in support of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation.  It includes a walk and some live entertainment.

This is usually a 3k or 7k walk around the Stanley Park first from Lumbermens' Arch to Second Beach, then counter-clockwise on the Stanley Park Seawall back to Lumbermens' Arch.

This event is inclusive and family-friendly.

Cost: donation
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

More Information and Registration...

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July 10, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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July 17, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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August 2023 Stanley Park Events

September 2023 Stanley Park Events

September 1, 2023 6pm-10pm

Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Concert: Ocean Alley

This is a music concert by Ocean Alley.

Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

More Information and tickets...

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September 11, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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September 25, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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October 2023 Stanley Park Events

October 16, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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October 30, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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November 2023 Stanley Park Events

November 11, 2023 10:40am-11:30am

Remembrance Day Ceremony in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Remembrance Day Ceremony

This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.

Additionally, there will be the large howitzer guns firing blanks from Stanley Park in the morning as part of the remembrance.

Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial

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November 27, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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December 2023 Stanley Park Events

December 4, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting(special budget)

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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December 11, 2023 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Office, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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