Well, we all know that the summer months bring about warmer and drier weather, but that also means different kinds of fun events and activities all around! Summer partying is pretty much the norm when you have such fine weather and with 2018’s Labour Day just around the corner, you can definitely expect that weekend to bring about some of the hottest events of the year.
Our Vancouver car service is definitely all up for celebrating and honoring the Canadian workforce and their contributions to the country, so we’ve listed down the top activities and events to look forward to in your area:
Richmond World Festival
This long Labour Day weekend is a great time to head to Minoru Park for the Richmond World Festival. Here, you’ll get to enjoy plenty of live music, great food (of course!), as well as experience different types of cultures from all over the world. Every age is welcome here, and if you’re a fan of Lights and Magic, you’ll best mark this event down in your calendar.
Venue: Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC V6Y 4G2
Time & Date: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. (31 August), 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (1 September)
Admission: FREE
Website: http://www.richmondworldfestival.com/
Nikkei Matsuri
What’s a summer bash without visiting Nikkei Matsuri, one of the best Japanese festivals in Vancouver? There will be tons of free activities taking place both outdoors and indoors, and you’ll also get to enjoy a Game Zone, the Matsuri Marketplace, and many other types of performances. If you’re into Japanese food (especially the fried and grilled variety), this is the place to fill your tummy!
Venue: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7
Time & Date: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (1-2 September)
Admission: FREE, $3 for Indoor Activities
Website: http://nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org/
Pacific National Exhibition (“the PNE”)
There’s plenty to see, hear and participate in this year as well, and it’s well worth braving the hundreds of thousands of people all going with the same aim in mind: to have a whale of a time with friends and family. It’s definitely the best fair deal in the whole of Canada, and with activities such as Kidz Discovery Farm, the SuperDogs, tons of carnival rides and music concerts, you can tell it’s something worth attending.
Venue: Playland, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1
Time & Date: 18 August - 3 September. Do refer to the website for more info.
Admission: $7/senior, $15/adult
Purchase Tickets Online: https://thefair.ticket-ops.com/?g=eDirect&_ga
Website: https://www.pne.ca/
Richmond Night Market
This Asian-themed attraction is well-worth your time and it’s Metro Vancouver’s biggest and brightest night market. Here, you can satisfy your cravings for ethnic Asian delicacies, as well as tons of gadgets, clothing and products from the other half of the world. We’ll talk about the dinosaurs, but we wouldn’t want to give the surprise away.
Venue: Richmond Night Market, 8351 River RdRichmond, BC V6X 1Y4
Time & Date: 11 May - 8 October. Do refer to the website for more info.
Admission: $4.25/adult, FREE for seniors and children age 10 and under
Website: http://richmondnightmarket.com/
Bands on the Beach
This is exactly what you think it means: bands on the beach, specifically at Harrison Hot Springs. It’s an annual event that brings live music to enthusiasts and fans all around, so you’re welcome to bring your own chair or seating arrangement and get comfy. Of course, you’re going to be at the beach, so if you arrive any earlier, you can always consider going in for a dip first.
Venue: Tourism Harrison, 499 Hot Springs Rd, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0
Time & Date: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (1-2 September)
Admission: FREE
Website: https://www.tourismharrison.com/bandsonthebeach
If you’re looking to join in on the festivities this year, it’ll be a good idea to leave your car parked and let the experts handle the headache of driving and parking for you instead. Our Vancouver car service chauffeurs are some of the best drivers on the road, so you can definitely sit back and relax. We look forward to hearing from you, so come and join us for the ultimate ride!
