- Park(ing) Day, Vancouver Public Spaces Network
The Vancouver Public Spaces Network is bringing a global event to our city September 17th. “Park(ing) Day is a annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “Park(ing)” spaces: temporary public places.”
Photo credit: Laughing Squid on Flickr
The VPSN is hoping to get many people out and [...]
- Vedder River Photowalk
The other day, fresh out of ideas for activities, we explored the Vedder River Rotary Trail in Chilliwack. This 15km network of gravel pathways for walking and biking is a vibrant farm-country oasis.
With tributary ponds and creeks, this is a natural Sockeye and Coho salmon habitat and home to make other little creatures and forms [...]
- From the Miss604 Flickr Pool: Public Art in Vancouver
Over the last few years there’s been a boom in Vancouver’s public art — aside from the bears, eagles, or orcas in the city campaigns. While the city has long-standing sculptures, fountains and statues, events such as the Vancouver Biennale and even the 2010 Winter Games have introduced a contemporary and colourful splash of public [...]
- West End Dog Show 2010
The third annual West End Dog Show takes place tomorrow at the Nelson Dog Park.
Photos by: Tawcan, PiscesDreamer, Keira-Anne
When: Saturday August 21, 2010 from 10:00am until 3:00pm
Where: Bute and Nelson at the off-leash area of the park
More info: Facebook Event
The West End Dog Show is free and all dog are welcome. Activities [...]