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10 Best Things to Do in Vancouver This Week, Sept. 21-25

Recent rain has left Vancouver’s parks and gardens lush as the final days of summer lead toward cooler weather later this week. Autumn colours are beginning to emerge, alongside a September 21 to 25 calendar filled with arts, music, sports and time outdoors. BC Culture Days continues until October 4 with free events across the province, including comedy, art exhibitions, walking tours and creative social gatherings. The Vancouver Flamenco Festival runs through September 27 at 6161 Cambie Street, offering free masterclasses for various skill levels and a Flamenco Guitar Concert by Iminah Kani and Philippe Jean on September 22. Hot Off The Press on Main Street showcases local printmaking until September 26. Hermanos Gutiérrez performs at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on September 24, followed by Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour at the Freedom Mobile Arch on September 25. Fatboy Slim is scheduled to take the stage at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park on Friday evening. On the sports schedule, the Vancouver Canucks face the Edmonton Oilers in a preseason game at Rogers Arena on September 24, and the BC Lions meet the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Place the following night. The Interior Design Show Vancouver opens at the Convention Centre from September 24 to 27, while the Vancouver Maritime Museum continues its group sailing experiences from Ogden Avenue on select Thursdays and Sundays through September.

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Havana Marks 30 Years on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive

Havana Vancouver, a long-running restaurant on Commercial Drive, is marking its 30th anniversary in September. Located at 1212 Commercial Drive, the restaurant opened in 1996 and has grown alongside one of Vancouver’s best-known dining and entertainment districts. A new feature by Robert Lawrence Vancouver focuses on Havana’s longevity, shifting attention from the city’s frequent restaurant openings to an established neighbourhood business. The restaurant combines Latin-inspired cooking with Pacific Northwest influences and says it emphasizes fresh, local ingredients. Its menu includes shareable plates, tacos, sandwiches, seafood, larger entrées and weekend brunch. The Cubano, made with house porchetta, honey ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles and yellow mustard on a pressed Cuban bun, remains one of its signature dishes. Other selections include avocado tostones, Pacific snapper ceviche, carnitas tacos, paella, Salt Spring Island mussels with chorizo, and mahi mahi with habanero coconut curry. Havana’s year-round patio and colourful dining room are also central to its identity on Commercial Drive. For the anniversary month, it is offering three $30 specials: a Cubano with a margarita or sangria, a taco combination with a margarita or sangria, and an anniversary sangria pitcher.

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Vancouver Weekend Guide: Culture, Outdoor Adventures, Food and Events

Vancouver offers a weekend mix of city energy and outdoor escape, framed by mountains and the ocean. Visitors can pair dining, museums, entertainment and multicultural neighbourhoods with forests, beaches and coastal views in a short stay. Stanley Park anchors the outdoor experience. Its seawall is popular for walking and cycling, while forest trails, waterfront viewpoints, beaches and totem poles bring nature, scenery and Indigenous cultural learning into the city. Granville Island shifts the focus to its public market, artisan workshops, restaurants, art spaces and waterfront areas. Gastown features historic streets and architecture, Chinatown brings together heritage and food, and Yaletown is known for restaurants, nightlife and waterfront living. Kitsilano offers beaches and a relaxed atmosphere, while Commercial Drive stands out for international food and community culture. The North Shore mountains support hiking, while coastal waters offer kayaking and whale watching. Waterfront routes suit cyclists, and nearby resorts provide skiing and snowboarding. Vancouver’s calendar includes music, food, film, arts, sports and community events. Its food scene spans Pacific seafood, Asian cuisine, farmers’ markets, craft beverages and modern Canadian dining. The Vancouver International Film Festival attracts filmmakers, audiences and cinema enthusiasts from around the world.

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BC Business House bringing long-lasting economic benefits after World Cup - Indo-Canadian Voice

During the seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at BC Place, Vancouver hosted BC Business House, a five-week program designed to link B.C. businesses with government representatives, international investors and visiting delegations. Presented under the provincial government’s Look West strategy, the program drew more than 2,300 participants from 25 countries and included 22 business-focused events. Sector showcases featured technology, life sciences, mining, energy, agriculture and food processing, tourism, and trade and logistics infrastructure, all identified by the province as priorities for growth and for broadening trade, investment and partnerships beyond U.S. markets. The province also used a 10-person suite at BC Place during the matches for economic-development and attraction activities under its ticketing directive. A voluntary survey of showcase participants found that 91.5% rated their experience positively, 81.2% said they formed meaningful new business connections, and 88.5% reported a more positive perception of B.C. as a place to do business. Leaders from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Simon Fraser University, Invest Vancouver, the AI Network of BC and CNANO Pharmaceuticals cited opportunities in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and life sciences. For Vancouver, BC Business House was intended to translate World Cup visibility and international visitation into longer-term business relationships, potential investment and future tourism opportunities.

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Harvest Days 2026 at VanDusen Botanical Garden

26 settembre 2026 alle ore 10:30

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Harvest Days 2026 takes place at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver across four fall weekends: September 26–27, October 3–4, October 10–12, and October 17–18. Programming runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while the garden remains open until 5 p.m. The outdoor, rain-or-shine program includes live music, face painting, lawn games, crafts, food trucks, a Discovery Tent and a Sculpture Stroll. Activities are included with regular garden admission or membership. Online admission before tax and fees is CAD 13.27 for adults, CAD 10.61 for seniors, CAD 9.28 for youth and CAD 6.63 for children; children four and under enter free with a ticket. Enter through the VanDusen Visitor Centre at 5251 Oak Street. Limited free parking is available in the lot off West 37th Avenue. The garden is also served by the 17 bus and is about a 15-minute walk from Oakridge Canada Line station.

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Event details

When: September 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM – October 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden5251 Oak Street, V6M 4H1 Vancouver, BC, CA
Organizer: City of Vancouver
Admission: CA$13.27

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Harvest Days 2026 runs on September 26–27, October 3–4, October 10–12, and October 17–18, 2026.
Event programming runs from 10:30 to 16:30 on event days; the Garden remains open until 17:00.
Activities include live music, face painting, lawn games, crafts, food trucks, a Discovery Tent, and a Sculpture Stroll.
Harvest Days activities are included with regular VanDusen Botanical Garden admission or membership.
Online admission before tax and fees is CAD 13.27 for adults, CAD 10.61 for seniors, CAD 9.28 for youth, and CAD 6.63 for children; preschoolers aged 4 and under enter free with a ticket.

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Information last verified September 8, 2026.

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Pop Up Dances Festival at Vancouver Public Library, September 18–19

18 settembre 2026 alle ore 12:00

Vancouver Public Library, Central Library

Pop Up Dances Festival returns to Vancouver Public Library’s Central Library on September 18 and 19, 2026, bringing guided dance presentations to spaces throughout the building and its grounds at 350 West Georgia Street. The program moves between the North Plaza, library floors and rooftop garden. Five performances are scheduled, featuring Action at a Distance and All Bodies Dance Project; Elizabeth Louie and Denae Harpham; Juolin Lee; Rita Spirit; and Sarah Hutton and Aiden Cass of Generous Mess. Guided performances begin at 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, September 18. On Saturday, September 19, start times are 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Attendance is free and registration is not required; attendees are asked to register for planning and event updates.

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Event details

When: September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM – September 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Where: Vancouver Public Library, Central Library350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, CA
Organizer: New Works
Admission: Free

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The festival takes place on September 18 and 19, 2026.
Guided performances begin at 12:00, 14:00, and 16:00 on September 18, and at 13:00, 14:30, and 16:00 on September 19.
The event is held at Vancouver Public Library, Central Library, at 350 West Georgia Street in Vancouver, BC.
Presentations take place across indoor and outdoor library spaces, including the North Plaza, library floors, and rooftop garden.
All presentations are free to attend, and registration is not required, although audience members are asked to register for planning and event updates.

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Information last verified September 4, 2026.

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TAIWANfest Brings Taiwan-Canada Cultural Events to Vancouver

TAIWANfest will return to Vancouver from September 5 to 7, 2026, with a program of cultural events connecting Taiwan, Canada and international audiences. This year’s theme, “Islands in the Wind,” explores islands as places shaped by movement, exchange, memory, air and water rather than isolation. The festival will take place across several Vancouver venues, including šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square north of the Vancouver Art Gallery, Granville Street, the Vancouver Playhouse, ANNEX and the Vancouver Public Library. Its schedule includes live performances, culinary programming, workshops, exhibitions and an artist market. Among the listed highlights is the opening event, *When the Mountains Sing*, at the Vancouver Playhouse on September 5. From September 5 to 7, visitors can attend the Collective Island workshop and see *The Red Brick Era of Northern Taiwan* exhibition at the 600 block of Granville Street. An artist market will also run throughout the festival at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square. Admission to TAIWANfest is free, allowing residents and visitors to take part in its range of activities across downtown Vancouver. The festival presents cultural sharing through arts, food and public programming while examining how cultures travel, change and establish roots across distance. For Vancouver, the event is relevant because it brings a multi-day cultural program into prominent public venues and offers free opportunities to engage with Taiwanese culture and wider international exchange.

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Step into 1920s Burnaby at Burnaby Village Museum

If you want to see a different side of Burnaby, make time for Burnaby Village Museum, beside Deer Lake in Burnaby, British Columbia. This is not a museum built around display cases: it is a walkable historic village where restored buildings recreate everyday life in 1920s Burnaby. Follow the village street slowly and look beyond the façades. There are homes, a schoolhouse, a general store and workshops that give shape to a time when Burnaby was still growing through small businesses, farms and neighbourhood trades. The details are what make the visit memorable: wooden porches, old-style shop windows, hand-painted signs and interiors that feel used rather than staged. The museum works especially well for travellers who enjoy places with a sense of rhythm. Interactive demonstrations bring practical skills and local stories into the open, so you may see heritage interpreters explaining how people cooked, made goods or kept a household running. Rather than trying to cover a huge history in one visit, Burnaby Village Museum lets you understand it through small scenes: a classroom desk, a counter in a store, a gate leading into a garden. Plan it as part of a relaxed Deer Lake outing. Start with the museum, then continue towards the lake for a short walk among trees and water views, with Burnaby’s cultural spaces nearby. It is an easy change of pace from shopping centres and main roads, and a useful stop if you want a more grounded introduction to the city. Burnaby Village Museum is well worth a gentle afternoon detour.

Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend: Events, Music, Theatre and Family Fun

Looking for ways to make the most of the weekend in Vancouver? From August 27 to 30, 2026, the city and surrounding communities offer plenty of reasons to get out, explore, and enjoy the last stretch of summer. Whether you’re planning a low-key afternoon with the family, a date night downtown, or a spontaneous outing with friends, there’s a mix of free activities, outdoor gatherings, live music, theatre, arts events, and local sports to choose from. Vancouver’s parks, waterfront spaces, neighbourhood venues, and public plazas are all part of the weekend’s energy. Families can look for kid-friendly events, community celebrations, hands-on activities, and easy outings that don’t require a big budget. If you’re after something more social, there are concerts, performances, comedy, cultural events, and late-summer food and drink experiences happening across the region. Beyond Vancouver, it’s also worth checking what’s on in nearby communities such as Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, Surrey, and the Tri-Cities. A short trip can lead to a new festival, a local market, a scenic walk, or an event you might otherwise miss. Use this weekend guide to find ideas for every pace and budget, whether you want to fill your schedule or simply discover one good reason to step outside.

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Artists for Conservation Festival 2026 at VanDusen Botanical Garden

24 settembre 2026 alle ore 10:00

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Artists for Conservation Festival 2026 runs at Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Garden from September 24 to 27. The outdoor festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and proceeds rain or shine, with the gallery open until 5 p.m. on September 25 and 26. The programme includes visual art, cultural performances, workshops, wildlife and art demonstrations, live music and films. Admission is included with VanDusen Botanical Garden admission or membership; adult entry for ages 19 to 64 is CAD 15.81 before tax and online service fees. VanDusen Botanical Garden is at 5251 Oak Street. Free parking is available in the garden lot off West 37th Avenue, though spaces are limited. The site is served by the 17 Oak bus and is about a 15-minute walk from Oakridge Canada Line station.

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Event details

When: September 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM – September 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden5251 Oak Street, V6M 4H1 Vancouver, BC, CA
Organizer: Artists for Conservation
Admission: CA$15.81

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The festival takes place at VanDusen Botanical Garden from September 24 to 27, 2026.
The event runs from 10:00 to 16:00 each day; the gallery remains open until 17:00 on September 25 and 26.
Programming includes visual art, cultural performances, workshops, wildlife and art demonstrations, live music, films, and live art demonstrations.
Admission is included with VanDusen Botanical Garden admission or membership.
The adult admission price for ages 19 to 64 is CAD 15.81 before tax and online service fees.

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