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Canada Day and July Events in Vancouver
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Friday, June 25, 2010
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July is a happening month for the City of Vancouver. This month starts off with celebrating Canada's 143rd Birthday, followed by World Cup Soccer Finals and numerous events, attractions and activites to be enjoyed with friends and family.
Check out Moda Hotel's pick of the month:
1. Canada Day at Canada Place
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July 1st 2010 - Canada Day!
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Location:
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Canada Place
999 Canada Place between Howe Street and Burrard Street
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Times:
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10:00 AM to 6:00PM - Canada Day at Canada Place
Day time festivals
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Celebrate Canada Day in the heart of Vancouver!
The 2nd Annual Canada Day Parade runs from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The parade route starts at Georgia and Broughton Streets, travels east, then north at Hornby to Dunsmuir Street then west to Melville Street.
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10:30 PM - The Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show
Cap off your Canada Day celebrations with this pyrotechnic extravaganza! Happening in Burrard Inlet, the 4th annual Fireworks Show will be visible from Downtown, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Vancouver's west side.
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2. Canada Cup of Beer 2010
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Friday, July 9th – Sunday, July 10th
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Where:
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Thurnderbird Stadium
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What:
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Vancouver's largest outdoor Beer Festival features a beer tasting of Canadian beers, beer producers, samples and more. Must be 19+.
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3. Enchanted Evening Concert Series
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Friday, July 9th – Friday, September 3rd
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Where:
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Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden
Chinatown, Vancouver
578 Carrall Street
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What:
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Enjoy Friday night concerts in the gorgeous, tranquil Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden in
Chinatown. This summer’s repertoire includes classical, world, Asian, Gypsy jazz, African and fusion music |
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Cost:
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Refer to
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden website |
4. World Cup Finals @ Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery
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Sunday, July 11th 2010
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Where:
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Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery
900 Seymour Street + Smithe
Downtown Vancouver
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What:
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Watch your favorite sports in Style at Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery - your upscale sports venue - features 16 beers on tap and over 40 artisanal beers from around the globe. Plus, excellent Italian inspired menu.
Make Red Card your headquarters for the World Cup Final
Call us for reservations 604-689-4460
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5. 33rd Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival
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Friday, July 16th – Sunday, July 18th
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Where:
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Jericho Beach Park
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What:
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Vancouver’s legendary Folk Music Festival covers three music-filled days at Jericho Beach, with eight stages, 70 hours of music (folk and world music) a festival market, food vendors and more. Grab your face paint, bring a blanket to sit on, and join the party.
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Cost:
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Refer to Vancouver Folk Music Festival website
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6. HSBC Celebration of Light
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Wednesday, July 21st & Saturday, July 24th
Wednesday July 28th & Saturday, July 31st
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Where:
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Best viewing points include English Bay, Kitsilano, Vanier Park, Jericho Beach, West Vancouver.
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The Vancouver summer favourite is back for its 20th anniversary! For four nights on consecutive Wednesdays and Saturdays, the skies over English Bay light up in a musical pyrotechnic extravaganza. As an international fireworks competition, each country has one night to wow the judges and audience before the final night's all-inclusive grand finale.
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Cost:
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Free
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7. Yaletown Grand Prix
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Thursday, July 1st
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Time:
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1pm – 6pm
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Where:
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Yaletown District
starts on Mainland St. Course details here
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First held in 2004, this now-annual Canada Day bike race attracts hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators. Bike yourself or watch the cyclists in this exciting high speed race around Yaletown, and check out the kids' races for fun for the whole family.
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Posted by
Moda Gossip Girl
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6/25/2010 9:40:36 AM
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