Take a break from the news cycle and help us celebrate the things we covered this week that are making Vancouver Awesome with a capital “A.”
July 20 - 26
BC RCMP Senior Sergeant Brent Elwood was the man who stopped to help Krisi Ferris on the Downtown Eastside in 2006. Photo courtesy of Brent Elwood
1. ‘We found him’: Ex-addict finds Downtown Eastside hero after 13 years
2. This 6-foot-long shark was recorded off the coast of B.C. (VIDEO)
3. Vancouver has the best public transit system in North America
4. Watch this mesmerizing time-lapse video showcasing stunning Vancouver
5. Richmond is getting their very own sunflower festival this summer
@carrie_yip/Instagram
6. Watch this adorable family of raccoons in an East Vancouver garden (VIDEO)
7. You can have afternoon tea while being the window display at this historic Vancouver hotel
9. This Vancouver man spent 24 hours in a public art sculpture (VIDEO)
10. These friends gave out FREE beer on Vancouver’s Adanac bike route
Jon Cartwright and Michelle Reid hosted the party at the front of their house on Tuesday, July 23. Photo courtesy of Jon Cartwright
11. A huge FREE vegan food and culture festival is happening in Vancouver this weekend
13. This hilarious tourism video asks celebrities to visit the birthplace of the Nanaimo Bar
14. This massive maritime festival features an epic tall ship battle at sea
15. This colourful memorial bench is allowed to stay, for now...
Photo: Julia Goudkova / Facebook
16. This Vancouver makeup artist’s mesmerizing illusionist designs will blow your mind
17. 14 fabulous ways to celebrate Pride in Vancouver with treats and cocktails
18. This massive ‘undie-run’ takes place in the streets of Vancouver this August
19. This Vancouver ‘stunt-magician’ let people on the street kick him in the balls (VIDEO)
20. This enormous naked bike ride comes to Vancouver this month
Photo: THESSALONIKI, GREECE – JUNE 5, 2015: 8th World Naked Bike Ride. Hundreds of cyclists either naked or half naked demanding a more sustainable Thessaloniki to mobility and cycling. / Shutterstock
21. Kind Cafe: This Plant-based, eco-friendly restaurant is opening soon in Vancouver
22. This epic mini-golf game encourages you to smash things at each hole
23. TransLink announces new ‘RapidBus’ service in Metro Vancouver
24. Deal alert: You can fly direct, round-trip Vancouver to Cancun for only $211 CAD (Incl tax)
25. Watch a giant Pacific octopus on the hunt near Vancouver (VIDEO)
Screenshot/Adam Taylor on YouTube
26. How this Vancouver craft brewer went from a hockey locker room to a Donnelly Group brand
27. At this B.C. winery, your taste of terroir goes well beyond the glass
28. You can sail on this lavish cruise from Vancouver to the Hawaiian Islands for a steal
29. Vancouver ranks on the list of top ‘women-friendly’ travel destinations in the world
30. TransLink says you’ll be able to ride a double-decker bus in Metro Vancouver by fall
You’ll be able to ride a double-decker TransLink bus this fall. Photo: TransLink Facebook
31. This North Vancouver author is seeking love letters for a new book
32.The world’s largest collection of flip-flop art is coming to Metro Vancouver
33. Vancouver Park Board is offering FREE swimming classes
34. These two B.C. parks have been given modern upgrades
35. Mural artists bring colour to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
Jocelyn “Jose” McGillivray and her mural in the back alley of “zero block” between East Hastings and Cordova. Photo by Dan Toulgoet/Vancouver Courier
36. Find out why this man is travelling across Canada on a scooter
37. B.C. has eliminated the personal-exemption limit on out-of-province booze
38. This new Copper Spirit Distillery is making organic liquor on Bowen Island
39. This historic Blue Cabin will be moored in False Creek for an arts program
40. Vancouver ranks in the top 50 bucket list global destinations
Have an AWESOME weekend!
