Events and Entertainment

In case you were wondering what types of photos people like the most on our Instagram account ( @VIAwesome ), here's a sampling of the ones with the most like over the past couple of months.

Sidewalks around the city continue to be covered in bits of fall confetti. Our Daily Photo #2282 is from Julia , who snapped this photo in Stanley Park.

Vancouver Public Library and V.I.A. have teamed up to help you discover new reads, hidden book gems and surprising literary finds. Check back every couple of weeks for the latest reading recommendations from the experts at Vancouver’s library.

Our Daily Photo #2281 is from Michelle , who took this shot of her favourite trail in Port Moody.

On Wednesday, November 18 th from 7pm-10pm, the Vancouver Aquarium celebrates their annual Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown fundraiser.

Here's an indoor sporting event that you may not have known existed in the Lower Mainland: drone racing! A group called the Internet of Drones puts on the event once per month at Burnaby 8 Rinks , and you should probably check it out. It's free.

The poppy has become a symbol that we sometimes forget the origin of, so we’ve put together this timeline which contains some facts you probably already know, and some you likely didn’t.

Our Daily Photo #2280 is from David , who snapped this at Lindeman Lake.

Vancouver Public Library and V.I.A. have teamed up to help you discover new reads, hidden book gems and surprising literary finds. Check back every couple of weeks for the latest reading recommendations from the experts at Vancouver’s library.

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is Vancouver’s natural history museum. We work to promote a greater understanding of, and collective responsibility for, the biodiversity of BC, Canada, and the World.