Okay, we’ll admit it. We’re just about ready for the rain to stop and the glorious sun to come back around. But, that desire won’t stop us from having some fun around Vancouver this week. If you’re looking to join us, then we’ve got a few ideas in mind.
Here are the 10 best things to do in Vancouver this week.
Chilliwack Tulip Festival
The province’s largest tulip festival kicks off the week! Make a quick road trip to Chilliwack to experience acres upon acres of beautiful flowers blooming in a serene setting.
When: Opens for the season Monday, April 11th
Where: 41310 Yale Road, Chilliwack
Cost: $13+ for GA
Find a few Cherry Blossoms
On the flipside, those looking to enjoy our city’s most beautiful natural attraction (yeah, we’re making that claim) can spend the entire month looking for cherry blossoms and still not see them all! So, for the best places to go, we’ve helped you out.
Where: Click the link above for our picks
Order delicious Easter Treats
Yup, we’ve got Easter to look forward to this weekend! If you’re hoping to make the most of it, food-wise at least, then we rounded up some amazing places around the city to get treats from.
When: On throughout the week
Where: Click the link above for our picks
Get some work done
Whether you’re studying for a big test or just hoping to get out of the house, we’ve rounded up our favourite cafes in the city to get some work done. Check them out for yourself!
Where: Click the link above for more info
‘Da Kink in my Hair
A new play comes via the Arts Club Theatre this week. The premise? Eight women share stories of their lives in a Toronto salon, offering a play that’s both heartbreaking and uplifting.
When: Starts Thursday, April 14th
Where: 2750 Granville Street
Cost: $35+
Girl Talk
Vancouver concerts have come back in a big way. Girl Talk is maybe the most mainstream name associated with the mashup genre, and their upcoming Vancouver concert is going to make it easy to see why.
When: Friday, April 15th
Where: 868 Granville Street
Cost: $40+
Mattiel
Just the name of the most recent album from this Atlanta duo sold us. Come on, how can you not be intrigued with a title like “Georgia Gothic”? We sure are, and the price is right.
When: Friday, April 15th
Where: 147 E Pender Street
Cost: $17.50+
Go on a spring date
For something a little more general, we recently rounded up our favourite spring date ideas around Vancouver for this year. Get a little spring romance in your life!
Where: Click the link above for our picks
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks have got two home games to go see this week. They’re facing off against the Vegas Knights on Tuesday, then will be taking on the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday.
When: Tuesday, April 12th and Thursday, April 14th
Where: 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: Varies
Vancouver Art Gallery
The Vancouver Art Gallery is opening a new exhibition on Friday. Titled Restless, the exhibition is a display of the museum’s recent acquisitions, so expect to see a ton of new artists and some stunning installations.
When: Opens Friday, April 15th
Where: 750 Hornby Street
Cost: Varies
Capture Photography Festival
First launched back in 2013, Capture has since become the largest photography festival in Western Canada. Both local and international artists get featured in a variety of ways, from free exhibitions to billboard takeovers around the city. We say make the most of it.
When: On throughout the week
Where: All around Vancouver
Cost: Varies
Now go have some fun, Vancouver!
