Find information and dates about different events in the Vancouver-Point Grey community here!
24TH ANNUAL METRO VANCOUVER FEAST OF FIELDS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2018 – 1:00 – 5:00PM
UBC FARM
3461 ROSS DRIVE, VANCOUVER, BC
The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS), located at the UBC Farm, is a unique research centre that aims to understand and fundamentally transform local and global food systems towards a more sustainable, food secure future. The CSFS is a living laboratory, committed to finding solutions to both the local and global challenges facing food systems sustainability and translating solutions to improve personal, community, and environmental health.
The UBC Farm is a 24-ha teaching and learning space, and integrated production farm located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. Situated within a 90-year-old coastal hemlock forest, the UBC Farm comprises a mosaic of cultivated annual crop fields, perennial hedgerows and orchards, pasture, teaching gardens, and forest stands. The UBC Farm is certified organic through NOOA, and grows over 200 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and also features honey beehives and egg-laying, open-pasture hens.
For more information, please contact our Metro Vancouver Event Coordinator.
Welcome to the Day of the LongBoat
September 28-29, 2019
This signature UBC event takes place on the shores of Jericho Beach with over 3,000 people paddling in the largest voyageur canoe race in the world. Your team races in either just-for-fun or competitive heats to the finish line. You can also enjoy games at the Day of the LongBoat festival, and the facilities at the Jericho Sailing Centre.
Kids Only Swap Meet
Buy and sell children’s clothing, toys and sports equipment.
When: Saturday, Nov 2 from 10am-2pm
Where: West Point Grey Community Centre, Gym, 4397 West 2nd Ave
Cost: Free! (book a table to sell items by calling 604.257.8140)
Learn more: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/west-point-grey-kids-swap-meet/227557
Friday Afternoons at the Mansion Performance Series
Join West Point Grey Community Centre for an informal performance featuring Mexican-Canadian dance artist, Ana Sosa; professional choreographer and dancer Desirée Dunbar; and the West Point Grey Collaborative Creative Dance team. A small reception will take place after the performance.
When: Friday, Nov 8 from 1-2pm
Where: West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 West 2nd Ave
Cost: Free
Learn more: call 604.257.8140 or email wpgcc@vancouver.ca
Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening of entertainment, holiday treats, crafts and fun for everyone! Entertainment provided by the Jules Quesnel and Queen Elizabeth Annex junior choirs. All ages welcome.
When: Wednesday, Nov 27 from 6-7:15pm
Where: West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 West 2nd Ave
Cost: Free!
Learn more: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/lighting-of-aberthau/237840