Lifestyle & Parenting

10 Things to Do in Vancouver This May

May 5, 2017

May has finally arrived, with incredible events blooming all over the city. —Johnnie Smart

abby

1. The beautiful tulips have finally made an appearance in Abbotsford and are crying out for the perfect Instagram post. Enjoy rows on rows of flowers at the Abbotsford Tulip Festival all month long.

cinco

2. Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate the Mexican holiday with a classic Mexican fiesta on May 5, of course.

shipyard

3. You know summer is on its way when the evenings get warmer and the Shipyards Night Market opens for the season!

spot prawns

4. OceanWise and the Fish Counter are teaming up with the Vancouver Aquarium for it’s first ever collaborative dinner to kick off spot prawn season. Don’t miss the Spot Prawn Pop Up on May 12.

5. Spend time with mom! For Mother’s Day celebrations, wine tasting and complimentary spa services enjoy the afternoon out at Lao Feng Xiang Jewelers.

bird week

6. Beginning May 6, Bird Week takes flight with a range of tours designed to immerse you in the city’s natural world.

7. Car lovers rejoice! Vancouver’s All British Field Meet featuring exquisite cars and motorcycles on the lawns of magnificent VanDusen Botanical Garden. So posh!

may day

8. Celebrate Victoria Day in historic Fort Langley and enjoy the 95 annual parade, food vendors and traditional May Pole Dancing.

bowen

9. Get away from the city and head to Bowen Island for the Adventure Film Festival on May 27. A full day of activities will include film presentations, speakers, hands-on clinics and an adventure market.

10. Be sure to check out the European Festival on May 27 and 28 to enjoy delicious food, craft and art vendors and impressive performances!

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