What special events or festivals go on in Vancouver and at what times of the year?
There are many different events, festivals, celebrations and opportunities available in Vancouver and the surrounding area throughout the year. Here is a list of some of the popular ones and the approximate time of year that they are available. January · The Annual Polar Bear Swim January 1st – start the new year with a shiver by joining hundreds of Vancouverites jumping into English Bay. After you can join them for a big cup of hot chocolate at one of our many local coffee shops · The Brackendale Bald Eagle Festival all month – check out the large concentration of bald eagles during this fun yearly festival. Don’t forget your binoculars! February · Chinese New Year early February – ring in the lunar new year in one of the largest Chinatowns in North America · Valentines Day February 14th – a day to celebrate the ones you love, usually by giving and receiving cards, flowers and chocolates March · St. Patrick’s Day March 17th – wear something green and visit a traditional Irish pub! · P
