Posted by Michael Lepore on May 18, 2012 | No Comments
If you are sticking around Vancouver, Richmond or other areas of MetroVancouver this weekend, you won’t be bored!
May 19th, outdoor pools and concessions are officially open and park rangers and beach lifeguards are on duty. The heated seaside outdoor pools at New Brighton Park, Second Beach in Stanley Park, and Kitsilano Beach Park. Lifeguards begin their summer duties at designated beaches from Spanish Bank West and stretching all the way around English Bay to Third Beach in Stanley Park. Trout Lake is the only freshwater, lifeguarded beach in Vancouver and is located in John Hendry Park.
On Sunday come to the Roundhouse Turntable Plaza opening! Official ceremony to celebrate the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation’s new outdoor public and community performance space. May 20 from noon – 4pm. Official ceremony 1:00 pm. Located at Davie St. and Pacific Blvd in Vancouver’s Yaletown.
A lower mainland tradition, the 66th Annual Cloverdale Rodeo and 123rd Annual Country Fair! One of the largest rodeos in Canada and the largest running fair in BC for the May long weekend, this extravaganza features the Fraser Valley’s largest midway and loads of family entertainment. May 18-21.
Take in a Night Market. Choose from Vancouver’s Chinatown at 100 and 200 Keefer Street, or Richmond’s Night Market , located at No 3 Rd and River Road, just a block from the Bridgeport Canada Line Station. Beginning May 18th.
There’s plenty to see and do all over the lower mainland this weekend. Check out more activities on the Find Family Fun in Vancouver website.
Posted by Michael Lepore on May 10, 2012 | No Comments
The next time you are looking for good quality food fast, you should check out one of Vancouver’s many street cart food vendors. The streets are buzzing with the announcement of the winners of the 12 new stationary spots that will hit Vancouver beginning May 1. These 12 new carts will bring the total number of food carts in Vancouver up to 103.
Vancouver’s 12 New Stationary Food Carts
The Burger Bus: Organic all-beef burgers. Located at Davie and Seymour
Mogu: Japanese-inspired street food. Located at Howe and Dunsmuir
Pig on the Street: British sandwiches featuring bacon. Located at 700 Howe Street
Guanaco Truck: Salvadoran cuisine including tamales and pupusas. Located at Georgia and Seymour
Rimfoodbaht: Authentic Thai cuisine. Located at Hamilton and Robson
Le Tigre: Chinese dim sum with a twist. Located at Alberni and Bute.
Soho Road Naan Kebab: Meat and Vegetable curries. Located at Smithe and Howe
Slingers: Italian North American cuisine. Located at West Hastings and Thurlow
Feastro: The Following Bistro: Organic Meat Sandwiches. Located at Canada Place Way and Thurlow
Kaboom Box: Seafood po’boys. Located at Georgia and Thurlow
Perodie Perogy: Delicious and unique perogies. Located at 700 Homer Street
Ze Bite: Featuring french cuisine including Boeuf Bourguignon. Located at W. Cordova and Burrard.
In addition to the 12 new carts, Vancouver features some fantastic food offerings at carts throughout the city.
If you are looking for Tacos you may want to try Off The Wagon located at 700 Howe St. or Tacofino located at 500 Burrard St. If you like Greek food you should try Nu Greek located at 600 Granville St. If you have a craving for BBQ you may want to try Re-Up BBQ located at 700 Hornby and also at 800 Robson.
There are so many options within Vancouver so if you are wondering what to eat, where to get it and when the food trucks are available view a list of all Vancouver Street Food Vendors or download the free app!
Posted by Michael Lepore on May 3, 2012 | No Comments
Richmond Summer Markets and Events
1) The summer Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market opens May 20 and runs June 3, June 17, July 15, July 29, August 5, August 19, September 2, September 16 and September 30.
The Steveston Farmer’s Market offers an array of wonderful fresh produce, amazing artistry and a variety of entertainers. It’s fun for the entire family.
The summer market takes place at the corner of Third Avenue and Moncton Street. The market is currently accepting applications from non-profit groups interested in applying for a fundraising food both, as well as summer market vendors. To apply to be a vendor visit www.sfam.ca.
2) The Richmond Night Market returns for 2012 with a brand new waterfront location located at 8351 River Road in Richmond. The Night Market runs May 18 to Oct. 8 on Friday and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sundays from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The market boasts great food, great deals, a fantastic atmosphere and fun for the whole family. There will be a variety of vendors including crafts, merchandise, food and desserts plus carnival rides and a children’s amusement zone. For more information visit richmondnightmarket.com, follow them on Twitter @Rmdnightmarket or visit their Facebook Page
3) The 67th annual Steveston Salmon Festival takes place July 1 and everyone is invited to celebrate Canada’s biggest little birthday party. This year’s theme is Me to We – The Power of Youth! With a pancake breakfast, kids bike parade, a Canada Day Parade, Japanese cultural displays, an art show, children’s festival, carnival rides, a salmon barbeque, road hockey, a youth rock fest and a great entertainment line-up this is an event not to be missed.
Posted by Michael Lepore on April 26, 2012 | No Comments
With spring in full swing, there are a number of charity walks hitting the streets of Vancouver, Richmond and the Lower Mainland. Whether you want to lace up your shoes and walk, come down to an event to cheer on participants or find a way to donate to the causes, we have compiled a list of some of the local Walks that you may wish to support.
Scotia Bank MS Walk – Richmond
Sunday April 29
Garry Point Park
Check-in Time: 8 a.m.
Start Time: 10 a.m.
The Scotia Bank MS Walk has a short route (2 km) and a long route (4 km) to choose from. Participants will walk on a beautiful tour around the kite field and will enjoy gorgeous views of the Strait of Georgia. For more information or to register visit: Scotia Bank MS Walk
Scotia Bank MS Walk – Vancouver
Sunday April 29
Ceperley Park in Stanley Park
Check-in Time: 8 a.m.
Start Time: 10 a.m.
With a choice of a 1 km, 3 km or 5 km route there really is something for every walker at this year’s Scotiabank MS Walk. For more information or to register visit: Scotia Bank MS Walk
Strides For Change – Mother’s Against Drunk Driving
June 9, 2012
Central Park, Burnaby
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Walk, bike, roller blade, ride in your wheelchair or even ride a unicicyle for MADD Metro Vancouver’s 5 km Strides For Change Walk. In addition to the fundraising walk that will raise money and awareness for MADD programs, there will be entertainment, a bbq, a kids zone and more. For more information or to register visit Strides For Change.
Walk to Fight Arthritis
June 10, 2012
Athletes Village Plaza, Vancouver’s
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Start-up Time: 10 a.m.
This walk is a great opportunity to raise funds to fight arthritis. Whether you battle arthritis or know somebody who does you can walk, raise money, help a great cause and perhaps win a great prize, too. For more information or to register visit: Walk To Fight Arthritis.
Posted by Michael Lepore on April 10, 2012 | No Comments
Mark your calendar for the final Winter Farmers and Artisans Markets in Steveston. Come and join in the neighbourhood spirit Sunday April 15th from 10 am to 3 pm. Located inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site at 12138 Fourth Avenue, you will find local arts and crafts, fresh, organic produce, and live entertainment. Ready to eat food and refreshments, along with children’s booths and activities add to the choices available. Visiting the market is a great way to spend a Sunday and also take in the sights and sounds of Steveston Historic Village in Richmond.
Posted by Michael Lepore on April 5, 2012 | No Comments
With Easter upon us, if you are looking for something fun to do in the Vancouver or Richmond area, here are Five local activities that will be fun for the entire family.
1) Easter and Lonsdale Quay – April 8, 2012 – Free – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This free event includes a Cobb’s Bread Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny at 1 p.m.
2) Richmond Easter Egg Hunt – April 8, 2012 - $8 per child - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please register for this event by visiting www.richmond.ca/register with course code 212352
The fun takes place at the Richmond Community Centre and parent participation is required. You and your children will enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny, crafts, games and an Easter Egg Hunt.
3) Easter Scavenger Hunt – April 8, 2012 – Britannia Mine Museum
Go on an Easter Dino Egg Hunt at the Britannia Mine Museum. Come learn about dinosaurs and identify gems while celebrating Easter at the same time. For more information visit www.britanniaminemuseum.ca
4) Whistler Community Easter Egg Hunt – April 7, 2012 – 10a.m. to 12 p.m., Free
Enjoy an egg hunt, get your face painting, make some crafts and so much more! The festivities take place at Myrtle Philip Community School in Whistler.
5) Easter Heritage Tea - April 7, 2012, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. London Heritage Farm (6511 Dyke Road)
Come explore the gardens and then participate in an Easter tea inside. The cost is $8.50 for Easter Tea. For more information visit www.londonfarm.ca
With so many Easter events happening around Richmond and Vancouver, you and your family are sure to have some fun, enjoy a little bit of chocolate and perhaps even meet the Easter Bunny! Happy Easter!
Posted by Michael Lepore on March 29, 2012 | No Comments
We’re gearing up for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Garage Sale that takes place May 12, 2012 and we are looking for your gently-used items that you no longer use. As you spring clean around your home and yard, keep our Charity Garage Sale in mind. We will pick up large items, but small items can be dropped off at our office.
To arrange for pickup contact: Michael Lepore info@accoladerealestate.ca or call Michael at 604-295-3974.
Even if you are outside of the Vancouver-area you can call Michael and he would be happy to find the nearest location for drop off so you can help support your local office.
More about The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and Garage Sale:
The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has helped to build new shelters, create playgrounds, support art therapy programs, cover the cost of crisis counselling and therapy and develop job training initiatives for more than 30,000 women and children each year.
Money is raised through a variety of initiatives and special events including the National Shelter Foundation Garage Sales that are hosted by more than 120 Royal LePage offices throughout Canada. In 2011 Royal LePage raised $420,000 from the National Garage Sale for Shelter.
Mark your calendars for the 2012 Garage Sale on May 12 .
Our local Vancouver Garage Sale for Shelter takes place at:
Salmon’s Transfer
100-950 Van Horne Way
Richmond, BC
To find your local garage sale, please contact Michael and he’ll help you find your local Garage Sale for Shelter.
Posted by Michael Lepore on January 16, 2012 | No Comments
MetroVancouver’s first measurable snow fall of 2012 occurred this past weekend and the outlook for this week is for more snow, with meteorologists forecasting three weather systems moving into BC. Look for snowfall Monday, Wednesday and then Thursday or Friday.
People on the southwest coast of BC have a special relationship with the white stuff, as we experience only a day or two of snow at a time and rarely get the opportunity to enjoy a walk in a winter wonderland before it is washed away by the rains within hours.
The snowiest year on record at Vancouver International Airport was 1971, which received a total of 242.6 cm (95.5 in), and the greatest snow depth reported was 61 cm (24 in) on January 15 of that year. Nothing close to that is predicted for this week but maybe enough to cause havoc on our roads and excitement and some rare tobogganing for the young and young at heart!
Environment Canada has ranked Vancouver 3rd place under the category “Lowest Snowfall” among 100 major Canadian Cities.
If you are snow-adverse and prefer to appreciate snow via fabulous mountain views, then locations such as Richmond, Vancouver, and South Delta are good places to call home!
Posted by Michael Lepore on January 6, 2012 | No Comments
Richmond Event – Saturday, January 7th, 2012.
Join Walk Richmond for a stroll to Finn Slough. Meet at 10:00 am on Saturday, one block west of No 5 Road off Dyke Road.
Finn Slough was founded by Finnish settlers in the 1880s. The walk will pass by the historic community of Finn Slough which provides gorgeous unobstructed views of the Fraser River. Finn Slough is sometimes called Gilmore or Tiffin Slough and long ago was a popular place for Richmond fishermen to live. The remaining houses are a small reminder of what life was like along the mighty Fraser River many years ago.
Finn Slough is located in the Gilmore Real Estate area of Richmond BC , home to many of Richmond’s farms, country estates and Equestrian properties.
Walk Richmond provides free guided walks throughout Richmond and is led by the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association. The walks are suitable for all ages and all fitness levels. Check the Walking Schedule for future planning.
Check out the Trail System Map to assist in planning your own walking discovery of Richmond BC.
Posted by Michael Lepore on November 10, 2011 | 1 Comment
At 11 am Friday, November 11th, please stop and take a moment to honour the men and women who have risked or lost their lives for our freedom. We remember the sacrifices made by those that fought in the major wars of the last century and those who continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. Ceremonies are held throughout Metro Vancouver on Friday morning. The freedom we have in Canada, that most of us take for granted, is ours due to the people we honour today. Remember.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
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