Fall in
Vancouver
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| It’s that time of year when the leaves start turning, and
that means autumn is right around the corner. Summer may be gone, but we’re not
looking back. After all, Vancouver has enough fall
activities to keep you busy
with fun-filled days of action-packed events, apple cider, Halloween frights —
even chocolate festivals. Check out these must-see fall activities in
Vancouver this autumn and renew your love for autumn. |
Take a hike in
Vancouver
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| If the colours are changing, then the best way to see them
is to get outside and immerse yourself in nature. Whether you're huffing and
puffing up Grouse Grind
or leisurely strolling through
Stanley Park , the
crisp air and sweeping views will keep your body active and provide
only-in-autumn photo ops. Check out Hiking in
Vancouver, The best of the best this fall. |
Soak up colour at VanDusen Botanical Garden in
Vancouver
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Heathers, Autumn crocus, hydrangeas and more bloom during
the fall at VanDusen
Botanical Garden, giving visitors the simple pleasure of soaking up
picture-perfect fall landscapes. Make sure to visit the Alma VanDusen Meadow
Garden and stand before the fiery red Japanese Maples. Another great park in
Fall is the Queen
Elizabeth Park
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Get Cultured at the Vancouver Art Gallery
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It will get colder in the fall, but that's exactly what
art museums are made for. VAG's 10,000-piece permanent holdings include works
from historical and contemporary Vancouver artists and other contemporary art
leaders, making a trip here a welcome cultural change from sunbathing at Kits
Beach. Plus, the museum boasts one of the city's top cafes, and chatting with
friends over a cappuccino is one fall activity you just have to partake in.
Vancouver Art Gallery Vancouver
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Visit your favourite animals in
Vancouver
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| If we had to choose one time of the year to visit
Maplewood Farm, we'd choose the fall. The leaves are turning, the cider is hot
and pumpkins are sprouting like crazy. It's the perfect season to visit Rosie
and Roberto, the farm's Sicilian miniature donkeys, and Fluffy, one of the
farm's giant New Zealand white rabbits. |
Fright Nights at the Pacific National Exhibition
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What's fall without Halloween, and what's Halloween
without a scream or two?
Halloween in Vancouver, the annual Fright Nights take over the entire
amusement park with bone-chilling exhibits and live shows like the Monsters of
Schlock and The Great Orbax. Of course, your favourite rides are still running,
and if those don't make your hair rise, opt for any of the five haunted
mansions, created specifically to scare the wits out of you.
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Ride the ghost train in
Vancouver
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This one is for the kids because of its moderate spook
factor and large doses of fun. The Stanley Park Ghost Train rattles through our
favourite park bedecked with a new Halloween theme each year. In addition to the
ride, kids can play in the Haunted Children's Farmyard and participate in fun
Halloween activities.....
Stanley Park Attractions
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Vancouver International Film Festival
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Travel to more than 70 countries via the silver screen at
the Film Festival in Vancouver,
critically acclaimed as "an unspoiled celebration of world cinema." Screenings
begin October 1 at various venues, which in the past have included Vancity
Theatre, Pacific Cinematheque and Empire Granville 7 Cinemas. It's one of the
biggest film festivals in North America and one you don't want to miss.
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International Fringe Festival in
Vancouver
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Fall is the time of year when alternative theatre takes
over the city. The Fringe
Festival, which first debuted in 1985, features more than 500 performances
in 11 days. Voted Best Arts Festival for five years in a row by Georgia
Straight, the event is all about breaking down barriers, which is why its "Bring
Your Own Venue" principle has become so popular. After all, how often can you
see theatre in a car, a boat or even a tree!
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Become a Fan in
Vancouver
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Need we say more? The
BC Lions offer great
football throughout the fall, so come out and root for the home team! You can
also watch the Vancouver Canucks
hit the ice at GM Place (Canada
Hockey Place for the 2010 Winter Games). Get in on the Canucks action now, since
the team will be on the road for much of the year due to the Games.
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Theatre Season in
Vancouver
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Many of Vancouver’s theatres start their seasons in the
fall, making it a great time to catch a show. Arts Club Theatre Company,
Firehall Arts Centre and Touchstone Theatre are all great picks. The talk of the
town this season is Playhouse Theatre's presentation of William Gibson's The
Miracle Worker about Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan.
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