Cherry Blossom Barge Flotilla coming to Vancouver this spring
Cherry blossom festivities in Vancouver will be kicking to a whole new level this spring: Organizers of the annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival are stepping up their plans this year by hosting a multi-day cherry blossom barge event.
On Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 2016, a barge with 40 cherry blossom trees in full bloom will be towed by a tug boat in Vancouver’s local waters, hugging the shoreline closely to allow passersby to see the weekend-long spectacle.
During the first day, the barge will pass by Canada Place, Stanley Park, English Bay Inukshuk, and Granville Island on its way from Crab Park to Science World. During the entire voyage, drummers from Chibi Taiko will be on the barge to add to the fanfare and excitement.
Ski all night at Grouse Mountain during 24 Hours of Winter
Ski all night long on beautiful and iconic Grouse Mountain, with 24 Hours of Winter. The slopes and lifts at Grouse Mountain will be open all night from Saturday, February 6 to Sunday, February 7, along with a variety of special activities, dining, shopping, and events.
From snowshoeing and ziplining, to lantern nature walks and mountaintop sleigh rides, there are events for everyone from life-long athletes to nature lovers alike. Dance parties under the stars, sleigh rides on the mountain top, and a spectacular sunrise over beautiful Vancouver. There’s nothing else like it in the city.
Global retailer Massimo Dutti to open Vancouver store at Pacific Centre
Hoarding signs with the Massimo Dutti brand have been erected at the last remaining empty storefront within the new expansion wing of Pacific Centre in downtown Vancouver.
The men’s and women’s Spanish fashion retailer is set to open sometime over the coming weeks in a unit next to Abercrombie & Fitch and Ted Baker London.
Massimo Dutti stores are typically located in high-profile locations in spaces ranging between 4,000 and 5,000 square feet.
