7 Things to do with your dad in and around Vancouver this Father's Day
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Father’s Day is almost upon us, and shopping for that perfect gift to make Dad feel like the most special person on this planet can be difficult.
We’ve put together a list of interactive activities that you and your dad should try out for some father-son/daughter bonding, along with some gift ideas — just in case you need them.
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Denman Street Car Free Day
Show your dad just how much you love him by taking him to the Denman Street Car Free Day on June 16. Spoil him with sweet and savoury foods, watch some live entertainment, and shop for some knick-knacks at the vendors’ tents. Maybe head over to English Bay after indulging in the greasy goodness of food truck snacks.
When: Saturday, June 16th
Time: 12 pm to 7 pm
Where: South end of the Denman street strip
Gift Idea: Does your dad love playing golf? Get him some personalized golf balls!
A Savoury brunch at the CRAFT Beer Market
Feed your father at the CRAFT Beer Market with a mouth-watering buffet-brunch on Father’s Day! Enjoy $5 beers, an omelette bar, beef sirloin and ham carvery, as well as some of their craft favourites!
When: Sunday, June 17, 2018
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: CRAFT Beer Market — 85 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Price: $28
Gift Idea: If your dad is a beer aficionado, the you can’t go wrong with an over-sized beer mug.
Sasquatch Days at Harrison Hotsprings
Head east on the highway and you might just end up at Harrison Hot Springs! A gorgeous place to relax by the beach with your family for Father’s Day. Sasquatch Day runs through June 16 to 17 and includes a variety of First Nations cultural activities such as live entertainment, medicine walks, boat tours, artisan vendors, as well as informational talks on the legendary Sasquatch, aka Big Foot.
When: Saturday, June 16, to Sunday, June 17, 2018
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Gift Idea: Is your dad the outdoorsy type? Check out this LED turn signal backpack for biking, running, or walking.
Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer
If your dad is the active type — or even if he’s not — the Raymond James Father’s Day Walk/Run gives you and your dad the opportunity to get some exercise and support the fight against prostate cancer. You can choose to enroll yourselves in a 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km run. You’ll not only get the chance to burn off some steam, but you’ll get to enjoy face painting, a free lunch for participants, and a selfie station to commemorate the day!
When: Sunday, June 17, 2018
Time: 10 am
Where: Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion — 6871 Roberts Street, Burnaby
Gift Idea: Let Dad constantly know his blood pressure and imporve his overall physical health with a fitbit.
Family fishing weekend
This year is the 19th annual BC Family Fishing Weekend! Starting on Friday, June 15 and ending on Sunday, June 17, this is the perfect opportunity to hit the water with your entire family — license free — to enjoy a day at the lake attempting to catch a fish.
When: Friday, June 15, to Sunday, June 17
Where: Any lake on the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC map.
Gift Idea: Surprise your dad with this mug on Father’s Day.
Take him to a car show
Dad’s love their vehicles, so take him to the GearHeads Father’s Day Car Show in Bellingham, where he’ll have the chance to see hundreds of cars and trucks! Don’t forget to feed him! Head over to the local BelleWood Country Cafe for breakfast or a BBQ — before or after the show.
When: Sunday, June 17, 2018
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Where: BelleWood Acres – Apples and Apple Cider — 6140 Guide Meridian Road, Bellingham, Washington
Price: $15
Gift Idea: If your dad gets lost a lot while driving — but doesn’t admit it — you can grab a GPS to send a subtle message.
Main street car free day
Another car-free area to check out! If you’ve already been to Denman street, come on over to Main Street with your daddy-o! Main Street hosts the largest Car Free Day spanning 21 blocks. There’ll be more food for you to try, art to view and shop, music, and nightlife.
When: Sunday, June 17, 2018
Time: Starts at noon
Where: Main Street, between Broadway and 30th Avenue
Gift Idea: Does your dad like to be on time? Here’s a retro-cool clock to make sure he’s never late
Now there’s no excuse to not spoil your dad rotten. So what are you waiting for? Give that man an unforgettable Father’s Day 2018.
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