Happy Flag Day! Today, the Canadian flag officially turns 53-years-old. From hockey jerseys to flying high on flag poles across the country, the Canadian flag unites us and the lone red maple leaf is a symbol of our national pride.

Feeling the post-Canada Day blues? Keep your momentum with these things happening in Vancouver today. For a complete list of events, check out our Vancouver Events Calendar.

This summer, Carnaval del Sol commemorates its 7th year of celebrating Latin culture in Vancouver. As the festival has grown over the years it has expanded to almost two weeks full of events with the main event happening on July 11 and 12 at Concord Pacific Place.

COVID-19 disclaimer: As recommended by BC’s provincial health officer, if you choose to take part in recreational activities in public spaces, please adhere to coronavirus health safety measures, including proper physical distancing, wearing a mask, and remaining at home if you show symptoms of cold or flu.

Canada Day is one of our favourite events of the summer, and to celebrate July 1 this year, local sweets purveyor The Pie Hole is bringing back a dreamy celebratory mashup.

There are a lot of picturesque places in Metro Vancouver that would make for a fabulous summer travel destination, but Richmond has just been named the second-best in Canada.

Fireworks will conclude many major daylong festivities across the region commemorating Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Repairs to the smashed glass of the Vancouver Olympic Cauldron were performed in mid-November 2022, just in time for Jack Poole Plaza’s hosting of the return of the Vancouver Christmas Market.

O Canada! Celebrate the country’s 152nd birthday with these seven events happening in Vancouver and beyond. Wear your red and white at Fort Langley, Canada Place, and more!

The federal government has announced that this year, in light of the ongoing global crisis, the nation will celebrate Canada Day virtually.

A group of swimmers got a pretty sweet surprise from mother nature over the Canada Day long weekend.

Following an emergency meeting at Buckingham Palace last night it has been announced that Prince Philip will be stepping down from his public role.

Please note: British Columbia is in Step 3 of its COVID-19 restart plan. Please adhere to COVID-19 health and safety measures, including physical distancing and frequent hand washing, and wearing a mask or face-covering in public indoor and retail spaces. If you are sick, please stay home.

This Canada Day visit Granville Island, as the city’s arts and culture mecca throws what will surely be the best birthday party of the season. With free jazz performances courtesy of Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, a festive parade, flying acrobats, face painting, delightful roving characters, and much more, this is an action-packed day that everyone can enjoy. On July 1st make Granville Island your home base and celebrate Canada from the most scenic seat in town.

YVR Food Fest's 2nd annual Food For Thought has a diverse lineup of food folks offering their own take on food-related topics sure to delight and inspire.

If the Canucks are in the hunt for a big fish in free agency, they should be careful about how much money they commit.

Take a walk through the history of Vancouver's beautiful skyline with On This Spot app founder Andrew Farris.

Vancouver will be kicking off 2016 in style with its first major free, public New Year’s Eve celebration event in more than a decade.