5th Annual Graham Bruce Carnival
Graham Bruce Elementary School, 3633 Tanner Street
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Games, food and roving performers!
Saturday, May 27
MAIN CELEBRATION DAY
Gaston Park, 3470 Crowley Drive @ Tyne Street
Pancake breakfast 9-11 a.m. Opening ceremony 11 a.m.
Entertainment and events 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 28
4th Annual Historical WalkingTour of Upper Still Creek Watershed
Meet at Swanguard Stadium in Central Park
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For more information, Still Moon Arts Society www.stillmoon.org
The Neighbourhood Houses in Metro Vancouver research team from the University of BC released a movie about neighbourhood houses. Okay, they released two: I invite you to watch one or even both!
Feeling a little curious? Here’s the 4-minute version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm91IsLUY9E
Settled in with a cup of coffee? Here’s the 12-minute version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQSHXgPRrZk
Please feel free to share the link with others and I hope that you learn something you didn’t know about neighbourhood houses. Meanwhile, happy Neighbourhood House Week!
PLAYLAND
Playland opens May 6 with three new family rides!
Spin your way through a magical land on the new coaster ride, Bug Whirled, peddle your way to the clouds flapping your wings on The Flutterbye, then take the plunge on the marvelous mechanical Dizzy Drop. All three rides will accommodate the entire family, so get ready to share even more memories and screams this coming spring and summer.
Make sure you’re prepared for your summer of fun by purchasing a season or day pass online or at retailers*, and save up to $5 compared to purchasing at the gate. Admission to Playland gives you access to over 30 rides and attractions, including our three new family rides! PLUS this year, Pacific Adventure Mini Golf is now included FREE with admission!
Once you purchase, remember to pre-register your Season Pass to avoid the long lines and paperwork on your first visit!
If you’ve previously pre-registered, the information you listed will be used to generate your 2017 Season Pass. Feel free to log in and review/update your information.
*Passes will be available at the same promotional rates in Lower Mainland 7-Eleven, Safeway, Save-on-Foods, PriceSmart Foods and Urban Fare stores in late April.
Passes include unlimited access to 30 rides and attractions excluding Revelation, Drop Zone, and Haunted Mansion.
Pricing above includes applicable taxes.
Find a 7-Eleven store near you. Store Locater
2017 HOURS OF OPERATION |
May 6 – Jun 25 | Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays | 10am-6pm |
Jun 16 – 28 | Monday through Friday | 10am-3pm |
Jun 30 – Jul 28 | Monday through Friday | 10am-6pm |
Jul 1 – 30 | Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays | 10am-7pm |
Jul 31 – Aug 18 | Daily | 10am-7pm |
Aug 19 – Sep 4 | The Fair at the PNE | (Playland Passes do not apply) |
Sep 9 – 17 | Saturdays & Sundays | 10am-5pm |

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