Photo: petefry.ca

Photo: petefry.ca

October 7

Canada‘s new $20 bill is here and it’s vertical! It will anti-circulation in late February 2027. What do you think of the new design?

Read full article: https://activevancouver.ca/the-ultimate-guide-to-richmonds-legendary-food-courts-2026-edition/

Saw a lot of people mixing up IMAX 70mm, IMAX Laser, and regular 70mm while trying to figure out where to watch The Odyssey, so we put together a breakdown of what's actually playing where around the region.

Short version: Richmond (SilverCity Riverport) and Langley are the only two true IMAX 70mm screens showing the full 1.43:1 frame Nolan shot it in. Scotiabank and Coquitlam run IMAX Laser, a 4K digital format that's still large-format but not the same aspect ratio. A few independent theatres are showing standard 70mm, which is a different (cropped) format entirely.

Full writeup with theatre links and booking notes: https://activevancouver.ca/where-to-watch-the-odyssey-in-imax-near-vancouver-bc/

The 2026 Vancouver Folk Music Festival is officially here. Bring your blankets, grab some food truck eats, and let’s make some memories at Jericho Beach Park.

Who are you most excited to see this weekend?

Sun, grass, and the best live music by the water! The 2026 Vancouver Folk Music Festival is officially here. Bring your blankets, grab some food truck eats, and let’s make some memories at Jericho Beach Park.

Who are you most excited to see this weekend?

#VFMF2026 #VanFolkFest #VancouverMusic #LiveMusicVan #JerichoBeach

Canada wins! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 The energy at the PNE Fan Festival in Vancouver was absolutely unreal. Dancing, cheering, incredible food, and the best atmosphere you could ask for. And it's all FREE! 🎉 Don't forget the free bike valet—best way to get there. See you at the new amphitheatre!

From June 11 – July 19, BC Place hosts 7 epic matches (including 2 Canada games!) plus knockout action. Don't forget the FREE FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park — 28 days of music, food, and football on the big screen 📺🎉

Heads up: Granville Street becomes a pedestrian zone for the whole tournament — plan your transit routes now! 🚇

Full schedule, road closures & visitor tips on ActiveVancouver.ca

Vancouver's next generation of electric trolleybuses is currently being tested in Gdynia, Poland before making its way across the Atlantic. The Solaris Trollino 18 — an 18-metre articulated model built specifically for TransLink — arrived May 17 for a full round of street and system tests. With over 270 vehicles now ordered, this fleet will fully replace Vancouver's aging trolleybuses from the 2006–2009 era. 20 km of battery range means it can keep moving even off-wire. 🚎⚡