Celebrating the Lunar New Year at Cafe Pacifica

Gung hey fat choy!

It’s the Year of the Monkey and to celebrate, Cafe Pacifica will be adding some Asian specialties to our traditional Sunday brunch menu that we’re famous for on Sunday, February 7.

The annual event has been held at the Hotel for over 10 years and features a lavish buffet, live entertainment and some very unique dessert creations, including chocolate dipped fortune cookies from our pastry kitchen.

At the salad buffet, guests can whet their appetites with:

• Pomelo salad with tiger prawns and chicken
• Lychee and cucumber snap pea salad, ginger, soy dressing
• Asian inspired seafood ceviche
• Vegetable Kung Pao salad with cashews
• Teriyaki glazed tofu salad with bean sprouts and green peas

Hit up the Imperial station for:

• Hot and sour seafood medley with crispy lotus chips and green onions
• 5 spice marinated Fraser Valley duck breast with star anise jus
• Dim sum items like shu mai, har gow
• Vegetable spring rolls with plum sauce

At the Wok station, indulge in:

• Vegetable fried rice with shitake mushrooms and bean sprouts
• Wok seared Singapore rice noodles
• Vegetarian feast with stir-fried mixed vegetables
• Bean curd, bamboo shoots and black Buddha’s fungus

And cap it off with the Chef’s selection of desserts:

• Sweet bean sesame balls, egg tarts, sago and lotus seed pudding
• Chocolate-dipped fortune cookies

To view the full menu, click here.

Date: Sunday, February 7 | 1130am-230pm

Price:
Adults: $55 per person
Seniors: $51 per person
Children ages 6-12 $27.50 per person (Complimentary for children under age 5)
Plus applicable taxes.

Call 604.895.2480 and book your spot today!

PROMOTION: HSBC Canada Sevens 2 for 1 Tournament Passes

Source: Canada Seven

Special limited time offer!

Book a hotel room night through beVancouver and receive a TicketMaster promo code to purchase 2 FOR 1 7’s Tournament Passes to the HSBC Canada Sevens on March 12-13 at BC Place!

Promotion details:

• Customers will be responsible for TicketMaster and facility fees on both Tickets
• All TicketMaster policies apply
• No other promotions or discounts can be applied with this offer
• This is a special non-cancellable promotional booking

For more information on Canada Sevens, click here.

Soar Over China with FlyOver Canada

Source: FlyOver Canada

Back for a third season!

FlyOver Canada will be presenting Flight of the Dragon and FlyOver Canada back-to-back from January 14 to March 6, 2016.

After a quick pre-show celebrating Chinese New Year, you’ll be ushered into the theatre to follow a mythical dragon as you soar over some of China’s most spectacular landscapes and iconic sites. Then cap it all off with a thrilling flight ride that takes you from east to west across Canada.

That’s two virtual flight rides for the price of one!

FlyOver Canada is opened from 10am-9pm daily, except for February 9 when it’s opened from 11am-9pm.

For more info and to book your ticket, click here.

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PROMOTION: 30% off Amtrak Cascades from Washington State to Vancouver **CLOSED**

Source: beVancouver

For the first time, Amtrak Cascades rail service will be partnering with beVancouver to feature an exclusive offer for rail travel from Washington State to Vancouver.

Book a hotel stay today with beVancouver and receive a special promo code for an exclusive 30% discount on the round-trip Amtrak Cascade ticket.

The fine print:

• Promotion is non-cancellable and non-transferrable.
• Travel Dates are from Jan 4, 2016 – April 15, 2016
• Travel Black Out Dates are Feb 12, 2016 and Feb 15, 2016 as well as March 24, 2016 – March 25, 2016 and March 28, 2016
• All bookings will be made in CAD and any other currency displayed is a representative value
• Your credit card must have an expiry date valid at the time of check-in

Don’t miss out on this limited offer! For more info, click here.

Love is in the Air! *CONTEST CLOSED*

Oh, L’Amour. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re launching a social media photo contest where a lucky winner can win a Pacific Romance Package featuring:

• One Night Luxury Hotel Accommodation with a king-size pillow top mattress
• $50 credit towards breakfast for two in the privacy of your room
• Valet Parking (24 hours) with in & out privileges
• Extended late check out of 2:00 pm
• Bottle of British Columbia Sparkling wine on ice
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Welcome amenity
• Long Stem Red Rose
• Daily Local Newspaper

Contest begins January 18, 2016 and ends February 7, 2016.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Follow us at Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
2.  Upload a photo of you and your Valentine kissing in or around the grounds of the Pan Pacific.
3. Tag your photos with @panpacificvan and #PanValentinesKiss to be eligible for judging.

Be creative and feel free to express yourself. Photo-enhancing apps are permitted (eg fun filters, textures, captions) or leave it unfiltered and natural. It’s up to you! All that we ask is that the photo should be PG-13. Romantic and sweet. Not hot and racy. Think Robert Doisneau’s Kiss by the Hotel D’eauville.

With the Pacific Romance Package, you and your Valentine will experience the ultimate in romance and luxury that will leave you exquisitely pampered. So whether you’ve been with your sweetie one week or 50 years, we want to see your kisses!

Contest Terms and Conditions:

1. No purchase necessary.
2. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
3. Limit to one (1) entry per person.
4. Photos must be uploaded no later than 11:59PM February 7
5. Winner will be selected by Pan Pacific Vancouver and on or around February 12. Winner will be announced on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
6. Prize is non-transferable.
7. Pan Pacific Vancouver has the right to remove any inappropriate submissions. Remember, keep it clean!
8. By participating in this promotion, you give Pan Pacific Vancouver your consent to post your name and photo to our social channels.
9. Prize must be redeemed between February 14, 2016 and February 28, 2017. (subject to availability)

Good luck, everyone!

Staff Spotlight: Shailee Fruin

It’s time for another Staff Spotlight, where we’ll introduce you to some of the over 400 associates that work here. And wouldn’t you know it, it’s also our 30th anniversary this week! The Pan Pacific Vancouver opened its doors in 1986 and since then, we’ve seen alot of changes in the city, but one thing that remains consistent at the Pan is the how we serve our guests.

We’re a close-knit, hospitable bunch here at the the Pan and we treat our guests like we treat each other – like family. So how do we find like-minded folks to join the Hotel?

Today we shine the spotlight on Human Capital & Development Manager, Shailee Fruin, and what she looks for in a potential candidate.

Hello Shailee! Tell us about yourself.

After working at Expo 86, I decided I wanted to travel, so I backpacked through Asia, Australia and New Zealand for 2 years before settling down and now my husband and I continue to enjoy new places to explore. Born and raised in BC, I now live in Maple Ridge with my husband and have 2 grown boys.

How long have you been with Pan Pacific Vancouver?

I’m in my 26th year with the Pan Pacific and it’s been an incredible journey! I started off with the hotel working as a Server for many years and then had the opportunity to develop into various leadership positions. I’ve been part of the Human Resources team for the past 8 years.

What’s a typical day like as Human Capital & Development Manager?

I largely spend my time recruiting, or participating in activities related to our recruiting efforts. I interact with our associates on a daily basis and assist with any challenges they may be facing in their jobs, as well as, support education and development initiatives they might be interested in pursuing.

What’s your favourite part about your job?

I love meeting people and learning about them through the interview process. I get very excited when I hire someone and it’s rewarding to see people I’ve hired, thriving in their role! Also, announcing a promotion for a deserving associate is a highlight!

What is one of the challenging aspects about your job?

Providing corrective guidance or action is a necessary part of the role, but it can be challenging when the action is taken negatively, rather than looking at it as an opportunity for growth and improvement. It is always possible to look at any situation with a view for bettering oneself and utilizing the support systems around you to help you do that.

Can you talk more about the recruitment process and what does Pan Pacific Vancouver look for in a candidate?

The recruitment process begins when you know you need someone new in the department, either because an existing associate has left, or because there is new work to be done. It doesn’t finish until after someone has been hired. It involves multiple interviews, references and background checks.

We look for candidates who have the right attitude for hospitality. Wanting to work in a service environment requires someone who takes joy in making others feel special. In addition to having the desire to serve others and deliver personalized service, they need to be able to remain calm and manage guests and any potential problems in a straightforward yet professional and genuine manner. It’s also important to be able to demonstrate that they can do several things simultaneously; without multitasking, the job just doesn’t get done!  Adaptability is another crucial trait to have as things can happen quickly and employees must be able to react to the changes in order to best serve the guests needs.

We have a number of “lifers” here on staff, some even working here since the Hotel opened in 1986! In today’s job market, that’s a rare thing to see. Why do you think someone would want to work for Pan Pacific and why is the job satisfaction so high?

There is a lot of camaraderie amongst the team and it is evident that the people who work at the Pan Pacific Vancouver really care about our guests. They take pride in their work and it shows in the teamwork you see. And as much as the work can be difficult, I’d say it’s rewarding and people do have fun!

Anyone who’ve gone the extra mile in the interview process that impressed you?

When the candidate has taken the time to really learn about us, it immediately shows that they are genuinely interested in being a part of the Pan Pacific and if they can comfortably build a rapport with me in the interview, it gives me confidence that they will be able to do the same with our guests.

Last question! What do you like to do for fun when you’re not working?

I love staying active and being outdoors, hiking, cycling & snowshoeing. It’s great to have down time, visit with family and friends and enjoy good wine!

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Pan Pacific Vancouver’s First Guest

It’s our 30th anniversary this week! And we thought we would share a very special Throwback Thursday with a very special guest.  In fact, she’s the first guest ever to stay at the Pan when we opened our doors in 1986!

We chat with Jennifer Dickson, great, great granddaughter of Malcolm A. Maclean, Vancouver’s first mayor.

Hi Jennifer! Thanks for being profiled for our milestone anniversary! Can you share with us some memories of being the very first guest on opening day?

I remember the excitement of the opening day: wearing an old-fashioned costume, the band playing, the media in attendance and receiving some very special gifts from the Pan Pacific since the opening day just happened by chance to be on my birthday.

One of the really memorable parts of the day was having my best friends sleep over in the hotel with me for the night.  These are still my best friends today, after 30 years, and I feel so lucky to have been able to share that night and many incredible memories with them since that time.

Looking back on all your annual stays with us, was there a time that stood out for you?

The most impressive night for me was my 2nd year at the hotel as I was given a suite rather than a room to stay in.  The luxury suites are absolutely incredible: the size, views, décor and the most incredible bathrooms!  I couldn’t believe how generous the Pan Pacific was.

Which was your favourite visit and why?

Since I’ve had the pleasure of staying with the hotel for 30 years, I’ve experienced the hotel as a teen, young adult and now as a married mom (who really looks forward to a little break with my husband after the busy time over the holidays)!

A few visits that stood out in particular were being able to relax at the hotel on our wedding night as well as another time when we were able to bring our kids to the hotel to visit it.  They couldn’t believe how beautiful and fancy the hotel is.  It is always such a treat to be able to show a new visitor the lobby and suites of the Pan Pacific.

What do you love about the Pan Pacific?

I love the amazing views and how incredibly quiet the rooms are which makes a stay at the hotel so peaceful.  The bed linens and carpet are so soft, which just adds to the feeling of luxuriously being pampered.

Is there anything you would recommend to guests? (this could be anything. For example: a favourite menu or drink item, a spa service they have to try etc)

I would recommend that guests plan time to just curl up in a cozy spot and look out the windows at the stunning views of Vancouver.  Watching the seaplanes, boats and clouds drift in and out is unique and relaxing.  I also recommend spending time at the pool in the summer with its mix of ocean and urban location as well as making time for brunch in the morning at the Café Pacifica.

Congratulations and thank you Pan Pacific Vancouver for 30 years of wonderful memories!  First Guest, Jenny Dickson

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Dine Out Vancouver at the Cafe Pacifica

Calling all foodies!

Presented by Tourism Vancouver from January 15-31 is Dine Out Vancouver, BC’s largest celebration of food and British Columbia wine.

The 14th annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival is Vancouver’s ultimate eating experience, allowing patrons to choose from 288 restaurants offering unique 3 prix-fix meals at affordable prices – $20, $30 or $40, many with BC VQA wine pairings available for an additional charge..

Participating in our seventh straight year, the Cafe Pacifica Restaurant has put together a delicious 3 course meal, where you can choose from 2 appetizers and 3 main courses, plus dessert!

Choose between the following 2 appetizers:

BBQ Duck Consomme with shredded duck, Shiitake mushroom, water chestnut, chives

Togorashi Albacore Tuna Tataki with Thai curry yoghurt, fennel salad, lemon oil and cherry tomatoes

Choose between the following 3 main courses:

Hoisin Glazed Braised Short Ribs with sweet potato puree, Asian vegetables and star anise

Malaysian-style Boullabaisse with salmon, snapper, tiger prawns and coconut cream

Roasted Pumpkin & Salt Spring Island Goat Cheese Ravioli with sauteed kale and oyster mushroom acorn squash chips, lemon butter sauce and balsamic glaze

And finish it off with our East Meets West Dessert Sampler:

A medley of matcha tiramisu with red bean jelly, mango and lime meringue tart and cherry chocolate petit-four.

Dine Out is a great way to sample Vancouver restaurants at an affordable price and a perfect excuse to indulge in some great tasting food! To avoid disappointment, reservations are recommended. Call 604.895.2480 or click here to book.

But why stop there?

Make a night out of it with Dine Out and Stay In Package!

The Hotel is offering a dinner and luxury stay package which include the 3 course dinner for 2, late checkout and complimentary parking, starting at $299 for a city view room.

You can view availability and book your reservation here.

For a complete listing of participating restaurants and price points, click here.  For more information on Dine Out Vancouver, click here.

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Pan Pacific’s Special PCMA Caesar

This week Vancouver welcomes 4,000 delegates professional meeting planners and supplier members for PCMA‘s Convening Leaders conference. Between networking and learning the latest innovations and trends in event technology, meeting design and event strategy, delegates will also be getting a taste of our fair city.

And by taste, we mean trying out Canada’s signature drink – the Caesar! The conference’s host hotels will be serving up their version of the tasty beverage and attendees are invited to post their favourite one on their social channels with #PCMACaesar for a chance to win a four-night stay in Vancouver.

Our star bartender, Scott, created the Coastal Caesar which will be available in our Cascades Lounge during the PCMA conference.

Ingredients: 1 oz Long Table Texada vodka, 5 oz Walter Caesar Mix, splash of celery juice, dash Chipotle Tabasco sauce, dash Worcestershire sauce

Rim: salt, pepper & bacon crumble

Garnish: Grilled Pacific Prawn,  Fraser Valley Bacon & Blaze’s Bean [The Best Damn Spicy Bean] & Celery stick

Instructions:
•    In a mixing glass with ice, combine vodka, Walter Caesar Mix, celery juice, Tabasco & Worcestershire sauces – stir well
•    Using a lime, rim glass with a mixture of salt, pepper & bacon crumble
•    Strain cocktail over fresh ice, garnish with prawn, bean, bacon slice & celery stick

This signature Caesar has ingredients specifically sourced from Canadian West Coast producers.  Our unique “on the water” locale allows our Pan Pacific Vancouver’s bartenders to infuse a whiff of harbor air to finish off an already perfect beverage.

Come on down to the Cascades Lounge and order one today!

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Welcoming PCMA to Vancouver!

Vancouver will be rolling out the red carpet this weekend and welcoming 4,000 professional meeting planner and supplier members for the Professional Convention Management Association‘s (PCMA) annual Convening Leaders conference. Delegates will be learning all the latest innovations and trends in event technology, meeting design and event strategy.

Doubly exciting, the event makes its debut in Vancouver and will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Pan Pacific Vancouver is one of the official host hotels for the event.

PCMA is also running a contest involving Canada’s signature cocktail – the caesar. Each host hotel will be serving up their version of the caesar.  Attendees can sample from any the hotels during the conference and are asked to post it to social media with #PCMACaesar. The most creative post will win a four-night stay in Vancouver!

Events and Entertainment Around Town – January Edition

Source: Broadway in Vancouver

Happy New Year!

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!  It’s 2016 and there are plenty of events to start the year off.  So if you’re in recovery mode, let’s ease into this slowly. But if you’re raring to go, (because there’s so many great upcoming events!), we curated the very best this city has to offer this month. Let’s do this!

29th Festival of Trees – Four Seasons Hotel
Event dates: November 13-January 5
For the past 29 years, the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver has been transformed into a forest of beautifully decorated trees, all in support of BC Children’s Hospital.

Lights of Hope – St Paul’s Hospital
Event dates: November 19-January 4
An annual fundraising campaign to support St Paul’s Hospital. This spectacular display features more than 200 shining stars and 10km of twinkling lights all built by volunteers using donated materials.

Holidays at Vancouver Aquarium – Vancouver Aquarium
Event dates: November 26-January 4
Home to everyone’s favourite holiday guest: Scuba Claus! Come marvel at the holiday tree, its glimmering lights powered by the resident electric eel. Learn more about the North Pole and Arctic waters through snowy displays and festive programming.

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge
Event dates: November 27-January 3
The suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, the rainforest and canyon are transformed into a world of festive lights and visual enchantment.

Christmas at Flyover Canada – Canada Place
Event dates: December 10-January 5 | Time: 10am-9pm
Christmas hours: 10am-6pm December 24. Closed December 25
FlyOver Canada will transform into a magical winter wonderland this Christmas season. Guests will help Santa search for his missing elves during an exhilarating flight across Canada and on to the North Pole.

Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen – Firehall Arts
Event dates: December 15-January 9
A special holiday run of the Firehall’s smash hit musical! Leonard Cohen’s powerful and inspirational music is the heartbeat of Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, as six performers play seventeen different instruments in a rollicking tribute to the remarkable writer.

Rivals – Blackbird Theatre 1945 McLean Drive
Event dates: December 28-January 23
A comedy of love and manners revolving around the bookishly romantic Lydia Languise who adores her lover when she think he is a poor ensign, but is appalled when he turns out to be a well-connected Captain. Adding to this, Lydia finds herself beset on all sides by eccentrics, bumbling suitors and stymied by an overbearing aunt.

Erica Sigurdson – The Comedy Mixx
Event dates: January 7-9 | Various times
Based in Vancouver, erica Sigurdson is a strong dominating force in the Canadian Comedy scene, as well as, an award-winning writer. Her comedy festival credits include Montreal Just For Laughs, Winnipeg, Halifax, St John’s Moncton, PEI, Sudbury and Vancouver Comedy Festivals.

So You Think You Can Dance Live Tour – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: January 8 | Time: 8pm

As Heard on TV – Orpheum Theatre
Event dates: January 8-9 | Time: 8pm
Stroll down memory lane with conductor Steven Reineke, and singer/comedian Nicole Parker from MADtv and Broadway’s Wicked. The VSO takes you on a laugh-filled and nostalgic tour of some of the most iconic of all TV themes, including shows like Downton Abbey, Mad Men, Game of Thrones, Masterpiece Theatre, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, the Judy Garland Show and more. Celebrate some of the extraordinary music from these unforgettable television shows, As Heard of TV!

Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning – Rogers Arena
Event date: January 9 | Time: 7pm

Gershwin’s Magic Key – Orpheum Theatre
Event date: January 10 | Time: 2pm
The story tells of a chance meeting on the streets of NYC between a poor newspaper boy and the great American composer, George Gershwin. The orchestra magically weaves Gershwin’s greatest hits into the drama, as they explore the vast melting pot of American music and discover the key to unlocking the boy’s own musical potential.

No Pants Skytrain Ride – Skytrain
Event date: January 10 | Time: 230pm
The No Pants Skytrain Ride is an annual global event started by Improv Everwhere in New York in 2002. The mission is simple: you ride the Skytrain with no pants.

Vancouver Canucks vs Florida Panthers – Rogers Arena
Event date: January 11 | Time: 7pm

Vance Joy – Orpheum Theatre
Event dates: January 12-13
Vance Joy has been making the rounds since 2013, recently opening for Taylor Swift on her 1989 tour. His first studio release Dream Your Life Away hit the airwaves last year, netting him significant praise in the singer-songwriter community and a huge degree of international fame.

Dirty Dancing – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event dates: January 12-17 | Various times
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this timeless love story features the hit songs “Hungry Eyes”, “Hey Baby”, “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”.

Boom – Granville Island Stage
Event dates: January 14-February 13 | Various times
A multi-media spectacle to define a generation.

Dine Out Vancouver 2016 – Various downtown restaurants
Event dates: January 15-31 | Various times
Canada’s largest food and rink festival dishes up unlimited ways to enjoy the flavours of the city. Choose from a 17 day calendar of culinary events and experiences, hundreds of restaurants throughout the city and dozens of hotel options to create delicious dining experiences.

Gluten Free Expo – East Convention Centre
Event dates: January 16-17 | Time: 10am-5pm
Discover, sample and save on hundred’s of gluten free products while learning from leading experts. This year’s Expo is even bigger and better than ever!

Tchaikovsky and the Mermaid – Orpheum Theatre
Event dates: January 16 and January 18 | Time: 8pm
One of the most important and in-demand violinists in the world today, Augustin Hadelich makes his much-anticipated VSO return, performing maybe the most popular violin concerto ever written. Zemlinsky’s lavish, rarely-performed orchestral masterpiece The Mermaid is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale of the mermaid who sacrifices herself for an unrequited love, written by Zemlinsky after his rejection by Alma Schindler, in favour of her soon-to-be husband, the great composer Gustav Mahler.

Street Food City – North Plaza of Vancouver Art Gallery
January 16-24 | Time: Monday-Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Back for a fifth consecutive year, Street Food City will once again bring together a collection of Vancouver food carts in one central location.

The Mother***** with the Hat – Firehall Arts Centre
Event dates: January 16-January 30 | Various times
Fresh out of jail, convict Jackie tries to navigate the straight and narrow in this Broadway smash hit. Intent on staying clean, Jackie finds it’s a formidable task with his coke addict girlfriend Veronica at his side. This gritty New York tale masterfully combines earnest storytelling and uninhibited humour, taking on addiction, sex and honour.

Vancouver International Boatshow – BC Place
Event dates: January 20-24 | Wed to Sat 10am-8pm | Sun 10am-5pm
Think you might need a bigger boat? Whether you have one or not, head to the Vancouver Boat Show to tour some of the finest watercraft on the market and think about sailing to somewhere warmer.

Bryan Callen – The Comedy Mixx
Event dates: January 21-23 | Various times
Callen got his start as original cast member of MAD TV and went on to play numerous roles on the small and big screen.

Shen Yun 2016 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event dates: January 22- 24 | 2pm and 730pm
Shen Yun invites you to experience this divine culture of the Middle Kingdom. Shen Yun brings the profound spirit of this lost civilization to life on stage with unrivaled artistic mastery. Every dance movement, every musical note, makes this a stunning visual and emotional experience you won’t find anywhere else.

A Bohemian Rhapsody – Orpheum Theatre
Event date: January 23 | Time: 8pm
Celebrating all things Bohemian, this concert features one of Mozart’s wildest opera overtures and his famous brilliant Prague Symphony. You will also hear Liszt’s poetic and beautiful Piano Concerto No. 2 and two movements from Smetana’s enduring masterpiece, the set of symphonic poems known as Ma Vlast (My Homeland).

Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators – Rogers Arena
Event date: January 26 | 7pm

Debra DiGiovanni – The Comedy Mixx
Event dates: January 28-30 | Various times
A favourite at Montreal’s ‘Just for Laughs Comedy Festival’, dubbed as best comedian to see after a messy breakup!

The Egyptian Concerto – Orpheum Theatre
Event dates: January 30-February 1 | 8pm
VSO Associate Conductor Gordon Gerrard leads a magnificent classical program that includes one of Beethoven’s most famous Overtures, a dramatic captivating symphony by Jean Sibelius and one of the most beautiful and exotic piano concertos in the French repertoire, performed by one of Canada’s most famous and highly respected artistic leaders, wonderful pianist Louis Lortie.

PuSh Festival – Various locations
Event dates: January 19-February 14 | Various times
The PuSh Festival expands the horizons of Vancouver artists and audiences with work that is visionary, genre-bending, multi-disciplined, startling and original. The Festival showcases acclaimed international, Canadian and local artists and mixes them together with an alchemy that inspires audiences, rejuvenates artists, stimulates the industry and forges productive relationships around the globe.

Hot Chocolate Festival – Various locations
Event dates: January 16-February 14 | Various times
The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is back for its fifth year, and this time, even ore chocolate makers have come together to spike their hot chocolate drinks with the wildest, most delicious flavours you can imagine.

Free Ice Skating at Robson Square – Robson Square
Event dates: November 29-February 28
Times: Sunday to Thursday: 9am-9pm, Friday and Saturday: 9am-11pm

Pride and Prejudice – Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Event dates: January 28-February 28 | Various times
A swoon-worthy adaptation of a beloved classic.

Flight of the Dragon – FlyOver Canada
Event dates: January 1-March 3 | 10am-9pm
2 sets of shows: Flyover China then Flyover Canada

Body Worlds: Animal Inside Out – Science World
Event dates: October 3-March 28
Animal Inside Out features over 100 preserved animal specimens ranging from the common pigeon to an expertly dissected camel. Visitors will be able to check out what’s under the skin of some spectacular animals and determine what makes us the same – and different.

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