Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

June 3, 2004 (No. 9) - Vancouver Parks host a diverse range of cultural events and outdoor activities. Listed below are some upcoming special events facilitated by the Vancouver Park Board. For detailed information please go to the Park Board website at www.vancouverparks.ca and look for Special Events under the For Your Information section.

Bard on the Beach Thursday, June 3rd to Sunday, September 26th at Vanier Park presents its annual summer Shakespeare Festival and special events. Ph. 604-737-0625

The 11th Annual VanDusen Garden Show Thursday, June 10th to Sunday, June 13th at VanDusen Botanical Garden at 5251 Oak Street. Over 250 exhibitors, inspiring garden ideas, beautiful displays, great shopping and food. Ph. 604-878-9274

Stanley Park Bike Festival Saturday, June 12th, 7:30 am-2:00 pm at Brockton Point in Stanley Park . Organized by BEST. Vancouver's largest celebration of cycling. Vehicular traffic will be restricted to Brockton Point from 7:00 am-12 noon. Ph. 604-733-4419

Alcan Dragon Boat Festival Friday, June 18th to Sunday, June 20th at the Plaza of Nations/Coopers' Park, presented by the Canadian International Dragon Boat Society. Ph. 604-683-4707

Dog Day Afternoon Saturday, June 19th, 11:00 am-3:00 pm at John Hendry Park. A virtual festival for canines with all sorts of special events, food and information for the well-behaved urban pooch. View the poster and also see Community Web Pages for further details. Ph. 604-257-6995

Stanley Park FREE Shuttle Bus Tuesday, June 22nd to Sunday, September 26th, 10:00 am-6:30 pm daily. A fun and convenient way to get around Stanley Park

Scotia Bank 5km Fun Run Sunday, June 27th on the Seawall, Lumbermen's Arch, Stanley Park. Organized by New Balance . Ph. 1-416-944-2765, ext. 504

Need any story ideas? Visit the Park Board's new Web site, check out the feature boxes on the home page or just give us a call.

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Contact: Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator, at 604-257-8438

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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