Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

November 1, 2005 (No. 26) - 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 web site at www.vancouverparks.ca and look for Special Events under the For Your Information section.

Guided Nature Walk in Hastings Park November 12th at 10 am. The Hastings Park Conservancy hosts monthly nature walks the second Saturday of each month led by a naturalist. Meet at the north-east corner of the Sanctuary. Please leave your dog at home. For information call 604 255 9458.

Hershey Harriers Remembrance Day Run November 11th at Stanley Park's Brockton Oval Grounds. Run starts at 11:01 am. Register after 10 am. Phone 604-684-9771 for information.

Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11th at Memorial South Park - Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #16 at 11 am located at East 41st Avenue and Prince Albert Street.

Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11th at Grandview Park Cenotaph - Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion #179 at 11 am located at Commercial and Cotton Drives.

Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11th at Stanley Park - Sponsored by the Japanese Canadian War Memorial Committee at 11 am at the Japanese Monument near the Stanley Park Pavilion.

Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11th at Victory Square - Major representation by civic officials with music at 11 am at Cambie and Hastings Streets. Come view the recent restoration work at this lovely downtown park.

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

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For further information, 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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