Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

June 1, 2006 (No. 13) - 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.

Bard on the Beach June 1st-Sept 24th at Vanier Park presents its annual summer Shakespeare Festival and special events. Featured this year under the tent are A Mid Summer Night's Dream; Measure for Measure; The Winter's Tale and Troilus and Cressida . Ph. 604-737-0625 or www.bardonthebeach.org .

Summer Fair June 10th, 11 am-4 pm at Champlain Heights Community Centre. An annual event chock-full of music, entertainment, food and rides. Ph. 604-718-6575.

Stanley Park Bike Festival June 17th, 7:30 am-2 pm, Brockton Point in Stanley Park. Organized by BEST. Vancouver's largest celebration of cycling. Vehicular traffic will be restricted to Brockton Point from 7 am to 12 noon. Ph 604-733-4419.

Alcan Dragon Boat Festival June 17th-18th at the Plaza of Nations/Coopers' Park, presented by the Canadian International Dragon Boat Society. Ph. 604-683-4707.

Dog Day Afternoon June 17th, 11 am-3 pm at John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park. A virtual festival for canines with all sorts of special events, food and information for the well-behaved urban pooch. Ph. 604-257-6955.

Stanley Park FREE Shuttle Bus June 20th-September 24th, 10 am-6 pm daily. A fun and convenient way to get around Stanley Park with stops at 14 popular locations. Ph. 604-257-8400.

Farmers' Market Trout Lake Community Centre Parking Lot, Saturdays, now thru October 7th, 9 am-2 pm. Featuring farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and plants, Quality local crafts, delicious edibles, community information, live music and lots more. For more information go to www.eatlocal.org .

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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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