🐊 Marine Monsters | 🎉 Virtual BINGO | ❤️ Family Day - February 16, 2024 - Burrard Bulletin

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Monsters of the Abyss Exhibit Opens at Vancouver Aquarium (Feb. 16-19)

Vancouver Aquarium launches a new interactive exhibit, "Monsters of the Abyss." Photo: Vancouver Aquarium — Vancouver Aquarium launches a new interactive exhibit, “Monsters of the Abyss.” Photo: Vancouver Aquarium

Just in time for the BC Family Day weekend, the Vancouver Aquarium has unveiled its latest exhibit, “Monsters of the Abyss.” The interactive show explores the formidable aquatic predators that have roamed the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes, both in ancient times and the present. Visitors will delve into the mysteries of today’s marine “monsters” and their prehistoric predecessors. Running through the summer, the exhibit offers a blend of supersized sculptures, fossil discoveries, and various hands-on activities that bring the epic aquatic worlds to life. As a special promotion through Feb. 19, the aquarium is offering a complimentary child ticket with an adult admission purchase.

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Richmond Museum Takes a Deep Dive into a Childhood Spent in Ditches (Feb. 19)

Richmond Museum dives into its cultural history this weekend with a full day devoted to all things concerning ditches. “Discovering Ditches: Richmond’s Playgrounds” looks back at what it was like to be a child in Richmond over much of the 20th century. Richmond still has 320 kilometres of ditches and canals coursing through the municipality, and many a childhood was spent jumping, swimming, and even ice skating on the roadside playgrounds. Artist Julie Papajohn memorialized this unique childhood in her exhibit, “Ditches,” at the Richmond Art Gallery last year. On BC Family Day, the Richmond Museum gets into the act with frog-themed crafts, games, and ditch-jumping skills, among other activities. The event is part of the “Richmond Kids” exhibit, which is open until August 26. Free admission.

Local Designer Creates Stunning Trail Map Art (Printed and delivered)

We bought one of these printed trail maps and absolutely love it. These are custom local trail map designs sold on Etsy. Several to choose from. Delivered printed. Beautiful wall art.

Created by a talented local designer.

=> Check out the trail designs here.

Local Mountains Gearing Up for Family Fun (Feb. 16-19)

Over the BC Family Day weekend, Grouse Mountain is offering free Mountain Admission (Feb. 16-19) for kids 12 and under and 50% off for adults, seniors, and youth. There are a wide variety of activities planned at the top, including a fireworks display at the skating pond on both Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m., Kids Tree Canopy Adventure, the Light Walk, Mountain Ziplines, Mountain Ropes Adventure, Owl Talks daily at 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., skating, snowshoeing, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at the Theatre in the Sky, a self-guided scavenger hunt with prizes, and (on Monday at 7 p.m.) Trivia Night at Altitudes. Cypress Mountain is rolling out the welcome mat with its three-day Fam Jam at Skates Terrain Park. The weekend is full of family-centric activities, including a fireworks spectacle at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Meanwhile, on Feb. 17 and 18, Mount Seymour invites all ages to join in the fun with Family Day Dual Slaloms, featuring fun races down a dual slalom course designed for everyone to enjoy.

Family Day Brunch: Jam Cafe Serves Up Down-Home Comfort Food

Serving all-day breakfast and lunch at three locations in the Lower Mainland, the Jam Café features down-home Southern-inspired comfort food. Their menu boasts signature dishes steeped in generations of tradition. The kitchen has seven different ways to cook Eggs Benny, extensive selections of both savoury and sweet offerings, and a carefully curated kids’ menu. A beverage list, including drinks with a kick, takes some time to pour over. Everyone will find something to rave about. The Beatty St., Kitsilano, and North Vancouver locations all open at 8 a.m.