The Burrard Bulletin Tuesday, October 27 · Vancouver to Whistler, outside |
New on the Bulletin 16 Rainy-Day Things to Do in Vancouver This Fall That Cost Nothing
The rain is coming, and you don’t need to spend a cent to get out of it. 10 Vancouver Stores We’d Give Anything to Shop at Again (Woodward’s, Eaton’s, Army & Navy)
The red W glowing over Hastings Street is not the sign your grandparents shopped under, and the real story of Vancouver’s lost stores is just as surprising. 9 Movies Filmed in Vancouver That Pretended to Be Somewhere Else
That North Korean palace in The Interview is a downtown plaza you’ve probably walked across. 8 Places to See Thousands of Snow Geese Near Vancouver This Winter
Tens of thousands of snow geese fly in from an Arctic island off Russia every fall, and most of the best places to watch them won’t cost you a cent. Easy, Flat Walks near Vancouver with Big Mountain Views (no Hiking Boots Needed)
There’s a dead-straight 4 km path running out into the Strait of Georgia right beside YVR, and it’s only one of the flat walks around here with mountains in the view. Restaurants Inside Historic BC Buildings: Old Banks, Train Stations, a Former Officers’ Mess
Before BC had highways, these buildings moved the province’s money and people, and now they serve dinner. |
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Outdoors this week Halloween week runs outdoors: Cursed Canyon in Squamish, Canyon Frights on the Shore, the North Arm Farm pumpkin patch in Pemberton and a costumed trail ride Saturday. Then on Nov 7 the EagleWatch counts start on the Eagle Run dike in Brackendale. Pick of the week · Sat Oct 31 Essential Cycles – Halloween Ride Essential Cycles’ annual Halloween ride: dress up, show up and ride some trails looking ridiculous. Costumes are encouraged, dignity is optional and there are prizes for the brave. Starts at Essential Cycles, 305 Mansfield Place, North Vancouver (free registration; NSMBA donation) · Details |
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What's on Vancouver Vancouver First Responders Trail Run, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Vancouver
Sun Nov 1
5, 10 and 21 km trail races through Pacific Spirit Regional Park, raising support for first responders. New runners welcome. North Shore Canyon Frights, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, North Vancouver
Until Sun Nov 1 · Included with admission
Eerie lights and playful scares in the rainforest park. Open until 9 p.m. Oct 30 to Nov 1 (otherwise 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Sea to Sky Cursed Canyon, Squamish Canyon, Powerhouse Springs Road
Until Sat Oct 31
Halloween on the elevated boardwalk through the changing forest. On Oct 31 two prizes are hidden along the boardwalk, and finders must be in costume to claim them. Pumpkin Patch and Wagon Rides @ North Arm Farm, Pemberton
Until Sat Oct 31
A seasonal farm outing with a pumpkin patch, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; wagon rides run on weekends. |
In season right now Eagles gather on the Squamish, Brackendale Eagles Park, seen from across the Squamish River in Brackendale
Eagle viewing peaks in November and December, and good numbers can stay through January. Maples turning at Nitobe, Nitobe Memorial Garden, UBC
The Japanese maples show their best red and gold from early October until the second week of November. From Nov. 1 the garden is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Easy outing · Vancouver Pacific Spirit Regional Park Showers are in Vancouver’s forecast through Thursday, so a forest walk under the canopy close to home makes sense. Hours are posted at the park entrances (the earliest closing is 5 p.m.), so plan for daylight and check Metro Vancouver's park alerts before you go. Trails: 55 km No live status feed; check the official page. Go prepared: leave a trip plan. Official page → |
Big day · Squamish Stawamus Chief (First, Second, Third Peaks) Squamish has showers moving in Tuesday afternoon and a 30% chance Wednesday (with north gusts to 50 km/h near the Chief), before the odds climb to 60% Thursday. First Peak gains 540 m in 1.5 km on a steep, difficult trail, so go early and go prepared. Distance: First Peak: 1.5km trail, elevation gain of 540m BC Parks: open; 5 notice(s), none closing access. Go prepared: leave a trip plan. Official page → |
Low-key · Whistler Lost Lake Park Whistler’s Thursday calls for a mix of sun and cloud and a high of plus 3, after possible wet flurries Wednesday. Lost Lake Park is open for walking until mid-December, and the Day Lots off Blackcomb Way are the closest parking. (The free summer shuttle has ended.) No live status feed; check the official page. Go prepared: leave a trip plan. Official page → |
Ski countdown 24 days | Whistler Blackcomb: Opening day is scheduled for November 20*. Whistler Blackcomb says the Nov. 20 opening depends on weather and conditions, so treat it as a target, not a promise. |
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Book it now On sale now, limited quantities
Mt Seymour Value Pass, while it lasts
Use it weekdays, and from 4:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays. It’s also blacked out before 4:30 p.m. Dec 19 to Jan 3 and Feb 13 to 15. No reservations needed, but quantities are limited. |
New, changed, gone Joffre Lakes pass season over, Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park, near Pemberton: Day-use trail passes were required from May 11 to Oct. 25, 2026. Details Garibaldi passes done for the year, Diamond Head and Rubble Creek trailheads, Garibaldi Park: Vehicle passes at Diamond Head and Rubble Creek were needed Friday to Monday and on holidays, June 12 to Oct. 12. Details Eagle park closed for the season, Brackendale Eagles Park, west side of the Squamish River: Recreation in Brackendale Eagles Park (except fishing) is closed Oct 1 to March 31. You watch from the Eagle Run dyke across the river. Details BC Parks notices as of Tue 9:15 a.m. |
Plan ahead Fri Nov 6 · 7 p.m.
Run the Night, Spanish Banks, Vancouver
A fast, flat 5 km night race from Kamino Running. Register online by Nov 4 ($73.12); bring a headlamp. Sat Nov 7 · 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Public Trail Day – Dale's, North Shore
An NSMBA volunteer trail day on Dale’s. Meet at Bean Around the World in Parkgate Plaza (park on Banff Court; carpools are organized). Sign up in advance. Sat Nov 7 · 10 to 11 a.m.
EagleWatch season opens with a social count, Eagle Run dike, Brackendale
EagleWatch’s thirty-first season starts twice-daily eagle counts at Eagle Run dike, running to January 2. The Nov 7 social count is an intro for newcomers, and they’ll try to loan you binoculars. |
After Howe Sound Brewing, Squamish Howe Sound Brewing in downtown Squamish is the stop after the Chief, open until 10pm Monday to Wednesday and 11pm Thursday to Saturday.
Rain plan Britannia Mine Museum, Howe Sound Britannia Mine Museum beside the Sea to Sky Highway south of Squamish is open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the last underground tour is at 3 p.m. (check in by 2:30). |
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Before you go Howe Sound wind: Strong wind warning. Wind light increasing to southerly inflow 10 to 20 knots near noon then becoming northerly outflow 10 to 15 near midnight. Wind increasing to northerly outflow 15 to 25 Wednesday evening, then 25 to 35 knots Thursday morning. Risk of thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday afternoon and evening. Highway 1 (major): Bridge maintenance from Highway 1, Ironworkers Memorial Bridge to Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. Starting 10:00 PM PDT on Tuesday October 27, 2026 until 5:00 AM PDT on Friday October 30, 2026. From 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM PDT the next day, Tuesday to Thursday. Centre lane closed. Right lane closed. Expect delays. Highway 99: Utility work from Highway 99, In-Shuck-CH Forest Service Road to in Pemberton and At Harrow Road. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Mon Nov 30. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Highway 99: Tree pruning from Highway 99, in Whistler, At Lorimer Road and Soo Valley Road. Starting Fri Oct 9 until Mon Nov 30. Single lane alternating traffic. Shoulder closed. Highway 99: Road maintenance from Highway 99, At Nordic Drive and 500m West of Nordic Drive to in Whistler. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Thu Dec 31. From 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Avalanche · Ski hills · Horseshoe Bay ferries · Day-use passes |
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