How was your weekend?

Unfortunately weekend is over, but let´s have a look on what we did the last few days. On Friday afternoon we enjoyed the good weather by going to Kitsilano beach. It was warm enough to wear swim wear and many people also went into the cold water. In the evening there was an amazing sunset and it was quite cool to watch it on one of the longest days of the year.

On Saturday we booked a trip to the Joffre lakes. Although it was a three hours drive to get there from Vancouver it was definitely worth it. The bus driver told us that the lower Joffre lake is the most boring one but already this lake was very clear and turquoise. However, we decided to hike the steep way up to the Middle Joffre lake. When we saw the blue color sparkling through the woods we knew we arrived. The bus driver was so right, because the Lower Joffre lake was nothing against the Middle one. The light blue water seemed so surreal. After making a short break and taking some pictures, we started to hike to the last aim: the Upper Joffre lake. On our way we came by the Holloway Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in this region. The upper Joffre lake was just as turquoise as the Middle Lake and we decided to stay there for a while. While we ate our cookies some small birds joined us and so we had the idea to take some pictures with them. After that we unfortunately had to get back to our bus, but overall it was an amazing experience, that I can definitely recommend!

On Sunday we went shopping in the Metropolis Mall in Metrotown. It is pretty nice there and we all found something to buy. In the afternoon unfortunately we weren´t able to do our INTERNeX-BBQ at the beach, because the weather forecast predicted rain on Sunday. Instead of it we went to WhiteSpot, which is a typical Canadian burger restaurant to get something to eat there. We all enjoyed the good food! After it we wanted to visit the Jazz festival at the Robson Square, but unfortunately it was already closed. However, we experienced so much this weekend that we had nothing against going home.

 

 

Thanks to those who joined us at the WhiteSpot! I hope to see you at the PubNight on Wednesday!

– Franzi

 

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International Village,
Suite 2077, 2079 – 88 West Pender Street
Vancouver, Canada -V6B 6N9-
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What to do on the weekend?

The first week of the year is already over. I can imagine you are still tired after working the first days of the year. But no worries, the weekend is here. If you still have no plans, keep reading and maybe I can help you out.

There are still a lot of Christmas activities going on. Go for example to Bright nights at Stanley Park, Canyon lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge, Festival of lights at VanDusen Garden or go the last weekend of Peak of Christmas on top of the Grouse Mountain.

On Saturday is the Nat Bailey Winter Famers Market at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium. Go to one of the many food trucks, music entertainers and all the other things you expect on a market: Fruits, Meats, baked goods, crafts etc. Prefer something drier? We are going to RIO Theater for the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Expect trivia, games, fun and the most important thing: the Lord of the Ring movies.

On Sunday everybody is of course going to the church. Even when you’re not a really church person, you can check out St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church. This Sunday they have Jazz festival called Jazz Vespers. You can just walk in, admission is by donation.

Have a great weekend and I hope I will see everybody (in PJ’s or not) at the RIO Theater tomorrow!

– Bart

INTERNeX International Exchange
International Village,
Suite 2077, 2079 – 88 West Pender Street
Vancouver, Canada -V6B 6N9-
Web: http://www.internexcanada.com
Email: pr@internexcanada.com

INTERNeX Canada: What to do on the weekend?

Hello,

Thursday.. one more day to go and weekend again! Let’s talk about some activities we found for you. As you may know we are going to Chilliwack for a fun weekend of camping and white water rafting! All the information you need is on the event page of our Facebook. If you still have questions about this trip you can always ask us, the PR-team.

 

Canada Day
This Monday it’s a special day for all Canadians: Canada Day! There will be a lot of fun activities in the city. And everybody gets a free day off from work. There will be a big parade, Sports show and at night an amazing fireworks show above the Canada Place, Downtown Vancouver. www.canadaday.canadaplace.ca

• WHEN July 1, 2013
• WHERE Canada Place and all over Vancouver and Canada

Jazz Festival
For the people that are staying in Vancouver there is much else to do this weekend. What do you think about the International Jazz Festival? This is one of the biggest festivals of BC. There will be 300 concerts in and around Downtown Vancouver. So if you like Jazz take a look at this page: www.coastaljazz.ca

• WHEN June 21 – July 01
• WHERE All over Vancouver

 

Jelly Fish Invasion – Vancouver Aquarium
This summer, thousands of jellyfishes are invading the Vancouver Aquarium. With over 15 different species of jellyfishes from all over the globe on exhibit, plus new shows, activities and interactive displays, there’s a lot of new and exciting things to see and do. Come and see several jellyfish species rarely on display at the Aquarium! www.vanaqua.org

• WHEN Daily, May 16, 2013 – November 12, 2013
• WHERE Vancouver Aquarium

 
So these are some tips if you do not know what to do this weekend. Remember that Canada Day is the most special day of the year in Vancouver. It’s not only celebrated at Canada Place but over the whole country! 

Cheers,

Jelle

INTERNeX International Exchange
Suite 200 – 211 Columbia Street
Vancouver BC -V6A 2R5-
Web: http://www.internexcanada.com
Phone: +1 (604) 662 8149
Email: pr@internexcanada.com

INTERNeX Canada, What to do on the weekend.

This weekend is Canada Day weekend where pyrotechnics lighting up the summer night sky. Do not forget to catch the last shows of the Jazz festival before it end.  And is there anything more summery than Free Outdoor Movies, launching in Stanley Park, July 3.

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CANADA DAY

To celebrate one of the biggest days in Canada, INTERNeX has decided to invite everyone for a day on the beach, if the weather permits it of course, but don’t worry we have a backup plan. For now we will just hope that the weather will be spectacular

Click here for more information

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VANCOUVER JAZZ FESTIVAL

This is the city’s biggest music and culture event of the year, with 300 concerts, 1,800 performers and a half-million spectators.  The best part?  Many of the acts throughout the 11-day festival are absolutely free.

When: June 22- July 1

Where: Various location though out the city

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FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES

Get ready to grab a blanket and pop the popcorn: July and August are the months for free outdoor movies—a summer tradition in Vancouver. Free outdoor movie season kicks off Tuesday, July 3, at Ceperley Meadow in Stanley Park, thanks to Fresh Air Cinema. Check out the list of cult-faves (“I’m being repressed!”) and Gen-X classics scheduled for summer 2012:

• Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure – Tuesday, July 3, 2012
• Zoolander – Tuesday, July 10, 2012
• Spaceballs – Tuesday, July 17, 2012
• The Lion King – Tuesday, July 24, 2012
• Grease – Tuesday, July 31, 2012
• Monty Python and the Holy Grail – Tuesday, August 14, 2012
• Labyrinth – Tuesday, August 21, 2012
• Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – Tuesday, August 28, 2012

(Someone very friendly to tokers clearly made this list.)

Showtimes start at dusk (around 9:20pm). Movies can get canceled due to rain/weather, so keep up-to-date by following Outdoor Movies BC on Twitter or with Fresh Air Cinema on Facebook.
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CARNAVAL DEL SOL

Carnaval del Sol is coming to downtown’s Granville Street, this Saturday, June 30.  From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., five blocks of Granville from Hastings to Smithe Streets will be closed to traffic and filled with Latin music, food, dancing, performances and even a street soccer tournament.  Some 50,000 people are expected to turn out for one of the biggest parties of the summer.

Put on your salsa shoes, bring an appetite and check out the Latin flavour this weekend.
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TORONTO

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CANADA DAY

So much to do and see this Canada day in Toronto.

Free Canada Day Concert and Fireworks at Mel Lastman Square
The City of Toronto hosts a free outdoor concert followed by a fireworks display in Mel Lastman Square in North York.

Fireworks at Downsview Park
Take the family to Downsview Park for a free fireworks display on July 1st.

Toronto Ribfest
The Rotary Club of Etobicoke hosts this huge festival in Centennial Park. Enjoy live music, rides, carnival games and of course a wide selection of ribs and other food! Ribfest runs for an extended version of the long weekend with fireworks on Canada Day itself.

Fireworks at Canada’s Wonderland
Weather permitting, the giant theme park just north of Toronto puts on a fireworks display on July 1st at approximately 10pm.

Caledon Canada Day Celebrations
Approximately 40 minutes northwest of Toronto, the Albion Hills Conservation Area offers family-friendly entertainment on July 1st beginning at 4pm with free admission. Enjoy magic, hay rides, a petting zoo, pedal boat and canoe rentals and more, with fireworks at dusk.

When: June 1, 2012

Location: various locations

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TORRONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL

When: June 22 – July 1

Where: various location in Torronto

www.torontojazz.com

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I wish you all a nice weekend.

Cheers,

Petra

INTERNeX International Exchange
Suite 200 – 211 Columbia Street
Vancouver BC -V6A 2R5-
Web: http://www.internexcanada.com
Phone: +1 (604) 662 8149
Email: pr@internexcanada.com