By: Kamil Khan
As the year comes to an end, you’re probably wondering what to do over the summer. While there are jobs and volunteering opportunities to think about, it’s important to remember that Vancouver has some amazing activities for you to check out for fun. Keeping active by exploring the city and outdoors will help you have a summer you’ll never forget. Here are the top 5 FREE things to do in Vancouver this summer so you can lose a bit of control without taking your student budget with you.
- Free Vancouver Summer Festivals
Summer’s free festivals have live music, roving performers, street fairs, and more. Search for Vancouver festivals and events at hellobc.com for a constantly updated list. - Vancouver Fireworks – Celebration of Lights Fireworks
The quintessential Vancouver summer experience is the Celebration of Lights international fireworks festival. This festival is three nights of incredible fireworks displays on July 26, July 30, and August 2, 2014. - Free Ballroom Dancing in Robson Square
Organized by DanceSport BC, the Robson Square Summer Dance Series offers ballroom dance lessons every Friday at 8pm, show dances at 9pm and 10pm, and a chance to dance the night away under the Robson Square dome, in downtown Vancouver on June 27 – August 29, 2014. - Free Vancouver Outdoor Movies
Outdoor movies are a summer tradition in Vancouver, with several different venues offering free outdoor movies throughout July and August. Show times start at dusk (around 9pm). Find locations at http://www.freshaircinema.ca - Free Vancouver Water Parks for Kids
When you get tired of Vancouver’s gorgeous beaches, check out one of Vancouver’s free summer water parks, such as Granville Island Water Park & Variety Kids Water Park at Stanley Park open from May 17 – September 1, 2014.
Take advantage of some of these incredible opportunities to have an amazing summer if you’re staying in Vancouver. While you have four (or more) years to be a UBC student, the sooner you get started on this list, the better!
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