[转帖]维多利亚日！ 温哥华周末好去处

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维多利亚日的狂欢！ 温哥华周末嗨翻天  

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世界新闻网    2011-05-20 18:26:35  

　　本周末是维多利亚日(Victoria Day)一连叁天的长周末假期，正式宣告夏日出游季节开始，全国各地都有相关庆祝活动，非常适合全家大小或跟亲朋好友出外游旅。大温哥华地区和省会维多利亚等地有丰富多彩的节目。

　　●PNE游乐场

　　大温地区规模最大的游乐场，每年夏季都是万头攒动、热闹非凡，云霄飞车、自由落体、摩天轮、海盗船等游乐设施，挑战您的身体和精神极限。

　　开放时间：4月30日至6月22日;周六及周日上午10时至下午6时;地点：2901 East Hastings Street,Vancovuer。



　　●Cloverdale牛仔嘉年华

　　素里市的克洛伐岱尔(Cloverdale)牛仔嘉年华是亚省以外全加最大的牛仔节，除传统骑术比赛外，还有农产品、家畜、手工艺、小吃及越野单车特技、歌舞、儿童节目等娱乐活动，同时间举行的乡村博览会(Country Fair)更是值得一游。

　　活动时间：5月20日至23日;地点：Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Fairgrounds(6050A 176 Street,Surrey)。

　　●海耶克嘉年华

　　海耶克节(Hyack Festival)是新西敏市的传统节日。主要活动包含新西敏小姐选举、古董车游行、烟火、卡通人物造型舞蹈表演、趣味竞赛以及海耶克节游行等。

　　活动时间：5月22日至28日;地点：皇后公园(Queen's Park, 1 St.&3 Ave.交口)。

　　●维多利亚大游行

　　维多利亚大游行(Victoria Day Parade)于5月23日维多利亚日当天上午9时盛大登场，在维多利亚市中心沿着道格拉斯街(Douglas St. )，将举行由乐队、花车和小丑组成的大游行活动。详情可参考www.tourismvictoria.com网站。

　　●高地竞赛与凯尔特节

　　维多利亚高地竞赛(Victoria Highland Games)与凯尔特节(Celtic)邀请大家到温哥华岛体验苏格兰高地勇士的竞赛盛况、传统舞蹈、风笛及鼓号乐队表演。

　　活动时间：5月21日至22日;地点：温岛Topaz Park，活动细节可参考victoriahighlandgames.com网站。

everie

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We hope you are getting ready for a fun and exciting summer, because Parks Canada sure is!

Today, May 19th, Parks Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary as the world’s first national park service!

Celebrations will be happening from coast to coast at national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas to mark Parks Canada’s centennial this summer. Vancouver will be one of the celebration centres, with a number of events happening throughout the Vancouver region.

Upcoming highlights:

May 23– Parks Canada Centennial Celebrations Weekend at Fort Langley National Historic Site

Explore new exhibits and celebrate Parks Canada's centennial with a slice of cake this long weekend at the birthplace of BC! On May 23, look for our Centennial float in the 89th Annual May Day Parade in downtown Fort Langley, and explore the farmers’ market. Free admission to the Fort on May 23rd! More information: http://www.parkscanada.ca/fortlangley

May Long Weekend – end of July – Parks Canada’s Centennial Street Banners!

Street banners showcasing Parks Canada's Centennial will be displayed from May 20th until the end of July on Vancouver's busy Georgia Street in the downtown core. The three designs encourage people to be inspired by their national parks, immersed in their national marine conservation areas, and connected to their national historic sites.

May to August – Parks Canada Presents: Beaver Tales Theatre

Watch for Parks Canada's exciting, educational new theatre troupe at the hottest events this summer. Join the wacky antics of Justine the Beaver and Fingers the Raccoon for some tail-slapping fun! All performances are free and are guaranteed to delight kids and adults of all ages. Shows will be held across the Lower Mainland.

June 10, 7-10pm- Canada’s National Protected Areas: Our Gift to the World Mountain Equipment Co-op: 130 West Broadway, Vancouver

Admission is Free. Seating is Limited.
Parks Canada’s award-winning historian and author, Lyle Dick, shares the story of Parks Canada, the world’s first national park service, in celebration of our 100th birthday.

June 18-19 – Learn to Camp

Parks Canada and Mountain Equipment Co-op, with the support of local partners, present an interactive Learn to Camp event for families who may have never been camping before.  100 new campers will experience setting up camp, outdoor activities and sleeping in a tent overnight. The event will be held in the Fort Langley area, near the Fraser River.

July 1 – Canada Day

Join us for free admission and special programming at all National Parks and National Historic Sites on Canada Day.

July 16 – Celebrate Canada's Parks Day in Vancouver!

Come celebrate Parks Canada’s 100th year as the world’s first national park service in one of Vancouver’s most beloved places, Stanley Park. Join us at Brockton Point for a fun-filled family day of festivities from noon to 6 pm and a free outdoor concert from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Join us for free admission and special programming at all National Parks and National Historic Sites on Parks Day.

For more information: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/vancouver

We look forward to celebrating with you this summer!

The Parks Canada Team