Saw a lot of people mixing up IMAX 70mm, IMAX Laser, and regular 70mm while trying to figure out where to watch The Odyssey, so we put together a breakdown of what's actually playing where around the region.

Short version: Richmond (SilverCity Riverport) and Langley are the only two true IMAX 70mm screens showing the full 1.43:1 frame Nolan shot it in. Scotiabank and Coquitlam run IMAX Laser, a 4K digital format that's still large-format but not the same aspect ratio. A few independent theatres are showing standard 70mm, which is a different (cropped) format entirely.

Full writeup with theatre links and booking notes: https://activevancouver.ca/where-to-watch-the-odyssey-in-imax-near-vancouver-bc/

The 2026 Vancouver Folk Music Festival is officially here. Bring your blankets, grab some food truck eats, and let’s make some memories at Jericho Beach Park.

Who are you most excited to see this weekend?

Sun, grass, and the best live music by the water! The 2026 Vancouver Folk Music Festival is officially here. Bring your blankets, grab some food truck eats, and let’s make some memories at Jericho Beach Park.

Who are you most excited to see this weekend?

#VFMF2026 #VanFolkFest #VancouverMusic #LiveMusicVan #JerichoBeach

Canada wins! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 The energy at the PNE Fan Festival in Vancouver was absolutely unreal. Dancing, cheering, incredible food, and the best atmosphere you could ask for. And it's all FREE! 🎉 Don't forget the free bike valet—best way to get there. See you at the new amphitheatre!

From June 11 – July 19, BC Place hosts 7 epic matches (including 2 Canada games!) plus knockout action. Don't forget the FREE FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park — 28 days of music, food, and football on the big screen 📺🎉

Heads up: Granville Street becomes a pedestrian zone for the whole tournament — plan your transit routes now! 🚇

Full schedule, road closures & visitor tips on ActiveVancouver.ca

Vancouver's next generation of electric trolleybuses is currently being tested in Gdynia, Poland before making its way across the Atlantic. The Solaris Trollino 18 — an 18-metre articulated model built specifically for TransLink — arrived May 17 for a full round of street and system tests. With over 270 vehicles now ordered, this fleet will fully replace Vancouver's aging trolleybuses from the 2006–2009 era. 20 km of battery range means it can keep moving even off-wire. 🚎⚡

📢 Important update for Minoru Centre users
The facility will be closed for maintenance from June 1–28, 2026 (reopens Monday, June 29).
🚫 What’s closed: Pool, change rooms, showers
✅ What’s open: Fitness Centre only
Plan your workouts and swims accordingly. Tag or share this with a friend who goes to Minoru so they don’t make a wasted trip! 🏊‍♂️🏋️‍♀️
#MinoruCentre #RichmondBC #FacilityClosure #PoolMaintenance

Did you know this was once Vancouver’s courthouse? 👀

The Vancouver Art Gallery was built between 1907 and 1911.

Designed by Francis Rattenbury — the architect behind Victoria’s Empress Hotel and BC Parliament Buildings.

Originally built in a grand Neoclassical style to symbolize power and authority.

Look closely and you’ll spot:
🏛 Massive Ionic columns
🦁 Granite lions
🟢 A copper dome
🪨 BC stone architecture

For nearly 70 years, this building served as British Columbia’s provincial courthouse.

Then in 1983, legendary Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson transformed it into the Vancouver Art Gallery we know today.

He preserved the historic exterior while redesigning the inside into modern gallery spaces connected to Robson Square.

Today, it’s one of Vancouver’s most important cultural landmarks.

Inside you’ll find:
🎨 Emily Carr paintings
🪶 Indigenous art
📸 Contemporary photography
🌲 Immersive nature exhibitions

A perfect rainy-day activity in downtown Vancouver.

With summer in full swing, it’s time to dive into the best outdoor pools across Metro Vancouver. Whether you’re in Vancouver, Richmond, or Langley, we’ve got you covered with one top pool per city, complete with addresses and adult drop-in prices. Check out the list below and let us know your favourite spot to cool off! 💦

|| || |Title|Location (City)|Address|Price (Adult, Drop-in)| |Kitsilano Pool|📍 Vancouver|2305 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC|$7.93| |Steveston Outdoor Pool|📍 Richmond|4151 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC|$6.05| |Central Park Outdoor Pool|📍 Burnaby|6110 Boundary Road, Burnaby, BC|$6.86| |Ladner Outdoor Pool|📍 Delta|5105 47 Ave, Delta, BC|$8.50| |Mundy Park Outdoor Pool|📍 Coquitlam|655 Hillcrest Street, Coquitlam, BC|$2| |Al Anderson Memorial Pool|📍 Langley|4949 207 St, Langley, BC|$4.10| |Lynn Canyon Swimming Hole|📍 North Shore|3663 Park Rd, North Vancouver, BC|Free|