Bus Pass and Day Trip

Yesterday I bought a bus pass that is valid for 24 hours and would take me in any zones of Greater Vancouver using all public transportation after my doctor’s appointment.

Should I Be Worried?

The skytrain and blue buses are running but not the regular buses. The drivers cannot perform their jobs because the supervisors are on job action. I ended up taking a taxi halfway. The cab drivers were busy and happy. Business is good.

So, what’s happening close to home? Vancouver Best Places website provides me with a listing.

Vancouver has all kinds of festivals and events during the year, from music festivals to free outdoor concerts to international fireworks competitions.

Events happening this time of year include Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge, the PuSh Festival, Dine Out Vancouver Festival, and Robbie Burns Day. Other events to look forward to are the Brazilian Carnival, Just for Laughs Vancouver, FAN EXPO Vancouver and Lunar New Year celebrations.

General Festivals & Events in January

• Vive les Voyageurs – a celebration of French-Canadian culture at Fort Langley. (In mid to late January.)
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants (from mid-January to early February.)
• Polar Bear Swims – icy cold dips in the ocean to celebrate the New Year at English Bay, North Vancouver’s Deep Cove, Fort Langley, Port Moody, Delta, Squamish and White Rock (on January 1, 2024).
• PuSh Festival – performing arts shows at various locations (from mid-January until early February.)
• Robbie Burns Day – a day when people celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s national poet. (On January 25, 2024).
• Street Food City – food trucks outside the Vancouver Art Gallery as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. (In late January.)
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town (from mid-January until February 14, 2024).
• Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a trade show featuring motorbikes and motorcycle equipment in Abbotsford. (January 12-14, 2024.)
• Whisky Global – an upscale whisky-tasting event with live music, premium whiskies and high-end cars. (January 26 & 27, 2024.)
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – one of the largest LGBTQ ski weeks on the continent. (In late January.)
• White Rock Polar Plunge – a polar bear-themed swimming event in the ocean at White Rock Beach. (January 1, 2024)
• Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a large renovations and home decor trade show-themed event in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year – a cultural holiday celebrating the Lunar New Year with various events throughout the Lower Mainland (It happens in January in some years. In 2024, however, it’s on February 10).

There I go…..