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With routes spanning 50km, 100km and 200km across 2 days through the beautiful Tsawwassen, Delta, Ladner and White Rock, this is a fully catered and supported ride promising to deliver you a fun and fulfilling weekend.

2024 also marks our 40th year of The Ride (formerly Trek) and we are excited to debut our Ride Festival.

The event features

• Tantalizing food trucks,
• A refreshing beer garden
• Jaw dropping stunt shows
• A variety of local vendors
• Live music
• and more to help us celebrate four decades of pedaling with purpose!

Event Details

When: Starts August 10th at 7 am and ends August 11th at 6 pm

Where: Tsawwassen Mills, 5000 Canoe Pass Wy, Tsawwassen

Cost: $5. You can register online here.

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• 40+ performers
• 2.5 Hrs non-stop performance
• 650+ seat capacity theatre

Do You Wanna Dance? Come and enjoy our 15 minute “On-The-Fly” choreography at the end of the show!!! Here’s your chance to get up on stage and shake a leg!!!

Event Details:

When: Saturday, June 15th at 4 pm

Where: North Delta Secondary School Theatre, 11447 82nd Ave, Delta

Cost: $15 Regular, FREE for Kids 4 years and below

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This massive waterpark near Vancouver is known for its impressive slides, poolside cocktails and family fun, and it’s officially reopening on June 29 for the summer season.

Located in Tsawwassen, Big Splash is just a 25 minute drive from Vancouver. Yes, you’re that close to all that fun.

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Big Splash 2024 Season

This year, the water park will open on June 29th, and will run until September 2nd.

If you’re a big fan, note that limited-time season passes are being sold for $215. They are available for purchase on-site only from May 21st to June 1st, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm.

What to Expect

With over 10 different rides, Big Splash Waterslide Park has everything you need for a full day of adventure and fun in the sun.

The massive waterslides with various versions of twists and turns, including a 6-storey tube slide called the Boomerang (the only one in Western Canada), adult hot tubs, main pool, kids splash pad, a patio area, and more!

The food and drink area is plentiful as well with: candy shop and cafe, a sports bar and grill, as well as the main grill restaurant. You can also rent private cabanas and tables for the ultimate experience.

Looks Familiar?

If you are thinking Big Splash looks familiar, you are right. The waterpark was once called Splashdown. Take a look back at this nostalgic time and what the park used to look like. 

Because the waterpark was so close to Vancouver, it hosted various end of year school parties and summer birthdays. The long-running park had opened in 1984 and shut its doors in 2016.

Luckily in 2017, it was reopened with new owners, and improvements were put in. So Vancouverites can continue to have hours of fun at this waterpark area that’s only a short drive away.

Big Splash Waterslide Park

Dates: June 29 – September 2, 2024

Location: 4775 Nulelum Way, Tsawwassen, B.C.

Tickets: Can be purchase tickets online.

Rates: 

• All Day Pass $41
• Twilight Pass (after 3 pm) $31
• Free for children 3 years and under
• Seasonal passes are also available for $215. Sold only from May 21 – June 1, on site only.

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Thanks to the generous support from the City of Delta and the enthusiastic response from the community, the festival has expanded its lineup to feature three full days of live music across three stages. Prepare to be blown away by an incredible roster of headliners, including some of Canada’s most iconic bands and emerging talents. 

With an expanded lineup and even more attractions, this year’s festival is shaping up to be the highlight of the summer.

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Barnside Harvest Festival Music Lineup

On Friday, get ready to rock out with headliners The Glorious Sons, whose energetic and passionate live performances have solidified their position as one of Canada’s leading rock bands. Joining them will be The Trews, delivering their signature blend of rock and roll that has captivated audiences for over a decade. Also performing are Couch, Yukon Blonde, XL The Band, Vox Rea, Carsen Gray, and more.

Saturday’s lineup is nothing short of legendary, with the iconic Sam Roberts Band taking the stage to showcase their catalogue of hit singles alongside tracks from their latest album, “The Adventures of Ben Blank.” Sharing the stage will be Sloan, one of Canada’s most beloved pop bands of the 90s and beyond. Also performing are Doc Walker, TOQUE, The Matinee, Ashleigh Ball, Spendo, Nickolaj, Bryce Malenstyn, The Loft, and more.

Sunday promises to be a day of pure nostalgia with rock legends Loverboy headlining the stage, performing all their classic hits, including the timeless anthem “Working for the Weekend.” Joining them will be soul-power-pop group Wide Mouth Mason, ensuring a Sunday Funday like no other. Also performing are Odds, JoJo Mason, Sadé Awele, All The King’s Men, Freeborn Soul, Boomdaddy,and more. 

The festival’s three stages -the Main Stage, the Market Stage, and the Heritage Pavilion will showcase a huge lineup of Canadian and international artists, ensuring there’s never a dull moment at this year’s festival.

Culinary Delights

Indulge your taste buds with a mouthwatering array of culinary delights at Barnside Harvest Festival 2024. From farm-fresh beer to gourmet food trucks, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Enjoy a charity BBQ benefiting the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society, sample delicious treats from local vendors at the Artisan Market, or grab a bite to eat from one of the many food trucks lining the festival grounds. With options to suit every palate, you’ll never go hungry at this year’s festival.

Family-Friendly Fun

Bring the whole family and experience a weekend of fun-filled activities at Barnside Harvest Festival 2024. From games and entertainment in the McDonald’s Family Zone to the dog-friendly Southland’s Paw Pals Picnic from 12-4pm on Sunday afternoon, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Let the kids explore interactive games and activities, or bring your furry friends along for a day of outdoor fun. With something for everyone, Barnside Harvest Festival is the perfect way to make lasting memories.

Tickets

Early bird tickets for the festival are on sale now and are moving quick. Single day passes start at $59 and weekend passes at $139. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement at Barnside Harvest Festival 2024. With an incredible lineup of musical talent, delicious food options, and family-friendly activities, this year’s festival promises to be the highlight of the summer. 

Grab your tickets now and get ready for a weekend of music, food, and fun at Paterson Park in Ladner, BC. We’ll see you there.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.barnsideharvestfest.com

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The carnival will be taking place for 4 days over the Easter long weekend. As per usual, visitors can expect plenty of rides, fun fair games, and delicious bites for the whole family.

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Tsawwassen Mills Carnival 2024

Date / Hours of the Carnival

The carnival will be taking place at Tsawwassen Mills from March 28-31. Hours of operations are as follows:

• Thurs, Mar 28: 3pm – 10pm
• Fri, Mar 29: 3pm – 10pm
• Sat, Mar 30: 12pm – 10pm
• Sun, Mar 31: 12pm – 6pm

Ticket Pricing

Entrance to the carnival is free. Individual ride tickets can be purchased on-site. Each ride takes 3 to 6 coupons per ride or you can also purchase a daily wristband for $47 and get unlimited rides for the day. Pre-sale wristbands are on available until Mar 27 at 11:59pm for a discounted cost of $37.

Carnival games and food are sold separately.

Single tickets are usually also available, however details are yet to be confirmed.

• Single Gold Ticket: $1.50
• Red Book (20) $27.00
• Blue Book (40) $48.00

What To Expect

 

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Attendees can anticipate a safe and welcoming space to learn, share, and network. Attendees will engage in a chance to meet and speak with mental health professionals, who will lead a panel discussion, followed by a delightful dinner, a keynote and a silent auction inclusive of items valued from $300-$1000.

All proceeds from ticket sales and fundraising activities will be donated to Moving Forward Families, which provides mental health services for those in need in Surrey and Delta.

 

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For anyone passionate about mental health, whether an advocate, survivor, or supporter, this is the perfect event to attend to network and support your community.

Together, we can play a role in dismantling the stigma associated with mental health and contribute to building a healthier and happier community.

2nd Annual March into Mental Health

Where & When: Saturday, March 16 from 5-10pm at Tsawwassen Springs, Springs Boulevard, Tsawwassen

Admission: $80.14 – You can get .

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Step into the historic red barn, grab a drink and walk through our curated selection of vendors, hosted by The Collective Markets.

Outdoors features more vendors, our food trucks, live music and seating area.

The event will be taking place on Friday, September 9th from 4-10pm. Admission is FREE, and you can check out the event details here.

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Why not throw some fun into the act of cooling off by checking out the best waterparks around BC?

We’ve compiled a list of all the best places to go, so you can knock them off your list one by one this summer.

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Best Waterparks In BC

Cultus Lake Waterpark

 

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The biggest waterpark in BC, Cultus Lake waterpark has over 18 waterslides. What’s more, they also have five gigantic hot tubs, a lazy river, five food outlets, and more.

Located at 4150 Columbia Valley Highway in Chilliwack, they’re open rain or shine from 10am. Full day admission is $36 for weekday and $42 for weekends + $10 for parking. They also have reduce rates for half day and twilight (3 hours before closing).

Tsawwassen Waterpark

 

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Previously known as Splashdown waterpark, it was rebranded as Big Splash Water Slide Park. It holds 13 different water slides, including a variety of body and tube slides, and kid-friendly zones.

Big Splash Water Slide Park is also opening a new attraction this year called the Boomerang, which is going to be Western Canada’s largest waterslide. The park also got upgraded to include an adult-only hot tub, a Vegas style cabana, and a VIP private viewing deck.

A 30 minute drive from Vancouver, it is located at 4775 Nulelum Way. They open for the summer season on July 1st, from 11AM to 6PM. General admission is $39.00, with discounted rates for twilight admissions (after 3 pm). Parking onsite is $10 and there are also lockers for rent at the site.

Wibit Kelowna

 

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Looking for a change of pace? Instead of sliding around everywhere, Wibit waterparks offers people the chance to challenge their friends on a giant inflatable course in the middle of the water.

You can slide around, run, crawl, attempt the monkey bars, and so much more. They currently have four locations in British Columbia: Kelowna, Peachland, Penticton, and Osoyoos.

Located at 1600 Abbott Street in Kelowna, they’re open daily from 10:30am to 7:30pm. General admission is $36.00, with discounts available for evening admission.

Bridal Falls Waterpark

 

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Known as the Lower Mainland’s most accessible waterslides, Bridal Fall waterparks boasts four advanced slides, two intermediate slides, and one tube slide.

It is also the only waterpark that has no stairs because it’s on a natural sloping hill, making it easy on the knees.

Located at 53790 Popkum Road in Rosedale, they open for the summer season June 25th.They will be open daily from10AM to 6PM daily, weather permitting. General admission is $32.00, with discounted rates available for the last 1.5 hours.

Salmon Arm Waterslides

 

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With seven waterslides, two hot tubs and a toddler pool with a fountain, Salmon Arm waterslides has an abundance of fun.

Furthermore, they have the lowest rates in the Southern Interior! General Admission is only $29, with reduced rates for children and seniors. A variety of season passes is also available.

Located at 1155 Lakeshore Drive in Salmon Arm, they open for the summer season June 26th. They will be open daily from 11AM to 6PM.

Spashdown Vernon (Formerly Atlantis Waterslides)

 

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Located 5KM north of Vernon, Splashdown is a family-friendly park that holds multiple slides. What’s more, it also has a hot tub that has an incredible view of Lake Okanagan.

Additionally, the park also has VIP cabanas, an ice cream parlour, and heated water on all the slides.

Located at 7921 Greenhow Road in Vernon, they open for the summer season on July 1st from 10AM to 6PM. General admission is $35.00, with discounted rates available for half days and twilight (final 3 hours) admission

Harrison Lake Waterpark

 

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Imagine travelling on a little boat to go to a floating water park in the middle of a pristine lake. The Harrison Lake inflatable waterpark is a challenging obstacle course that mimicks a ‘Wipeout-style’ course you would see on the TV show.

The crowd favourite is the blob (inflatable pillow) where guest can jump on and bounce off into the water.

Located on the water in front of the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, they are open from 11AM to 6PM. General admission for the inflatable water park is is $39.99. They also have additional activities as well, including bumper boat rental and lake sea-doo- rentals.

With so many places to choose from, you can arrange your summer trips to try and hit them all.

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The lush park is one of Delta’s best kept secrets, with its most popular feature being a steep set of stairs leading down to the scenic Tsawwassen Beach.

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Fred Gingell Park

Located at 253 English Bluff Road in Delta, Fred Gingell Park has a 50 metre-high cliff that is often referred to by local fitness enthusiasts as being a mini version of the Grouse Grind as it’s a great spot to get a workout in.

Once you’re at the top, the lookout area offers unsurpassed views of the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands.

Therefore, making it an idyllic spot to watch the sunset over the mountains.

 

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And it’s quite literally a hidden gem. From the street it can be easy to miss the park altogether.

But once you find it, you’ll definitely want to come back.

 

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In case you’re wondering, the park is named after an English-born political figure who represented Delta South in the Legislative Assembly of B.C. from 1991 to 1991 as a Liberal.

He also served as the first president of Kwantlen College, a position he held until he died in 1999.

 

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The B.C. government has just released a request for qualifications to shortlist potential contractors for the construction of the new eight-lane tunnel beneath the Fraser River.

Although the project itself will take another decade to complete, this is a major milestone for moving forward.

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At 629m long, the Massey Tunnel sees on average 80,000 vehicle trips a day. It is an extremely busy route that is often congested during traffic hours.

A better solution to traffic between Richmond and Delta on Highway 99 has been in discussions for years. Now a new plan has been confirmed. The existing tunnel will be replaced with an 8-lane immersed tube tunnel.

The Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Rob Fleming confirmed on March 18, 2021 that the tunnel is slated to be fully open sometime in 2030 at the latest. The existing crossing will be decommissioned by 2032.

Prior to beginning construction on the new tunnel the existing Steveston interchange will be replaced. The work is already underway and is slated to complete in late 2025.

By the end of this year we are expected to see a Bridgeport Road bus connection and a widening of the Hwy 99 and 17A off-ramp. By the end of 2023 there is expected to be new Bus-on-shoulder transit lanes on Hwy 99.

More On The Project

The original estimate for the total cost of the project was $4.5 billion, it has now been updated to $4.15. The new toll-free tunnel will feature 8 lanes, 2 of which will be dedicated to bus rapid transit. There will also be a separated paths for cyclists and pedestrians.

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