Things to do in summer

Finally, we are having some warm weather. Summer is coming!

There are many things to do in the Vancouver area during the summer. You can go to the beach or sit on your balcony. You can also visit Burnaby’s Heritage Village Museum or Richmond’s Chinese Night Market. Find a list of many free or cheap activities in Metro Vancouver here.

Summer is a good time to play sports. If you are new in Vancouver, sometimes it’s hard to meet people who enjoy the same sports. Urban Recreation is one group that helps adults find teams for volleyball, basketball, soccer and other sports. They also organize social events for adults and volunteer days. Check them out.

Another popular activity is gardening. If you live in an apartment or don’t have a place to grow plants, you can join a community garden. Community gardens are in parks or in neighbourhoods. Individuals or families can have a space (called a plot) to grow food or flowers. It might be too late to get your own plot for this summer, but you can volunteer to help in a garden and meet new people. Next year you’ll be ready! Find information about community gardens in different areas. (For Vancouver only, click here.)

Whatever you do, enjoy the warm weather. It won’t last long!