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In 1972 a small group of like minded boaters got together and formed Thunderbird Yacht Club with the vision of developing a private oasis on the shores of Gambier Island. Years later, Thunderbird Yacht Club has evolved into a one of a kind facility, where members can relax and unwind amid the beauty of Howe Sound.

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A Thunderbird Yacht Club membership offers a lifetime of enjoyment and adventure with family and friends.

When you join Thunderbird Yacht Club, you will enjoy a unique and special boating experience within our friendly boating community while making lasting, lifelong friendships and memories.

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The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

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“ Oh wait, have some random kid come up to you before you walk down the aisle and tell you that you look like a princess might help too. ” in 2 reviews

“ Good selection of seafood and the carvery had prime rib and turkey with all the fixings. ” in 2 reviews

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3811 Point Grey Road

Vancouver, BC V6R 1B3

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We had a party here for my in-laws 40th anniversary. It is a beautiful place in a great location, with that grandness you would expect from a yacht club. They set us up in a separate room and there was a set menu. The meal started with some butternut squash soup. This was very nice. It was followed up with a Caesars salad that was just OK. The main course was salmon with veggies and rice. The salmon was overcooked, but this happens often in groups. My favorite part was the dessert, pecan pie with ice cream. Worth visiting.

Salmon dish

*This is a review of the yacht club as a wedding locale only* What better place to feel like a princess for a day than someplace with "Royal" in the title. Oh wait, have some random kid come up to you before you walk down the aisle and tell you that you look like a princess might help too. Hubby and I were lucky enough to get married here going on a few years ago, but I've always wanted to yelp about how special this place was and made for an absolutely perfect day. I know, cliche right? But believe it or not, I'm not one of those people who dreamt about a wedding day and I didn't want to get overly involved with the details. I was the anti-Bridezilla. The person in charge of events at RVYC took care of a lot of the details since I was planning my wedding from California. I've heard about some wedding locations that have a lot of rules (no personal flowers or decorations, etc.) but the people at RVYC were very accommodating. We ended up getting married on the lawn behind the club which is perfect for a small to medium size wedding. We had to rent the chairs ourselves but that was relatively pain free. My bridesmaids and family also decorated the dining room themselves. They have several preset menus to choose from. We ended up doing a midday wedding and had a great assortment of hot and cold dishes. For a yacht club the prices were not ridiculous and at the time we actually thought it was pretty reasonable. The food was all five star. The desserts were absolutely incredible. They are also able to accommodate canapes and beverage service. No matter what the weather wants to do, the huge windows in the dining area provide a gorgeous view of the water, which is perfect for a place where it can potentially rain just about every day of the year. I come from a sailing family so I was lucky enough to be able to have a wedding here. At the time (I don't know what the rules are now) you had to be a member or closely associated to one. If you can snag it, I say by all means look at having your wedding at this yacht club.

Is a beautiful day watching this 6-meter world's from the upper deck at the rvyc The sashimi was very good tuna and salmon served very nicely and they had a really nice bison burger with melted cheese that was really nicely done as a special today Wonderful location It is not open to the public. A private club

We attended a 50th birthday party at the RVYC this past weekend. We were impressed with the view, the service and the food. It was a fantastic venue and everyone one that attended had an amazing time! We also had a family dinner here a couple years ago with our children (7 & 2) and the lower level restaurant was also lovely, tasty food and very family friendly.

Came here for our work Christmas dinner party. Beautiful venue with view of the water. Nicely decorated in and out, not over done. The buffet dinner was fabulous! Good selection of seafood and the carvery had prime rib and turkey with all the fixings. The dessert table was just as long as the dinner buffet. Every dessert imaginable was available. Servers were attentive. Wonderful atmosphere.

Out of all the yacht clubs I've been to, this is definitely top 3. The clubhouse is beautiful, the location unbeatable, great service, good food, and a vibrant sailing community to mingle with. To dine here or use the club facilities, one must have a membership to the club or at a reciprocating club, so many simply can't go, but there is a way - start sailing! The Club maintains the most visited directory of sailors looking to crew for racing. Learn to sail a bit, sign up on the crew bank. Someone from the club will likely contact you asking you to crew on the recreational Wednesday night races, after which there is always a social gathering at the bar/restaurant for the sailors. If you sail on a member's boat, you'll likely be invited into the club for a drink or dinner. So, start sailing! Of course, if you like, you can always apply for membership, and knowing how to sail and having a sponsor for the club racing community won't hurt ;)

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Great food, great people, great view! A club worth joining if you are a boater of any type.

The view alone is worth five stars!!! We had the sushi and sashimi the toro was amazing!!! The tuna tartar also amazing. If you know a member get them to take you. If the wind is down you may even get to paddle board!

I've been attending the Christmas buffet with my family, and coming here for special occasions since I was a baby. The food has always been great and the Club itself is gigantic and beautiful. I love the giant wooden spiral staircase. On sunny days you get an amazing view of all the boats, the ocean, and the mountains in the distance. The staff have always been warm, friendly, and attentive. The buffet this year was as great as expected. Although I felt slightly limited because I am a vegetarian and none of the hot dishes had labels, so I avoided anything that wasn't obviously a potato or something. The dessert buffet was to DIE for. I'm so glad I left room.. I piled my dessert plate high and headed back to the table. The chocolate cream pie was amazing, the cheesecake was creamy and wonderful.. one of the best I've ever had, and the eggnog creme brulee was incredible. I've been talking about it for days to anyone who will listen. The Christmas dinner buffet does have a dress code of "informal festive". Basically no jeans or athletic shoes. I was disappointed to see a few attendees ignore this. You are also not permitted to use your cellphone inside.

I must say, in the interest of full disclosure that I am not generally a fan of clubs unless they are professional ones. I have been to yacht clubs like this one where guests treated the staff as if they worked exclusively to satisfy their needs (demands?). From my experience here as a guest I have been impressed with the down-to-earth, caring staff and members who didn't seem to be there merely in order to be seen. The food at lunch is tasty. The club sandwich was so big that half each was more than enough. I really liked the random, home made look of the turkey instead of that bleached-white chicken or turkey in razor thin slices that is often used. The lobster bisque was tasty with juicy, not mushy pieces of seafood. The dessert choices could be more creative but that's a minor quibble. If you are lucky enough to be here on a clear day, the view is fantastic and it's a great place to dream. And maybe drink Moet et Chandon as the people sitting next to us were.

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Vancouver’s Top Yacht Clubs

The yacht clubs of days past were snooty, exclusive affairs, where the greatest benefit of membership was the feeling of being accepted by a bunch of other rich folks. Thankfully, times have changed (mostly), and Vancouver’s home to a handful of yacht clubs that offer precisely what you’d hope for: ample cocktails, tanned nautical babes and, when there’s time, a little bit of sailing.

Drunk Sailors There’s no dress code or clubhouse at Tiddly Cove Yacht Club ; casual social events are held at the Maritime Museum or various False Creek pubs. What else would you expect from a club whose name was inspired by a Vancouver Sun comic strip? ( Tiddly , apparently, is British slang for drunk.) 1905 Ogden Ave. From $70/year, plus initiation, from $70.

Serious Sailors West Vancouver Yacht Club has a friendly, community vibe, and it allows non-members to take classes. The club, on Howe Sound, has some of the best sailing equipment in town and a roster of world-class instructors. 5854 Marine Dr., 604-921-7575. From $869/year, plus initiation, from $2,445. Nubile Sailors When they’re not playing beach volleyball, those fit Kits girls are at the Kitsilano Yacht Club . Non-members can pay $18 to join racing and dinner nights on Thursdays, when the patio gets rowdy. 2401 Point Grey Rd., 604-730-1646. From $325/year.

Moneyed Sailors Remember our comment about yacht clubs changing with the times? Not the 106-year-old Royal Vancouver Yacht Club , the Jericho Beach home to Vancouver’s millionaires and their tanned, taut trust-fund daughters. RVYC won’t divulge their membership fees, because presumably, if you have to ask, you can’t afford it. 3811 Point Grey Rd., 604-224-1344.

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Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

About royal vancouver yacht club.

To be one of the world's premier yacht clubs.

To promote yachting, seamanship and fellowship among members .

The following values are embraced by the Club's members and their families: 

• Courtesy, Respect, tradition and integrity
•   Seamanship, skill in navigation and safety on the water
• Competitive excellence and sportsmanship
• Community service and volunteerism
• Sustainability and stewardship
• Cooperation with other yachting organizations
• To promote yachting, including power and sail
• To provide training in yachting, seamanship and racing, including youth and Olympic development
• To advance opportunities for cruising
• To proactively communicate with members and stakeholders
• To manage the Club's resources in a responsible manner

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• 1661 Granville St. Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N3
• (604) 682-3292
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Which Membership Is Right For You?

I own a boat & want moorage or i’m thinking about buying a boat (and i love to cruise and socialize), i own a boat & have moorage  or i charter (and i want to cruise & socialize with experienced boaters), i’m interested in kayak or stand-up paddleboard (and i love to socialize), i’ve heard you have a really fun clubhouse, can i hang out & enjoy the bar, lounge, deck, pool table, parties & more.

A Rich Tradition - False Creek Yacht Club

The False Creek Yacht Club is a small private club nestled into the bustling shores of Vancouver’s False Creek. Known locally as ‘The Star of False Creek’, our marina is home to about 100 water vessels (both power and sailing) and more than 250 full-time members. 

New members are always welcome and we have relatively short wait list for moorage.  We’re the most active cruising club in the Lower Mainland!

We welcome private functions in our award-winning clubhouse. Our lounge and deck boast some of the most spectacular water views in the City of Vancouver. With ample room for dining and entertaining, the False Creek Yacht Club is one of the premier rental venues available in the Lower Mainland.

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Welcome to Burrard Yacht Club

Burrard Yacht Club is located in beautiful North Vancouver, British Columbia. We are an active club consisting of power and sailing vessels mainly 25 to 60 feet in length. Approximately 300 members enjoy secure moorage, social activities, community service, product discounts, vessel insurance policy, group boating activities, and reciprocal moorage privileges.

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AFFORDABLE MOORAGE

Very reasonable covered and open moorage rates.

OUTSTATIONS AND RECIPROCALS

Seven outstations and over 80 reciprocal clubs provide many boating destinations.

JUNIOR PROGRAMS

social, sailing and racing activities.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Monthly activities include organized weekends at outstations and Clubhouse events.

Location, Location, Location: The Club is located in Vancouver Harbour and is convenient for trips up protected Indian Arm as well as the Strait of Georgia cruising grounds.

EXPLORE OUR Facilities

Office, entertaining, and meeting room facilities.

WORKSHOP AND TOOLS

All members may use the well equipped workshop. When you need that special tool, try the tool room. Just sign it out and return it when you are finished.

The Club's tidal grid is available to members. BYC staff can be hired to work on your boat as needed.

The moorage facilities are video monitored and regularly patrolled.

A large secure parking lot is provided for members and their guests that is fenced, video monitored, and gated at night.

FULL TIME MAINTENANCE STAFF -

The Club maintains a full time staff who keep the docks and facilities in excellent repair.

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The Burrard Yacht Club is dedicated to

• The development and encouragement of yachting.
• The encouragement of yacht and power boat building, yacht sailing and power boat cruising by amateurs.
• The development of seamanship and the acquisition by its members of a knowledge of navigation.
• The cultivation and appreciation of the cruising. advantages of the waters of British Columbia, Alaska, and the State of Washington.
• To provide and maintain clubhouses and mooring facilities for the use of members of the Club.
• To encourage yacht and power boat racing by the promotion of regattas and the giving of prizes and by any other means which may from time to time be determined by the Club.
• To encourage and sponsor recreational activities by and amongst members of the Club.

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ICOYC World Forum 2023 – Return to Vancouver!

Monday, September 18 to Friday, September 22, 2023 Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Registration is Open! On the Forum registration site, you will see a link to “Sign up Now”, as well as links to several documents containing information for the 2023 ICOYC Forum. To register, click Sign up Now and enter the information requested. Once you have created a unique log-in, you will be taken to a section of the site that will allow you to purchase your delegate and/or partner package, and securely pay using your credit card.

Forum Notices

• June 14, 2023: Registration and Logistics
• June 14, 2023: Welcome Letter
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• June 12, 2023:  Update regarding charter boats

Honored to Host In 2003, Past Commodore of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Heinz Rautenberg dreamt up the ICOYC and announced its inauguration to coincide with the Club’s 100th anniversary. The Royal Van welcomed the finest yacht clubs from around the world to join the Council and — you joined. In 2005, the ICOYC hosted its very first World Forum at the RVYC.Now, 20 years later, the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club celebrates is 120th anniversary and the ICOYC turns 20. Once again, the RVYC invites the ICOYC to return for a World Forum, September 18 – 22, 2023.

The team of professionals and volunteers at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club is planning an exciting week of meetings for ICOYC delegates, wonderful experiences for partners, an optional post-forum cruise to our beautiful outstations, and most importantly, the return of the Commodore’s Cup on Friday the 22nd of September. The Cup will be held in the Royal Van’s fleet of six matching Elliott 6ms where ICOYC’s sailors can show their skills on the waters of English Bay.

ICOYC Post-World Forum Cruise Update

ACCOMMODATIONS

The RVYC secured a limited number of rooms at the Westin Bayshore. The rate is $389 CDN plus 17.5% tax. When you contact the Hotel, request the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club rate or use the link below. The room rate is guaranteed from September 17 – 23. 

The ICOYC cruise will commence at the Royal Van Jericho Marina on September 22 with a welcome reception, and will wrap up on September 29 at Jericho with a closing dinner. To charter a yacht, we recommend Nanaimoyachtcharters.com. The Cruise itinerary will be finalized by early May.

Friday, September 22 18:30 – Cocktails at the Club and welcome reception for start of Cruise.

Friday, September 29 Final dinner at RVYC Jericho for the ICOYC Cruise at 18:30

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FORUM SCHEDULE

Click here to see the schedule of events.

Looking forward to seeing all of you in Vancouver in September.

Past Commodore Brian W. Angus Royal Vancouver Yacht Club [email protected] 604-961-5891

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This Simple Yacht Club Building in Vancouver Just Won the Highest Architectural Award in Canada

• Story: Katie Nanton

Since opening a clubhouse on Jericho Beach in 1927, the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club has resided upon a stunning stretch of coveted coastline. Ninety years later, a fresh and functional dock building, designed by Michael Green Architecture, was added to its footprint.

With a nautical design partly inspired by boat sails, the simple structure sits on the shoreline where “the beach is kissed by the sea.” It was that song lyric (from the Who’s “Love, Reign O’er Me”) that floated through architect Michael Green’s mind as he designed the building with his team, but its architectural intention is not to crane boaters’ necks with undue flashiness, nor steal the spotlight from its natural surroundings. Instead, it performs a utilitarian function: as a working building, serving a large marina.

And now it has been rewarded, among 11 other projects, with a Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Governor General’s Medal in Architecture—the highest distinction given to an architectural project in Canada.

The inclusion of a somewhat humble dock building—housing workshops, showers, instruction spaces, washrooms, and storage areas for sailing gear—may at first seem remiss in the award-winning company of glitzy museums, grand performance halls, or graceful libraries. But its recognition is in fact progressive, flipping the script on what the stereotype of an “award-winning building” may be.

“I think there is a real specialness that the jury chose a building that is so modest,” Green says.

Industrial buildings are “rarely ever thought of as places that can be ‘beautiful architecture,’” he says. “I think we need to change that attitude, and recognize that all buildings have an opportunity to make their community a more beautiful place, or a more functional place. All buildings deserve some care and thought.”

The Royal Architectural Institute’s jury members singled out the dock building’s “simple form and efficient organization,” calling it both poetic and sensible, and praising its “careful thinking” around composition and materials. “To coin a phrase,” the jury wrote, “sometimes less is more than enough.”

The design process itself was an unusual one because of the sandy building site. “It needed to have a foundation that sits above the beach, and be sensitive to the ecological issues along the water’s edge,” Green explains. A large chunk of the $3.5-million budget went into that base foundation—highly unusual for a new building—and the final product was constructed out of metal, timber, concrete, and polycarbonate translucent sheets.

Albeit a fairly simple overall design, there are some special subtleties in the structure that bring the architect joy. For instance, the roof forms a sharp knife’s-edge on the ocean side, alluding to the prow of a racing sailboat. And when the lights are on inside, a lantern effect is created as light flows hazily through the polycarbonate panels. In fact, those cost-efficient sheets were an important piece of its architectural puzzle, allowing daylight to flow inside while also providing a durable carapace that could withstand the accidental hit of a ship’s mast.

Green referenced the area’s heritage in the design, as well, recalling the big timber fisheries and canneries that once lined Vancouver’s waterfront. They, too, were housed within simple, functional forms such as wedge- or gabled-shaped buildings.

“They were not designed to be ‘architecture’—they were designed to satisfy a need and a purpose. And I think the spirit of this building is the same: a simple gesture of architecture to satisfy a need,” says Green. “I love that this project was honoured with a Governor General’s because it really speaks to the fact that good architecture doesn’t have to be expensive. It just has to be thoughtful, careful, simple—and it needs to belong to its place.”

The yacht club’s dock building not only belongs to its place but also has a stealthy ability to blend into it. “You can walk by it a million times and not notice it, and that actually brings me joy,” Green says. “It’s got this really lovely modest quality that I think is really important. The site is the beauty; the utilitarian purpose is the beauty. And it is just a simple, quiet building on the beach.”

Read more in our Design section. 

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Visiting the Club

The West Vancouver Yacht Club clubhouse is conveniently located in Fisherman's Cove in West Vancouver. 5854 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC V7W 2S2 604-921-7575 | [email protected]

Head West on Highway 1/99 (Upper Levels) towards Whistler, Take Exit 2 - down Eagleridge Drive then left on Marine Drive. Phone: (604) 921-7575 | Fax: (604) 921-7599

• Please email ahead, minimum two days notice, to request a slip.
• Come into the Clubhouse where you can sign in and get your key to the docks ($20.00 cash, returnable deposit).
• Our reception is open from 0900 to 1700 hours seven days a week. We do have a watchman on duty 24 hours a day.
• Pre-payment is required for length of stay. Visitors receive two nights free stay (per year), after which the charge is $1.00 per foot, per day. Minimum charge length is 25 feet. An Administrative fee of $5.00 is charged for the first two-nights. Power is $6.50 per day, with no grace period.
• Visitors must present their current Club Membership card when checking in with the WVYC Front Office, and are required to provide proof of valid insurance to the Front Office, prior to or upon, arrival in the basin.
• Reciprocity is NOT extended to WVYC Outstations.
• The marina at the West Vancouver Yacht Club is certified for the Clean Marine Certification. There are environmental safeguards that we ask you to respect and observe.

Please note, hours and amenities are subject to change.

• We have fresh water and 15 or 30 amp. power on floats and a 24 hour watchman
• The Clubhouse has showers, restrooms, ice, telephones and parking.
• Office Hours: Monday to Sunday 0900 to 1700 hours
• Bar Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 1100 to 2300 hours
• Lunch Service: Wednesday to Sunday 1130 to 1430 hours
• Tapas: Wednesday to Sunday 1700 to 2100 hours
• Dinner: Friday and Sunday 1830 to 2100 hours (Reservations required. Please contact the Front Office for reservations)
• Race Rocks Shipyard and travel lift (Adjacent to the West of WVYC on Marine Drive)
• Thunderbird Marine Store, Thunderbird Marina & Travel Lift, Vancouver Outboard Centre (Adjacent to the East of WVYC on Marine Drive). Fishing gear at Marine Store.
• Horseshoe Bay – food, shops, accommodation and restaurants (approximately 2 miles away - taxi and bus service)
• Caulfeild Shopping Centre – food, restaurants, pharmacy, liquor store, etc. (approximately 2 miles away)
• West Vancouver shopping (Park Royal Mall approximately 8 miles away)
• Vancouver shopping (approximately 12 miles away in downtown Vancouver)
• Fishing gear available at the Thunderbird Marine store and fishing licenses at Sewell’s Marina in Horseshoe Bay
• Excellent, frequent bus service is available in both directions from bus stops on Marine Drive, just west of the West Vancouver Yacht Club entrance.
• Please leave mooring lines, electrical cables, and other personal paraphernalia attached to the dock in good order. It would be frustrating for the permanent occupant to return and find gear in disarray, in the water or missing.
• In case, for reasons beyond our control, your boat has to be moved on short notice, please leave a phone number where you can be contacted. When contacted to move your boat, please do so in a timely manner.
• Upon vacating the slip, please inform the club office if any repairs or maintenance are required.

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The BC Covid-19 Guidelines will now allow visitors, gatherings and competitive sport events to take place in accordance with ViaSport and BC Sailing guidelines.  Accordingly,  WAVES 2021 will proceed as planned . As previously noted, this year WAVES will be an exclusively on-water with no shore gatherings, banquet or prizegiving.  Our pricing structure reflects these changes.

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Here are the top St. Patrick's Day events in Vancouver

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St. Patrick's Day weekend is upon us and Vancouver has several options to mark the greenest celebration of the year. 

From a fun green run to a bougie yacht party to a free block party, check out different ways to enjoy the green occasion across the city. 

Shamrocks & Champagne - St. Patrick’s Day at Catalyst

Enjoy sips from a full wine menu, "Irish-themed" cocktails, and local craft beers, and eats like traditional Shepherd's Pie.

"Vancouver’s beloved party maestro DJ Abel will be setting the stage with a special blend of Hip-Hop, Soca, Afrobeat, and House tunes," according to the event description.

Attendees should rock their "best green outfit" for a fun time.  

When : Sunday, March 17, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Where : Catalyst Café - 425 W 6th Ave

Cost:  $23.76

St.Patrick's Day Street Party

Performances from Celtic dancers, traditional music, a beer garden, and more. 

When : Sunday, March 17, from 10 a.m. and run to 6 p.m. 

Where : 200-block of Carrall Street between Water and Cordova streets.

Cost:  Free

Vancouver's Premier Floating Yacht Night Club - March 16th Special

Be Irish for the weekend -- or at least Saturday night -- on the high seas.

While the water won't be green, folks on board the yacht can party for three hours to "pulsating beats" with a live DJ who plays top 40 tunes. 

The Abitibi Vessel has two levels to explore including an indoor "heated salon" and an open deck that affords breathtaking views of the city and coastline. 

When : Saturday, March 16 boarding at 8 p.m., cruise from 9 p.m. until midnight

Where : M.V Abitibi - 750 Pacific Blvd.

Cost : Tickets from $35 – $294.21

St. Paddy's Social Run

Want to enjoy a healthy experience on St. Patrick's Day? 

Join an "easy social run"  for runners of all levels that should take about half an hour to complete. They typically do about 4 km to 5 km during that time.

Be sure to dress in green and accessorize for the fun activity. 

When : Sunday, March 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Where : David Lam Park - 1300 Pacific Blvd.

Cost:  Now until Saturday, March 16: $5 and taxes. Sunday, March 17: $10 and taxes

St Patrick's Day Drag Lunch

Fabulous queens, hearty eats, and plenty of laughs are in store for this green midday event. 

Performers include Phyllis Hull, Dee Monstrative, Cuddleberry Finn, Manly Nipkiss, and Jerriana.

When: Sunday, March 17 at noon

Where:  Burgoo - 101 - 1100 Burrard St. 

Cost: By donation. Reserve your table online .

Pubs and bars

Several pubs and bars will also have Irish-themed menus and parties, including  The Blarney Stone , Smith's Irish Pub , Six Acres Pub , the Portside Pub , the Lamplighter , and The Cambie Pub .

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