2024 Spring Active Living Guide

ALL AGES

SPECIAL EVENTS Eggciting Easter Egg Hunt (2 – 10 Years) Find eggs and buy eggs! Hop on down to help the Easter Bunny find eggs while helping to purchase eggs for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank’s 16,000+ monthly clients. Join in on the hunt, explore this unique park space, and support a local charity. Find the entry near the Queen's Avenue park entrance, at the top of the park. Parent participation is required. Presented in partnership with The Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Friendship Gardens in Tipperary Park Thursday, 3:00 - 7:00 pm March 28 Event Fee: By donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Easter Skate EGGstravanza (All Ages) Skate with the Easter Bunny! Enjoy Easter themed activities, crafts, and more! Caregiver on-ice participation is required for children under 7 years of age. Space is limited and drop-in is not available. Moody Park Arena 604.525.5301 Saturday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm March 30 Event Fee: $3.75 per person 209227 Skate Rentals available $2.75

Irving House Visit the oldest intact house in the Lower Mainland! Built in 1865 by riverboat captain William Irving. Beautifully preserved original features such as 1880s wallpaper, late Victorian parlours and unique furnishings. 302 Royal Avenue 604.527.4640 Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 4:00 pm Admission Fee: By donation Samson V Walk aboard the only completely intact and floating wooden sternwheeler in North America. Built in 1937 for the federal Department of Public Works for use as a snag-boat on the Fraser River it was retired and sold in 1980 to the City of New Westminster for one dollar to be preserved as a museum. 880 Quayside Drive 604.527.4640 Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 4:00 pm May 25 - June 29 Admission Fee: By donation

Heritage Cooking: Vaisakhi in the Langar Hall (All Ages)

Explore Punjabi heritage through food, and cook around the seasonal festival and celebration, Vaisakhi. Visit the Gurdwara, learn, participate, and taste the recipe! Instruction by Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar members Gurjit Singh and Harveer Kaur. Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar 604.527.4640 Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm April 11 Registration Fee: Free 208367

General Interest Drop-in for all ages, see page 14 - 16.

Registration for Lessons & Courses starts March 14 at 10:00 am. newwestcity.ca/register

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