Looking for a copy of our new book? I just delivered them to the super-cool Lucky's Books & Comics on Main Street! #FREECOUVER

Mini-golf coming to Stanley Park! dailyhive.com/vancouver/st...

Looking for a copy of our new book? It's on the shelves at UBC Bookstore right now!

Let's do this, #Canada!

I love this book 😍 Available wherever you purchase your books. You can check freecouver.com for a local bookstore directory too. $16.95 (+ tax) cause we really do want you to save money with our 101 engaging places to visit around Vancouver. It’s not just a list, we put care into every write-up.

Local journo recalls his colourful experiences at Expo 86 in entertaining @freshetnews.bsky.social story www.freshetnews.ca/something-ha...

The #UK's legendary 'Robin Hood tree' dies after more than 1,000 years www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The world may be a dystopian nightmare, but I got to share some oatmeal with this cute green gecko this morning, so I’m gonna let that be my happy place for a while.

Aladdin the young Red-tailed Hawk perches on a branch at the south end of Central Park.

Looks like it’s ants for dinner at the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker house. Yum! #birds

If your Pops likes to ham it up, here's a #FathersDay gift idea for you. The Improv Centre is presenting a Father’s Day matinee this Sunday, June 21 @ 2pm. A dad-inspired show that'll be fun for the whole family. 💛 Bonus - their patio is truly delightful! Tickets @ tinyurl.com/bpatpvmp

This is incredible: www.bbc.com/news/article...

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I showed my mom this flyer for the “Local Author Extravaganza” we’re part of on July 11 at Indigo Robson and she was so excited about @evelazarus.bsky.social

Story profiles "The Local Legend Behind Vancouver’s Book Exchange Map" www.readlocalbc.ca/2026/06/16/t...

We are delighted to celebrate Christopher Gaze for being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Congratulations, Christopher! We are incredibly proud to have you as the Founder and Artistic Director and we celebrate this recognition with you.

"If money go before, all ways do lie open," says Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor (at @bardonthebeach.bsky.social this season). But pick up our bargain-priced new book FREECOUVER: 101 FREE THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND VANCOUVER and you'll find lots of cool options without having to pay a penny!

This year, our volunteers are crushing it, as always! We have filled our crews in record time with friends old and new. We're grateful to Westland Insurance, the official presenting sponsor of our Volunteer Program for a third year. 📸 by Sheila Say at the 2025 VFMF Volunteers

Thanks for the plug, Steffani -- very much appreciated! Cheers, J.

Looking for a cool Father's Day pressie? Our new book FREECOUVER: 101 FREE THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND VANCOUVER is starting to appear in local bookstores. There are already copies at Nooroongji as well as Upstart & Crow on Granville Island!

Lots of good tips here! www.rewildingmag.com/5-things-eve...

Check out this how this fire-loving-fungi helps restore wildfire areas www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/f...

Love this! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Nice one!

A male Baltimore Oriole perches on the branch that is holding the hanging nest with his nestlings.

Female Bald Eagle from yesterday:

Love this! www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Eastern cottontail

The Guardian tackles all the big questions: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

We spotted lots of these beautifully patterned caterpillars on our visit to Widgeon Marsh Regional Park:

Bravo! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Our book FREECOUVER comes out next week! We have a few in-store events coming up and the first is at Black Bond Books Central City #SurreyBC 📚 @johnleewriter.bsky.social and I will be there to talk free and fun things to do (featured in our book) and do some signings. #booksky #books #vancouver

Why not drop by for our meet-and-greet book event in Surrey on June 27?! We'd love to see you there! #FREECOUVER

FIFA World Cup trivia: During the scheduled "hydration breaks," players are not given fluids but are forced to watch ads for Powerade, the official drink of the FIFA World Cup.

A heartfelt thank you to our government sponsors for supporting arts, culture, and our community in Vancouver. 🇨🇦 Government of Canada, 🍁 the Province of British Columbia, 🌆 and City of Vancouver all make our festival possible! 📸 by Jim Hegan at the 2025 VFMF

I have been saying for a couple years how excited I am about what Senākw means for Vancouver’s housing but also to the urban feel. I LOVE what they are doing. I am even MORE exited about the MASSIVE Land Back development — the Jericho Lands by UBC! Game-changer. www.inspirejericho.ca/site-concept

Spotted lots of these Lorquin's Admiral butterflies at Widgeon Marsh Regional Park on the weekend!

The completed ceramic murual in Glasgow's Central Station based on an Art Nouveau style advert for Drooko Umbrellas. Inspired by an original by Margaret and Frances Macdonald, it was created by @makeitglasgow.bsky.social Cont./ #glasgow #streetart #artnouveau #umbrella #centralstation

A beauty of a photograph , shared by Úna O'Connor Photography , thank you Úna ! #FoxOfTheDay

Yup!

Wait. Canada has to play Bosnia AND Hercegovina?! Doesn’t seem fair.

Turtles in the sun at Town Centre Park in #Coquitlam

Thank you to #Vancouver's Kidsbooks store for having price stickers you can easily peel off. No thanks at all to the two toy shops I visited on Granville Island, though. #ChiselRequired.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is next Sunday and there's a lineup of events between now and then all around Metro Vancouver:

We had a great day out at Widgeon Marsh Regional Park! Spotted lots of birds, many Lorquin's admiral butterflies and even a mother bear with three cubs!

BBC story looks at street sign mishaps www.bbc.com/news/article...

Nicely done! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWRw...

Good morning , and thank you to Sue King on Facebook for today's #FoxOfTheDay !

Love seeing all the smiling locals (especially families) walking around Vancouver wearing their international soccer jerseys. Shows what a rich multicultural city this is!