Winter Wander in Vanier Park brings culture together – January 26, 2013

The six cultural institutions of Vanier Park are celebrating their Kitsilano location again during their second Winter Wander. Vancouverites are invited to attend all locations on Saturday, January 26, for one significantly reduced rate.

Date: Saturday, January 26
Time: 10am-5:00pm
Cost: $5 adults, youth 16 and under free

Best of all? Your $5 admission includes admission to:

• Museum of Vancouver
• H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
• Vancouver Maritime Museum
• Vancouver Academy of Music
• City of Vancouver Archives
• and Bard on the Beach

“We had such a wonderful turn out at our first Winter Wander that we’ve been looking forward to doing it again all year,” says Simon Robinson, Executive Director of the Vancouver Maritime Museum “For us, it’s a great way to showcase what’s down here in Vanier Park, and to work together as institutions. This park and its venues are truly a Vancouver treasure.”

Vanier Park is home to the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the Museum of Vancouver, the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Bard on the Beach, the Vancouver Academy of Music, and the City of Vancouver Archives.

In addition to visiting the museums, Winter Wanderers will be able to enjoy a talk by Christopher Gaze of Bard on the Beach, performances by Vancouver Academy of Music students, and visiting food trucks.

Schedule of Events

Time	Event	Location
10:00am	Doors open, purchase admission	Space Centre, Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver Maritime Museum
11:00am	Christopher Gaze of Bard on the Beach	MOV Studio, Museum of Vancouver
12:30pm	Music by Vancouver Academy of Music students	Hubble Gallery, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1:00pm	Music by Vancouver Academy of Music students	Vancouver Maritime Museum
1:00-2:00pm	Drop in Rehearsals	Vancouver Academy of Music
2:00-3:00pm	Strawberry & Tea Free Concert	Vancouver Academy of Music
3:00pm	Music by Vancouver Academy of Music students	Vancouver Maritime Museum
5:00pm	Closing

 

Vanier Park
1000 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC