The July long weekend - is there anything better? A true kick-off to summer, packed with Canada Day celebrations, pancake breakfasts and, hopefully, plenty of sunshine.
TODAY: Friday, June 29
POMO LEGACIES
Check out the interesting displays at the Port Moody Station Museum this weekend, starting with Chinese Legacies: Family Days, running today through Monday. Drop by again on Sunday for the model train display and more. The museum (2734 Murray St.) is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HIT THE HIGH NOTE
Young opera stars will be singing an original work at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam) from June 28 to 30, when the Young People's Opera Society of BC presents The King Who Wouldn't Sing. Tickets are $20/$15/$10 and are available through www.yposbc.com.
Saturday, June 30
GOLDEN SPIKE
The Canada Day long weekend means it's time to celebrate Port Moody's rail history during Golden Spike Days, starting today and running through to the holiday Monday at Rocky Point Park. Okay, it's really a chance to hear some great live music, from top bands like Washboard Union, Fera and Doug and the Slugs to the up-and-comers competing in Tri-Cities' Got Talent. The dragon boat team Abreast in a Boat will be doing demonstrations between noon and 4 p.m. Saturday, and everyone can check out Burrard Inlet from the water on an ecological boat tour throughout the weekend. There will be plenty of good food to eat and loads of activities for the kids, including boat building, a petting zoo, mini train and hat making. Visit www.goldenspike.ca.
Sunday, July 1
SEE SPIKE RUN
Work off some of the long weekend indulgences at the Golden Spike Days Inlet Run. Register with cash in person on race day from 7:30 a.m. at the festival grounds in Rocky Point Park, and be ready to take off on a 5- or 10-km run at 8 a.m. Visit www.goldenspike.ca/inlet-run for more info.
HAPPY CANADA DAY
It's our 145th, so be sure to mark it well. Port Moody council and the Lindbjerg Academy host a ceremony at the main stage at Rocky Point Park at 1:10 p.m., followed by cupcakes and juice at 1:35 p.m. Admission is free, but parking is limited due to the ongoing Golden Spike festivities.
In Port Coquitlam, celebrate at Lions Park with a pancake breakfast and fishing derby, from 8 to 11:30 a.m., followed by festivities at Castle Park: a ceremony at noon and entertainment and kids' activities until 5:30 p.m. and fire fighters' salmon barbecue at 3 p.m. ($10), with proceeds going to the burn fund. Hear more bands from 6 to 10 p.m., followed by a fireworks show. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/canadaday for details.
Coquitlam's celebrations at Town Centre Park run from noon to 11 p.m. and feature a 1,000-cupcake giveaway at 12:45 p.m., a free bike valet, entertainment from the likes of Bobs 'n' Lolo, country crooners and world beats. Get full details at www.coquitlam.ca.
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