Vancouver, we love you Backyard BBQ Recap!

What a night! Our first ever Vancouver, we love you Backyard BBQ was a blast!

Over forty Vancouver lovers came by sporting their Vancouver, we love you shirt to grab a burger and make some new connections to other locals. It was amazing to see people arrive not knowing anyone and leave by giving warm hugs to new friends and making weekend adventure plans with former strangers. Our master chef Fred did a wicked job of keeping the burgers coming (and with the biggest smile all night!), and the whole Burrard Hotel team provided exceptional hospitality. We love you guys.

Thanks to everyone that took the "VANweloveyou Challenge," and a massive thank you to our partners who helped make it all happen, The Burrard Hotel, Whistler Brewing, and the BC Chicken Squad.

To everyone that came out to join the fun, thank you. This project is all about people that love our city, and you make it a great city to call home. Can't wait to see you all at another upcoming event.

If you haven't been to The Burrard Hotel yet to see their amazing outdoor courtyard, make sure to stop in some time. One of the coolest hotels in the city, The Burrard is a hidden gem. Also, while you're there make sure to stop in at Container Coffee (formerly The Betty) and grab a delicious coffee or ice cream.

Check out the full photo album on our Facebook page and make sure to tag yourself!

Adventure Time At WildPlay Elements Park!

It's no secret that we love adventure, exploration, and playing around. So when WildPlay Elements Park invited us to try out their Monkido Aerial Adventure course, we 'jumped' at the chance. Some of our Great Adventure Club team visited the Maple Ridge location to learn more about WildPlay and all the fun to be had there.

Our team arrived and were welcomed by guest services who helped us fill out our waivers and get us harnessed up. Rocking our Vancouver, we love you shirts and with our game faces on, we were ready. Our quick training course taught us the basics of course safety (grip, then clip!), how to operate our zipline gear, and then we were let loose!

Once training was complete we were left to our own adventuring among the treetops. The Monkido Aerial Adventure course operates like a ski hill, with four levels of difficulty. At each check point, guests are allowed to call it quits, or keep climbing. Let's just say quitting was not an option for our group.

Join Our Backyard BBQ!

Summer is back and we're going to celebrate! Come join us for the first 2014 Vancouver, we love you Backyard BBQ. We'll have chicken burgers on the grill thanks to The Chicken Squad (and veggie options), Whistler Brewing beers on ice,  tasty sides, and cold drinks for enjoying. There may be some other surprises in store too, who knows! Thanks to The Burrard Hotel for graciously hosting us.

DETAILS:
Tuesday, June 17th
The Burrard Hotel Courtyard - 1100 Burrard Street
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bring your friends, meet some new ones, have a good time.

Have a Vancouver, we love you shirt already? Wear it and eat for FREE! (Cash bar available for beer/wine/ciders).

Don't have a Vancouver, we love you shirt yet? Either order one here to wear on June 17th, or bring $5 to cover the cost of food. We'll also have a small selection of shirts for purchase that evening. Cash only. Send us an email if you want us to bring something specific for you. (Hint… we may still have a few neon tanks in our storage).

Shoot us a tweet (@VANweloveyou)  if you're planning on coming so we can make sure we have enough food for all. We're looking forward to hanging out!