It’s Wine O’Clock in Vancouver This May

May 2022 events in Vancouver cater to a number of different types of people: those that love to run, those that love to cruise, and those that appreciate a fine glass of chardonnay. No matter which category you fall into, there’s always something for everyone happening in Western Canada’s most popular travel destination. 

THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL

Happening May 16th-22nd, Canada’s premier food and wine event aims to provide an informative, educational, and entertaining experience for all. The festival has a long rich history having run for 43 years, it’s one of the biggest and oldest wine events in the entire world. There are numerous events tied to the festival including seminars, vintage tastings, winery dinners, lunches, wine minglers, beach parties, brunches, and more. 

The central component of the festival is the Tasting Room located at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Here the public can tantalize their taste buds choosing from over 750 wines at four individual International Festival Tastings. An additional 45 special events in and around Vancouver that include everything from social minglers to gala dinners feature another combined 550 different wines. If you love wine, then the Vancouver International Wine Festival should be your own slice of heaven. Receive a free festival ticket when you book your accommodations through Stay Vancouver Hotels. Learn more

THE BMO VANCOUVER MARATHON  

If running long distances alongside other adventurous athletes is your idea of a good time, then the BMO Vancouver Marathon is the place to be. Recognized by Forbes, CNN, and USA Today as one of the top destination running events in the world, the Vancouver Marathon is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!

Taking place on Sunday May 1st, the marathon offers 8km, half-marathon, and full marathon options. Runners can experience the sites of Vancouver as they run across parks, beaches, and the picturesque Vancouver Seawall. Registration is now open with in-person and virtual racing options available.  Learn more.

CRUISE SEASON LAUNCH

The 2022 cruise season has officially launched! After a long two years of prohibiting cruise ships in Canadian waters as a direct response to COVID-19, the prohibition was officially lifted in November 2021. As per tradition, the cruise season officially launched last month when the Holland America Line ship, Koningsdam docked at the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver. This year, approximately 300 cruise ships are expected to call at the Port of Vancouver. If you are taking a cruise from Vancouver there are special discounts available to you by simply showing your boarding pass with various retailers, restaurants and attractions see offers here.

Whether it’s your final destination, or you’re departing from Vancouver, be sure to stop a while and see the sites and events that make up this amazing city. Receive gift certificates for Amazon, Starbucks, or iTunes, receive a flight voucher, or grab an exclusive ticket to this year’s wine festival. Learn more