| Engagement on the 2027 budget and five-year financial plan | Engagement on the 2027 budget and five-year financial plan | <div class="ExternalClassC3F25F63443F44D887769B4CEAA8C1F1"><p>Metro Vancouver invites residents to provide input for consideration for the development of the 2027 budget and five-year financial plan. The Boards will consider this input and provide direction.</p><p>The first phase of engagement will be open from February 23 to March 27, 2026, seeking input from residents and businesses across this region about their priorities, ideas for managing costs, and ensuring investments for a livable region today and a resilient future.</p><p>How residents can engage:</p><ul><li>Visit the <a href="/about-us/budgets-and-financial-plans" title="Budgets and Financial Plans">budget webpage</a></li><li>Watch an <a href="https://vimeo.com/1163739618" target="_blank">introductory video</a> on the annual budget</li><li>Take the <a href="https://engage.zencity.io/metrovancouver/en/engagements/f9f277fa-e5da-4654-8df3-faa38cc4d4bf?utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" title="Engagement survey on the 2027 budget and five-year financial plan">online survey</a></li><li>Contact <a href="mailto:budget@metrovancouver.org" target="_blank">budget@metrovancouver.org</a> with any questions</li></ul>
</div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2767 | | 2/23/2026 8:00:00 AM | 3/27/2026 7:00:00 AM |
| Piper Spit Bird Count | Piper Spit Bird Count | <div class="ExternalClass7D0EE136674649F6BEC720F4A25B8756"><p>Whether you’re just getting to know the birds in your backyard or are on the lookout for rarities, grab your binoculars and join a park interpreter to watch the seasonal changes of birds at Burnaby Lake.<br></p>Ages 15+<br>Registration required<br>Free<br></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2735 | | 3/10/2026 4:00:00 PM | 3/10/2026 6:00:00 PM |
| Night Quest | Night Quest | <div class="ExternalClassB3A2073E4A7A471089DAA43BD78D1137"><p><span style="font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="color:#313741;">N</span><span style="color:#313741;">ature at night is a magical experience. Wander down forest trails decorated with glowing animal lanterns and meet friendly forest creatures who will delight you with nature tales.</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:#313741;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Register in advance for a designated entry time. Allow one hour to complete. Concession is cash only.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:#313741;"><span style="font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;">Presented with Pacific Spirit Park Society<br style="box-sizing:inherit;"></span></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:gpcommerce, arial, sans-serif;color:#313741;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#313741;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;">For more information:</span><br style="box-sizing:inherit;color:#313741;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="box-sizing:inherit;color:#313741;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><a href="/services/regional-parks/night-quest-at-pacific-spirit" style="box-sizing:inherit;background:transparent;color:#009dda;text-decoration:none;">Night Quest at Pacific Spirit</a></span><br style="font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><br style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;">Find out how you can donate to Night Quest at </span><span style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><a href="https://mvrpfoundation.ca/nightquest/" style="box-sizing:inherit;background:transparent;color:#009dda;">MVRPFoundation.ca/nightquest/</a></span><br style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><br style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;">All ages</span><br style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;">Free</span><br style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;">Registration required</span><br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2733 | | 3/14/2026 2:00:00 AM | 3/14/2026 4:30:00 AM |
| Night Quest | Night Quest | <div class="ExternalClass5B85D4118FFB4A3DBE6690CF9424DC27"><p><span style="color:#313741;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;">Nature at night is a magical experience. Wander down forest trails decorated with glowing animal lanterns and meet friendly forest creatures who will delight you with nature tales.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:#313741;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Register in advance for a designated entry time. Allow one hour to complete. Concession is cash only.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:#313741;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Presented with Pacific Spirit Park Society</span></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:#313741;"></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:gpcommerce, arial, sans-serif;color:#313741;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#313741;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">For more information:</span><br style="box-sizing:inherit;color:#313741;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing:inherit;color:#313741;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="/services/regional-parks/night-quest-at-pacific-spirit" style="box-sizing:inherit;background:transparent;color:#009dda;text-decoration:none;">Night Quest at Pacific Spirit</a></span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Find out how you can donate to Night Quest at </span><span style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://mvrpfoundation.ca/nightquest/" style="box-sizing:inherit;background:transparent;color:#009dda;">MVRPFoundation.ca/nightquest/</a></span><br style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">All ages</span><br style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Free</span><br style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe", tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Registration required</span><br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2734 | | 3/15/2026 2:00:00 AM | 3/15/2026 4:30:00 AM |
| Nature Magic with Microscopes | Nature Magic with Microscopes | <div class="ExternalClassFCF5CDE8F96147C1BD7D187B42750BBD"><p>Learn to use magnifiers and microscopes to reveal the tiny world living in the forest. Not only will you get an up-close look at mosses, bugs and bark, but you’ll likely never look at a forest the same way again.</p><br>Ages 5+<br>Registration required<br>$10 per adult, $7.50 per adult 65+, $5 per child/youth<br></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2736 | | 3/18/2026 5:00:00 PM | 3/18/2026 7:00:00 PM |
| Wild Animal Survivor | Wild Animal Survivor | <div class="ExternalClass644E8B6A20B4446AA0AE6645704807BA"><p>Do you have what it takes to find food, water, and shelter while escaping the dangers that lurk? Become a coyote, beaver, or raccoon. Use your animal senses to survive a self-guided obstacle course.</p>Children must be accompanied by an adult<div><br>Ages 6 – 10<br>Free<br>Drop by anytime<br></div></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2731 | Park at the main park entrance at 27240 8th Ave, Langley, start at washroom kiosk | 3/18/2026 5:00:00 PM | 3/18/2026 8:00:00 PM |