Last Call in Vancouver: Events, Bars & Summer Festivals

Summer in Vancouver is packed with festivals, cocktail and beach bars, and cannabis-friendly hangouts—and Last Call's THC seltzers, powders, and mixers are the perfect plus-one. Here's where to go this season, and where to bring Last Call along.

Summer Events & Festivals

• Vancouver Pride Festival (July 25 – Aug 2) – One of the city's biggest and most colorful celebrations.
• Vancouver International Jazz Festival (June 19 – July 5) – 41st annual festival with free and ticketed performances.
• Eastside Arts Festival (July 17–26) – Expanded 6th edition spanning neighborhoods, parks, and breweries.
• Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival (July 4–5) – Celebration of Taiwanese culture.
• EVO Summer Cinema (Tuesdays, July 7 – Aug 25) – Outdoor movie screenings.

Nightlife & Cocktail Bars

• The Keefer Bar – Chinatown institution with Chinese apothecary-themed cocktails; on North America's 50 Best Bars list.
• Botanist – Cocktail program blending theatrics, whimsy, and science, located in the Pacific Rim Hotel.
• Sylvia Hotel – Home to Vancouver's first cocktail lounge (opened 1954) with waterfront views.

Beach Bars & Patios

• The Boathouse – Gloriously located right on the beach in Kitsilano.
• Beach Ave Bar and Grill – Chic space with patio seating and ocean views.
• Chewies Smoke and Oyster Bar – Wrap-around patio just blocks from the beach with oyster happy hour.
• Hook – Oyster bar with coastal vibes and a dog-friendly patio overlooking English Bay.

Cannabis-Friendly Spots

• New Amsterdam Cafe – Cannabis-friendly café offering food, beverages, and a comfortable lounge setting.
• KIND Gardens Vancouver – 19+ cannabis and culture experience featuring brand activations, DJs, and an outdoor consumption lounge.
• Cannabis Hospitality Summit – Canada's leading gathering for cannabis-friendly spaces and tourism.
• Cannabis Culture Lounge – Two floors of seating with Volcano vaporizers at every table and weekly events.