3:00 PM
Wedding Ceremony
St. Augustine Church
2028 West 7th AvenuePlease arrive before 3:00 PM to take your seats before the ceremony begins. The Nuptial Mass will be approximately an hour. We completely understand if parents need to step out with children for some fresh air.

4:45 PM
Transport to Reception Venue
We are organizing a bus for out-of-town guests from the church to the reception. We will provide you with more information closer to the date.

5:30 PM Reception
Belgard Kitchen
55 Dunlevy Ave.The Belgard Kitchen is an urban winery and restaurant located in downtown Vancouver. The reception will be cocktail style with a variety of different food options (vegetarian, gluten free, etc.).
There will be an open mic for toasts partway through the evening, and we will end the night with dancing.
We look forward to celebrating with you!

Children/Minors at the Belgard Kitchen: Children are welcome at our reception! Since alcohol will be served, it is our venue’s policy that anyone under the legal drinking age (19) is accompanied by a legal guardian.

Further Information on Transport:
Uber/Lyft or a taxi are good options in Vancouver to move around the city.Parking
Ceremony: Parking is available in the St. Augustine underground parking lot located on the west side of the church (parking spots are limited). You can also find parking in the surrounding neighbourhood.Reception: if you're not on the bus, we recommend taking an uber or taxi to the venue. You can find free parking on Railway Street.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESGrouse Mountain
Located just a 15 to 30 minute drive from Downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain has a spectacular view of the city. At the top of the mountain there are a number of fun activities for kids including a wildlife refuge with grizzly bears, a tree canopy walk, a bird show, and the lumberjack show. Consider hiking the Grouse Grind or taking the gondola to the top!For more information visit: https://www.grousemountain.com/
Transport: Sometimes Grouse Mountain offers a free shuttle bus from downtown Vancouver. In the spring you should be able to find more details about the shuttle bus here: https://www.grousemountain.com/shuttleKits Beach
Kits Beach is a beautiful spot to spend a sunny afternoon. Hangout in the sand or head over to Kitsalino Pool, an outdoor, saltwater pool right by the ocean with a view of the mountains and downtown Vancouver.Stanley Park
This 400-hectare park is well loved by locals. The park includes a walkway along the ocean called the “Seawall.”
Here is a map of the park:
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-digital-map.aspx

CULTURAL ACTIVITIESMuseum of Anthropology (UBC)
The Museum of Anthropology is located on the campus of the University of British Columbia. It was built by the Canadian architect Arthur Erikson. The Museum features indigenous art and culture.
For more information visit: https://moa.ubc.ca/about-moa/Vancouver Art Gallery
This gallery has a collection of paintings by Emily Carr, a famous Canadian artist from British Columbia. In May the gallery will have an exhibit titled, “That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature.”
For more see:
https://www.vanartgallery.bc.caGranville Island
This public market is located on right by the water and features goods from local artisans and produce from local farmers. It is also a great place to grab a coffee or a bite to eat.
For more see: https://granvilleisland.com

FUN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
(and their parents!)Science World
This center has interactive science exhibits and activities. It’s oriented towards children and youth, but fun for adults too!
For more see: https://www.scienceworld.caThe Vancouver Aquarium
Visit Canada’s largest aquarium. Alongside fish from Canada to the tropics, the aquarium also features a Marine Mammal Rescue Centre for orphaned seals, sea otters, sea lions, and turtles.
For more see: https://www.vanaqua.org

FOODCafes
49th Parallel Cafe
JJ Bean
Kits Beach CoffeeRestaurants
Sushi Mugen (Japanese)
Vij’s (Indian)
The Nook (Italian)
Tacofino (Fusion Mexican/West Coast Canadian)
Published on Main (West Coast Canadian, Michelin Star)
Rodney’s Oyster House (Seafood)
Tamam Restaurant (Palestinian)
Chickpea (Vegetarian)Ice Cream
Ernest Ice cream

Airport
The closest airport is the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). From the airport there is rapid public transit to downtown Vancouver (The Canadaline). There are also taxis available outside the terminal with fixed rates.
See: https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/transportation/taxis

Transport in Vancouver
There are options for public transport throughout Vancouver including buses, the metroline, and a seabus between downtown Vancouver and North Vancouver.
For more information about public transit see: https://www.translink.ca/Lyft, Uber and Taxis also operate throughout the city.

Accommodation
There are a variety of hotels, hostels, and airbnb rentals throughout the city.
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. In general, it’s best to book early.Here are a few ideas to begin your search.
Downtown Vancouver
Sylvia Hotel
St. Clair Hostel
YWCA Hotel
UBC Area
Carey Centre
Jericho Beach
HI Vancouver Jericho Beach HostelOptions Outside of Vancouver
(within a 1 to 2 hour drive)
A Rocha Canada
Westminster Abbey

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift.
We appreciate that you have taken time out of your lives to be with us and celebrate our marriage. We truly do not expect gifts.There will be a box for cards available at the wedding.Unfortunately it is not possible for us to accept physical gifts.
We do not live in Vancouver and we will be returning to the EU shortly after the wedding. Our lives are in transition at the moment and we are still not sure where “home” will be.If you wish to contribute to our future together,
here’s a link:

• Gift

Thank you for thinking of us.
We'll provide details for gifts by March 1st.

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