May 17, 2022 -10am – John Atkin Walking Tour “Shaughnessy Mansions and some of their Secrets”

This was the first Activity in the outdoors since last October without Covid restrictions. John Atkin Walking “Shaughnessy Mansions” Tour started as scheduled at 10am with 22 attendees under a welcoming sun. John, a well-known and extremely knowledgeable Vancouver historian, guided us in this old district, planned and laid out by the CPR in 1907. He … Read more

November 16, 2021- 10am –DALE SHERMAN about the silent thief, OSTEOPOROSIS – ZOOM

Dale Sherman is a long time North Vancouver resident, and as a CPA spent many years working in the commercial real estate industry in asset  management, responsible for a portfolio of shopping centres across Western Canada. She was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2012, and continues to enjoy  gardening, hiking local trails, and exploring many parts … Read more

October 25, 2021 – 10am YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE – Mark’s Zoom workshop

Mark White, Probus member   Following the success of Mark White’s Computer Workshop in July, another one took place held on October 25 at 10am. Mark became interested in computers, thirty years ago, when he built his first computer. Today, he did share his knowledge with 17 members on a variety of topics covering Windows based and … Read more

October 19, 2021 – 10am Loop Energy eFlowTM Technology Visit Facilities

On Tuesday, October 19, thirteen PROBUS members met at the Burnaby Headquarters of Loop Energy Inc. This was the first in person-visit since the beginning of the COVID 19 restrictions. This visit was made possible thanks to Peter Jefferson, PROBUS member and Loop Energy investor, who introduced PROBUS to the Loop Energy management The PROBUS … Read more

August 23, 2021 – 10:00am Second Probus Bicycle Ride

On August 23, at 10am, the riders met at the Aberdeen Transit station in Richmond, then rode on the nearby dyke along the Fraser River heading south. Great views of the river and airport along here.  We then connected with the paved, treed, rail corridor to Steveston. The weather was perfect and the ocean breezes … Read more

August 9, 2021 – 9:30am First Probus Bicycle Ride

On August 9, under the leadership of Bob Nash, a group of 5 eager Probus members met at Science World for a 25 km ride to circumnavigate Stanley Park on the seawall. Some had not ridden for a few years. The weather was perfect, not too hot, and the fresh ocean air was invigorating. After … Read more

April 27, 2021 – 10am “The Art of Observation in Photography” ZOOM

 “THE ART OF OBSERVATION IN PHOTOGRAPHY” BY DOUG WILLIAMS IN CONVERSATION WITH HUGH CHAUN (Moderator) AND KEN LEE was our first “Activities” event as a Zoom session, hosted by Richard Earthy.  DOUG WILLIAMS has been a commercial and fine art photographer in Vancouver,BC, Canada since the early ’80s. He’s photographed many different subjects from sow’s … Read more

October 15, 2019 – Vancouver Art Gallery Tour

Update: The deadline to register for this tour is October 8. Click here to read the flyer on an iPad or SmartPhone. When you’re finished with the flyer, click on the “Go back” arrow in the top left corner of your screen to return to the website.

September 24, 2019 – YVR 2-Hour Walking Tour

Click here to read the flyer on an iPad or SmartPhone. When you’re finished with the flyer, click on the “Go back” arrow in the top left corner of your screen to return to the website. YVR GENERAL EXPLORER – YOUR DIRECTIONS If coming by Canada Line get off at the Airport station. Turn Right … Read more

May 7, 2019 – Emily Carr University Tour

Event: Senior Graduates Exhibition – Emily Carr University of Art & Design – 520 East 1st Ave., Vancouver Date and time: 10.00 am Tuesday May 7, 2019, starting with refreshments. Attendance and Cost: Maximum 40 persons. Members and Guests. $20 per person. The fee will cover refreshments, a donation to the ‘Student Emergency Fund’ and … Read more

August 30, 2017 – Vancouver Canadians Baseball Game

VANCOUVER CANADIANS BASEBALL GAME AT SCOTIA BANK FIELD IN NAT BAILEY STADIUM AGAINST THE BOISE HAWKS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 OPEN TO MEMBERS, GUESTS AND FAMILIES We have booked 50 seats in the facility called The Porch, which is where we were seated two years ago. Located just beyond the left field fence, The Porch … Read more

February 28, 2017 – Rennie Gallery in Chinatown

  We have arranged for a private one hour guided tour of the Rennie Collection at Wing Sang. The current exhibit features the Collected Works of Simon Starling. The Gallery will not accept groups of more than 20 so at this time, it is for members only and is strictly limited to that number. The … Read more

March 21, 2017 – Christ Church Cathedral – history, architecture and the new bell tower

Christ Church Anglican Cathedral is an inclusive community of disciples of Jesus Christ serving God in downtown Vancouver through worship, ministry and outreach. Since 1888 people have met on this site to worship God and witness to Christ’s love for the world. The Cathedral is enriched and enlivened by the diversity of its community. It … Read more

April 1, 2017 – Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Henning Kraggerud, violinist – Mozart Concert

The PROBUS Club of Vancouver is delighted to provide this opportunity to attend one of the VSO’s concerts for an extremely attractive price. This has been arranged through Estelle Jacobson, a member of the PROBUS Ladies Club and whose husband is a member of our club. HENNING KRAGGERUD Violinist His lyrical and seductive playing is … Read more

October 11, 2016 – Presidents Luncheon – Arbutus Club. Speaker: Ujjal Dosanjh

THE PRESIDENTS’ LUNCH Arbutus Club Tuesday October 11, 2016 – open to members only Speaker: Ujjal Dosanjh My Journey After Midnight.  Ujjal Dosanjh is a lawyer, social activist and parliamentarian who has devoted his life to public service. He became Attorney General of British Columbia in 1995 and served as the province’s thirty-third premier before entering … Read more

September 20, 2016 – Museum of Anthropology – Cancelled

The Probus tour scheduled for Tuesday September 20 to the Museum of Anthropology has been cancelled.The reason is simply that there is no guide available for our group.Since a good deal of the attractiveness of this activity was having our own guide,it seems pointless to proceed without one.Apparently the guides are students and their hours … Read more

July 27, 2016 – Fraser River Paddlewheeler cruise

    FRASER RIVER PADDLEWHEELER TOUR – WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 We have arranged a Fraser River Tour for 60 passengers (members and guests). The cost will be $60 per person and for that you will get to enjoy a three hour cruise leaving Westminster Quay to head up river past the Port Mann Bridge. A buffet … Read more

May 17, 2016 – Chinatown Walking Tour with John Atkin. Sold out – Registration closed

WALKING TOUR OF CHINA TOWN WITH JOHN ATKIN “ Explore Vancouver’s China Town History and Architecture” Meeting point: – The Message Café, 75 East Pender (Opposite the Chinese Cultural Centre) Date: – 9:30 for 10am Tuesday, May 17th MEMBERS ONLY $20 PER MEMBER  REGISTRATION CLOSED John Atkin is a well known and extremely knowledgeable Vancouver … Read more

March 14, 2016 – Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Concert with Alexander Melnikov

ALEXANDER MELNIKOV CONCERT One of Russia’s most highly-decorated pianists 14 MARCH 2016 – 8 P.M ORPHEUM THEATRE Distinguished conductor Christopher Seaman PROGRAM Walton’s intense and powerful Symphony No. 1 Beethoven’s Piano Concert No. 5 in E flat major, “Emperor” Pre-concert talk Nicolas Krusek, Conductor, at 7:05pm in the Auditorium – Free to ticket Holders The VSO … Read more

February 16, 2016-UBC-Tour of Centre for interactive Research on Sustainability and Nexterra

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY The Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) was developed in response to the challenge of creating a more sustainable built environment. Its intention is to be an internationally recognized research institution that accelerates the adoption of sustainable building technologies and sustainable urban development practices in society. … Read more

October 13, 2015 – President’s Luncheon – Arbutus Club – Speaker Dr Julio Montaner

Annual PRESIDENTS’ LUNCH ARBUTUS CLUB TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015 Speaker: Dr. Julio Montaner Probus is very fortunate to arrange as speaker the distinguished Dr. Julio Montaner, Director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Professor of Medicine and Chair in AIDS Research at UBC, and Past-President of the International AIDS SOCIETY. In 2010, he … Read more

September 1, 2015 – Sea to Sky Gondola

SEA TO SKY GONDOLA “Adventure by Nature” TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 OPEN TO MEMBERS AND ONE GUEST Scroll down to see who’s registered Take part in a unique, exciting adventure just south of Squamish. We will all gather in the parking lot at the base of the Gondola. After assembling there, we will board 6 … Read more

May 19, 2015 – Walking Tour of South Granville with John Atkin

To see who’s registered, scroll down the page. “ Explore Your City’s History and Architecture” Meeting point: – “Bump ‘n Grind Café”, 3010 Granville Street, Vancouver Date: – 9:30 for 10am Tuesday, May 19th MEMBERS ONLY $20 PER MEMBER  John Atkin is a well known and extremely knowledgeable Vancouver historian, researcher and tour guide.  The … Read more

March 17, 2015 – Pacific Museum of Earth at UBC

Your activities Committee has arranged for guided tours of the Pacific Museum of the Earth and the brand new Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science Building at UBC. Included in the tour is an exhibit, the first of its kind in Canada called the “Omniglobe” which projects on a globe spectacular interactive images of planets, real … Read more

Dec. 1, 2014, Conrad Black. The History of Canada: A Unique Viewpoint

  Conrad Moffat Black, Baron Black of Crossharbour, KSG  is a Canadian-born British former newspaper publisher and writer. He formerly controlled Hollinger International, once the world’s third-largest English-language newspaper empire, which published The Daily Telegraph (UK), Chicago Sun Times (U.S.), The Jerusalem Post(Israel), National Post (Canada), The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), and hundreds of community newspapers in North America. Lord Black has written an autobiography and three substantial biographies of controversial … Read more

Oct. 14, 2014 – Presidents Luncheon

Open to MEMBERS and male GUESTS  Continuing our tradition of excellent speakers at our Presidents’ Lunch, this year the very entertaining Dr. Paul Budra will make Shakespeare come alive.  Chair of the English Department at SFU, Budra’s pre-performance lectures at Bard on the Beach have been called among the best in the world!  Budra, whose full CV … Read more

Sept 16, 2014 – Guided tour of the Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley

Guided Tour of the Canadian Museum of Flight  “A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE” Location: Hangar # 3 – 5333 216th Street, Langley, BC Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Open to MEMBERS and one GUEST NOTE: CARPOOLING RECOMMENDED, EASY PARKING, NO STAIRS AND SHORT WALK If you are looking for a ride, Richard Dunstable has a vehicle which can take … Read more

June 24, 2014 – 8pm , Cirque du Soleil , Concord Pacific Place

TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of … Read more

April 18, 2013 – Bus Tour to Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, La Conner, Washington

APRIL ACTIVITY BUS TOUR TO SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL LA CONNER, WASHINGTON Date: Thursday, April 18th – 8 AM Departure LIMITED TO 54 INDIVIDUALS (GUESTS WELCOME) $60 PER PERSON PASSPORT OR IDENTITY CARD REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO USA La Conner and Mount Vernon come alive with brilliant colour each spring with acres of daffodils, tulips, … Read more

Mar 19, 2013: Guided Tour Triumf – at UBC

PROBUS CLUB OF VANCOUVER – MARCH ACTIVITY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED GUIDED TOUR TRIUMF – AT UBC TUESDAY MARCH 19TH          10 AM MEMBERS ONLY – LIMITED TO 40 INDIVIDUALS NOTE – THE TOUR INVOLVES EXTENSIVE WALKING AND SOME CLIMBING OF STAIRS INDIVIDUALS WITH A CARDIAC PACEMAKER MAY NOT ATTEND!!! TRIUMF Triumf, located at … Read more

Feb 26, 2013: Extra Meeting – The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada

The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada Chief Justice McLachlin spent her formative years in Pincher Creek, Alberta and was educated at the University of Alberta, where she received a B.A. (Honours) in Philosophy in 1965. She pursued her studies at the University of Alberta and, in 1968, received both an M.A. … Read more

Sep 25, 2012: Behind the Scenes Vancouver Aquarium – Follow Up with Photos

PROBUS CLUB VANCOUVER VISIT TO VANCOUVER AQUARIUM SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Our club, along with guests, wives and some members from the North Shore Probus Club experienced a “behind the scenes” visit to the Vancouver Aquarium, on the above date. In all, 55 people attended. The meeting began with an address by Susan Archibald, Senior Vice- … Read more

Oct 9, 2012 – President’s Lunch

PROBUS CLUB OF VANCOUVER – PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON 13TH ANNUAL PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON – TUESDAY OCTOBER 9TH 2012 MARINE DRIVE GOLF CLUB – 7425 YEW STREET- VANCOUVER, B.C. This annual event honors and recognizes all Past Presidents and Honorary Life Members and is one of Probus Club of Vancouver’s most important monthly meetings. GUEST SPEAKER – JOSEPH … Read more

Sept 25, 2012: Behind the Scenes Vancouver Aquarium

PROBUS CLUB OF VANCOUVER – SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY “BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR” VANCOUVER AQUARIUM TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH 9:30 AM TO 1PM MEMBERS ONLY – $45 PER PERSON – LIMITED TO 50 MEMBERS NOTE YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED !!!!!!!!!!!! The Vancouver Aquarium, designated the National Aquarium of Canada consistently ranks among the best … Read more

Aug 21, 2012: Strathcona Hill Walking Tour

PROBUS CLUB OF VANCOUVER – AUGUST ACTIVITY TUESDAY AUGUST 21st 9:30 AM TO 12 PM WALKING TOUR – STRATHCONA HILL AREA – WITH JOHN ATKIN MEMBERS ONLY – $15 PER PERSON – LIMITED TO 30 MEMBERS NOTE YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED!!! MEETING PLACE: CAPTAIN GEORGE VANCOUVER STATUE AT VANCOUVER CITY HALL … Read more

June 19, 2012: UBC Wine Research Centre

PROBUS CLUB OF VANCOUVER – JUNE ACTIVITY TUESDAY JUNE 19TH 9:00 AM TO 1PM View the Follow Up with Photos for this Event UBC WINE RESEARCH CENTRE – LOCATED IN THE FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH BUILDING 2205 EAST MALL (BUILDING JUST SOUTH OF THE UBC BOOK STORE) MEMBERS ONLY – $40 PER PERSON – LIMITED … Read more

March 20, 2012: Tour Beaty Biodiversity Museum UBC

TOUR BEATY BIODIVERSITY MUSEUM UBC – TUESDAY MARCH 20TH 9:30 NO HOST COFFEE AND PASTRIES AT NICHE CAFE WITHIN MUSEUM 10:00 PRIVATE SHOWING OF THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL PRODUCED MOVIE “THE BLUE WHALE STORY” – This 45 minute film features the story behind the blue whale skeleton that hangs in the atrium of the Beatty Museum. … Read more

Jan 10, 2012: President’s Luncheon

PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON PROBUS CLUB OF VANCOUVER Tuesday, January 10 at 10:00am Guest Speaker – John Nightingale CEO VANCOUVER AQUARIUM ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 3075 SLOCAN STREET VANCOUVER MEMBERS AND GUESTS $42 PER PERSON YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING YOU CAN REGISTER BY: 1) SIGNING-UP AT ACTIVITIES DESK PROBUS NOV DEC MEETINGS 2) SEND AN EMAIL … Read more

Sept 22, 2011: Tour of Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant

TOUR OF SEYMOUR CAPILANO FILTRATION PLANT (SCFP) 4400 LILLOOET ROAD NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C.   THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 COFFEE/MUFFINS 09:00AM IN PLANT MEETING ROOM LECTURE 09:30AM TOUR TO FOLLOW   NO HOST LUNCHEON POST EVENT AT HOLIDAY INN PANTRY RESTAURANT SOUTH END OF LILLOOET ROAD   REGISTRATION: LIMITED TO 45 MEMBERS ONLY    COST $20 ORGANIZED … Read more

Aug 18, 2011: Tour of Burnaby Convania Renewable Energy Facility

TOUR OF THE BURNABY COVANIA RENEWABLE (WASTE TO ENERGY) FACILITY 5150 RIVERBEND DRIVE BURNABY, B.C. THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 2011                TAILGATE COFFEE / MUFFINS 09:30 AM TOUR 10:00 AM REGISTRATION: LIMITED TO 30 MEMBERS ONLY    COST $20 ORGANIZED BY BOB NUGENT The Burnaby Covanta Renewable Energy Facility, the only such site in the province, began serving … Read more

May 18, 2011: Britannia Mining Museum Tour Update

The Britannia Mining Museum is the site of a disused copper/ gold mine, which operated 1904 -1974. It has been converted to a museum, and in recent years, enormously upgraded to a first class facility. It is located on the Sea to Sky Highway, some 30 km. north of Horseshoe Bay. Our Probus Club had visited the museum in June, 2007, in conjunction with a viewing of the then ongoing major upgrade of the Sea to Sky Highway and the Railway Museum, in Squamish.

June 21 2011: Culinary Arts Program Vancouver Community College

PROBUS CLUB OF VANCOUVER JUNE ACTIVITY CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (DOWNTOWN CAMPUS – 250 PENDER STREET) TUESDAY JUNE 21 10:15 AM START “WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A CHEF” –PRESENTED BY CHEF JOHN-CARLO FELICELLA, HEAD CULINARY PROGRAM GUIDED TOUR OF KITCHEN WORK STATIONS THREE COURSE LUNCH AT JJ RESTAURANT (POST TOUR) COST $30 … Read more

March 23, 2011: B.C. Cancer Research Centre Visit

Did you attend this event? What did you think? Leave us a comment below. B.C. CANCER RESEARCH CENTRE VISIT Wednesday March 23rd $20 per person (payable in advance) PROBUS Vancouver is fortunate to have the opportunity to see “behind the scenes” at the B.C. Cancer Agency Research Centre, at 675 west 10th Ave., Vancouver. The … Read more

Jan 12, 2011: Presidents’ Luncheon 2010

PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON Wednesday, JANUARY 12, 2011 3075 Slocan St. at Grandview Hwy The Presidents„ Luncheon is always held in January as part of our regular meeting. In 2011 we will be using the outstanding facilities at the Italian Cultural Centre which can accommodate everyone who wishes to attend. The charge for the luncheon will be … Read more

Nov 16, 2010: Tour Boeing Plant Everett Washington

Did you attend this event? We invite you to comment at the bottom of this page on how it was for you. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16TH The Boeing Assembly Plant in Everett, Washington is the largest building in the world (over 13 million cubic meters) and produces the 747, 767, 777 and now the 787 (The … Read more

Aug 24, 2010: Walking Tour Coal Harbour

Did you attend this event? We invite you to comment on how it was for you at the bottom of this page. WALKING TOUR COAL HARBOUR TUESDAY AUGUST 24TH 9:30 – 11:30AM NO-HOST LUNCH TO FOLLOW THE TOUR LED BY OUR OUTSTANDING TOUR GUIDE JOHN ATKIN COAL HARBOR has played a large role in the … Read more

May 19, 2010: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel Tour

FAIRMONT PACIFIC RIM HOTEL TOUR Wednesday, May 19th $5 per person (payable in advance) __________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks to Michael Lambert, Probus Vancouver has a rare opportunity to explore Vancouver’s newest luxury hotel, the Fairmont Pacific Rim, at the foot of Burrard Street. Among its many amenities are a double-height lobby with lounge opening onto an outdoor … Read more

April 20, 2010: A Walking Tour of Shaughnessy – Pictures available

This event is in the past. Tuesday, April 20th $15 per person (payable in advance), followed by no-host lunch __________________________________________________________________________________ Back by popular demand, John Aitkin, local author and tour guide!  John, who’s conducted past PROBUS walks, will take us on a morning walking tour (9:30 to 11:15 a.m.) through the neighbourhood of Shaughnessy.  Then … Read more

March 23, 2010: Quest University Tour – View feedback and photo

QUEST UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, MARCH 23rd Feedback from this event: “The whole day was marvelous. The bus was comfortable, the driver both competent and very courteous. The university architecture was interesting and impressive for both appearance and conformity to the teaching model. The idea of having us sit in on a class was great.” A partner/friend … Read more