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When heading on holiday to any new location tourists should make a list of attractions and landmarks they wish to visit, but they should not forget about special events. Sometimes annual events are the best way to learn about the traditions, culture and arts of the area. Vancouver is a city that has much to offer in this department and has a long list of activities and occasions in the month of October. For instance on October 6 travellers can head to the family-friendly Fort Langley Cranberry Festival celebrating the harvest of this tasty fruit.

On October 13 tourists can head to an exciting Apple Festival that is held in the beautiful University of British Columbia garden. Another superb food-related occasion is the annual Oktoberfest events celebrating the traditional German holiday held across the city. On October 5 and 6 there will be occasions held for this at the Vancouver Alpen Club and the Port Moody Public Library. Tourists can also take a trip to the Harrison Beer Festival for cask night on October 26. For a boutique hotel Vancouver downtown is definitely the place, because tourists will find a variety of excellent accommodations ideal for first-time guests.

The L’Hermitage Hotel Vancouver BC is a lovely property perfect for new and seasoned visitors in the city. This brilliant residence has modern living spaces that are comfortable, as well as being luxurious offering queen or king-sized beds with hypoallergenic pillows. They also contain a marble bath, plasma television, iPod docking station and Nespresso coffee machine. Larger rooms will contain a walk-in closet, gourmet kitchens with Bosch appliances and a furnished walk-out balcony. The hotel has a business centre, fitness studio, steam room and Jacuzzi, which are ideal benefits for travellers who want to work and relax.

There are many major festivals celebrated in the city of Vancouver that offers a diverse set of residents. Thanksgiving is celebrated over two days on October 7 and 8 with a variety of events. On October 7 there is the Granville Island Turkey Trot that is a 1km run for children, and the next day there is a 10km run for the adults. On October 21 is Diwali Fest that is held at Surrey City Hall and has dance and music performances to celebrate the Hindu festival of light. There are many great festivals held in Vancouver including an annual event for film on October 1 and an improv theatre occasion on October 9. Halloween is officially held on October 31, but there are a range of excellent events on throughout the whole month.

There are many dates in October for Fright Nights where travellers get to wander through haunted houses and go on rides. On October 27 there is the Parade of Lost Souls that is an event where the special location is revealed the Friday before Halloween, and there will be music, costumes and live entertainment. Thrill the World Vancouver will be held on the same evening and is a zombie dance event, where people party to Michael Jackson’s Thriller in Vancouver’s Olympic Village. The major event for this festival is the Vancouver Halloween Parade that is a fun occasion that will this year be held on October 7 on Granville Street.