FREECOUVER: 101 Free Things to do in & Around Vancouver
A day out in and around the most expensive city in Canada doesn’t have to break the bank––if you know where to go.
Available in stores and online now!
Planning a day out? Hosting visitors from out-of-town? Looking for ways to entertain the kids on a budget? Award-winning travel writer John Lee and Rebecca Bollwitt (aka Miss604) have got you covered. Whether you love fascinating museums and amazing galleries or prefer unexpected art trails and hidden gem gardens, they’ve tracked down the best free activities and attractions throughout Metro Vancouver.
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ISBN 978-1-990160-75-2 (paperback) / ISBN 978-1-990160-76-9 (e-book)
Our Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 3
- 12:00pm to 4:00pm
- Black Bond Books at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre
- 1701 152 St, Surrey
- No RSVP required, stop by anytime!
We join a roster of talented local authors at Black Bond Books for the White Rock and South Surrey Culture Crawl. Stop by to pick up your copy, get it signed, play one of our Vancouver quiz games, and get some tips for Freecouvering around Metro Vancouver this fall.
Friday, November 20
- 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Hastings Mill Store Museum (1575 Alma St, Vancouver)
- Tickets available now
Join us for a fun evening of Vancouver trivia with FREECOUVER authors John Lee and Rebecca Bollwitt. Each ticket includes:
- Admission to the FREECOUVER Trivia Night
- One copy of FREECOUVER: 101 Free Things to Do in and Around Vancouver (value $16.95)
- Tea and sweet treats to enjoy throughout the evening
The event will feature two rounds of Vancouver-themed trivia, along with time to meet the authors and have your book signed. Tickets are offered on a sliding scale from $25–$50. All ticket levels include the same book, trivia night, tea and treats. Amounts paid above the $25 base ticket provide additional support to the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum.
About the Authors
John Lee
John Lee is an award-winning, British-born Vancouver writer whose stories have appeared in more than 150 different outlets around the world, from the BBC to the Los Angeles Times and from the Guardian to National Geographic Traveler. Penning a weekly Globe and Mail travel column for several years, he has also worked on more than 25 Lonely Planet guidebooks, mostly covering Vancouver and the wider region. John is also the publisher of the hugely popular Vancouver Christmas Guide, an online resource now in its 10th year.
Rebecca Bollwitt
Rebecca built her first website in 1997 and has been writing about life in BC since 2004 on the award-winning blog Miss604.com. With over 25 years of digital publishing experience, she has authored and edited eight books on the subject and co-owns an agency that supports clients across North America with social media strategy and website development. She is also a professional photographer and monthly columnist for Megaphone Magazine, and serves as a Vice President of the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. In 2025, Rebecca was presented with the City of Vancouver’s ‘Award of Excellence’ for Entrepreneurship.
Freecouver Tips
We couldn’t stop at just101 Free and Fun Things to do in and Around Vancouver, we have so much more to tell you about these local attractions and points of interest! We’ve gathered additional tidbits referenced throughout the book in our Freecouver Tips section.