With an enormous dance music scene and crowds as passionate as ever, Canada is the perfect hub for rave experiences of all shapes and sizes. If you’re a diehard electronic music fan living in Canada or are thinking of traveling to enjoy the vibrant scene in one of its cultural and metropolitan hubs, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our ultimate electronic music fan’s Canadian bucket list guide for the best cities to visit, clubs to attend and places to stay. Toronto Toronto, Canada’s most populated city, offers a myriad of options for tourists and residents alike. We recommend staying at Samesun Toronto, which is conveniently located in the heart of the city and 15 minutes by foot from the beloved CODA nightclub. Use the discount code “PARTYTIME” for 10%...
In a word, the best way to summarize Wicked Woods Music Festival 2022 is with the infamous Owen Wilson phrase: “Wow.” At this intimate Canadian festival, its organizers, staff, attendees and artists really do get wicked in the woods. Nestled in the heart of the Columbia Valley—minutes from Fairmont Hot Springs—Wicked Woods is hosted on 144 acres of land, with a backdrop like none other. The Unicorn Lounge, Wicked Woods 2022. Filter Out The Ordinary On Wednesday, May 25th, prospective attendees were welcomed to the festival site to get their camps set up and nestle into the woods for the weekend. Before long, the grounds materialized as the all-too-familiar land became adorned with colorful tents, tapestries and LED lights. Thousands of ravers were elated to finally be at a...
It’s that time of the year again: festival season is well underway. Canada is home to some unique commercial events and festivals, yet the underground rave culture is where things can also get really exciting. Ahead of this year’s highly anticipated festival season, we decided to present to you some of our bucket list festivals and events for dance music enthusiasts in B.C., Canada. Shambhala Music Festival Shambhala is making its anticipated return in 2022 after a two-year hiatus, for its 23rd edition from July 22-25. Canada’s longest-running independent electronic music gathering, the beloved festival boasts 6 stages with performances from the likes of CloZee, What So Not, Subtronics, Mr. Carmack, SLANDER and so many more. Shambhala 2022 is 90% sold-out, wit...
Wicked Woods, an intimate electronic music festival in British Columbia, is gearing up for its 12th edition next month. The event will return to the heart of the Columbia Valley—a region in the Rocky Mountain Trench, minutes away from the Fairmont Hot Springs—from May 26th to 28th. Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re coming back for more, we’ve come up with a comprehensive insider’s guide with everything you need to know ahead of Wicked Woods 2022. We’re here to help you figure out what to bring, where to find the festival, how to navigate the grounds and more. Packing Guide In case you spend a little too much time planning your outfits and forget about the rest, here’s a reminder. From the essentials to the little things, check out Wicked Woods...