Egg hunts and bunnies mark Easter weekend celebrations
CBC News | Posted: March 27, 2016 3:08 AM | Last Updated: March 27, 2016
Families were out and about enjoying Easter activities
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Caption: The Easter bunny poses with kids after the egg hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (Dillon Hodgin/CBC)
With the sun shining and the long weekend at hand, families were out partaking in the
many Easter celebrations happening across Metro Vancouver.
VanDusen Garden held its sold-out egg hunt on Saturday morning.
An event for kids of all ages, Easter eggs were scattered around the park for little ones to find.
Even the Easter bunny made an appearance.
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Caption: A young egg hunter is focused on the task at hand. (Dillon Hodgin/CBC)
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Caption: Taking the time to say hello to the Easter bunny. (Dillon Hodgin/CBC)
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Caption: Easter eggs galore. (Dillon Hodgin/CBC)
Bunny Fest
Those seeking the real Easter bunny, got a taste of it at "Rabbitville" at the Richmond Auto Mall.
Rabbitats Canada let kids and rescued bunnies roam free within their hand-crafted toy village.
Donations were collected to support the non-profit group.
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Caption: Parents brought their children to the Richmond Auto Mall on Saturday to meet dozens of Easter rabbits. (Jared Thomas/CBC)
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Caption: The rabbits at the event were a mix of rescued animals who were up for adoption and pets. (Jared Thomas/CBC)
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Caption: The animals played in bunny-sized homes made just for them. (Jared Thomas/CBC)
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Caption: Nine-year-old Jemimah Ruby made friends with baby bunny "Ducky". (Jared Thomas/CBC)