Things to do in Metro Vancouver this B.C. election weekend [Video]

The most important thing to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend is to vote in the provincial election if you’re eligible and not among the more than a million British Columbians who cast their ballots in advance. 

Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and CTV News Vancouver will be airing a live election special on TV and online beginning at 6 p.m.

• Get important information on casting your ballot in B.C.

Here are a few other events you may want to check out while doing your civic duty this weekend.

Apple festival at UBC

Head out to UBC on Saturday or Sunday to take part in the 33rd annual UBC Botanical Garden Apple Festival.

The family friendly event features the sale of more than 33,000 pounds of apples, all of them grown in B.C. There will also be cooking demonstrations, food vendors, a tasting tent, a children’s area and multiple stages with live entertainment.

Admission is $12 at the door, and tickets include access to …