Experience the best Vancouver Christmas lights, displays, events and markets.
This useful winter family-fun 2023 Best Christmas lights and Holiday Events Guide for Vancouver will help you make the most of the festive season.
There are many festive events, self-guided holiday light tours and fantastic Christmas light displays throughout Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Squamish and Whistler area.
New this year is the Canada’s biggest drone show at Canada Place, PNE Winter Lights Fair and Holiday Market with 10 nights of Christmas-themed concerts and a holiday-themed ice skating rink with live music and much more.
The 2022 holiday season will be magical. Sadly the mechanical issues affecting the beloved Stanley Park train will not be resolved in time for the Bright Lights event this year. Look for early bird discount codes off the purchase of tickets noted below.
Please send us your suggestions and check back often for updates.
Vancouver Christmas Lights
Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the Sea-to-Sky region make the perfect winter holiday destination with lots of fun festive activities for all ages.
Experience the dazzling light displays throughout the area keeping any public health order restrictions in mind.
Always dress for the weather to make your experience warm and cozy. It can be chilly, icy and wet. Good waterproof footwear, such as boots, should be worn along with winter gloves, hats, scarves and coats.
New this year at The PNE Winter Fair, ride the PNE Express Train through mesmerizing light tunnels that mimic the dazzling Northern Lights and passes by fantastical displays.
Please leave your pets at home, as most attractions do not allow animals.
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Here are some of the best offerings for winter fun in the Vancouver area. Check back here often for changes and watch for more Christmas lights and holiday events as announcements are made.
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2023 Vancouver Christmas Lights and Events
Take a drive or walk through the streets of downtown Vancouver to find all the beautiful Christmas light displays.
Best Vancouver Christmas lights on display in downtown Vancouver. Photo: Melanie Lomond
Lights of Hope St. Paul’s Hospital – Drive-by Christmas Lights 2023
Don’t miss the spectacular Lights of Hope display in front of St. Paul’s Hospital. Enjoy it as you walk or drive by. The light display starts November 16, 2023.
Donations can be made onsite or online to support Providence Health Care hospitals. You can even buy your own star to display at home.
Location: 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver.
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Courtesy Photo
Vancouver Christmas Market – November 11 – December 24, 2023 – Pending
Activities: Vancouver’s beloved Christmas Market is back with all the festive fun, great gift ideas, festive foods and drinks. There are over 80 European and local artisan stalls to enjoy. Ride the magical Carousel. Walk down the tunnel of light in Lover’s Lane. Marvel at the walk-in Christmas Tree. Get into the holiday spirit with holiday entertainment. There are lots of gourmet treats along the Gourmetstrasse.
Tickets: Book tickets in advance. Watch for the pre-season launch sale.
Hours: Entertainment weekdays – 4:30 – 9:30 pm and on weekends 12:30 – 9:30 pm.
Location: Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver.
Website: https://www.vancouverchristmasmarket.com/
Vancouver Christmas Market is one of the best places to visit in Metro Vancouver during the festive season. Photo: Desiree Carr©
PNE Winter Lights Fair and Holiday Market- December 8-9, 14-23, 2023
In our opinion, this event ranks as one of the best light shows on the Lower Mainland.
New this year is the PNE Express Train through mesmerizing light tunnels that mimic the dazzling Northern Lights and passes by fantastical displays. Don’t miss the Nutcracker on Ice at the Pacific Coliseum, blending ballet and ice skating in a magical winter wonderland with captivating choreography and stunning costumes.
Activities: There is a magical walk-through lights display, nightly tree lighting ceremony of the 50-foot tree, holiday-themed ice skating and Ice Bumper Cars in the Agrodome featuring live music, family-friendly holiday theatre shows, the Magic of Santa Holiday Musical and group performances, carollers, a Christmas edition of Duelling Pianos, an outdoor marketplace, tasty food and beverages.
The walk-through light display takes you through enchanted lands to see winter creatures, experience Northern Lights in light tunnels, Polar North and Candy Cane Lane.
Admission: Limited time offer! First 1,000 tickets sold save $5 off the online price! Buy online and save – Online: $12-$25. At the Gate: $15-$30. Concert tickets range from $39.00 – $69.00 and do not include admission. Buy tickets now.
Hours: The Winter Fair 4 pm-10 pm, December 8-9, 14-23, 2023.
Location: Hastings Park, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver.
Phone: 604-253–2311
Email: info@pne.ca
Website: https://www.pne.ca/winter/
One of the best Vancouver holiday lights display is at the PNE Winter Lights Fair. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Tinseltown – Christmas Pop Up Bar – for adults only TBA
Activities: Tinseltown is decorated in everything Christmas to get into the full festive spirit. There will be everything Christmas: Christmas music, Christmas drinks and Christmas food. Non-alcholic drinks are available.
Tickets: Book tickets here.
Hours: Various time slots TBA
Location: 4875 Victoria Drive, Vancouver.
Website: Tinseltown
Trinity Street Lights – Drive-by Christmas Lights
The Trinity Street Light Festival has been a tradition for more than 20 years.
The Trinity Street neighbourhood continue to make spirits bright along six blocks, from 2400 to 2900 Trinity Street, in East Vancouver.
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Winter Solstice Light Festival – December 21, 2023
The 30th Winter Solstice Light Festival takes place in two Vancouver neighbourhoods, Granville Island and Yaletown.
Experience the Labyrinth of Light on the darkest night of the year. A self-guided ceremony with over 600 pure beeswax candles. The ritual is intended to help release old attachments and envision new possibilities.
Buy tickets here
Lumière – Dream the Future – A celebration of Light, Art, Music and Dance – November 17-27, 2023 – Pending
Lumière is different this year. The festival will feature a series of pop-up performances for eight days at different locations throughout Vancouver’s Downtown. Each performance is different.
Admission: Free for all to enjoy.
Locations: At several Vancouver locations. Find out where.
VanDusen Festival of Lights – November 24 to January 3, 2024
Vancouver’s VanDusen Festival of Lights features more than one million shimmering lights in the 15 acres of botanical gardens.
Activities: The 45-minute experience follows the one way path through a magical wonderland with themed areas. Enjoy holiday music, dancing lights show and tasty treats are offered for purchase.
Tickets: Tickets must be booked online. There are no tickets available at the gate. The event happens rain or shine and there are no refunds.
Location: 5251 Oak St at West 37th Avenue, Vancouver.
Vandusen Festival of Lights has more than one million dazzling holiday lights on display. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
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Vandusen Festival of Lights is one of the best holiday lights displays in Vancouver. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Vandusen Festival Lights is one of the best Christmas light displays in Metro Vancouver. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Bright Nights Stanley Park – December 1 – January 1, 2024 – Pending
Bright Lights in Stanley Park will look a little different this year.
The train and its antique passenger cars and engines did not pass Technical Safety BC’s recent inspection. Fixing these old engines requires mechanics who are highly specialized with this type of vintage equipment and the parts are also extremely hard to find.
Activities: There will be an antique fire truck, giant red reindeer, Santa’s Workshop, entertainment and a sparkling tunnel of lights in the plaza.
Food vendors will offer a great selection of comfort food like churros, pretzels, popcorn and hot chocolate.
Admission is by donation. All proceeds benefit the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Tickets: There are capacity restrictions. Advance online ticket sales only. Only ticket holders will be allowed at the attraction. Arrive 30 minutes in advance at the entrance. Latecomers will not be allowed. Buy tickets.
Hours: 4-10 pm. Closed: Monday, December 5, Tuesday, December 6, and Sunday December 25
Location: Use the West Georgia Street park entrance and go to Pipeline Road in Stanley Park. Parking is free after 3pm in the main lot across the street.
Website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/bright-nights-train.aspx
Holiday Splash at The Vancouver Aquarium – November 12 – January 2, 2023
Activities: The Holiday Splash at the Vancouver Aquarium includes twice-daily dives by Scuba Claus until December 24 and the holiday favourite, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ 4D Experience® Holiday treats are available for purchase.
Admission: Book your tickets in advance.
Location: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Granville Island Festive Christmas and Holiday Lights
Activities: Wander through the fresh air of almost 40 acres of Granville Island to see the light displays. Takeout hot drinks and treats available and other food options with patios.
Admission: There is no admission.
Hours: Starts November 11, 2023, from sunset to 10 pm. daily.
Closed: All businesses including Granville Island Market are closed on December 25 and 26, 2022, but lights will be on.
Location: 1661 Duranleau St.
Granville Island free light displays in Vancouver. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Christmas at Canada Place – December 1 – January 2, 2024
Activities: TBA New this year, don’t miss Canada’s biggest drone show at Canada Place. Stroll the outdoor promenade to see the beautiful historic Woodward’s Windows and Avenue of Christmas Trees, the holiday-themed Sails of Light display, Canada’s North light display, “Chrismoose,” the 15-foot tall moose light sculpture and more!
Admission: Free
Hours: Daily from 8 am-11 pm. Bright Skies Drone Show at 6 pm only on December 2 and 3.
Location: Canadian Trail (west promenade) 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Website: Canada Place
Hyatt Gingerbread Lane – December 2-28, 2023 TBA
This wonderful holiday tradition is back! Come down to the Hyatt Regency in downtown Vancouver and see the wonderful gingerbread creations. The aroma of gingerbread fills the lobby of the hotel. You won’t be disappointed.
Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver
Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver
Fly Like Santa at Fly Over Canada – December 8 – January 3, 2023 TBA
Activities: Fly with Santa on a magical Christmas journey across Canada and up to the North Pole.
Admission: Buy tickets online and save. Ticket prices vary by day but start from: Adults: $25 Children: $15 up to age 12 and at least 102 cm / 40 inches tall.
Hours: December 8 – January 3, 2023.
Location: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
East Van Panto: The Little Mermaid – November 16, 2022 – January 02, 2023
Under the sea Ariel dives into an ocean adventure where she makes a questionable deal with a devilish octopus named Ursula, fights off evil electric eels with her trash crab BFF, Sebastian, and has to help save the ocean from a mysterious purple slime of despair.
The performances will be at the York Theatre and offered online. Buy tickets here.
Disney on Ice – Road Trip Adventure – November 23-27, 2022
Disney on Ice presents a wild road trip adventure for Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends as they travel to favorite Disney destinations. Elsa and Anna experience a magical journey. Moana travels to the sun soaked Motunui. Simba takes a safari to the Pride Lands. Aladdin visits a whole new world. Woody and Forky join the escapades of fun-filled carnival.
Dates: Various performance times November 23-27, 2022. The show is approximately 45 minutes in length.
Tickets: $25.00 – $130.00 plus fees. All guests ages 2 and older need to purchase a ticket. Buy tickets.
Location: Pacific Coliseum, 2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver.
Website: DisneyonIce.com
Disney on Ice Toy Story in Vancouver. Courtesy Photo
The Nutcracker Ballet – December 9-18, 2022
The Nutcracker ballet is an annual classic holiday favourite. This festive season Vancouver has two different ballet companies offering the story of Clara’s dream, her Nutcracker Prince, Sugar Plum Fairy, dancing mice, a pudding-stealing bear, toy soldiers and other characters danced to Tchaikovsky musical composition.
Royal Winnipeg Ballet – The Nutcracker – December 9-11, 2022
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet comes to the Vancouver’s Ballet BC stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre with their Canadian version of the Nutcracker. Get tickets here.
Goh Ballet – The Nutcracker – December 15-18, 2022
Vancouver’s Goh Ballet presents their annual retelling of the Nutcracker. Goh Ballet brings together the best local talent and Principal Dancers from world renowned professional companies to the stage at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Come see more than 200 dancers, actors, and gymnasts as they follow the journey of Clara’s adventures from the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets. The Vancouver Opera Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s ballet score. Buy tickets here.
Burnaby Christmas Lights and Events
The City of Burnaby has an impressive collection of 26 holiday displays. The largest of the displays are listed below. Most of the lights will be up from November 21 until January 1, 2023
Willingdon Linear Park
Take a stroll in Willingdon Linear Park, one of Burnaby’s newest parks to see shimmering festive lights. The park is located between Brentwood Town Centre and Hastings Street.
Hastings Street Trees
Travel along Hastings Street to see more than 200 trees adorned with an impressive display of gleaming lights from Boundary Road to Gamma. There are lots of great shops, bakeries and restaurants along this strip.
Burnaby City Hall
The main building of Burnaby City Hall is magically lit for the holiday season with an array of draping icicle lights, decorated trees and banners. The Burnaby’s City Hall is located at 4949 Canada Way.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum – November 26-January 2, 2023
Activities: Walk through the 1920s village adorned with dazzling lights and vintage-themed displays. Take part in a bird-themed scavenger hunt. The Ice Cream Parlour is open for treats or a meal. The official launch of Heritage Christmas takes place December 3 from 5-9 pm, with a tree lighting ceremony at 6 pm. See a map of the village.
The carousel is not operating due to maintenance.
Admission: Gate admission is free. Check the official website for hours of operation.
Location: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby just off Canada Way.
Phone: 604-297-4565
Website: Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum is one of the best free Christmas lights displays. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum is one of the best free Christmas lights displays. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum is one of the best free Christmas lights displays. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum is one of the best free Christmas lights displays. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©
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North Vancouver Christmas Lights and Events
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – November 19, 2022 – January 22, 2023
Activities: Journey through a magical festive light display in a rainforest high above the Capilano River Canyon. Cross the glowing suspension bridge, walk along the Cliffwalk and through the “Arc de Lumina” light tunnel. The world’s eighth tallest Christmas tree is found at the Treetops Adventure.
Admission: Partial proceeds will be donated to support the BC Professional Fire Fighter’s Association
Tickets: Tickets will be sold online and will become available at the beginning of November 3,2022.
Hours: 11 am – 9 pm daily November 19, 2022 – January 22, 2023. Closed on Christmas Day.
Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver. Free shuttle is available from Canada Place.
Email: info@capbridge.com
Phone: 604-985-7474
Website: Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights
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Some of the best Vancouver Christmas lights can be found at Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver. Courtesy photo.
One of the many Metro Vancouver Christmas Events – Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver, the Arc de Lumina on the Cliffwalk. Courtesy photo.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Take a walk on the u-shaped bridge one of the best Vancouver holiday events. Courtesy photo.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge one of the best Christmas lights displays in Vancouver
Peak of Christmas on Grouse Mountain – November 25 – January 2, 2023
Activities: Visit Santa’s Workshop and his reindeer. Write letters to Santa. Go to Elf Headquarters. Make Christmas crafts. Marvel at the magical winter wonderland of brilliant light installations. Ice skate on a mountaintop pond. Take a sparkling Light Walk through the snow surrounded by firs around Blue Grouse Lake. Go through a tunnel of light. Watch a Christmas movie at the Theatre in the Sky.
Santa’s Workshop at the Peak of Christmas Grouse Mountain. Courtesy photo.
Snow pathways can be slippery. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Snowshoes or snow cleats/YakTrax are recommended. Snowshoes can we rented at the Outpost.
Admission: The Light Walk is free with the purchase of the mountain admission ticket. The ticket includes round trip access on the Skyride, all open attractions and spectacular views. The bears in the Grizzly Bear Habitat are now in hibernation but can be watched live from cams inside their den.
Tickets: Special Peak of Christmas rate day rate $119 for a family of 4.
Hours: The best time to see the lights starts from dusk. Breakfast with Santa on select dates. Check on weather conditions before heading to the mountain.
Location: Grouse Mountain
Phone: 604-980-9311
Website: Grouse Mountain Peak of Christmas
West Vancouver Christmas Light Displays 2022
Dundarave Festival of Lights 2022
The Forest of Miracles illuminates the waterfront of West Vancouver, from Grosvenor Ambleside Galleria, moving west to Millennium Park and then to Dundarave Beach.
Stroll along the sea walk to see the beautiful light displays. Be sure to stop at the Dundarave Nativity scene created by two master carvers, Bill Seminoff and Frank Carius.
The forest, planted by West Vancouver firefighters is sponsored and decorated by families, community groups and businesses to raise funds for the Lookout Society‘s North Shore Shelter.
Make a donation or sponsor a tree to help support the needs of homeless people.
Location: Grosvenor Ambleside Galleria, Millennium Park and Dundarave Beach, West Vancouver waterfront.
Other events include:
Dundarave Christmas Fair from noon to dusk on November 26, 2022.
Nativity and Paddle Songs from noon to dusk on December 3, 2022.
World Christmas from noon to dusk on December 10, 2022.
Christmas Wassail and Bonfire Night from 3-10 pm, December 17, 2022.
Website: Dundarave Festival of Lights
Lights to the Lodge at Cypress Mountain
Activities: This is a family-friendly snowshoe outing along a 2.5 km return easy loop trail trek to historic Hollyburn Lodge. The forest path is strung with festive lights. Food and drink is available for purchase at the lodge. Dress appropriately for winter weather in warm, waterproof clothing, including gloves and hats. Snowshoes are available in all sizes. Check weather conditions before heading up to the mountain.
Tickets: Buy tickets in advance.
Hours: Open throughout the winter season. The best time to see the lights starts from dusk from 4 – 9:30 pm.
Location: Cypress Mountain
Phone: 604-926-5612 info@cypressmountain.com
Website: Cypress Mountain
Richmond Christmas Lights and Events
Steveston Christmas Dog Parade – December 11, 2022
This will be a super cute new Christmas event. Dress your dog and yourself in festive holiday clothes.
Meet at Phoenix Pond bridge and parade your pooch to Starbucks. The event starts at 11 am on December 11.
Winter in the Village in Steveston – December 1-31, 2022
Activities: Explore the decorated historic sites of Richmond’s charming waterfront village of Steveston.
“Light Up the Village” self-guided tour.
Location: Steveston Village
Website: Visit Richmond
Vancouver Christmas Lights in Richmond at Steveston Village. Photo: Tourism Richmond
Steveston Festival of Trees, Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site – December 1 – 31, 2022
Activities: Stroll through a forest of decorated trees inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.
Admission: Adults $11.90, Youth (0-17) free, Seniors (65+) $10.20
Hours: December 1 – 31, 2022, 10 am – 5 pm.
Location: 12138 Fourth Avenue in Steveston Village.
Phone: 604-664-9009
Website: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Metro Vancouver Christmas Events – Richmond’s Festival of Trees Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site. Photo: Tourism Richmond
Coquitlam Christmas Lights and Events
Lights at Lafarge – November 26 – January 31, 2023
Activities: This year the winter Lights at Lafarge has been modified to display lights on two walking loops to help disperse crowding. The new loop will go through Inspiration Garden and the new concession plaza in Town Centre Park.
Admission: Free. Parking is limited. Consider walking or taking the SkyTrain to Lafare Lake – Douglas station.
Hours: November 26 – January 31, 2023 from 4 pm – 10 pm. Avoid the crowds for the best viewing experience. Come before 6 pm or after 8 pm. Try to avoid the crowds on weekends and the week of December 16 – 26.
Location: Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Email: FestivalsandEvents@coquitlam.ca
Website: Lights at Lafarge
Maple Ridge Christmas Lights and Events
Timberline Country Christmas – Cancelled for 2022
The Timberline Country Christmas event has been cancelled for 2022.
Glow Maple Ridge- November 26 – January 6, 2023
Activities: Downtown Maple Ridge turns into a magical wonderland of lights and outdoor activities with a feel of an old-fashioned Christmas Village. Take a walk through Memorial Peace Park to see the light tunnel, decorated trees, hear festive music and more.
Admission: Free
Hours: November 26 2022 – January 6, 2023.
Website: Glow Maple Ridge
Surrey Christmas Lights and Events
Bear Creek Park Lights – November 4-18, 2022
Bear Creek Park Lights offers a safe, fun family-friendly evening event.
Journey through half-kilometre trails of the park gardens to be dazzled by a series of illuminated natural landscapes and whimsical light displays.
The display runs from November 4 – 18 from 4:30 – 9:30 pm. The event is closed on November 11 for Remembrance Day.
Tickets must be booked in advance. Tickets are free for this event. There are 80 tickets for each booking time. Entry times are available every 30 minutes. Sales will open October 2022 for purchase online or by phone 604-501-5100.
Location: 13750 – 88 Avenue, Surrey
Bonneteau Winter Wonderland
Location: 16951 Jersey Drive, Surrey BC
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market – November 19, 2022
Activities: Santa and Mrs. Claus host the event, which includes the lighting of Surrey’s 60-foot Christmas tree, followed by entertainment from a variety of local performers, dance groups, choirs and more. Be sure to visit the Holiday Market.
Children can enjoy free pictures with Santa, free hot chocolate, free holiday cookie kits, Kids Crafts, magical light and holiday displays, as well as illuminated swings and teeter totters.
The Enchanted Eats zone offers delicious treats for purchase from food trucks and free hot chocolate while it lasts.
Admission: Free
Hours: 12 pm – 8 pm. Santa welcome at 12:50 pm and Surrey Mayor welcome at 6 pm.
Location: Surrey Civic Plaza, 1340 104 Avenue, Surrey
Website: Surrey Tree Lighting Festival
Potters Christmas Store
Activities: Come browse western Canada’s largest Christmas store offering 60,000 themed ornaments and intricate whimsical displays covering 28,000 square feet. Explore the Enchanted Fairy Garden, marvel at the 30 decorated trees, upside-down Bee Tree, Ice Cream Tree, Whoville, the Dark Room.
Admission: Free
Hours: Open November through Christmas Eve. Monday and Tuesday 9 am-6 pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am- 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 6 pm.
Location: 19158 48th Avenue, Surrey
Email: 192general@potters.ca
Phone: 604-576-5011
Website: Potters Christmas Store
Winterfest and Christmas Train at Bear Creek Park – December 9-31, 2022
Activities: During the day enjoy arts and crafts, Santa, a train ride and lots of photo opportunities. At night enjoy a train journey through a magical light display.
Admission: $11.50 per person. Under 2 is free. Book online to avoid waits.
Hours: December 9-31, 2022
Santa Express Day Train, 7 days a week – 10 am – 4 pm.
Christmas Night Train through the light display, Wednesday through Sunday, 6 – 9 pm. Closed on December 25 and 26.
Location: Bear Creek Park – 13750 88th Avenue at King George Blvd., Surrey
Email: contact@bctrains.com
Phone: 604-501-1232
Website: Bear Creek Christmas Train
Lumagica – A magical walk through experience – Opens November 25, 2022
Activities: Lumagica provides an magical interactive display, light animation and photo opportunities for the entire family. The 1 km light walk takes you on a mesmerizing journey through diverse lands. Walk through a light tunnel to Gingerbread Lane, leading to the magical North Pole Village. Live entertainment and a Christmas market.
Admission: Buy tickets online.
Hours: Opens November 25, 2022 from 4 pm – 10 pm. Closed Christmas Day
Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 17607 62 Ave, Surrey
Email: info@lumagica.ca
Website: https://lumagica.ca/
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White Rock Christmas Lights and Events
White Rock Festival of Lights – 2022
White Rock’s waterfront is transformed into a twinkling wonderland. Drive along Marine Drive or walk along the waterfront, pier and promenade area. There are plans to add an artificial skating rink, Magic Meadow and two 30-foot Christmas trees.
Website: White Rock Festival of Lights
Langley Christmas Lights and Events
Glow Langley at Milner Village Garden Centre Christmas Lights 2022 – November 23 – December 31, 2022
Langley’s Christmas Glow is a walk-around adventure with a new “Jolly Jumble” theme.
Activities: Find Santa’s elves in a scavenger hunt as you wander through the sea of giant ornaments, forest of dancing magical trees and a dazzling display of almost one million lights. Visit the animated musical tunnel, Elf Castle, swings, hop scotch, playpark, bouncy farm and take a ride on the Glow Comotive. Meet special character and the Glow princesses. Plan a visit with Santa who will be there nightly until December 24.
There will be featured food trucks and entertainment.
Admission: Use the EarlyBird40 discount code for 40 per cent off tickets for November 23 – December 2, 2022. Regular admission: Adults 13+: $19.99 plus fees, Children 4-12 and Seniors: $14.99 plus fee. Ages 3 and under free. Family rate for 2 Adults and 3 children/seniors: $69.99 plus fees.
Tickets: Buy tickets online.
Hours: Select times between 4-10 pm November 23-December 31, 2022.
Location: Milner Village Garden Centre, 6690 216th Street, Langley.
Website: Glow Gardens Langley
Christmas in Williams Park – Drive-thru Christmas Lights – November 25 – December 18, 2022
Activities: Christmas at Williams Park has been a holiday tradition since 1991. It is a drive-thru event.
Admission: Free, but donations gratefully accepted to help with maintaining display costs and keep this event running.
Hours: Every day from 5 – 9 pm, November 25 – December 18, 2022.
Location: 238 Street and 68 Avenue, Langley
Website: Christmas in Williams Park Society
Christmas in Williams Park is a great Metro Vancouver drive-thru Christmas lights event in Langley.
Christmas Tree Farms
Enjoy a farm-fresh outing while making cherished family memories with a visit to one of the many Christmas trees farms in the Langley area.
Farms offer a selection of U-Cut, fresh cut and live Christmas trees.
There will be lots of great photo opportunities.
You are encouraged to bring your own handsaw if you plan to U-Cut. If you don’t have one, sanitized handsaws will be supplied. Axes and power saws are not allowed.
Try to avoid peak hours on weekends between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Aldor Acres Christmas Trees – opens November 26, 2022
Activities: Select a Christmas tree, visit the seasonal market and see the farm animals display.
Dates: November 26 – December 18, 2022. Weekdays: 10 am-6 pm, Weekends: 9 am-5 pm.
Admission: $5 per person. No pets.
Location: 8249-252 Street, Langley
Email: info@aldoracreschristmastrees.
Phone: 604-888-4483
Website: Aldor Acres Christmas Trees
Dogwood Christmas Tree Farm – opens November 26, 2022
Activities: Dogwood Christmas Tree Farm has been providing trees for more than 50 years. Select a Christmas tree to cut from the 18-acre farm or pick up fresh holly, boughs, and wreathes.
Dates: Opens November 26, 2021. Weekday and weekends: 9 am – 4 pm. The season is expected to be short due to tree shortages brought on by the summer’s heatwave.
Location: 8589 252 Street, Fort Langley
Phone: 604-888-9161
Website: Dogwood Christmas Tree Farm
Frosty’s Christmas Tree Farm – November 26, 2022
Activities: Enjoy the festive ambience, listen to Christmas carols, pick out a Christmas tree,
Hours: Opens November 26, 2022. U-Cut: 9 am – 4:30 pm; Fresh Cut: 9 am – 7:30 pm.
Location: 24488 52nd Avenue, Langley
Website: Frosty’s Christmas Tree Farm
Chilliwack Christmas Lights and Events
Southside Church – Drive-thru Christmas Lights – Still waiting for news – TBA
Activities: Southside Church is keeping the magic of Christmas alive by creating a magical drive-thru event. Come see thousands of sparkling lights in the 200-foot tunnel, Candy Cane Lane, the North Pole and Enchanted Forest.
Dates: TBA
Bring a donation for the food bank.
Location: 45636 South Sumas Road, Chilliwack
Website: https://www.facebook.com/SouthsideLife/
Mission Christmas Lights and Events
Mission Candlelight Parade – December 2, 2022
Activities: This is the 38th annual Candlelight Parade put on by the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce. Parades in the past have attracted 10,000 spectators. There will be themed floats and a visit from Santa.
Admission: free
Hours: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Location: The parade route goes along First Avenue starting at Railway Avenue and finishes between Park and Haig Streets in Mission BC.
Website: Mission Chamber of Commerce
Harrison Hot Springs Christmas Lights and Events
Harrison Lights on the Lake – November 19, 2022 – January 8, 2023
Harrison Hot Springs lakefront will be lit up from dusk until 11 pm. Stroll along the 1 km waterfront promenade to see the sparkling light display. The holiday lights focus on the natural environment, wildlife and the elusive Sasquatch.
November 19, 2022 – until January 8, 2023.
Website: Harrison Lights on the Lake
Squamish Christmas Lights and Events
North Pole Express at the Railway Museum of British Columbia 2022
Activities: Board a one hour ride on the North Pole Express to find Santa Claus. On your journey meet elves, sing songs and be entertained. Enjoy freshly baked cookies and candy canes onboard the train. When you arrive at the North Pole there will be arts and crafts, hot chocolate, cotton candy, ride a holiday minirail train, and explore the holiday model train displays and more.
Admission: First Class – $50, Coach – $40, Night Time Ride (6PM) – $63. Infants on lap free. Free parking included with ticket.
Tickets: Available online here.
Hours: November 26-27, December 3-4 and December 17-18, 2022. Tickets are currently sold out for all December date.
Location: 39645 Government Road, Squamish
Website: The North Pole Express
Countdown to Christmas in Squamish
Activities: Various zones in the Squamish area will have a festive light display to enjoy. A special website and map will offer the locations in Brackendale, Britannia Beach, Garibaldi Village, Sea to Sky Gondola, downtown Squamish and more. Watch for more details to be announced.
Whistler Christmas Lights and Events
Light up the Village
The snow-covered village transforms into a winter wonderland of shimmering lights with 5,000 strings of lights and 289 trees lit with 7,000 lights each.
Festive holiday lights can be found along the Village Stroll, Whistler Way, Main Street, Lorimer Road, Village Gate Boulevard, Town Plaza and the Olympic Plaza.
Website: Tourism Whistler
Whistler Christmas Lights in the Village near the Olympic Plaza. Whistler is one of the best places to be to enjoy the festive holidays near Metro Vancouver. Photo: Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova
Winter Vallea Lumina – Opens November 2022 – April, 2023
Activities: A fantastic multimedia light show of hidden wonders with a 1.5 km walk through the forest.
Admission: Ages 16+, $34.99; Youth Ages 6-15, $29.99, Age 5 and under free.
Tickets: Book through Tourism Whistler.
Hours: Days open vary with start times from 5 pm
Location: Self-drive to Cougar Mountain Base Camp north of Whistler Village. The drive takes about eight minutes.
Email: info@vallealumina.com
Phone: 1-833-800-8480
Website: Vallea Lumina
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