One of the season’s most anticipated holiday markets, with vendors, food, family friendly activities like the scavenger hunt and even a carousel. Gorge on gourmet goodies and authentic German drinks and sweets while you explore. Runs November 12-December 24, 2022.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
Lights with heights! To celebrate the season, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is lit end-to-end and transformed into a glowing magical world of festive splendour. Enjoy festive tunes, take part in the Snowy Owl Prowl scavenger hunt and wander through the “Arc de Lumina” light tunnel. November 19, 2022 – January 22, 2023
Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain
The magic of Christmas on the mountain. Twinkling lights highlight the beauty of the snow-covered trees for Grouse Mountain’s annual Peak of Christmas. Visitors can also glide across the 8,000 square foot mountaintop Ice Skating Pond and meet reindeer. An enchanting experience for the whole family. Open November 26, 2022 – January 3, 2023
Festival of Lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden
One million lights decorate 15 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden in a magical display of holiday festivity. Wandering through the glittering garden is considered one of the annual high “lights” of the season in the city. The Festival Lights runs from November 25, 2022- January 2nd, 2023
Home Alone in Concert with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents the holiday comedy classic, featuring renowned composer John Williams’ delightful score performed live. A symphony experience that’s heartwarming and hilarious for the whole family. December 14 and 15, 2022 at the Orpheum Theatre.
An immersive send-up of the holiday season that’ll leave you in laughing, Me Love Bingo!: Best in Snow brings big fun and a lot of heart to the holiday theatre tradition with storytelling, guest performances and storytelling. December 1, 2022–January 1, 2023 at the BMO Theatre Centre.
Decorating the tree is an annual holiday tradition for many, and the Festival of Trees is the ultimate three decoration exhibition in Downtown Vancouver. For 30 years, the halls of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver have been made into a lush forest of beautifully decorated trees. Free and family-friendly, the trees are on display November 23, 2022-January 1, 2023.
Holiday Splash at the Aquarium
Season's greetings from under the sea! Get out of the sleigh and under the waves at the Holiday Splash at Vancouver Aquarium, where you can watch Scuba Claus on his daily dive, gaze at the enchanting Jelly Snow Globe surrounded by more than 65,000 incredible animals and experience movie magic as you snuggle up for The Polar Bear Express in 4D. The Holiday Splash is included in regular admission, and runs November 21st 2022 - January 2nd 2023.
StayVancouverHotels is celebrating the holidays and enchanting tourists with a microsite featuring a modern style advent calendar with 30 days of prizing, Each day from Nov 24 - Dec 23, consumers can enter to win a daily 'window' prize or prizes, plus the grand prize 'door' for a Vancouver Getaway that opens up on Dec 23.
As the days become darker for winter, the Lumiere Festival dazzles with a display of light sculptures across the different areas of Downtown, shining a light on local artists. This year’s theme is Dream the Future, brightening the city with visions of tomorrow. November 17 - 27, 2022.
Enjoy one of the most powerful romantic musicals of all time at the elegant and historic Stanley Theatre in South Granville. The Arts Club presents The Sound of Music November 10- December 24, 2022.
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience
Travel back in time 3,300 years to the age of the Golden Pharaohs when King Tut ruled in National Geographic’s Beyond King Tut. Journey to Egypt to witness ancient wonders of the world in an immersive cinematic experience. At the Convention Centre November 4, 2022 – January 8, 2023.
An annual festival of world-renowned dance, music, theatre, and comedy, through a lens of Jewish experiences, The Chutzpah! Festival celebrates Jewish performing arts and cultural richness and diversity across art forms. November 3 - 24, 2022.
Cold weather means even better hockey. Vancouver’s own Canucks are hitting the hometown ice for games all through the season. Grab a seat and some snacks with your friends and family before the puck drops and cheer for our local hockey heroes.
