Things to do with kids around Vancouver this winter
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Lights · West Vancouver
Dundarave Festival of Lights
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Dundarave Beach
West Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Dates to come
- Cost
- Free not confirmed yet
- Notes
- Dates to be announced; in 2025 it ran Saturdays Nov 29 to Dec 20, with the lights up into January. not confirmed yet
Found by @ren_yoshima
Skating · Vancouver
Robson Square rink
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Robson Square
800 Robson Street, Vancouver Map ↗ - Dates
- Dates to come
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- Free not confirmed yet
- Notes
- Reopens in December 2026, the site says; the day isn't out yet. not confirmed yet
Found by @ren_yoshima
Shows · Vancouver
LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil
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Under the big top at Concord Pacific Place
88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 4 – Jan 10 · Until Jan 10 not confirmed yet
- Cost
- Tickets from $59 not confirmed yet
- Notes
- Acrobatics, colourful costumes and a dreamlike journey through Mexico. Runs to about Jan 10; from $59. not confirmed yet
Found by @by.aiyna
Lights · Surrey
Bear Creek Lights
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Bear Creek Park
13750 88 Avenue, Surrey Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 6 – Nov 20 · 12 days left not confirmed yet
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- 5–9pm
Closed Nov 11 not confirmed yet - Cost
- Free, timed tickets
- Notes
- An evening walk through glowing gardens and lit nature trails. Free 30-minute slots, up to six a booking, at bearcreektickets.surrey.ca. not confirmed yet
Found by @by.aiyna
Festivals · Vancouver
Diwali in Vancouver
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Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 7
- Hours
- 2–5pm
- Cost
- Free, pre-registration required
- Notes
- Live music, dance and South Asian culture for the Festival of Lights. Pre-register each person; the confirmation comes by email a few days before. not confirmed yet
Found by @by.aiyna
Lights · Vancouver
Astra Lumina, Stanley Park
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December
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Stanley Park
690 Pipeline Road, Vancouver Map ↗ - Dates
- Nov 8 – Dec 31 · Until Dec 31
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- Timed entry, start times 6:15–9:15pm; about an hour
- Cost
- Flex tickets (any day, any time) $49.90 adults, $39.90 children, $42.90 seniors and students, plus a booking fee. Under 4 free.
- Notes
- A night walk through nine lit-up areas of the park, by Moment Factory. Free for under 4s.
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Checked Nov 8 against feverup.com
Markets · Vancouver
Circle Craft Holiday Market
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Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 11 – Nov 15 · In 3 days
- Hours
- Wed–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–5pm
- Cost
- Tickets, kids 12 and under free; $8 after 5pm on weekdays
- Notes
- Canadian handmade things, artisan demos and a kids' craft corner.
Found by @by.aiyna
Shows · Vancouver
PAW Patrol at the planetarium
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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 11 – Dec 5 · In 3 days not confirmed yet
- Hours
- Weekend mornings (10 or 11am); Nov 11 at 10am · Wed, Sat, Sun
Closed Nov 18, Nov 25 and Dec 2 not confirmed yet - Cost
- Tickets; under 5 free with a paying adult, ages 5–11 $19.60 plus tax not confirmed yet
- Notes
- The holiday PAW Patrol on the planetarium dome, for ages 5 and under, with a Santa's sleigh ride scene at the end. not confirmed yet
Found by Space Centre
Festivals · Vancouver
Remembrance Day ceremony and parade
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Victory Square Cenotaph
200 West Hastings Street, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 11 · In 3 days
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- 10am, the parade after not confirmed yet
- Cost
- Free not confirmed yet
Found by @by.aiyna
Shows · Vancouver
Elf: The Musical
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December
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Stanley BFL Canada Stage
2750 Granville Street, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 12 – Dec 27 · In 4 days
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- Matinees and evenings, varies by date · Tue–Sun not confirmed yet
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- Tickets
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- Buddy the Elf on stage, holiday songs and laughs.
Found by @by.aiyna
Other · Vancouver
Holiday Splash at the Aquarium
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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 12 – Jan 3 · In 4 days
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- Scuba Claus dives daily until Dec 24
- Cost
- Aquarium admission; the Mighty Snow Monkeys 4D film is included not confirmed yet
- Notes
- Scuba Claus dive shows, a Jellyfish Snow Globe for selfies and a new 4D film. Indoors and dry, a rainy-day pick. not confirmed yet
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Lights · Vancouver
Lights of Hope at St. Paul's
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St. Paul's Hospital
1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver Map ↗ - Dates
- From Nov 12 · In 4 days
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- The lighting is Nov 12, 6–8pm, with fireworks; the lights stay up through the season not confirmed yet
- Cost
- Free not confirmed yet
- Notes
- Lighting night is Thu Nov 12 with fireworks, and the lights stay up through the holidays. The hospital moves to its new building in early 2027. not confirmed yet
Found by @ren_yoshima
Festivals · Vancouver
Lumière Festival
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Downtown plazas
Downtown Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 12 – Nov 14 · In 4 days
- Hours
- 5–9:30pm
- Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Free glowing art installations and performances in plazas across downtown, the West End and Gastown, including 800 Robson Plaza, Jim Deva Plaza, Blood Alley Square, 1800 Davie Plaza, Morton Park and the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza. Some add-on activities cost extra. not confirmed yet
Found by @by.aiyna
Shows · Vancouver
Raffi in Concert
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Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 14 – Nov 15 · In 6 days
- Hours
- 2pm
- Cost
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- Raffi's Beluga Grads family concert with special guest Good Lovelies. Sing along to the favourites.
Found by @by.aiyna
Markets · North Vancouver
Winter Pop-Up Market at the Pipe Shop
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Pipe Shop, The Shipyards
115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver Map ↗ - Dates
- Nov 14 – Nov 15 · In 6 days
- Hours
- 12–6pm
- Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Made in the 604's winter pop-up with 50+ local small-business vendors. Free and pet-friendly. not confirmed yet
Found by Made in the 604
Other · Vancouver
Holiday History and Hot Chocolate Tour
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Downtown, from 738 Granville Street to the Marine Building
738 Granville Street, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- From Nov 15 · In 7 days not confirmed yet
- Hours
- 6pm nightly from Nov 15, extra times on weekends and Christmas week
- Cost
- $54 adults, $49 youth and seniors, before fees
- Notes
- Forbidden Vancouver's 90-minute walking tour with hot chocolate, ending at the Marine Building. Made for adults and teens; not recommended under 10.
Found by @ren_yoshima
Lights · Surrey
Storytime at Bear Creek Lights
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Bear Creek Park
13750 88 Avenue, Surrey Map ↗ - Dates
- Nov 16 · In 8 days
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- 6–7pm and 7–8pm
- Cost
- Free with a free Bear Creek Lights ticket
- Notes
- Drop-in stories and songs with Surrey Libraries for ages 2 to 5 (all welcome), inside the ticketed garden. Book a free Bear Creek Lights ticket for your time slot.
Found by @by.aiyna
Checked Nov 7 against surrey.ca
Markets · Vancouver
Vancouver Christmas Market
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December
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Jack Poole Plaza
1055 Canada Place, Vancouver Map ↗ - Dates
- Nov 16 – Dec 24 · In 8 days
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- Nov 16–Dec 4 Mon–Fri 4–9:30pm, Sat–Sun 11:30am–9:30pm; Dec 5–18 11:30am–9:30pm (Fri–Sat to 10pm); Dec 19–23 10am–10pm; Dec 24 10am–6pm
- Cost
- Single entry from $7.99 presale (through Nov 15); kids 6 and under free
- Notes
- European-style huts, festive treats and a spin on the carousel.
Found by @by.aiyna
Open vancouverchristmasmarket.com ↗
Checked Nov 7 against vancouverchristmasmarket.com
Shows · Vancouver
East Van Panto: Hercules
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York Theatre
639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 18 – Jan 10 · In 10 days
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- Evenings 7pm; weekend matinees at 2pm (more Dec 22–31) not confirmed yet
- Cost
- $35–64, children 16 and under $49 for most dates
- Notes
- A playful local twist on Hercules, full of Vancouver jokes. Baby-friendly shows Nov 29 and Dec 13 at 2pm. not confirmed yet
Found by @by.aiyna
Lights · Langley
Glow Christmas Treasures
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Glow Gardens
6690 216 Street, Langley Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 19 – Jan 2 · In 11 days
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- Closed Sundays and Christmas Day · Mon–Sat
Closed Dec 25 - Cost
- Tickets
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- An underwater holiday adventure with glowing sea creatures and a Crystal Palace. not confirmed yet
Found by @by.aiyna
Festivals · Richmond
Winter in the Village, Steveston
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Steveston Village
Moncton Street, Steveston, Richmond Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 19 – Dec 31 · In 11 days
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- Santa arrives by boat Nov 29; the Winter Tram runs Dec 1–31, Tue–Sun 10am–5pm not confirmed yet
- Cost
- Free family events, some extras
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- A month of free family events in Steveston Village, including visits with Santa and the Winter Tram. Check the event page for the schedule. not confirmed yet
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Lights · North Vancouver
Canyon Lights
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver Map ↗ - Dates
- Nov 20 – Jan 10 · In 12 days
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- 11am–10pm, last entry 9pm
Closed Dec 25 - Cost
- Included in park admission; kids 5 and under free
- Notes
- The suspension bridge and the rainforest full of lights, timed entry booked on capbridge.com. A BC Residents Annual Pass costs the same as one visit and covers Canyon Lights, so a second trip is free.
Found by @by.aiyna
Checked Nov 7 against capbridge.com
Lights · North Vancouver
The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain
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December
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver Map ↗ - Dates
- Nov 20 – Dec 24 · In 12 days not confirmed yet
- Cost
- Family rate (2 adults, 2 kids) $99 Nov 20–Dec 4, $149 Dec 5–11, $169 Dec 12–25; included with Mountain Admission
- Notes
- Santa's Workshop, Elf Headquarters, reindeer talks and a Light Walk on the mountain. Included with Mountain Admission; Breakfast with Santa runs select mornings.
Found by @by.aiyna
Festivals · Surrey
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market
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Surrey Civic Plaza
13450 104 Avenue, Surrey Map ↗ - Dates
- Nov 21 – Nov 22 · In 13 days
- Hours
- Noon–8pm both days; tree lit 6:30pm Saturday
- Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Free rink with free skates and helmets, photos with Santa (book online), crafts, a Ferris wheel and rides, vendors indoors. Go midday rather than for the lighting. not confirmed yet
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Festivals · Surrey
WinterFest at the Museum of Surrey
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Museum of Surrey
17710 56A Avenue, Surrey Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 21 – Dec 20 · In 13 days
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- Museum hours: Tue–Sat 9:30am–5:30pm, Sun 12–5pm · Tue–Sun
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- Holiday crafts and trees at the museum through Dec 20. Sensory Santa on Nov 29, 10am–12pm, is a quiet, low-key visit; $20 per family, registration required. Sources differ: check surrey.ca before you go
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Shows · Vancouver
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
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Pacific Coliseum
100 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 25 – Nov 29 · Opens Nov 25
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- Nov 25–27 7pm; Nov 28 11am, 3pm, 7pm; Nov 29 11am, 3pm
- Cost
- Tickets required for ages 2+; prices at ticketleader.ca not confirmed yet
- Notes
- Frozen, Encanto, Toy Story and more on skates. not confirmed yet
Found by @by.aiyna
Festivals · Burnaby
Festive Village at Burnaby Village Museum
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Burnaby Village Museum
6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby Map ↗ - Dates
- Nov 25 – Jan 3 · Opens Nov 25
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- 2–9pm
Closed Nov 30–Dec 1, Dec 7–8, Dec 14–15 and Dec 24–25 not confirmed yet - Cost
- Free admission; carousel rides about $3 ($2.86 plus tax) not confirmed yet
- Notes
- A heritage village in holiday lights, old-fashioned Christmas charm. not confirmed yet
Found by @by.aiyna
Skating · Surrey
Surrey Civic Plaza outdoor rink
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Surrey Civic Plaza
13450 104 Avenue, Surrey Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 26 – Feb 15 · Opens Nov 26
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- Mon–Fri public skate 3–9pm; Sat–Sun 12–9pm; Dec 19–Jan 3 daily 12–9pm; Dec 24, 25, 26, 31, Jan 1 1–4pm
- Cost
- Free skating; skate rentals $5, helmets free not confirmed yet
- Notes
- A rink at Surrey Civic Plaza all winter with free helmets, an easy first skate for little ones. Pick up a free wristband at the skate shop; skate rental is $5. not confirmed yet
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Lights · Vancouver
Festival of Lights at VanDusen
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
5151 Oak Street, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 27 – Jan 3 · Opens Nov 27
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- 4–10pm
Closed Dec 25 - Cost
- Adults $29; seniors and youth 13–18 $19; kids 5–12 $12; 4 and under free with a reserved ticket. Prices before tax and fees.
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- Tickets online on ShowPass; 10% off if you buy before Nov 27. A sensory-friendly evening on Tue Dec 1.
Found by @ren_yoshima
Lights · Coquitlam
Lights at Lafarge
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Town Centre Park
1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- From Nov 27 · Opens Nov 27
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- Nightly 4–10pm to late February; opening night Nov 27, 5–8pm
- Cost
- Free
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- A 1.2 km lit path around Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park. Opening night has entertainment, food trucks and a fire and light show; weekdays or before 6pm are quietest. not confirmed yet
Found by @by.aiyna
Lights · Surrey
Noel Holiday Light Festival with Bright Nights
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December
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Cloverdale Fairgrounds
17905 62 Avenue, Surrey Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 27 – Dec 29 · Opens Nov 27
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- 3–9:30pm, timed slots
Closed Nov 30, Dec 7 and Dec 24–25 not confirmed yet - Cost
- Tickets; kids 6 and under free but need a ticket not confirmed yet
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- Bright Nights moved here from Stanley Park (the park train hasn't run since 2024). Lights, a Ferris wheel and a market. Rides are included with your ticket. not confirmed yet
Found by @ren_yoshima
Markets · North Vancouver
Shipyards Christmas Market
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December
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The Shipyards
125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver Map ↗ - Dates
- Nov 27 – Dec 24 · Opens Nov 27
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- Nov 27–Dec 17 Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; Dec 18–23 11am–10pm; Dec 24 11am–8pm
- Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Waterfront huts, treats and visits with Santa.
Found by @by.aiyna
Open shipyardschristmasmarket.com ↗
Checked Nov 7 against shipyardschristmasmarket.com
Festivals · North Vancouver
Spirit of the Season tree lighting and Shipyards Skate Plaza
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The Shipyards
Foot of Lonsdale Avenue (The Shipyards), North Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- From Nov 27 · Opens Nov 27 not confirmed yet
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- Festival Sat Nov 28, 4–9pm, tree lit 5:45–6pm. Skate Plaza daily 12–8pm until March not confirmed yet
- Cost
- Free; skate rentals $8 adults, $5.50 kids, helmets free not confirmed yet
- Notes
- The festival is Saturday Nov 28 (4–9pm) with the City tree lit between 5:45 and 6pm. The Skate Plaza opens Nov 27 and is free if you bring skates.
Found by @ren_yoshima
Festivals · Vancouver
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting
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Vancouver Art Gallery north plaza
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 27 · Opens Nov 27
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- 6pm
- Cost
- Free
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- Music, free hot cocoa and Santa, with a livestream. not confirmed yet
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Trains · Squamish
North Pole Express, Squamish
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West Coast Railway Heritage Park
39645 Government Road, Squamish Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 28 – Dec 21 · Opens Nov 28
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- Nov 28–29, Dec 5–6, 12–13, 19–20 and Mon Dec 21; departures 11am, 1pm, 3pm (5pm Platinum only) · Sat–Mon
Closed Nov 30, Dec 7 and Dec 14 not confirmed yet - Cost
- Seats from about $49 (Bronze) to $75 (Platinum) not confirmed yet
Found by @ren_yoshima
Other · Vancouver
Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium
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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 29 – Dec 23 · Opens Nov 29
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- Select dates not confirmed yet
- Cost
- $55–75 a ticket, tax included; members $45–60. Includes aquarium admission.
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- A festive breakfast buffet and Scuba Claus's dive show, then the aquarium. Tables sell out.
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Festivals · Vancouver
Christmas Wonderland on The Drive
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Grandview Park
Commercial Drive at William Street, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 29 · Opens Nov 29
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- 2–5pm, tree lighting at 5pm
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- Free not confirmed yet
- Notes
- Neighbourhood afternoon party at Grandview Park with free photos with Santa and treats; the tree lights up at 5pm. Horse-drawn carriage rides may cost extra. not confirmed yet
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Other · Richmond
Santa at the Cannery, Steveston
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Gulf of Georgia Cannery
12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond Map ↗ - Dates
- Nov 29 · Opens Nov 29
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- Cannery 10am–5pm; Santa photos 2–4pm not confirmed yet
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- Free admission; Santa photo tickets on Eventbrite from Nov 15
- Notes
- Santa visits the historic cannery for an afternoon of photos; admission is free.
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Festivals · Surrey
Surrey Santa Parade of Lights
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Cloverdale Town Centre
176 Street, Cloverdale, Surrey Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Nov 29 · Opens Nov 29
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- 6pm
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- Free not confirmed yet
- Notes
- A lit-up parade with Santa, an evening out that fits a Noel festival trip. not confirmed yet
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Other · Vancouver
Gingerbread Lane
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
655 Burrard Street, Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Dec 3 – Dec 28 · Opens Dec 3
- Cost
- Free to look, donations to Make-A-Wish not confirmed yet
- Notes
- A village of gingerbread houses at toddler eye level. Short, warm and easy to pair with a downtown errand. not confirmed yet
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Markets · Coquitlam
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
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Poirier Forum
618 Poirier Street, Coquitlam Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Dec 4 – Dec 6 · Opens Dec 4 not confirmed yet
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- Fri 3–9pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm not confirmed yet
- Notes
- The annual craft fair, which is what ren_yoshima's "Coquitlam Christmas Market" most likely is. The 2026 dates and hours aren't posted yet; these follow last year's. not confirmed yet
Found by @ren_yoshima
Other · Surrey
Christmas drop-ins at Historic Stewart Farm
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Historic Stewart Farm
13723 Crescent Road, Surrey Map ↗ - Dates
- Dec 5 – Dec 20 · Opens Dec 5
- Hours
- Deck the Halls Dec 5–6, 12–4:30pm; Homemade Holidays Dec 12–13, 12–4:30pm; Let's Celebrate Dec 19–20, 12–4:30pm · Weekends
- Cost
- Free for Deck the Halls; the others to check
- Notes
- A decorated farmhouse to wander and a paper ornament to make. Quiet and drop-in, no stress with toddlers.
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Checked Nov 7 against surrey.ca
Markets · New Westminster
NWFM Holiday Market
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New West Farmers Market, in front of City Hall
511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Dec 12 – Dec 13 · Opens Dec 12
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- 10am–4pm
- Cost
- By donation, $5 minimum suggested
- Notes
- Outdoor 7th annual holiday market in front of City Hall at 6th Street and Royal Avenue.
Found by @ren_yoshima
Skating · Surrey
Winter Ice Palace, Cloverdale Arena
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Cloverdale Arena
6090 176 Street, Surrey Map ↗ - Dates
- Dec 12 – Jan 3 · Opens Dec 12
- Hours
- 90-minute sessions, roughly 9:30am–9pm
Closed Dec 13–15 and Dec 25 not confirmed yet - Cost
- $5.25 a person (free with Annual Recreation Pass); skate rental $3.75, helmet $2
- Notes
- Indoor skating at Cloverdale Arena with 90-minute sessions. Santa Skate is Sat Dec 19 (three sessions, registration required). Bring your own skates and helmet if you can, rentals run short.
Found by BC Mom Tourist
Trains · Port Moody
CPKC Holiday Train
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Trackside stops in Agassiz, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam
300 Ioco Road, Port Moody Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Dec 19 – Dec 20 · Opens Dec 19
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- Dec 19 Agassiz 5:45–6:15pm, Maple Ridge 8–8:30pm, Pitt Meadows 9:05–9:35pm; Dec 20 Port Moody 5:15–5:45pm, Port Coquitlam 6:45–7:15pm not confirmed yet
- Cost
- Free
- Notes
- No stop in the City of Vancouver this year. Port Moody (300 Ioco Road) is the earliest evening stop near the city. not confirmed yet
Found by @ren_yoshima
Festivals · Vancouver
Winter Solstice Lantern Festival
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Granville Island and Yaletown
Vancouver Map ↗ not confirmed yet - Dates
- Dec 21 · Opens Dec 21
- Notes
- The 33rd annual solstice festival of lanterns and music, run by the Secret Lantern Society on Dec 21. Times and which sites are used in 2026 are not yet posted. not confirmed yet
Found by BC Mom Tourist