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A number of Metro 麻豆传媒映画residents famously deck out their houses for the holidays; however, there are some Christmas lights displays throughout the region that are truly enchanting.
For example, VanDusen's popular Festival of Lights transports guests into a twinkling winter wonderland, while the Peak of Christmas on Grouse Mountain creates a wintry oasis that feels exactly like the North Pole (save the blisteringly cold temperatures, of course).
So, if you plan on seeing all the glittering goodness the area has to offer, you'd better get out soon. There's no shortage of magic in the Lower Mainland this year.
Langley鈥檚 Glow Christmas
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Glow Christmas聽returns to Langley for another season of festive enchantment.聽Over a million lights will twinkle in the event鈥檚 four displays, and one of them is an impressive, 63-metre-long illuminated tunnel. What鈥檚 more, the market showcases work from over 40 vendors, and there are a plethora of mouthwatering food-trucks on hand for when you get hungry.
奥丑别苍:听Nov. 22, 2018 鈥� Jan. 5, 2019 from Monday 鈥� Saturday 4 pm 鈥� 10 pm;聽 January 10-12 & 17-19 from Thursday to Saturday 4 pm 鈥� 9 pm
Where:聽Milner Village Garden Centre 鈥� 6690 216th聽St., Langley
Cost:聽Adults for $22.99, Family (up to two adults & three children) for $69.99, Children (4-13) & Seniors for $16.99, Children three and under are free. Tickets cost approximately $2 more at the door.
VanDusen Festival of Lights
Enter a magical world for the 34th year of sparkling lights and holiday cheer at聽VanDusen Botanical Garden鈥檚 Festival of Lights. The expansive attraction features over 1 million lights spread out over 15 acres of the garden.
奥丑别苍:听December 1 to December 20 (4:30pm 鈥� 9pm); December 21 to 24 (4:30pm 鈥� 10pm);聽December 26 to January 1 (4:30pm 鈥� 10pm);聽January 2 to 6 (4:30pm 鈥� 9pm)
奥丑别谤别:听VanDusen Botanical Garden聽鈥撀�5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Cost:聽Prices vary on time of year
Lights at Lafarge
The holiday season will sparkle this year at the largest free outdoor lights display in Metro 麻豆传媒映画during聽聽from November to January. The popular attraction offers tens of thousands of lights installed in various configurations, including a beautifully lit 1.2 km walkway around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam.
When:聽Nov 24, 2018 until Jan 20, 2019
Where:聽Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree, Coquitlam
Cost:听贵谤别别
The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain
The Peak of Christmas聽returns to Grouse Mountain with its annual display of festive enchantment and fun activities.聽Described as 鈥淰ancouver鈥檚 north pole,鈥� the area sparkles with breathtaking light installations, including a majestic light tunnel and illuminated reindeer. Guests may watch a family holiday film on a big screen TV in the sky, or even take a magical sleigh ride.
奥丑别苍:听November 23, 2018 鈥� January 6, 2019
奥丑别谤别:听Grouse Mountain 鈥� 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
Cost:聽Complimentary with a聽Mountain Admission Ticket, Annual Membership, Winter Season Pass, or Lift Ticket.
Canyon Lights, A Winter Festival
The annual聽Canyon Lights event聽is set to transform the Capilano Suspension Bridge into a winter wonderland for another year of festive cheer. Thousands of twinkling lights will decorate the park, which includes the suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, the rainforest and canyon.
When:聽November 22, 2018 to January 27, 2019, 11 am 鈥� 9 pm, closed Christmas Day
奥丑别谤别:听3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Cost:聽$46.95 for adults, $42.95 for seniors, $34.95 for students, $27.95 for youth (ages 13 to 16) $14.95 for children (ages 6 to 12) and free for children under six
CP Holiday Train
CP Holiday Train
The聽CP Holiday Train聽is set to journey across Canada this year for its 20th year collecting food and raising funds for food banks across North America.In fact, the annual journey has raised over $14.5 million and gathered 4.3 million pounds of food for communities along CP鈥檚 routes in Canada and the United States.
- Maple Ridge聽鈥斅燚ecember 17th at 7:45 pm to 8:15 pm
- Pitt Meadows聽鈥� December 17th at 9 pm to 9:30 pm
- Port Moody聽鈥� December 18th at 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm
- Port Coquitlam聽鈥� December 18th at 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm
When:聽December 17 & 18 at various times
Where:聽Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam
颁辞蝉迟:听By donation
2018 TRAMS Christmas Lights Tours
What better way to tour Burnaby to see the city鈥檚 best and聽brightest Christmas light displays聽than riding on a vintage bus? How about if that bus is decked out like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? The two-and-a-half hour tour takes riders through Burnaby and Coquitlam neighbourhoods to see the region鈥檚 most breathtaking Christmas light displays.
When: December 14, 15,21, 22, & 28 7 pm.
Where: Departs 29th Avenue SkyTrain Station
Cost: $25/Adult, $15/ Seniors & Students (14-18), $7/ kids
Lights of Hope
The Lights of Hope聽at St.Paul鈥檚 Hospital offers an epic display of over 100,000 bulbs strung over 10km of lights.聽With the help of 150 hard-working volunteers and donated materials, the annual event takes an impressive six weeks to build.
When:聽Was lit on Nov 16
Where:聽St.Paul鈥檚 Hospital 鈥� 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Heritage Christmas
While there are a number of places to celebrate the holidays,聽Heritage Christmas聽at the Burnaby Village Museum offers a unique, old-fashioned experience.聽With thousands of sparkling lights, wreaths, vintage-themed displays and more, the area is transformed into a festive wonderland.
When:聽November 24 鈥� December 14, 2018: Monday to Friday from 1-5:30pm & Saturday and Sunday from 1-9pm; December 15 鈥� January 4, 2019: Daily from 1-9pm聽(closed December 24 & 25)
Where:聽Burnaby Village Museum 鈥撀�6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
Cost:听贵谤别别 gate admission, Carousel rides $2.65 each
Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park
The Bright Nights Christmas聽Train returns to Stanley park for another year of festive choo-cho-cheer! The dazzling locomotive and the聽Stanley Park Train Plaza will sparkle with over 3 million twinkling lights, as well as breathtaking displays and live performers.
When:聽Thursday, November 29, 2018 鈥� Saturday, January 5, 2019. Closed on Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas Day.聽Several trains depart during each half-hour time slot.
Where:聽Pipeline Road in Stanley Park
颁辞蝉迟:听Adult (19 鈥� 64 years)$12 +聽GST; Senior (65 years and over)$9 +聽GST; Youth (13聽鈥� 18 years)$9 +聽GST; Child (3 鈥� 12 years)$8 +聽GST
Karaoke Christmas Lights 麻豆传媒映画Trolley Tour
Christmas lights and singing along to favourite carols are two of the best holiday traditions. You can experience this festive two-fer in December thanks to the 麻豆传媒映画Trolley Company, who are offering their annual聽Karaoke Christmas Lights聽trolley tour.
When: December 1 鈥� 29, 2018; tours start at 6:30 pm and run for 3 hours
Where: Tour departs/returns to Canada Place
Cost:聽$60 for adults, $30 for children.聽Each ticket includes express entry to Festival of Lights and a donation to the BC Professional Fire Fighter鈥檚 Burn Fund.
Hi Light Festival
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Park & Tilford lights up the season with the 30th annual Holiday. Raising money for the North 麻豆传媒映画Firefighters and their appointed charities, this annual event features a majestic festival of lights with over 150,000 on display over 3 acres. Entry is by donation.
When: November 30聽 to December 31, 7 - 10 pm
Where: Park & Tilford Gardens 鈥� 333 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver
Winterfest
Now, the Surrey Park is preparing to open Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 7. The annual festival is one of the city鈥檚 largest festive celebrations, and offers guests a number of magical activities. For example, The Christmas Train takes people all around the park, so that they may journey through a whimsical illuminated wonderland. The train is open Wednesday to Sunday from 6 pm to 9 pm.
When:聽10:00 am 鈥� 9:00 pm: Friday, Dec. 7 鈥� Monday, Dec. 31 *Closed on Dec. 25 & 26
Where:聽Bear Creek Park Train & Mini-Golf 鈥� 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey
Cost:聽$10 鈥� $35
麻豆传媒映画Christmas Tree in Robson Square
Vancouver鈥檚 beautiful 76-foot tall Christmas Tree will be lit on Nov. 30, 2018 (@meghanthomas28/Instagram)
The 12th annual聽麻豆传媒映画Christmas Tree Lighting聽took place on Friday, Nov. 30 in Robson Square; however, you may still join in the merriment and soak in the beauty of four magnificent holiday trees, including the stunning 76-foot tall tree, filled with hope and light.
When: Nov. 30 from 6-7 pm (tree lighting at 6:30-6:45 pm)
Where: Robson Square
Cost: Free
Looking for other fun things to do around the holidays in Vancouver? Check out our comprehensive list here.
