The Tri-Cities pack a lot of free Christmas into a small area. Coquitlam has the region’s largest free light display, Port Moody has carols by the pier and boats covered in lights, and both Port Moody and Port Coquitlam are stops for the CPKC Holiday Train. Much of it is right on the Evergreen SkyTrain line.
Coquitlam
- Lights at Lafarge: the city calls it Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display. Opening night is Friday, November 27, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, beside Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station.
- HollyDaze in the Heights, Saturday, November 21: a free holiday street festival in Austin Heights with 100-plus vendors and two stages.
- Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair at Poirier Forum, December 4 to 6.
Port Moody
- Holiday Cheer at the Pier, Saturday, November 28, from 5:00 PM at Rocky Point Park: lights, carols and festive games. Free.
- Blackberry Winter Arts Market at PoMoArts, November 19 to December 22.
- Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair at City Hall, Saturday, December 5. $2, with every dollar going to the Share Food Bank.
- Santa’s Christmas Ships: Rocky Point Park is one of the best places to watch the lit boats. 2026 schedule to come.
- CPKC Holiday Train: Port Moody is one of five Lower Mainland stops on December 19 and 20.
Port Coquitlam
- CPKC Holiday Train: Port Coquitlam is also a stop, with a free concert by Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling. Bring a food bank donation.
- Check the City of Port Coquitlam’s events page for its own tree lighting and holiday programming.
Nearby: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
The Maple Ridge Santa Claus Parade and Christmas in the Park are on Saturday, December 5, and the Holiday Train stops in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lights at Lafarge free?
Yes. Opening night is November 27, 2026.
Where does the Holiday Train stop in the Tri-Cities?
Port Moody and Port Coquitlam, on December 19 and 20, 2026. Check the exact times in our guide.
Where’s the best place to see the Christmas Ships?
Rocky Point Park in Port Moody is a favourite, along with Deep Cove and Belcarra.
Christmas in Other Areas
- City of Vancouver
- North Shore
- Burnaby and New Westminster
- Richmond and Delta
- Surrey and White Rock
- Langley and the Fraser Valley
- Squamish and Whistler
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026
