Timberline Country Christmas is the low-key alternative to the mall Santa line. Timberline Ranch, a 73-acre horse ranch and year-round camp in Maple Ridge, turns into a country Christmas village on five December weekend days in 2026, with a covered wagon ride, a petting zoo, cookie decorating, an indoor treasure maze and a nativity scene. It’s simple and traditional on purpose, and kids love it.
Timberline Country Christmas: Quick Facts
| What it is | A family Christmas event on a horse ranch, with wagon rides, animals and hands-on activities |
| Public dates | Saturday, December 5; Saturday, December 12; Sunday, December 13; Saturday, December 19; Sunday, December 20, 2026 |
| Arrival times | Saturdays 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Sundays 1:00 to 6:00 PM, by timed reservation |
| Where | Timberline Ranch, 22351 144 Avenue, Maple Ridge |
| Tickets | $18 ages 6 and up; $15 ages 1 to 5 and seniors 65+; infants free; $149 group pass for 10. Taxes included |
| Time needed | About 60 to 90 minutes |
| Official site | timberlinechristmas.ca |
What’s Included
You move through the activities at your own pace and finish back where you started:
- Christmas tree display and contest: vote for your favourite tree, each one decorated by a local business.
- Origins of Christmas: hands-on displays on where traditions like mistletoe, stockings and Santa came from.
- The bakery: decorate a big cookie, then eat it.
- Covered wagon ride: a 10-minute ride around the ranch to the barn.
- Adventure maze: an indoor maze with three hidden treasures to find.
- Petting zoo: a llama, a donkey, miniature horses, goats and more.
- Nativity scene at the manger.
- SnowVille: a snow-themed ball pit with snowman targets.
- Family photo spot with a country Christmas backdrop.
Pony rides for kids 2 to 12 are extra ($8) and can be pre-ordered.
Good to Know
- Reservations are required. Your time slot is your arrival time. Drop-ins are turned away unless there’s space.
- Santa doesn’t come to this one. If meeting Santa is the goal, see where to see Santa in Vancouver.
- Dress for the weather. Most of it is indoors, but the wagon and the barn are unheated.
- Parking is free but limited, so carpool if you can.
- The Timberline Café sells hot dogs, chili, snacks and drinks.
- All proceeds support Timberline Ranch’s charitable camps and programs for children and families.
More Christmas in Maple Ridge and Nearby
- The Maple Ridge Santa Claus Parade, Saturday, December 5.
- Christmas in Pitt Meadows, Friday, December 4.
- The Mission Candlelight Parade, Saturday, December 5.
- The CPKC Holiday Train, which stops in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
See Christmas in Langley and the Fraser Valley and Christmas with kids in Vancouver for more ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Timberline Country Christmas in 2026?
December 5, 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2026. School and preschool groups go on December 10, 11, 17 and 18.
How much are tickets?
$18 for ages 6 and up, $15 for ages 1 to 5 and seniors, and free for infants, taxes included.
Do I need to book?
Yes. Entry is by timed reservation.
Is Santa there?
No. It’s a country Christmas without the Santa line.
How long does it take?
Most families spend 60 to 90 minutes, plus time in the café.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas with Kids in Vancouver
