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Bright Nights Train in Stanley Park – Update for 2025 🚂 The Stanley Park Train, one of Vancouver’s most iconic attractions, will remain offline for the entire 2025 season due to safety concerns with its aging systems. The train, which has welcomed more than 200,000 riders annually, will not operate for its seasonal events—including the beloved Bright Nights in Stanley Park. The Vancouver Park Board has confirmed that staff are exploring new operating models and partnerships, with a call for expressions of interest expected later in 2025. Train Operations Suspended for 2025 There will be no train rides in 2025,…

Vancouver Christmas Market 2025: A Festive Wonderland in the Heart of the City The Vancouver Christmas Market 2025 is set to return, bringing the magic and warmth of traditional European Christmas markets to downtown Vancouver. Held at the picturesque Jack Poole Plaza, next to the iconic Olympic Cauldron, this beloved holiday tradition has become a must-do for locals and visitors alike. Dates for 2025 have not yet been announced, but the market typically runs from mid-November through Christmas Eve, filling the city with twinkling lights, festive music, and the comforting scents of mulled wine and gingerbread. A European-Style Christmas Market…

Robson Square Ice Rink 2025–2026: Skate in the Heart of Vancouver The Robson Square Ice Rink is set to return for another magical season of winter fun in downtown Vancouver! Dates for the 2025–2026 skating season have not yet been announced, but the rink traditionally operates from late November through the end of February. Whether you’re gliding under sparkling holiday lights, sipping on a warm drink, or skating hand-in-hand with loved ones, this free outdoor skating rink offers a festive and affordable way to enjoy winter in the heart of the city. Event Overview 📅 2025–2026 Dates: To be announced…

PNE Winter Fair 2025: Vancouver’s Ultimate Holiday Experience Celebrate the season in style at the PNE Winter Fair 2025! Dates for this year’s event have not yet been announced, but the fair typically runs across multiple evenings in December at the Pacific National Exhibition grounds. This magical winter festival brings together dazzling light displays, spectacular live shows, ice skating, bumper cars, rides, holiday shopping, and festive eats—making it one of Vancouver’s most exciting holiday traditions for families, friends, and couples alike. Event Highlights ✨ Holiday Lights & WinterLights by BC HydroStroll through the breathtaking WinterLights display featuring the sparkling Polar…

VanDusen Festival of Lights 2025: A Magical Holiday Experience in Vancouver Step into a botanical wonderland this holiday season at the VanDusen Festival of Lights 2025. Dates for this year’s event have not yet been announced, but it typically runs from late November through early January. With over one million twinkling lights spread across 15 acres, this festive experience remains one of Vancouver’s most cherished holiday traditions. In recent years, the festival has introduced dazzling new features, such as interactive art installations and light displays inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest, bringing the beauty of British Columbia’s nature to life…

Glow Langley Christmas Festival 2025 – Enchanted Forest Returns 🌟 Step Into the Magic of Glow Langley 2025 🌟 Get ready for another season of shimmering lights and festive wonder at the Glow Langley Christmas Festival 2025, returning with its beloved Enchanted Forest theme! Held annually at the Milner Village Garden Centre in Langley, this outdoor Christmas lights festival transforms the space into a glowing wonderland filled with over a million lights, whimsical installations, and family-friendly holiday fun. 🎄 Exact 2025 dates to be confirmed. Glow Langley typically runs from late November to late December. Stay tuned for updates! Explore…

Lights at Lafarge 2025 – Coquitlam’s Dazzling Winter Wonderland (Dates Coming Soon) ✨ Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at Lights at Lafarge 2025, Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display. Each year, Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland as over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminate the 1.2 km pathway around Lafarge Lake. 📍 Location: Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park, Coquitlam, BC📅 Dates: Official 2025 dates to be announced (2024 ran from November 22, 2024 – February 21, 2025)💲 Admission: Free Event Highlights 🎉 Opening Night Festivities Traditionally, Lights at Lafarge kicks off with an…

Christmas at the Cannery 2025: Festival of Trees – A Steveston Holiday Tradition 🎄✨ The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is delighted to present the annual Christmas at the Cannery: Festival of Trees 2025 in Steveston, Richmond. Running from Monday, December 1 to Wednesday, December 24, 2025, this cherished holiday tradition transforms the historic Cannery into a festive winter wonderland filled with beautifully decorated trees, community spirit, and family-friendly activities. 📍 Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC📅 Dates: December 1 – 24, 2025🕙 Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (closing early at 2:00 PM on…

Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker 2025 – A Vancouver Holiday Tradition ✨ A beloved holiday classic returns! Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker 2025 will once again light up the stage of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver from December 18–21, 2025. This spectacular production has become a favourite Vancouver Christmas tradition, enchanting audiences with its magic, music, and timeless story. 📅 Dates: December 18–21, 2025📍 Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC About the Performance Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings together Vancouver’s finest young dancers alongside Principal Dancers from internationally acclaimed ballet companies. With more than 200 performers, elaborate costumes,…

Dundarave Festival of Lights 2025 – A Celebration of Community and Christmas Magic (Coming Soon) ✨ Experience the ultimate Canadian Christmas at the Dundarave Festival of Lights 2025 in West Vancouver. This beloved annual festival at Dundarave Beach Park celebrates community, generosity, and the holiday spirit through music, storytelling, cultural traditions, and dazzling displays of Christmas lights. Supporting the Lookout Foundation’s mission to end homelessness, the Dundarave Festival is more than a holiday event—it’s a symbol of hope, inclusion, and togetherness during the Christmas season. 📍 Location: Dundarave Beach Park, West Vancouver, BC📅 Dates: Official 2025 dates to be announced…