Dundarave Festival of Lights 2025 – A True Canadian Christmas by the Sea

Celebrate the season with music, art, and community spirit at the Dundarave Festival of Lights 2025 in West Vancouver! From November 29, 2025, to early January 2026, Dundarave Beach transforms into a spectacular holiday wonderland featuring hundreds of twinkling Christmas trees, live performances, bonfires, and festive family fun — all fabulously festive and absolutely free.

📅 Dates: November 29, 2025 – Early January 2026
📍 Location: Dundarave Beach, West Vancouver, BC
🎟 Admission: Free
🌐 Official Website: dundaravefestival.com

🌟 Festival Overview

The Dundarave Festival of Lights is one of West Vancouver’s most cherished holiday traditions, bringing together music, art, and community to celebrate the season by the sea. This year’s event promises to be the best season ever, with live performances, themed Saturdays, and a glowing forest of decorated trees along the waterfront.

Be sure to subscribe to the festival’s mailing list for exclusive updates — it’s your all-access pass to the ultimate Canadian Christmas!

🎄 2025 Event Schedule

DUNDARAVE CHRISTMAS FAIR

🗓 Saturday, November 29, 2025 | Noon – Dusk
Presented by Hollyburn House by Venvi
Kick off the festival with the lighting of the Dundarave Forest of Miracles, live music, and the spirit of giving. Enjoy artisan stalls, local performers, and family activities as the beach comes alive with holiday cheer.

NATIVITY & PADDLE SONGS

🗓 Saturday, December 6, 2025 | Noon – Dusk
Experience a moving celebration of Christmas through paddle songs and nativity storytelling by local Indigenous and community performers. This event highlights the unity of cultures and the true meaning of the season.

WORLD CHRISTMAS

🗓 Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Noon – Dusk
Presented by Westerleigh PARC
Celebrate global holiday traditions through music and dance. Enjoy performances representing cultures around the world in a joyful showcase of international Christmas spirit.

CHRISTMAS WASSAIL & BONFIRE NIGHT

🗓 Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Presented by MacLean Homes
End the season in the warm glow of community with the traditional Wassail & Bonfire Night. Sing along to carols, sip warm cider, and share the magic of Christmas around the firelight.

🎶 What to Expect

• ✨ Hundreds of Decorated Christmas Trees along the Dundarave waterfront

• 🎵 Live Music & Choir Performances every weekend

• 🔥 Community Bonfire & Carol Singing

• 🍪 Holiday Treats & Family Activities

• ❤️ Charity Partnerships & Tree Sponsorships supporting local causes

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🎁 A Community Celebration

For over 30 years, the Dundarave Festival has brought together local businesses, schools, and families to light up the season. Each decorated tree represents a community story, a cause, or a message of hope — creating a stunning holiday forest by the sea that shines throughout December and into January.

The festival is powered by community spirit and made possible by generous sponsors, volunteers, and supporters.

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📍 Location

Dundarave Beach Park
25th Street & Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

🚌 Easily accessible via transit from downtown Vancouver
🚗 Free and street parking available nearby

🎉 Plan Your Visit

Don’t miss this heartwarming community celebration on the beautiful shores of West Vancouver. Whether you come to sing, stroll, or simply soak in the glow, the Dundarave Festival of Lights 2025 promises an unforgettable Canadian Christmas experience.

🎟 Admission: Free for all ages
📅 Festival Dates: November 29, 2025 – Early January 2026
🌐 More Info: dundaravefestival.com

🔗 Discover more Christmas events across Metro Vancouver at Vancouver Christmas and plan your festive adventures today!