Holiday Hi-Light Festival at Park & Tilford Gardens

Tucked behind the Park & Tilford shopping centre in North Vancouver, Park & Tilford Gardens is two acres of themed gardens looked after by volunteers. Every December they string it with lights for the Holiday Hi-Light Festival, a quiet, free evening walk that’s a nice break from the bigger ticketed displays.

The 2026 dates haven’t been posted yet. Here’s how it ran last season.

Holiday Hi-Light Festival: Quick Facts

What It’s Like

The gardens are small, so a lap takes 20 to 30 minutes. Lights wind through the rose garden, the Oriental garden, the colonnade and the rest of the eight themed spaces. The garden society’s volunteers decorate it all themselves, and that homemade feel is a big part of the appeal. Daytime hours are 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, so you can also see the winter gardens in daylight.

Good to Know

• Service dogs only in the gardens.
• Free parking at Park & Tilford, and buses stop on Main Street nearby.
• Watch the official site for the 2026 opening date.

More Lights on the North Shore

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, from November 20.
• The Shipyards Christmas Market, November 27 to December 24.
• The Dundarave Festival of Lights in West Vancouver, from November 28.
• The Peak of Christmas on Grouse Mountain.

See Christmas on the North Shore and Christmas lights in Vancouver for more.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Holiday Hi-Light Festival in 2026?

Not announced yet. Last season it ran nightly from 5:00 to 8:00 PM until December 31.

Is it free?

Yes, and parking is free too. Donations support the volunteer garden society.

Where is it?

Park & Tilford Gardens, behind Park & Tilford Centre at 333 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver.

Can I bring my dog?

Only service dogs are allowed.

Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas Lights in Vancouver