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The Top 5 Christmas Activities in Vancouver, British Columbia

December 20, 2022

If you’re lucky enough to be spending time in Vancouver during the holiday season, You will be surprised by the variety of light displays, Christmas markets, and concerts in Vancouver. The biggest holiday attraction in Vancouver is its Christmas lights, but these other sights should definitely not be missed over the holiday season.

Here is a list of things to do throughout the Christmas season.

Experience a Traditional German Christmas Market

At Vancouver’s unique Christmas Market, you’ll be immediately transported to Europe. More than 75 different vendors selling a variety of sweets, candies, and Christmas items may be found at this cherished holiday event.

Visit the VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Festival of Lights.

More than a million lights are used in displays that span 15 acres of the stunning VanDusen Botanical Garden to dress it up for the holiday season. Santa makes appearances every night, and there are also holiday-themed goodies to eat and a dancing light show.

Take the Christmas Train at Stanley Park.

The famed miniature railway and the woodland are transformed into a winter paradise at Stanley Park’s Bright Nights event with three million sparkling lights. At this popular Vancouver Christmas event, you may ride the train, see Santa, and view the Parade of Trees. This is the perfect activity for all the family. There are plenty of traditional foods as well as beautiful Christmas ornaments created in Germany and dazzling Herrnhut stars, all of which are ideal for enhancing a joyful house throughout the holiday season.

At the Capilano Suspension Bridge, view Canyon Lights.

Each year, from Thanksgiving through mid-January, thousands of lights strung from the bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, and other parts of the park illuminate the structure. The tallest live Christmas tree in the world, which was 153 feet tall when last measured, is also located in the park. Make sure to stop for a free transfer of your entrance ticket to an annual pass before leaving.

Visit Grouse Mountain’s “North Pole”

Grouse Mountain is a decent impostor of the North Pole even if it isn’t the real thing. It’s also easier to get to because it’s only 15 minutes north of Vancouver! Sleigh rides, sledging, a leisurely stroll, a gingerbread town, and outdoor ice skating are all available in this breathtaking winter paradise.