The Season of Lights is almost upon us. It means too much to eat, too much to do, and reconnecting with family you may not have seen since last Christmas.
Be that as it may, this is a wonderful time of year to get out and see what the season has to offer. Craft fairs, festivals and concerts, breakfast with Santa and of course lights abound! This is the season of lights and Vancouver takes Christmas lights very seriously. There are many magical displays in public places, as well as beautiful and creative displays on houses all over the city.
Some of the best public places to see displays of lights are:
Capilano Canyon / Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
November 24, 2017 – January 8, 2018
Open daily from 11am – 9 pm, closed Christmas Day
https://www.capbridge.com/explore/canyon-lights/
The Peak of Christmas / Grouse Mountain
November 25, 2017 – January 2, 2018
Open daily from 9am – 10pm
https://www.grousemountain.com/peak-of-christmas
Bright Lights Christmas Train / Stanley Park
November 28, 2017 – January 1, 2018
Open daily from 10am – 2:30pm and 3pm – 10pm
http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/bright-nights-train.aspx
Glow, the World’s Largest Christmas Lights Display
6690 – 216 Street, Milner Village Garden Centre, Langley
November 24 – December 30, 2017
https://www.narcity.com
Enchant Christmas Maze and Market / 1st and Crowe Street
Coming to Vancouver November 25 – December 31, 2017
Open daily from 4pm – 10pm
https://enchantchristmas.com/
Winter Solstice Lantern Festival / Chinatown/Strathcona, Granville Island, Yaletown
December 21, 2017
Starts at 6pm
http://www.secretlantern.org/festival/#festival-overview
Festival of Lights / Van Dusen Botanical Garden
December 1, 2017 – January 7, 2018
Open 4:30 pm – 10pm Dec 1 – 14
Open 4:30pm – 10pm Dec 15 – 24
Closed Christmas Day
Open 4:30pm – 9pm Dec 26 – Jan 7
http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx
St. Paul’s Hospital Lights of Hope / 1081 Burrard Street
November 16, 2017
Starts at 6:30pm (display switches on / fireworks)
http://lightsofhope.helpstpauls.com/community-celebration/
Carol Ships Parade of Lights / Vancouver Harbour
December 1 – 23, 2017
Cruises Board between 5:30 and 6:25pm at 750 Pacific Boulevard
http://www.vancouvercruises.com/carolintro.html
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting / Robson Square (750 Hornby Street)
December 2, 2017 (tree stays up until Christmas Day)
5:30pm – 7pm
https://www.tourismvancouver.com/event/2017-vancouver-christmas-tree-lighting!/15467/
Vancouver Christmas Market / 1055 Canada Place
November 26 – December 31, 2017
Open daily 11am – 9pm; closes 6pm Christmas Day
https://www.narcity.com/ca/bc/vancouver/things-to-do-in-van
We hope you’ll find time this season to take the family and visit one of these spectacular venues. Don’t forget, a simple drive around your neighbourhood is also a great way to see and appreciate the beauty of the season of lights!
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