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Christmas and December holiday

Christmas Festivities in VancouverChristmas in VancouverChristmas and December holiday events are a time to gather with family and friends for a break to socialize and reconnect. Vancouver offers a host of exciting, entertaining choices: live shows, historic displays, flashy parades, carol ships, melodious choirs and new year’s musical bashes.

Christmas at the Vancouver Aquarium – Nov 24 – Jan 2, 2012
The Vancouver Aquarium’s winter exhibit, Luminescence, examines how sea creatures create light, while the Aquarium’s traditional holiday attractions include Scuba Claus and a Christmas Tree switched on by two electric eels!
 

Bright Nights in Stanley Park    Dec 2 - Jan 2. 2012

More than a million twinkling lights transform the forest and Miniature Train

Santa will be located in the 'North Pole' area of Bright Nights...more

VanDusen Garden's Festival of Lights     Dec 9 - Jan 2, 2012

Festival of Lights creates an enchanted wonderland illuminated by more than 1.4 million lights spread over 15 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver  .....more
Free Ice Skating at Robson Square – Dec 1– February 29, 2012
Skate for free in the heart of downtown Vancouver at Vancouver’s only outdoor ice rink. Skate rentals are $4; helmets and ice cleats are $2.
 

Vancouver Christmas Market    Nov 24- Dec 24, 2011

The Vancouver Christmas Market, located on the Plaza at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, is guaranteed to get you in the festive mood! Stroll through the festively decorated outdoor Christmas village ... More

Peak of Christmas Grouse Mountain  Nov 26 – Dec 24, 2011

Sleigh bells ring, choirs sing! During the month of December, the spirit of Christmas comes alive with a magical celebration and a multitude of festivities on top of Grouse Mountain .....more
Breakfast with Santa   
Breakfast with Santa entertains guests of all ages. The magical Christmas experience includes a visit with Santa, a superb breakfast, entertainment for the kids ... more

Santa Claus Parade Vancouver    Sunday Dec 4 @ 1 PM

Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 1 PM in Downtown Vancouver ...more

With a long parade route, there will be great viewing along the entire route.

Heritage Christmas Burnaby      Nov 26 - Jan 1, 2012

Heritage Christmas BurnabyGo and enjoy the cedar boughs with red bows and other old-fashioned decorations throughout the village and farmhouse. ....more

Christmas at Canada Place  

Christmas at Canada PlaceWatch the iconic sails transform into an array of light, color and animation with spectacular Nightly Light Shows on the Sails ...more

2011 Vancouver Carol Ship Parade Dec 2- 23, 2011

Vancouver Carol Ship Parade

On peak evenings, this holiday tradition has grown to more than 80 decorated boats, with in excess of 150,000 lights, and carries over 45,000 people during the 23 night festival ... 2011 Carol Ship Parade Itinerary!

Christmas in Kerrisdale – Saturdays, Dec 3 – 31, 2011 – FREE
Vancouver’s charming Kerrisdale neighbourhood village celebrates the season with free horse-and-carriage rides, photos with Santa, and roving string quartets.
 

Christmas Lights in Vancouver

Christmas in VancouverEvery year Residential households light up their houses, many raise money in an effort to help those less unfortunate.

Park and Tilford's Christmas Festival of Lights  
Sun Nov 27 - Sat Dec 31, 2011

Park and Tilford's Christmas Festival of Lights Park & Tilford Garden's Christmas Festival of Lights is back bigger & better than ever for December 2011. The Christmas Festival of Lights is sponsored by Park & Tilford Gardens and the Rotary Club of Lions Gate.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Glitters 
Dec 2, 2011 - Jan 1, 2011
Capilano Suspension Bridge invites you to Canyon Lights, a winter celebration of light. Cross the suspension bridge to Treetops Adventure and explore the forest from yet another perspective at night...more

Woodward's Christmas Windows
Dec 1, 2011 – Jan 4, 2012
Landmark downtown businesses will host the Woodward's Christmas displays, viewable at all hours, creating a festive walking route for the downtown shoppers ... more

False Creek Vancouver Mini Christmas Carol Cruises

False Creek Vancouver Mini Christmas Carol CruisesThe passengers are the carollers, so be ready to sing! You are welcome to bring a beverage in a thermos to keep warm....more

Bear Creek Park Train      Dec 3 - Jan 1, 2012

Ride on the train through the Christmas forest display and Santa’s Golden Reindeer tunnel exhibit.

The Bear Creek Park Train is
in the center of Bear Creek Park
13750 - 88th Ave at King George Hwy.
Surrey, BC, Canada
Call (604) 501-1232 For Details

Meet Santa (bring your camera).
Prices: Adults $5.00 Children $6.00

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