Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park
byThe Bright Night Christmas Train in Stanley Park is a highlight of the holiday season in my eyes. Not only does everyone get to share in the the magic of Stanley Park, but under millions of sparkling lights this event raises funds for such a worthy cause.
Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park
| Dates for 2015 – 2016 | Matinee train | Night train |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 26 – Dec 17 | Friday to Sunday 10:00am – 2:30pm |
Monday to Thursday Friday to Sunday |
| Dec 18 – 24 | Daily 10:00am – 2:30pm |
Daily 3:00pm – 11:00pm |
| Dec 25 | Closed | Closed |
| Dec 26 – 27 | 10:00am – 2:30pm | 3:00pm – 11:00pm |
| Dec 28 – January 2 | Daily 10:00am – 2:30pm |
Daily 3:00pm – 10:00pm |
Admission
Admission to the train plaza is by donation ($4 suggested). Enjoy three million twinkling lights, displays, live performers, and get photos with Santa. Purchase snacks, hot and cold drinks, and light meals at the Railway Café concession stand. Or buy hot buttered popcorn at the Stanley Park Ecology Society’s Cob House in the plaza.
Train Tickets
You must buy a ticket to ride the train. Tickets are sold in half-hour time slots. Several trains will depart within each time slot. Your ticket is valid for one Bright Nights ride during the time slot shown on the ticket. Buy online or phone 604-252-3700 with TicketLeader online. Ticket sales start at 10:00am (12:00pm when there no matinee trains).
Special Offers
Dinner packages with the Old Spaghetti Factory are available through TicketLeader when you buy your train tickets. Add the dinner package after choosing the time slot for your train ride.
Bright Nights has on-site and overflow parking lots. All parking is free. Overflow lots include the Info Booth, Yacht Club, Totem Poles, Brockton Point, North Pipeline Road, and Beaver Lake lots.
A free shuttle trolley takes you from the overflow lots to Bright Nights. The shuttle trolley operates on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00pm to 10:00pm every twenty minutes.
Show your Bright Nights ticket or proof of purchase and get 10% off admission to the Vancouver Aquarium. See Scuba Claus and enjoy the extraordinary 4-D film adventure aboard The Polar Express. Offer expires January 2, 2016.
Bright Nights Charity Partners
Proceeds support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society and the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Bring non-perishable food items for the food bank and a suggested $4 donation for the Burn Fund (upon admission).
Tips
Avoid the crowds and come out Monday to Thursday in the first two weeks.
Purchase your ticket online in advance, it’s going to be busy!
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