What’s Open on Christmas Day in Vancouver

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Trying to see what’s open on Christmas Day in Vancouver? We’ve got a list of a few activities, attractions, and displays that will be available December 25, 2023.

Lights & Festive Displays

Visit St Paul’s Lights of Hope in front of the historic hospital site Downtown Vancouver.
- Tip: The Wall Centre across the street has a lovely lighted display on their trees out front, a great photo op
Lights at Lafarge will be open (and free) all around Town Centre Park in Coquitlam.
Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt Vancouver has a display of amazing creations by talented students, amateurs, and professional bakers setup in the lobby.
Liven Up Coal Harbour displays will be lit up along the waterfront from Canada Place all the way down to the Westin Bayshore.
The Christmas Tree outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, also the one at Bentall Centre (on Dunsmuir across from Burrard Station)
Granville Island Festive Lights (with complimentary parking after 6:00pm) Walk the expansive grounds of Granville Island’s almost 40 acres covered in lighted displays. Highlights include a stunning oversized star in the centre of the Public Market courtyard, and the Edison bulbs along Railspur Artisan District. NOTE: The market and Net Loft will be closed though.

Activities

The Robson Square Ice Rink will be open for skating on Christmas Day from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Visit the Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain for some mountaintop activities including The Light Walk, skating, and more.
Mt Seymour will be open for skiing.
Trout Lake Community Centre will be open from 10:30am to 3:30pm.

Attractions

The Vancouver Aquarium will be open from 10:00am to 3:30pm.
Christmas at Canada Place is always open! This free, family experience captures the spirit of the season with beautifully decorated Avenue of Christmas Trees, the nostalgic Woodward’s Windows and a winter wonderland display.

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