Activities for Swifties in Vancouver – Eras Tour Guide to the City

The Eras Tour is culminating in Vancouver December 6-8, 2024 and the city is transforming into a Swiftie wonderland through an extensive lineup of workshops, tours, events, and experiences. Here are our top picks for things to do, including finding all of those fun lyric signs:

Activities for Swifties in Vancouver
Eras Tour Guide to the City

Ticketed Activities for Swifties in Vancouver

Canyon Lights, Taylor’s Version
December 5-9, 2024 at Capilano Suspension Bridge
The iconic suspension bridge will transform into a giant friendship bracelet, perfect for your next Fearless photo op over the canyon. As you wander through the park, Swiftie-themed photo spots, bracelet making and music will set the scene for a truly enchanted experience. Walk the specially named Taytops Adventure (Treetops Adventure), an elevated journey through the rainforest canopy, or stroll along the breathtaking Swiftwalk (Cliffwalk), along the granite cliff face of the Capilano Canyon. Enjoy Taylor-inspired cocktails, and live acoustic performances of all your favourite Eras hits from a Taylor Swift tribute singer.

After Dark, Eras Edition at Science World
December 4, 2024 at Science World
This popular, after hours, 19+ event will get a Taylor twist in December. It will be an evening of sing-alongs, dance parties, Swift-inspired trivia, sound science, bracelet making, and much more all with a science spin.

Taylor Swift Karaoke Tour
December 4-7, 2024 with Grey Line Sightseeing
Step onto the Double-Decker bus for a unique musical journey through the city while belting out your favourite Taylor Swift hits. With the evening lights of Vancouver as your stage, you’ll sing, dance, and celebrate all things Taylor with fellow fans. The tour also makes a stop at Bright Lights at Stanley Park, where you’ll have time to “Shake It Off” through the lights display.

The Eras Food Tour (Granville Island’s Version)
Select Dates Untill December 13th with Vancouver Foodie Tours
This Taylor Swift-themed Granville Island Market Tour is a feast for the senses, featuring tastings inspired by her iconic songs and favorite bites. Sample treats like the dreamy Lavender Haze macaron, the sparkling sensation of the Sparks Fly Bubble Bombs, and the heartfelt Lover Bread, and more. Each tasting reflects a different era of Taylor’s career, making this tour a delicious trip down memory lane.

Free Events for Swifties in Vancouver

The town is buzzing with everything from coffee shop pop-up bracelet making stations, to hotel lobby dance parties, but here are some organized event that are free to attend:

TaylorTown (CandyTown) in Yaletown
December 7, 2024 at Bill Curtis Square and Helmcken Plaza
TaylorTown is a free and family-friendly Christmas celebration filled with holiday cheer. Check out the All I Want For Christmas Holiday Market at Helmcken Plaza, and visit with Santa at Bill Curtis Square (by the Canada Line station). Bring your kids to meet St. Nick himself, by donation to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Also at Helmcken Plaza, there will be a Birthday Card station where you can sign a giant digital card for Taylor (whose birthday is December 13th). Enjoy holiday-themed and Taylor-made photo opportunities. Local shops will be open late to enjoy the best of Yaletown’s unique holiday shopping scene.

Destination Downtown – Lighted Signs
Starting November 29, 2024 in Downtown Vancouver
Destination Downtown is lighting up with 13 Taylor Swift-themed light installations all inspired by Taylor’s lyrics. Visit these lyrics from November 29-December 6 for your chance to win tickets. The installations themselves will be up throughout the weekend making for great photo ops around Vancouver to commemorate your Eras Tour experience.

Swifties Skate at the Robson Square Ice Rink
December 6-8, 2024 at the Robson Square Ice Rink
Visit for a skate 5:00pm to 9:00pm during which they will play non-stop Taylor Swift tunes. Dress up and show your Taylor Swift spirit to win a free hot chocolate from the on-site concession. Free to skate, skate rentals extra.

YWCA Hotel’s Shake It Off for a Cause
December 5-9, 2024 at the YWCA Hotel (across from BC Place)
Snap a photo at the Taylor Swift-inspired backdrop, make friendship bracelets by donation, and share in the empowering spirit of Taylor and the YWCA. Every donation supports YWCA programs for women, children and families in our communities.

Food and Drink

Destination Vancouver has a complete list, from sing-alongs, drag shows, and trivia to crafts and pub nights. We have a few themed food and drink recommendations in last month’s Vancouver Eats column including cocktails and brunch, plus there’s the Lucky’s Donuts Era’s Box, cocktails and more. Reservations are strongly recommended!

Merchandise

Merchandise sales are available in these offsite locations from December 4 to 8, 2024.

More to See, Getting Around

Don’t miss the Ferris Wheel, Christmas at Canada Place, and so much more downtown in December.

TransLink has Eras Tour transit information online here. TransLink is providing extra service across bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus on all three concert nights. There will also be a special Rogers West Coast Express ‘Midnight’ Train on Saturday, December 7 to accommodate large crowds.

• SkyTrain: Increasing frequency and maximizing capacity. Last train will depart from Waterfront Station at 1:15am for the Canada Line, and at 1:16am for the Expo Line on all three nights.
• SeaBus: Offering sailings every 10 minutes from 3:00pm until its last sailing from Waterfront Station, which is extended to 1:22am on all three nights.
• Bus: Extra buses will be deployed as needed. Special “Swift” shuttle buses will be staged outside of BC Place after the concerts to help get customers to Waterfront Station.
• Rogers West Coast Express: A special “Midnight” train will run on Saturday, December 7 to get customers to and from the concert thanks to Rogers. The train departs Mission at 4:00pm and a return train will leave Waterfront Station at midnight. Seats on the West Coast Express train are first come, first serve, and cannot be reserved ahead of time.

Extra SkyTrain Attendants, Transit Security, Transit Police, and Transit Volunteers will be on hand at key transit hubs to help manage crowds and direct customers.

If you’re getting across Downtown Vancouver and over to Olympic Village, Mount Pleasant, Fairview, or Kitsilano, False Creek Ferries will be running extra service all weekend December 6-8.

The City of Vancouver advises that BC Place and its surrounding areas will be strictly limited to ticket holders. Fans without tickets are strongly advised to avoid the stadium vicinity on event nights. Read BC Place’s guide for ticket-holders including stadium rules and access info.

Traffic Impacts: 

Various road closures will be in effect from noon until midnight on Friday, December 6, Saturday December 7 and Sunday, December 8.  

• 700 and 800 blocks of Beatty Street between Smithe Street and West Georgia Street 
• Pacific Boulevard from the Cambie Bridge off-ramp to Pat Quinn Way 
• Northbound Cambie Street Bridge off-ramp 
• 100 block of Robson Street between Cambie Street and Beatty Street. 

Street access and passenger zones: 

• Cambie and Hamilton streets from Smithe Street to West Georgia Street, along with Pacific Boulevard between Pat Quinn Way and Quebec Street will be designated passenger pick-up and drop-off zones, which drivers, taxis and ride shares can use for up to three minutes     
• Street access to hotels and residences in the area will be limited to hotel guests and residents 
• Mobi by Rogers is helping to make biking to the events easier by ensuring dock availability near BC Place at the Dunsmuir and Beatty, Expo & Smithe and Carrall & Seawall stations

Find more things to do around Metro Vancouver in the full December event list.