Christmas in Vancouver: Canada Place

Canada Place is good for something other than IMAX movies and taking scenic photos of the North Shore – there are usually some pretty neat seasonal events taking place inside and out. This year they are serving up a plethora of activities for the kiddies while supporting an excellent cause.

Christmas @ Canada Place will involve:

The part I’m looking forward to is the Woodward’s window displays: “A time-honoured tradition, the animated Woodward’s Window Displays are a part of Vancouver’s history. Bring back sweet childhood memories, while creating new ones for you and your family, as you view the charming holiday windows. Each beautifully restored Woodward’s Window portrays a classic holiday scene displayed as they were decades before.” [VancouverPlus]

I’m a HUGE sucker for Christmas window displays reminiscent of Macy’s or the fictional Higbees of A Christmas Story.

What: Christmas at Canada Place
When: December 8, 2007 to January 1, 2008 from 11:00am to 8:00pm AND Christmas Eve/New Years’ Eve from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Canada Place (999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC)
How much: By donation. “Admission to Christmas at Canada Place is by donation with proceeds benefiting local charities including Strathcona Community Centre’s Food Security for Children Program, helping to feed children on the Downtown Eastside.”

They will also have a special Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 8 & Sunday, December 16 from 9:00am to 11:30am.