There are over a dozen Christmas activities and events happening this year, not to mention even more opportunity to shop for hand-made gifts from the Sunshine Coast’s talented roster of artists – many of which have studios based in Pender Harbour and will be at John Henry’s Resort & Marina for their Christmas market.

Whether you’re a seasoned Lights at Lafarge explorer, or you plan to visit for the first time, here are a few tips to plan your Coquitlam adventure.

TELUS presents the Vancouver Santa Claus Parade, the largest Christmas parade celebrated in Western Canada, on the first Sunday in December. Join in the free, family-friendly fun with live entertainment and activities, along with supporting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and the CKNW Orphans’ Fund.

Eastside Culture Crawl, runs November 15 to 18, 2018 in studios, homes, and garages throughout Vancouver’s Eastside community showcasing the work of more than 500 artists in 80 locations in the Eastside. Win a prize pack from Miss604!

Vancouver Farmers Markets’ winter season kicks off this weekend at the newly expanded Riley Park and Hastings Park Winter Markets (2018-2019).