Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum November 25, 2017 to January 5, 2018 with free live entertainment daily, crafts, carousel rides, light displays and more during the holiday season in Burnaby, BC

BC’s largest outdoor carolling competition, Yule Duel, returns to the streets of Gastown for a third consecutive year on December 7th. Hundreds of voices from more than 20 of Vancouver’s best choirs will again echo down the cobblestone streets in support of May’s Place Hospice.

On Tuesday, November 28, 2017 (Giving Tuesday) admission to Science World will be by donation in support of the Super Science Club, an after-school program for kids attending underserved elementary schools, in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley.

The 19th edition of the CP Holiday Train is ready to support communities and raise awareness​ across Canada as it sets out to visit 171 communities and host free events in November and December. There are over 20 stops in BC, from Sparwood to Port Coquitlam, with each featuring an opportunity to view the impressive train-long light displays and enjoy a free concert.

Surrey Santa Parade & Big Rigs for Kids on Sunday, December 3, 2017 supporting the Surrey Food Bank and Surrey Christmas Bureau in Cloverdale & at City Hall

Thanks to the TD Common Ground Project, Forsyth Park opened to the public in Surrey, BC in October of 2017. Forsyth Park features the TD Nature Play Area and is located between 108 Ave and 104 Ave, 140th St and 139th St.

The North Vancouver Holiday Bazaar happening November 18 & 19; December 2 & 3. Visitors can step into the festively decorated rooms, listen to seasonal music, savour candy canes, buy poinsettias, watch kids have fun with Christmas-themed face painting and enjoy photos with Santa on Sundays.

The Robson Square Ice Rink opens on December 1, 2017 and will close in February, 2018. Open daily for free skating with special events and holiday activities to be announced

Downtown Vancouver Christmas tree lighting events on November 22nd (at CF Pacific Centre) and on December 1st (at the Vancouver Art Gallery) with free family fun and live entertainment

Vancouver Santa Claus Parade presented by TELUS in Downtown Vancouver on Sunday, December 3, 2017 supporting the Vancouver Food Bank & CKNW Orphans’ Fund. Route and event information.