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.

November Events in Metro Vancouver: Hundreds of family-friendly events, activities, markets, shows, fairs, and more happening around the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

Shop the Refresh Market in Squamish november 16-17, 2018 at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. Enter to win First Dibs market access from Miss604.

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival taking place November 24th. Miss 604 is proud to sponsor this free, family friendly event.

November 24, 2018 to January 28, 2019: Lights on the Lake is a Sasquatch-themed festival, sharing Harrison’s favourite ways to spend time outdoors.

The Aurora Winter Festival, a family-friendly event inspired by the North Pole, will launch this November at Vancouver’s Concord Pacific Place. Tickets go on sale on October 15th. The festival will run November 23 to December 30, 2018.

Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Chipping Events in Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, North Vancouver during the first two weeks of January, 2018. Drop off your tree and support some great local causes in these communities

The city is silent, presents have been unwrapped, and you’re looking for something fun and festive to do with your loved ones. Look no further! There are a few attractions open on Christmas Day in Vancouver.