The City of Surrey is set to kick off the Christmas season with the return of the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival on November 25th with free family fun, a new holiday market, holiday fun zone, and of course the lighting of a 55-foot Christmas tree – one of the tallest Christmas trees in Canada. Surrey […]

Tree chipping events, enabling you to recycling your Christmas tree, begin the first weekend of January. Check your city’s official website for disposal, chipping, and recycling information or check out these events that support local organizations: Tree Chipping and Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree Photo credit: mrlerone on Flickr Vancouver January 7 and 8, […]

If you’re looking for what’s open on Christmas Day in Vancouver, you’ll find fun activities at your local community centre or a way to give back at a charitable event. There’s the White Spot Christmas Lunch for Charity, where staff at two locations will be donating their time and tips for two great local causes […]

On Christmas Day, after the stockings are open and the turkey heads into the oven, there is a group of dedicated community volunteers that hits the streets to make sure everyone gets some holiday cheer as a part of the Whalley Santa Cause. Whalley Santa Cause Now in its 6th year, the Whalley Santa Cause […]

This is one time of year where we really start watching our spending (and our waistlines) with so much to do, so many gifts to give, and so much delicious food to eat. It’s tough to stay on budget, but there are a few ways to avoid breaking the bank while still having a lot […]

Enter to win a Vancouver Christmas Market Date Night including tickets for two and an entire prize package with goodies from market vendors…

Starting Saturday, December 17th, you can enjoy Heritage Holiday at Fort Langley. Taste chestnuts by the open fireplace, craft a handwritten letter with pen and ink for a loved one, then relax with coffee or lunch at lelem’ at the fort Café.

The BC Sports Hall of Fame, located at BC Place, is hosting a variety of activities and event during winter break. From December 19th to December 31st, starting at 3:00pm, the Hall will have everything from the marshmallow Olympics to archery painting!

We often think of the children at this time of year, the sparkle of holiday lights in their eyes, smiles while sitting on Santa’s lap, and gifts wrapped just for them. However this year, London Drugs is leading an initiative to help another demographic have a happy holiday season with Santa for Seniors. Santa for […]

The Nutcracker is coming to Robson Street in a unique way on Saturday as the holiday classic gets projected onto six, eight by eight foot screens lining the middle of thoroughfare for Winter’s Dance. Photo by Henry Hwu. Rendering by My Loud Speaker. The Nutcracker on Robson Street Where: Robson Street from Burrard to Bute […]