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.