Vancouver’s harbinger of all seasons, VanDusen Botanical Garden, is a delight to visit for the new blossoms in the spring, full foliage in summer, and the bright bursts of colour in the fall. When winter approaches, the garden is adorned with over one million sparkling bulbs during the Festival of Lights at VanDusen Garden. Photo […]
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The 5th annual CandyTown is neighbourhood-wide celebration hosted by Yaletown’s generous merchants through the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. Last year’s event attracted more than 15,000 revelers who enjoyed visits with Santa, entertainers, and of course some sweet treats. CandyTown in Yaletown Where: Mainland Street in Yaletown When: Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm […]
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Burnaby Heights merchants bring holiday cheer to Hastings Street during Light Up the Heights, a sidewalk festival on Saturday, December 3rd. Light Up the Heights for the Holidays Where: Burnaby Heights along Hastings Street (Boundary to Gamma) When: Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm Admission: Free Local merchants will be decked out and […]
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The Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra with Goh Ballet presents the children’s symphonic classic Peter and the Wolf at the iconic Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Vancouver. Peter and the Wolf Where: Orpheum Theatre (601 Smithe St, Vancouver) When: One day only! Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 2:00pm Tickets: Available online now and at the […]
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A Charlie Brown Christmas is coming to the Waterfront Theatre this Christmas to delight families with the wit, warmth and music of the beloved Peanuts special. Join Charlie Brown on his quirky journey as he tries to direct the school Christmas pageant. With some help from his friends and a ragged little tree, Charlie Brown […]
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18th edition of the CP Holiday Train is ready to support communities and raise awareness across Canada as it sets out to visit 150 communities and host free events in November and December. There are 16 stops in BC, from Revelstoke to Port Moody, with each featuring an opportunity to view the impressive train-long light […]
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The 13th annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade will hit the streets of Downtown Vancouver on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 12:00pm in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. This festive event, including many local organizations and businesses, is the largest Christmas parade celebrated in Western Canada and is considered a kick-off to the […]
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Surrey’s Bear Creek Park Christmas Train opens for the season on December 9th, presenting a miniature railway tour winding through a holiday forest. Bear Creek Park Christmas Train Location: Bear Creek Park (13820 88 Ave, Surrey) Dates: Friday, December 9 to Sunday, January 1, 2017 (closed Christmas Day) Times: Open 10:00am to 4:00pm – last […]
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The City of Surrey is set to kick off the Christmas season with the return of the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival on November 19th with free family fun and of course the lighting of a 55-foot Christmas tree – one of the tallest Christmas trees in Canada. Surrey Tree Lighting Festival Where: City Hall Plaza […]
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Vancouver Opera presents a new family-friendly production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved fairytale opera Hansel and Gretel, featuring the enthralling larger-than-life puppet creations and costume design of world-famous Calgary-based Old Trout Puppet Workshop. Vancouver Opera Presents Hansel & Gretel The master artisans of Old Trout Puppet workshop have created an enchanting fairy-tale world of visual surprises […]
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