Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 24 Officers and 63 Members. Three appointments are promotions within the Order.
Notable Vancouverites receiving the honour this year include philanthropists, researchers, artists, and advocates.
Vancouver Appointments to the Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is one of Canada’s highest honours, recognizing people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to the nation.
Wondering what’s open on Christmas Day in Vancouver? There are holiday lights, activities, attractions, and displays available to enjoy December 25, 2024.
Destination Downtown lights in Coal Harbour. From Canada Place to Cardero Park, enjoy large scalelighting installations including 100+ illuminated trees and lit animals.
Granville Island Festive Lights for a walk around Granville Island’s almost 40 acres covered in lighted displays. NOTE: The market and Net Loft will be closed.
TransLink is offering free transit for all services this New Year’s Eve around Metro Vancouver, thanks to a sponsorship from Captain Morgan – the first partnership of this kind for TransLink.
TransLink reindeer bus – Miss604 photo
Free Transit on New Year’s Eve in Metro Vancouver
TransLink has partnered with a sponsor to cover some of the costs of extra transit services on New Year’s Eve. The Captain Morgan logo will be visible on Compass Vending Machines, Compass Validators, platform screens, and other digital products across the transit system, leading up to New Year’s Eve.
From 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 31st until 5:00am on Wednesday, January 1st, riders won’t need to tap their Compass Card or other payment methods to use transit.
Buses will operate on a extended weekday schedule, with 52 additional buses throughout the system and extra service on select routes.
SkyTrain service will operate on an extended weekday schedule.
Last train from Waterfront to King George at 2:16am
Last train from Waterfront to Lougheed Town Centre at 2:11am
Last train from Waterfront to Production Way–University at 1:40am
Last train from VCC–Clark to Lafarge Lake–Douglas at 2:22am (until 2:30am to Lougheed Town Centre only)
Last train from Waterfront to YVR–Airport at 2:05am
Last train from Waterfront to Richmond–Brighouse at 2:15am
SeaBus will be running on an extended weekday schedule, with service every 15 minutes until 1:22am and every 30 minutes until the last sailing from Waterfront Station at 2:22am
NightBus will continue operating after SkyTrain and SeaBus service ends.
NightBus runs throughout the night on key routes in Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, and Surrey.
The 5:30pm and 6:20pm trains leaving Waterfront Station will be free to customers.
The TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office, and Lost Property Office will be open during regular weekday hours on December 31.
Customers who begin trips prior to 5:00pm should tap out to ensure they’re charged the correct fare.
You’ve cheered on Canadian medalists at the Olympics, but did you know you can try speed skating yourself right here in Vancouver? The Vancouver Speed Skating Club welcomes skaters of all ages to join their Try Speed Skating program—whether you’re looking for fun, fitness, community, or the chance to become our next homegrown champion!
VSSC Photo
Vancouver Speed Skating Club
Originally founded in 1980 by Trudy Brabander as the Kitsilano Speed Skating Club, it was rebranded to Vancouver Speed Skating Club (VSSC) in 2005 with club team, the Vancouver Velocity, established in 2006. Operating out of Kitsilano Rink (2690 Larch St, Vancouver), the club offers short track speed skating programs and welcomes skaters of all ages and abilities – from children to adults, recreational to competitive, and Special Olympians.
The weekend is almost here (well, close enough now since many keep asking for my weekend event list) and the holiday season is in full swing in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Miss604 is a sponsor of Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum (free, open daily) and Christmas at Canada Place (free, open daily). Find these events and more fun things to do in Vancouver this weekend listed below:
