10 Great Holiday Events in Vancouver
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Breakfast with Santa
This event at Canada Place takes place December 15 and 16 and is a sell-out every year. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, a visit with Santa and good family fun, while benefiting the Strathcona Community Centre's Food Security for Children, an essential program that helps to feed children on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
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Polar Express
Children and adults alike will enjoy the fun-filled 50 minute train ride to the North Pole at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, with hot chocolate, cookies, stories and Christmas carols. Runs December 1 to 2 and 8 to 9. Good to know: Don't forget to wear your pajamas!
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10 Great Holiday Events in Vancouver
To help get you and your family into the spirit of the season, here are 10 festive events in Vancouver that are sure to spread some Christmas cheer.
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The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain
From November 24 to December 24, bring your family to speak with Santa at his workshop and meet his reindeer, go skating and/or take a sleigh-ride. Don't forget to warm up around the crackling fire with a cup of hot cocoa!
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Bright Nights Christmas Train at Stanley Park
Hop on the miniature train from November 29 to January 1 (closed on Christmas Day) and be dazzled by over two million twinkling lights and all your favourite holiday friends.
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Rogers Santa Claus Parade
The parade on December 2 at 1 pm features over 60 marching bands, festive floats and community groups winding their joyous way through downtown Vancouver.
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Festival of Lights at the VanDusen Garden
The festival is a magical wonderland of twinkling lights, joyful music and the glowing smiles of happy people. From December 7 to January 1 (closed on Christmas Day), meet Santa Claus in his living room, and enjoy the Dancing Lights.
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Ballet BC presents The Nutcracker by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet
This uniquely Canadian take on the Christmas tradition features iconic imagery, such as a snowy hockey game and a battle on Parliament Hill, as part of Clara's holiday fantasy. Check it out December 14 to 16.
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Arts Club Theatre Company presents It's a Wonderful Life
George Bailey's guardian angel swoops in to remind him (and all of us!) that faith, hope and family make life truly wonderful. At the Granville Island Stage from November 26 to December 29.
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Arts Club Theatre Company presents White Christmas: The Musical
Based on the classic film, this tap-dancing delight brims with tunes—including 'Blue Skies,' 'Sisters' and the ever-popular 'White Christmas'—that will fill you with the spirit of the season. Check it out at the Stanley Industrial Stage from December 2 to December 28.
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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Hooray
Celebrate the holiday season on December 7 and 8 with sing-along snow songs and Nutcracker Sweets! Featuring a brass trio and children's entertainers, Lisa and Linda.
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Breakfast with Santa
This event at Canada Place takes place December 15 and 16 and is a sell-out every year. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, a visit with Santa and good family fun, while benefiting the Strathcona Community Centre's Food Security for Children, an essential program that helps to feed children on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
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Polar Express
Children and adults alike will enjoy the fun-filled 50 minute train ride to the North Pole at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, with hot chocolate, cookies, stories and Christmas carols. Runs December 1 to 2 and 8 to 9. Good to know: Don't forget to wear your pajamas!
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10 Great Holiday Events in Vancouver
To help get you and your family into the spirit of the season, here are 10 festive events in Vancouver that are sure to spread some Christmas cheer. -
The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain
From November 24 to December 24, bring your family to speak with Santa at his workshop and meet his reindeer, go skating and/or take a sleigh-ride. Don't forget to warm up around the crackling fire with a cup of hot cocoa!
