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Step into a living Christmas movie at Merry & Bright at Martini Town. Located in Langley, BC, this immersive holiday experience lets you walk through a real Hollywood film backlot transformed into a sparkling, retro winter wonderland. Perfect for a festive night out, the event features a towering 30-foot gift-stacked tree, old-school city storefronts, a… 

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Free. The Surrey Santa Parade of Lights is an exciting, family-friendly holiday parade held annually in Cloverdale, Surrey, BC, attracting visitors from across Metro Vancouver. Inspired by the famous 1997 Coca-Cola lighted truck commercial, partly filmed in Downtown Cloverdale, the parade features creatively decorated floats, vintage vehicles, lively marching bands, and iconic illuminated big rigs.… 

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Each winter a special ice skating rink opens in Whistler Olympic Plaza, where you can go ice skating in the heart of Whistler Village with views of the surrounding mountains, the Olympic Rings and thousands of twinkling, festive lights. Skate rentals are $7, and helmets and skate aids are free.

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Looking to stretch your legs over the festive season? Join the ever-friendly folks at Forbidden Vancouver for their sparkling, limited-edition holiday walking tour. You’ll weave through some of the city’s grandest downtown heritage buildings (look out for some beautifully decorated lobbies) and hear some eye-opening real-life tales of yesteryear murder, mayhem and even Fred Astaire!… 

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Located at Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver Christmas Market brings a traditional European Christmas village to downtown Vancouver. Visitors can explore over 90 wooden vendor huts selling handcrafted gifts, Christmas ornaments, and festive decorations. The market also features traditional European food, seasonal drinks, live entertainment, and a Christmas carousel, making it a popular destination for holiday… 

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The Shipyards Skate Plaza is the region’s largest outdoor skating rink. The rink is located on the waterfront at The Shipyards, and is set against the beautiful backdrop of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains. During the season, the Skate Plaza offers daily skating, along with free helmets and skate aids. Guests who bring… 

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Bring your skates to enjoy free outdoor skating under the covered ice rink, or rent skates for $5 a pair. Enjoy a bright, festive atmosphere, free activities and live music. Relax and warm up with drinks and snacks for purchase from the on-site cafe. Times vary based on the day: Monday to Friday: 3 pm… 

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Experience holiday magic at the Steveston Tram during this month long celebration of Winter in the Village, with festive decor, photo opportunities, Polar Express story time on board the historic tram, and fun holiday scavenger hunt.