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British Columbia’s largest indoor light festival is back — and this year, the organizers are celebrating their 10th season of homegrown holiday magic. To mark the occasion, they’ve put together their biggest, brightest, and most immersive event yet!

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Located at Jack Poole Plaza, the 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… 

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Astra Lumina invites you to journey across mysterious grounds and discover a celestial pathway of light, sound, and imagination. Explore nine unique thematic areas featuring light installations, immersive 360º creations, and pathways lined with hundreds of dancing lights — all synchronized to an original cosmic soundtrack. Check out their website for more information on pricing… 

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One boy, one wish, and a Christmas you’ll never forget. Based on the beloved 1983 holiday film, A Christmas Story: The Musical brings Ralphie Parker’s hilarious and heartwarming childhood adventures to life on stage. All Ralphie wants for Christmas is an official Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle, but the adults in his life… 

Experience magic in the trees on our enchanting Light Walk. The entrance is marked by a glowing light tunnel, just off the mountaintop Skating Pond. Lights along the path around Blue Grouse Lake allow you to snowshoe or walk in the winter night. Marvel at the beauty with snow crunching underfoot. The glow of light… 

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Get ready for a magical holiday adventure and celebrate together as you join Santa on a search for his missing elves, soaring above Canada’s breathtaking landscapes along the way to the North Pole. Soar with Santa is available for a limited time from November 19 to January 2 at Flyover in Vancouver for the holiday… 

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Canyon Lights, one of the top Vancouver Christmas lights experiences, transforms the iconic suspension bridge and park into a sparkling holiday wonderland. Visitors can enjoy millions of twinkling lights, festive treats, and family fun, making it a must-see holiday lights in Vancouver event and a highlight of the winter season.

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Celebrate the Christmas season at Hycroft for the Holidays, held inside a beautifully decorated historic mansion in Vancouver. Explore unique handmade Christmas gifts, crafts, and seasonal decorations from over 40 local artisans. Visitors can shop for festive home decor at the McRae Shoppe, discover handmade creations from the Hycroft Knitters, and enjoy holiday treats from… 

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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!…