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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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Experience the wonder of the holiday season with Goh Ballet’s acclaimed production of The Nutcracker, happening from December 17-20, 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Enjoy the cherished Vancouver holiday tradition featuring exquisite dancing, spectacular sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score performed live by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Check out their website… 

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Back by popular demand! This beloved holiday classic features renowned composer John Williams charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the VSO. Get your tickets early! Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite with Vancouver audiences and sells out every season.

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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Robson Square is Vancouver’s most famous outdoor ice skating destination, set beneath the Provincial Law Courts and surrounded by downtown’s busy energy. It’s a unique urban setting, offering a covered, open-air experience that’s largely immune to the city’s notorious winter rainfall. This makes it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.

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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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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.