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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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Every mystery begins with a murder. Who did it? Why did they do it? And can our detective solve the case before someone else ends up dead? Each performance of Murder She Improvised drops you into a completely original murder mystery inspired by your suggestions. One week you might find yourself in a haunted Victorian… 

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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Leave the busy city behind, and enjoy the short trip to a 73 acre horse ranch in Maple Ridge that has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Here you will be enchanted by glorious lights, beautiful trees, interactive scenes, lovely music, and delightful activities that remind us of times when Christmas was a lot simpler… 

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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.

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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…