As the days get darker, there’s no shortage of Christmas lights to warm those gloomy evenings around the Lower Mainland. Bring the family out and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells during this wonderful time of the year. Remember to dress appropriately and wear the proper footwear as it may be icy or slushy out.

Festival of Lights

Where: VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver
Cost: Adult $21.00; Senior/Youth $15.50; Child $11.00
When: November 25^th, 2022 – January 2^nd, 2023
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Explore the lush VanDusen Botanical Gardens illuminated in colourful displays, with dancing lights set to music, and food trucks serving up tasty treats to warm up any cold evening.

Bright Nights in Stanley Park

Where: Stanley Park
Cost: Donation to BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund
When: December 1^st, 2022 – January 1^st, 2023
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Complimentary to the Stanley Park Train (which is not operational due to mechanical issues), the plaza outside is still lit up with decorations and lights and warm winter treats to snack on.

Lights at Lafarge Lake

Where: Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam
Cost: Free
When: Until mid-February 2023

The largest light display in the region surrounds Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake. Within walking distance of SkyTrain, wander the trails and enjoy the brilliant displays, perfect for a family night out.

Surrey Tree Lighting

Where: Surrey City Hall
Cost: Free
When: November 19^th, 2022

Watch the giant Christmas Tree outside of Surrey City Hall be lit up with live music, food trucks, local merchants and even rides!

Winter in the Village

Where: Steveston, Richmond
Cost: Free
When: December 1^st – 31^st, 2022

Wander Steveston under the lights, check out decorated boats, take a break with Santa Claus and even snap a few selfies around the village for an evening of family-friendly fun.

Canyon Lights

Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver
Cost: Adult $62.95; Senior $57.95; Youth $34.95
When: November 19^th, 2022 – January 22^nd, 2023
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Traverse the famous suspension bridge as it changes colour and stroll underneath towering trees on elevated walkways lit up with thousands of twinkling lights.

Heritage Christmas

Where: Burnaby Village Museum
Cost: Free
When: November 26^th, 2022 – January 2^nd, 2023
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Travel back in time and celebrate Christmas amongst the grounds of the Burnaby Village Museum. Plenty of activities will keep the family entertained, including scavenger hunts, carolers, live entertainment and of course, Santa himself!

Lumagica

Where: Cloverdale Fairgrounds
Cost: Adult $25.27; Senior/Student $20.77; Child $16.26
When: November 25^th, 2022 – December 30^th, 2022
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Journey through a magical winter wonderland that is warmed by lights, displays, live music and an artisan market. Explore the Ice Queen’s kingdom, meander Gingerbread Lane and finish with a stop at Santa’s cabin.

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