VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 10 pm, Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver
The Vancouver Christmas Market is one of the first holiday events to get its start this season. You must purchase an entry ticket to enjoy this market and then you can peruse lots of holiday shopping, enjoy German-style food and drinks, hop on the Christmas carousel, and take in the festive music, and lights. It can get very busy at peak times, so don’t be surprised if you end up waiting in an entry line.
CANYON LIGHTS
Saturday & Sunday, Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver
This gorgeous light-up event is opening for the season this weekend. We love visiting the world-famous suspension bridge all lit up, and climbing among the Treetop Adventure. This attraction runs for two months so there is plenty of time to check it out, and I highly recommend it! A big plus for BC residents – admission is the same cost as a one year membership and that includes Canyon Lights.
SOAR WITH SANTA AT FLYOVER CANADA
Saturday & Sunday times all day, FlyOver Canada at Canada Place
Soar over Canada along with Santa and his elves on this thrilling virtual flight. This is a ton of fun, and BC residents get a discount on tickets.
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO METROPOLIS
Saturday & Sunday, Metropolis at Metrotown
Visitors to Metropolis at Metrotown can meet an assorted version of Santas throughout the mall, including Father Christmas, the classic Santa of children’s storybooks, Global Santa, who represents many versions of Christmas that exist among families, Kris Kringle, whose energy and charm is match by a boundless enthusiasm for the holidays, and even Tropical Santa who plans to pop by during his post-holiday travels between December 27 and 30.
WINTER JUBILEE
Saturday 4 pm – 8:30 pm, Downtown Abbotsford
The evening includes a 60 ft tree lighting, appearances by Santa Clause, Mrs. Clause, and the Grinch, a life-size snow globe for guests to enter, a cookie decorating station, holiday photo booths, and more! Enjoy live entertainment from Topaz, Lions Gate Chorus, and roaming carolers. On stage, guests can enjoy performances from the MEI Chamber Singers, MEI Marching Band, and the Noftle Experiment.
SUPER SATURDAYS: WOOD WIDE WEB
Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Fraser Rivers Discovery Centre, New Westminster
Super Saturdays is a series of public programs geared toward families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming industry to its diverse ecosystem!
THE MITCHELL BOWL
Saturday 12 pm, Thunderbird Stadium, UBC
The UBC Thunderbirds are hosting the Mitchell Bowl for the first time ever – one of two national semi final football games taking place across Canada this weekend. They take on the Atlantic Conference Champion – St FX. Come out and cheer!
