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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Christmas 2010, Events for Vancouver

November and December mean the start of the holiday season in Vancouver with many fun activities and events for everyone throughout the Lower Mainland ranging from snowy mountain top locales to amazing festive light displays, Christmas train rides, parades featuring Santa Claus and much more! Celebrate Christmas 2010 through November and December with events and activities happening across British Columbia! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Enjoy Christmas Events and Activities across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for the 2010 Holiday Season.VANCOUVER
BRIGHT NIGHTS CHRISTMAS TRAIN | November 26, 2010 - January 3, 2011 | 3:00pm - 10:00pm | Miniature Train, Stanley Park, Vancouver (map) | $6 - $9 | Experience the 13th Annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park! Walk the decorated plaza, enjoy festive treats, visit the farmyard, entertainment and climb aboard the Christmas Train! | Website
MAGIC OF THE NORTH: VANCOUVER AQUARIUM | November 27, 2010 - January 2, 2011 | 9:30am - 5:00pm | Vancouver Aquarium: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver (map) | Free - $21 | See Scuba Santa, watch the Polar Express, explore the Arctic Exhibit and watch the lighting of the Christmas tree by electric eels! | Website
CAROL SHIPS PARADE OF LIGHTS | December 3 - 24, 2010 | Sailing Schedule | Burrard Inlet to English Bay to False Creek - check schedule | Free | Watch as beautifully decorated ships sail through the Pacific - don't miss this oceanside tradition! | Website
CHRISTMAS IN KERRISDALE | December 4 & 5; 11 & 12; 18 & 19, 2010 (schedule) | Kerrisdale Village: West 41st Avenue at West Boulevard, Vancouver (map) | Free | Meet Santa, go on a horse and carriage ride, enjoy entertainment and much more! | Website
ROGERS SANTA CLAUS PARADE | December 5 | 1:00pm | Parade Route (map) | Free | See the spectacular floats, marching bands and much more at the 7th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade - be sure to dress warmly! | Website
VANDUSEN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | December 10, 2010 - January 2, 2011 | 4:30pm - 9:00pm | VanDusen Gardens: 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver (map) | Free - $13 | Walk the light strewn gardens at the Festival of Lights! See dancing light shows, meet Santa, enjoy a hot chocolate and explore the Christmas themed VanDusen Gardens! | Website
Enjoy Christmas Events and Activities across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for the 2010 Holiday Season.CHRISTMAS AT CANADA PLACE | Breakfast with Santa: December 18 - 19, 2010 | 18-19: 9:30am - 11:00am | Canada Place: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver (map) | Free - $28 | Join Santa for Breakfast at Iconic Canada Place! | Website
WOODWARDS WINDOWS | Woodwards Windows: December 1 - 24, 2010 | Locations Vary (map) | Experience Christmas at Canada Place and see the Woodwards Windows, a cherished Vancouver tradition in various location across the city. | Website
YULETIDE ON GRANVILLE ISLAND | December 4 - 19, 2010 | 10:00am - 5:00pm (Workshops: 10:00am - 1:00pm / Entertainment: 2:00pm - 5:00pm) | Triangle Square, Vancouver (map) | Free | The Square will become a Gingerbread wonderland with a stage, workshops, decorations and a Christmas tree! Look for the Gingerbread Boy! | Website
DECEMBER AT THE KIDS MARKET | December 4 - 24, 2010 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Kids Market: 1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver (map) | Free | Kids activities and much more to enjoy as well as the arrival of Santa on December 4th! | Website

NORTH VANCOUVER
THE PEAK OF CHRISTMAS | November 27 - December 24, 2010 | 9:00am - 10:00pm | Grouse Mountain: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver (map) | Free - $39.95 | Celebrate Christmas at the Peak of Grouse Mountain! Watch festive movies, meet Santa and his reindeer, ice skate, go on a sleigh ride and enjoy entertainment! | Website
CANYON LIGHTS | December 3, 2010 - January 2, 2011 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Capilano Suspension Bridge: 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver (map) | $5 - $15 | Experience Capilano Canyon at night as the bridge and the forest is decorated with 250,000 lights! Listen to the Christmas band, watch glass blowing and much more! | Website
LOWER LONSDALE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | December 4, 2010 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Ship Builders Square (Lonsdale Quay), North Vancouver (map) | Free | Enjoy an evening filled with entertainment, coffee, hot chocolate and Christmas cookies! | Website

RICHMOND
SPECTACLE OF LIGHTS (STEVESTON) | December 8 - 9, 2010 | 6:00pm | Starts at the Corner of No. 1 Street and Moncton Street, Steveston, Richmond (map) | Free | Follow a procession of carollers as they head to Fisherman's Park where Santa will arrive by boat. After, follow them to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, where the Mayor will light the majestic 40 foot tall Christmas tree. | Website
STEVESTON SANTA CLAUS PARADE | December 23, 2010 | 7:00pm | Steveston Village, Richmond (map) | Free | The Steveston Santa Claus Parade is a tradition going back more than 30 years. Watch people in costumes parading through the streets of old Steveston and wave to Santa before heading off for his appointed rounds. | Website

BURNABY
HERITAGE CHRISTMAS AT BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM | November 27 - December 15: 12:00pm - 4:30pm; December 16, 2010 - January 2, 2011: 12:00pm - 8:00pm; December 24 - 25: Closed | Burnaby Village Museum: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby (map) | Free - $11.70 | See old-fashioned ornaments and decorations throughout the village and enjoy traditional entertainment, exhibits and activities! | WebsiteEnjoy Christmas Events and Activities across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for the 2010 Holiday Season.

NEW WESTMINSTER
HYACK CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS | December 4, 2010 | 4:00pm | Route TBA | Free | Enjoy festive music, floats, community groups and more followed by a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Hyack Square! | Website

SURREY
CHRISTMAS AT BEAR CREEK PARK TRAIN | December 3, 2010 - January 2, 2011 | 10:00am - 4:00pm | 13750 - 88th Avenue at King George Highway, Surrey (map) | $6 - $7 | Ride the train through the Christmas forest and meet Santa! | Website
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE | December 11, 2010 | 12:00pm - 4:00 pm | Historic Stewart Farm: 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey (map) | Donation | Make holiday crafts, sample woodstove-baked treats and apple cider and tour the decorated farmhouse. | Website
PIONEER CHRISTMAS | December 11, 2010 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Surrey Museum: 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey (map) | Donation | Make holiday crafts, see vintage Christmas cards, watch short holiday films and more! | Website
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY | November 30 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Holland Park: King George Highway at 100 Avenue (Old Yale Road), Surrey (map) | Watch Surrey's tree light up and enjoy entertainment, Christmas treats and more! | Website

LANGLEY
Enjoy Christmas Events and Activities across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for the 2010 Holiday Season.OLD-FASHIONED MUSICAL CHRISTMAS | December 9 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Fort Langley National Historic Site: 23433 Mavis Avenue, Langley (map) | Carolling, musicians, festive lights, and a lantern parade make Fort Langley a charming holiday tradition! | Website
FESTIVITIES AT THE FORT | December 18, 2010 - January 2, 2011 (except December 24, 25 & January 1) | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Fort Langley National Historic Site: 23433 Mavis Avenue, Langley (map) | $3.90 - $7.80 | Visit Fort Langley which is decorated in lights and greenery for the holidays. Savour hot apple cider, make a craft, and take a lantern tour. Please bring a donation for the food bank. | Website
CHRISTMAS IN WILLIAMS PARK | Drive: December 6 - 16, 2010; Walk: December 17 - 18, 2010 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Williams Park: 238 Street at 68 Avenue, Langley (map) | Free | Drive through and experience the park lit up for the season or walk through with entertainment, snacks and fun for all ages! | Website

FRASER VALLEY
MINTER GARDENS | December 1 - 23, 2010 | Times Vary (Schedule) | Minter Gardens: 10015 Young Road North, Chilliwack (map) | See gingerbread houses, indoor decorations, ride on the miniature train and meet Santa! | Website
CANADIAN PACIFIC HOLIDAY TRAIN | December 17, 2010 | Times Vary (schedule) | Agassiz, Maple Ridge & Port Moody | The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make its way across Canada and USA stopping in towns collecting for local food banks and providing music for visitors on the Trains Box Car Stage. | Website






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