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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011

2011 Christmas Events in Greater Vancouver

Celebrate the festive season in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland with Christmas themed events and activities from enchanted train rides through decorated forests, gardens decked out with thousands of strands of Christmas lights and decorations, sleigh rides, reindeer, visits with Santa, Markets, carolling and more! From November to January, the region will host a wide variety of exciting activities to put visitors in the festive season - from the tops of snow covered mountains to local parks! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

2011 Christmas Events in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.VANCOUVER
• BRIGHT NIGHTS IN STANLEY PARK | December 2, 2011 - January 2, 2012 (closed December 25th) | 3:00pm - 10:00pm | Stanley Park Miniature Train: 611 Pipeline Road, Vancouver (map) | $6 - $9 [tickets] | Take a train ride through Stanley Park as the forest is transformed with two million twinkling lights! Visit the North Pole featuring Santa and the parade of trees, see the animated displays and listen to holiday sounds as you enjoy hot chocolate, fresh popcorn and roasted chestnuts. | LINK
• FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | December 9, 2011 - January 2, 2012 (closed December 25th) | 4:30pm - 9:00pm | VanDusen Botanical Gardens: 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver (map) | $7.50 - $13.50 [tickets] | Walk through the Gardens as they turn into a winter wonderland for the holidays! See two light shows on Livingston Lake, choirs, Santa and his elves, Svend and Jens and enjoy the light displays through the garden! | LINK
• JEWEL BOX OF LIGHTS | December 9, 2011 - January 2, 2012 (closed December 25th) | Sun-Thurs: 10:00am - 8:00pm; Fri-Sat: 10:00am - 9:00pm | Bloedel Conservatory: Off 33rd Avenue between Cambie and Main Streets, Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver, British Columbia (map) | Free - $5 | Walk through the tropical garden decorated by thousands of twinkling lights, poinsettias and decorations! Also meet the exotic birds which make their home inside the Conservatory. | LINK
• LUMINESCENCE | November 24, 2011 - January 2, 2012 | 9:30am - 5:00pm (December 26, 2011 - January 2, 2012: 9:30am - 5:30pm) | Vancouver Aquarium: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, Stanley Park, British Columbia (map) | Free - $21 | Splash into the holiday season at Luminescence, a celebration of aquatic light. Experience Jelly Swarm, a unique 2011 Christmas Events in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.art instillation which combines origami and light, discover how animals create and reflect light, see Polar Express 4D, Scuba Claus and the eel-lit tree. | LINK
• WOODWARDS WINDOWS | December 1, 2011 - January 4, 2011 | 8:00am - 10:00pm (lit and animated) | Various Locations (map) | Donation | Experience holiday magic, nostalgia and romance in Vancouver this Christmas season at the Woodwards Windows. Walk through Downtown Vancouver and see nine displays in six locations. | LINK
• GINGERBREAD LANE | November 22 - December 27, 2011 | 9:00am - 9:00pm | Hyatt Regency Vancouver: 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia (map) | Donation | See over forty gingerbread creations at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver's 2011 Gingerbread Lane! Be amazed at Vancouver's largest gingerbread house measuring 11 feet tall and 16 feet wide! Walk through the lobby to see them all and cast a vote for your favorite to win the People's Choice award! | LINK
• VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET | November 24 - December 24, 2011 | 11:00am - 9:00pm | Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza: 650 Hamilton Street, Vancouver (map) | Free - $5 | Stroll through the Christmas Market with wooden booths selling crafts, Christmas decorations and food while enjoying the festive surroundings and entertainment. | LINK
• CHRISTMAS IN KERRISDALE | December 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2011 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Kerrisdale Village: West 41st Avenue at West Boulevard, Vancouver (map) | Free | Visit with Santa, go on a horse and sleigh ride through the beautifully decorative village and listen to carollers bringing festive tidings! | Website

NORTH VANCOUVER
2011 Christmas Events in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.• THE PEAK OF CHRISTMAS | November 26, 2011 - December 24, 2011 | 9:00am - 10:00pm | Grouse Mountain: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver (map) | Free - $39.95 | Celebrate Christmas atop Vancouver's highest peak with activities including skating, sleigh rides, entertainment, Christmas movies and be sure to walk through the Parade of Trees and meet Santa and his reindeer! | LINK
• CANYON LIGHTS | December 2, 2011 - January 1, 2012 (closed December 25th) | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Capilano Suspension Bridge: 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver (map) | Free - $29.95 | Walk through the park as its lit up with over 250,000 lights and enjoy carols by the Christmas band, gingerbread decorating and glass blowing. | LINK

BURNABY
• HERITAGE CHRISTMAS | November 26, 2011 - January 1, 2011 (Closed December 24th & 25th) | Nov.26 - Dec.14: 12:00pm - 4:30pm; Dec.15 - Jan.1: 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Burnaby Village Museum: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby (map) | Free | Experience Christmas traditions from the past as the Village is decked with decorations and sounds of carollers! Enjoy activities, crafts, a ride on the carousel and meet Father Christmas. | LINK

SURREY
• CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE | December 10, 2011 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Historic Stewart Farm: 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey (map) | By Donation | Tour the decorated farmhouse, make holiday crafts, and enjoy woodstove-baked treats and apple cider. | Website
• BEAR CREEK PARK CHRISTMAS TRAIN | December 3, 2011 - January 1, 2012 | 10:00am 2011 Christmas Events in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.- 4:00pm | 13750 - 88th Avenue, Surrey (map) | $3.50 - $8.50 | Ride on the Christmas train through the forest display and Santa's Golden Reindeer tunnel. | Website

LANGLEY
• HERITAGE HOLIDAY AT THE FORT | December 19 - 31, 2011 (closed December 25th & 26th) | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Fort Langley National Historic Site: 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley (map) | Free - $7.80 | Experience a traditional holiday atmosphere at the Fort with crafts, activities, stories, and workshops. | LINK
• OLD-FASHIONED MUSICAL CHRISTMAS | December 10, 2011 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Fort Langley National Historic Site: 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley (map) | Free - $7.80 | Gather around the bonfire for carolling and enjoy the musical performances around the site as well as storytelling, crafts, wreath-making and a visit with Father Christmas. | LINK

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
• CPR HOLIDAY TRAIN: MAPLE RIDGE & PORT MOODY | December 17, 2011 | MAPLE RIDGE [4:15pm]: 22355 River Road, Maple Ridge (map) | PORT MOODY [5:45pm]: Queen Street at Clark Avenue, Port Moody (map) | Please bring donation of money or food | See the brightly lit Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train decked out in lights as it stops at communities across North America collecting donations for local food banks! Also, enjoy entertainment on the box car stage! | LINK






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