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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010

New Years Day 2011 Events in Vancouver

Looking for a great way to start off 2011 in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland? On January 1, 2011 head down to First Beach on the shores of English Bay in Vancouver to watch hundreds of swimmers brave the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean for the 91st Annual Polar Bear Swim! You can also visit one of many local attractions which are open on New Years Day, and finally, why not take the opportunity to visit one of the three local mountains, Cypress, Grouse and Seymour to enjoy the many winter activities such as skiing, snowshoeing and even tobogganing!

Jump into the frigid waters of English Bay for the 91st Polar Bear Swim on January 1, 2011.VANCOUVER
ENGLISH BAY POLAR BEAR SWIM | January 1, 2011 | 2:30pm (Registration: 12:30pm - 2:30pm at the Boathouse Restaurant across the street) | First Beach - corner of Pacific at Denman Streets, Vancouver (map) | Free - Donations accepted for Local Food Banks | Join hundreds of people as they start off the new year by taking a dip into the Pacific Ocean! 2011 is the 91st annual Polar Bear Swim which sees participants dress up in costumes or bathing suits while braving the cold airs to take a frigid dip! Participants receive a commemorative button! | Website (photos)
PORT MOODY PENGUIN PLUNGE | January 1, 2011 | 1:00pm (Registration: 12:00pm) | Rocky Point Park, Port Moody (map) | This annual dip into the frigid waters of the Burrard Inlet is a cold start to the year! Go in yourself or watch participants jump in! | Website

ATTRACTIONS OPEN JANUARY 1, 2011
BRIGHT NIGHTS | 3:00pm - 10:00pm | $6 - $9 | Stanley Park Miniature Train, Vancouver (map)
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM | 9:30am - 5:00pm | Free - $21 | 845 Avison Way, Vancouver (map)
SCIENCE WORLD & BODY WORLDS | 12:00pm - 6:00pm | $11 - $21 | 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia (map)
ROBSON SQUARE ICE RINK | 9:00am - 9:00pm | Free - $3 | Under Robson Street between Hornby and Howe Streets, Vancouver (map))
Happy New Year 2011! HR MACMILLAN SPACE CENTRE & CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST & MUSEUM OF VANCOUVER & MARITIME MUSEUM | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Free - $15 | 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver (map)
VANDUSEN GARDENS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | 4:30pm - 9:00pm | Free - $13 | 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver (map)
BLOEDEL CONSERVATORY & JEWEL BOX OF LIGHTS | 10:00am - 9:00pm | Free - $5.35 | At 33rd and Ontario Street ( Queen Elizabeth Park), Vancouver (map)
CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE & CANYON LIGHTS | 10:00am - 9:00pm | 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver (map)
BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM & HERITAGE CHRISTMAS | 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Free - $11.70 | 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby (map)

MOUNTAINS OPEN JANUARY 1, 2011
CYPRESS MOUNTAIN | 9:00am - 10:00pm | $9.82 - $62.50 | From Highway #1, take Cypress Bowl Road to the top, West Vancouver (map) | Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing and Tubing
GROUSE MOUNTAIN | 9:00am - 10:00pm | Free - $55 | 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver (map) | Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating and Sleigh Rides
MT SEYMOUR | 8:30pm - 10:00pm | $16 - $44.50 | 1700 Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver (map) | Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Tobogganing and Tubing






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