Imagine walking across a breathtaking bridge suspended 230 feet above a river gorge – and that the bridge is adorned with a million glittering lights. And then walking through a traditional German Christmas Market, sipping on hot chocolate and shopping for that perfect holiday keepsake from one of 90 jolly merchants. Follow that with an evening stroll surrounded by twinkling lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
The jewel of Canada's West Coast offers magical ways to celebrate the season.
These experiences and more draw visitors to Vancouver for real-life holiday magic. Pandemic border restrictions have been lifted, and the American dollar is strong, helping visitors from the States enjoy a little extra holiday fun. Stay Vancouver Hotels is adding a little extra holiday fun, too, with an “Advent calendar” of daily prizes for some of the area’s top attractions, events and hotels.
Already renowned for its natural beauty, cosmopolitan diversity, unbelievable food and shopping, Vancouver is now also sure to become known for one more thing – a holiday experience for visitors seeking to enjoy the best of the season with all that Vancouver has to offer.
From budget to luxury, StayVancouverHotels has the right hotel to suit your travel needs. We offer competitive pricing and unique incentives and special event promotions with each booking at 42 downtown hotels in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Canyon Lights at
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Vancouver Aquarium
Grouse Mountain:
The Peak of Christmas
Festival of Lights at
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Vancouver Christmas Market
Vancouver Aquarium
Festival of Lights at
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Vancouver Christmas Market
Grouse Mountain:
The Peak of Christmas
Canyon Lights at
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park takes holiday magic to new heights. From November to January, this world-famous bridge is lit end-to-end with an ever-changing multicolor display. Venture into a glowing rainforest and walk high above the twinkling forest floor on Treetops Adventure’s seven suspended bridges. Wind your way through the “Arc de Lumina” light tunnel wrapping along a portion of Cliffwalk, then stop for hot chocolate and live music to cap off the night.
Canyon Lights at
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Holiday magic goes deep during Holiday Splash at Vancouver Aquarium Nov. 12-Jan. 2. Scuba Claus takes a break from reindeer and elves with daily dives for guests to enjoy. Snuggle up for “The Polar Express 4D Experience” and marvel at an enchanting Jelly Snow Globe brought to life by more than 65,000 bright white jellyfish.
Vancouver Aquarium
A winter wonderland is set aglow for the holidays, with more than a million lights twinkling over 15 acres at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Dancing Lights create lakeside magic. The romantic Rose Garden shines with a seasonal sparkle. This enchanting winter garden is sure to delight with themed displays, tasty treats, mesmerizing light features and holiday music from Nov. 25 to Jan. 2.
Festival of Lights at
VanDusen Botanical Garden
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Get a sneak peek at what Santa’s winter wonderland might look like at Grouse Mountain’s Light Walk. A glowing light tunnel, just off of the mountaintop Skating Pond, opens onto the enchanting Light Walk meandering through the trees. Lights along the path around Blue Grouse Lake give guests a chance to snowshoe or walk in the winter night.
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Grouse Mountain:
The Peak of Christmas
Enjoy gourmet food, authentic German drinks, and festive sweets that keep your heart warm and belly full.
The Vancouver Christmas Market has something for everyone – from family carousel rides to Lovers Lane, with plenty of food, fun and shopping along the way.
• Augmented Reality Experience: Explore 3 traditional Christmas stories as told through augmented reality animations. The Christmas Spider, an Eastern European folk tale; “The Snow Queen,” a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen; “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” a story written in 1816 by Prussian author E.T. A. Hoffmann and adapted by Tchaikovsky for the beloved ballet, “The Nutcracker.”
• Lovers Lane: 20,000 twinkling lights glitter along the walkway, ending with a perfect spot to share a kiss under the mistletoe.
• Entertainment: Sing along with a variety live music and holiday entertainers.
• Gourmetstrasse: Indulge in the Market’s Gourmetstrasse, an entire street filled with gourmet European treats and dishes to sample or take home.
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Vancouver Christmas Market
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