Experience The Magic of Christmas In Vancouver: Here’s What To Do!

Christmas in Vancouver is a magical time. With the snow-covered mountain peaks and twinkling lights, it’s easy to get lost in the festive spirit. From outdoor skating rinks to holiday light displays and markets, there are plenty of ways to experience the Christmas season in Vancouver.

Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks

Grab your skates and head to one of the outdoor ice rinks around town for some winter fun! Robson Square, located downtown near city hall, offers free ice skating with skate rentals available for a small fee. For those looking for something more secluded, Stanley Park has two outdoor rinks – Coal Harbour Rink and Second Beach Outdoor Pool – both surrounded by stunning views of English Bay. And if you’re looking for something truly unique, don’t miss out on Lumberman’s Arch at Stanley Park where you can rent skates and enjoy some hot chocolate by an open fire pit as you glide across the frozen lake surface!

Vancouver’s Holiday Light Displays

For a real Christmas treat, visit one of Vancouver’s spectacular light displays. Brighten up your stroll through Gastown with its 20-foot tall lit trees or take in the beautiful display at VanDusen Botanical Garden Illuminated Walk featuring over 1 million LED lights strung around 140 decorated trees that span 30 acres throughout five different themed gardens! Another highlight includes Festival Of Lights at Burnaby Village Museum – illuminated from November 19th until January 3rd each year – which provides visitors with an enchanting walk back into old-timey Christmases gone by including classic carousel rides among other seasonal activities like visits with Santa Claus himself!

Explore The Markets
When it comes to shopping this holiday season, check out what local vendors have on offer at any one of Vancouvers many Christmas markets – sure to put everyone into a festive mood while they browse handmade goods or vintage treasures perfect for any special someone on your list! There are loads of options too; Granville Island Public Market hosts their popular ‘Merry Maker Faire’ while Kitsilano Neighbourhood House holds their ‘Holiday Pop Up Shop’ offering everything from locally made jewelry pieces all the way up to home decor items crafted from natural materials like wood or wool . No matter which market you choose , make sure not to miss out on unique gift ideas that can only be found here !

< h2 >< strong > Wrap It All Up With Some Festivities ! Make sure not to forget about all those wonderful festivities taking place throughout December ; things like concerts , plays , tree lighting ceremonies , parades etc . All these events give us an opportunity no matter how subtlety we feel connected through traditions shared amongst our fellow community members whether just down our street or across town ! So don ‘t let this holiday season pass without experiencing why so many love spending time here during such a special time of year – cozy evenings spent laughing together under blankets watching classic movies will never be forgotten when experienced here in beautiful British Columbia | s own backyard – VANCOUVER !