Celebrate the season by discovering the most enchanting Christmas light displays the city has to offer.
Perfect for a romantic evening or a fun outing with friends and family, these sparkling displays in and around Vancouver are guaranteed to fill you with holiday cheer.
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Christmas Light Displays in Vancouver
Lights at Lafarge (Nov 28 – Feb 28, 2026) FREE
Coquitlam’s largest holiday light display is back. Stunning the area of Town Centre Park, Lights at Lafarge will wow spectators once again this year as they walk through the beautiful Christmas displays and enjoy some festive fun.
The Lights at Lafarge Kick-off Event will take place on Friday November 28, and there will be live entertainment and food vendors from 5-8 pm.
📅 Date: November 28, 2025 – February 2026
📍 Location: Lafarge Lake
Bright Walk in White Rock (Dec 7 – Jan 18, 2026) FREE
Although already beautiful, the White Rock Pier will become even more magical and festive during the holiday season. This winter, the waterfront promenade decked with magical lights and displays full of holiday cheer. Among the beautiful holiday lights is a beautifully illuminated light tunnel and a 20-foot Christmas tree.
📅 Date: December 7, 2025 – January 18, 2026
📍 Location: Memorial Park
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Holiday Lights in Williams Park Drive Thru (Dec 13 – 28) FREE
Langley’s annual Holiday Lights in Williams Park will be returning for the 2025 season! Visitors can once again enjoy Langley’s beautiful park adorned with 150,000 twinkling lights. The annual drive thru experience is FREE to attend and is perfect for those looking to soak in holiday lights and cheer.
📅 Date: December 13 – 28, 2025 (closed December 24, 25, 26)
📍 Location: Williams Park
St. Paul’s Lights of Hope (Nov 27 – Jan 2, 2026) FREE
Celebrate the Lights of Hope display at St Paul’s Hospital. The beloved Lights of Hope tradition returns! The Lights of Hope display will be shining bright over Burrard Street to show donor support for patients, residents, and frontline heroes across BC.
Their Light up event will be taking place on November 27 with a free celebration with hot chocolate, fireworks, performances, and photos with Santa.
📅 Date: November 27 – January 2, 2026
📍 Location: Outside St. Paul’s Hospital
Burnaby Village Museum – Heritage Village (Nov 22 – Jan 2, 2026) FREE
Experience Burnaby in all its festive beauty. The popular Heritage Christmas event will be coming back for another year. The event takes place November 22 to January 2, 2026, and the best part yet—it’s free.
📅 Date: November 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 (closed December 24 and 25)
📍 Location: Burnaby Village Museum
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Shipyards Christmas Market & Skating (Nov 28 – Dec 24) FREE
Come celebrate the holiday season with North Vancouver in a festive setting filled with sparkling lights and 70 charming wooden stalls offering one-of-a-kind artisanal gifts. Enjoy live holiday music, ice skating, the City’s beautifully decorated Christmas tree, and unwind in our Champagne tent.
Take a trip to Santa’s chalet, enjoy community performances, and savor seasonal treats like bratwursts, mulled wine, and hot cocoa, all while our vendors bring the best of European cuisine to North Vancouver.
Their free skating rink will also reopen for the season on November 28 for some extra festive fun.
📅 Date: November 28 – December 24, 2025
📍 Location: The Shipyards
Vancouver Christmas Market (Nov 13 – Dec 24)
The Vancouver Christmas Market at Jack Poole Plaza is a festive holiday tradition in the heart of the city. This enchanting market features beautifully decorated wooden stalls, offering a wide array of seasonal treats, handcrafted gifts, and traditional German fare.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the holiday spirit as they explore the market’s charming atmosphere, sip on mulled wine, and enjoy live entertainment against the backdrop of the iconic Olympic Cauldron.
📅 Date: November 13 – December 24, 2025
📍 Location: Jack Poole Plaza
Noel Surrey (Nov 28 – Dec 28)
Get ready for a holiday season like no other! Noel Holiday Light Festival & Market is making its returning to Surrey this winter, transforming the Cloverdale Fairgrounds into a festive wonderland.
With over a million sparkling lights, family-friendly activities, and endless entertainment, this is the must-visit event of the season.
📅 Date: November 28 – December 28, 2025
📍 Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds
Glow Langley (Nov 20 – Dec 21)
The popular event returns to Langley, transforming a massive indoor venue into a dazzling wonderland of lights and interactive displays.
Families and visitors can explore illuminated gardens, admire intricate light sculptures, and even enjoy a visit from Santa Claus. With its enchanting atmosphere, Glow Langley has become a beloved holiday tradition, offering a magical experience for all ages during the festive season.
📅 Date: November 20 – December 21, 2025
📍 Location: Glow Gardens Langley
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Merry & Bright – Martini Town (Nov 21 – Dec 31)
Are you looking for an unforgettable outdoor holiday experience this December? Step into Martini Town, a world of movie magic and indulge in a unique holiday experience. Langley’s very own exterior Film Backlot, is set to reopen to the public. Their beautiful set is being transformed into a Christmas wonderland by a team of skilled industry crew.
📅 Date: November 21 – December 31, 2025
📍 Location: 1123 272 Street, Langley
Canyon Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2026)
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a mesmerizing holiday event in North Vancouver. During this annual spectacle, the suspension bridge and surrounding rainforest are adorned with thousands of twinkling lights, creating a magical winter wonderland.
Visitors can take a breathtaking walk among the treetops on the suspension bridge while being immersed in the festive glow, making it a truly enchanting experience for all ages.
📅 Date: November 21, 2025 – January 18, 2026
📍 Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
VanDusen Festival of Lights (Nov 28 – Jan 4, 2026)
The VanDusen Festival of Lights is a beloved holiday tradition in Vancouver, held at the picturesque VanDusen Botanical Garden. Each year, the garden is transformed into a dazzling wonderland of millions of sparkling lights, creating a magical and festive atmosphere.
Visitors can stroll through themed light displays, listen to live music, warm up by fire pits, and even enjoy seasonal treats, making it a cherished destination during the holiday season.
📅 Date: November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026
📍 Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden
Light Walk at Grouse Mountain (Nov 21 – Dec 24)
Grouse Mountain is once again transforming for Peak of Christmas; a mountain top Christmas Village complete with an enchanting Light Walk, outdoor skating pond and more.
Guests of all ages will be transported to a winter wonderland, complete with snow, Santa and his real reindeer, brilliant light installations, skating, an Elf workshops, Christmas movies in the Theatre in the Sky and more.
📅 Date: November 21 – December 24, 2025
📍 Location: Grouse Mountain
Steveston’s Winter In The Village (Nov 30 – Dec 31)
The holiday season brings about many cheerful celebrations, but Steveston’s Winter In The Village is special. Special because it transforms Richmond into a month-long winter wonderland spreading Christmas joy and light. And the best part of this multi-venue, citywide festival – everything is FREE or low-cost. To beautiful lights and visits from Santa, to holiday trams and craft fairs, there are tons of things to do all month long.
📅 Date: November 20 – December 31, 2025
📍 Location: Steveston Village
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A little drive away…
Christmas in District 1881 Chilliwack (Nov 15 – Dec 24)
District 1881 in historic Chilliwack offers the charm of a picturesque European town right here at home. During the winter, this delightful block transforms into a magical wonderland, complete with a beautifully adorned tree and festive décor, making visitors feel like they’ve stepped into a holiday getaway.
Throughout the month, you can enjoy Christmas photos with Santa, visits from the Grinch, face painting, special treats, and more—all leading up to Christmas.
Beyond the enchanting atmosphere, the area also boasts incredible food and a variety of winter festivities across the city, ensuring a season filled with joy and discovery.
📅 Date: November 15 – December 24, 2025
📍 Location: District 1881
Lights by the Lake (Nov 23 – Jan 12) FREE
This free wintertime spectacle will magically transforms the Harrison lakefront into a dazzling wonderland of lights. The event covers a 2 km waterfront stretch of Harrison Hot Springs. It creates a breathtaking spectacle that promises to make your holiday season even more magical.
There will be a grand opening ceremony scheduled for Saturday, November 22 from 5:00pm – 8:00 pm. And as an added bonus, the night will end with a spectacular show of fireworks.
📅 Date: November 22, 2025 – January 11, 2026
📍 Location: Harrison Lake
Winter Vallea Lumina (November 2025 – April 2026
Hit the Sea to Sky Highway and embark on a date night you won’t soon forget in Whistler. While hitting the slopes may not be for everyone, couples can always cap off their day with an evening spent at one of BC’s most magical outdoor attractions.
The idyllic winter destination is home to Vallea Lumina, a one-of-a-kind multimedia experience night walk nestled in the picturesque wilderness of Cougar Mountain.
📅 Date: November 2025 – April 2026
📍 Location: Cougar Mountain
The Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens (Dec 1 – January 6, 2026)
You can walk in a Winter wonderland at one of the most breathtaking parks on Vancouver Island. Visit Butchart Gardens nestled in Victoria for a magical experience this holiday season.
Starting December 1st—you can look forward to The Magic of Christmas, where the park transforms into something out of the North Pole.
📅 Date: December 1, 2025 – January 6, 2026
📍 Location: Butchart Gardens
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