As the holiday season envelops us in a warm embrace, the VanDusen Garden undergoes a magical transformation. The serene oasis of nature becomes a breathtaking canvas of light, colour, and wonder.
Don’t miss this year’s VanDusen Festival of Lights, where art and nature meet in a spectacular display of winter’s beauty.
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VanDusen Festival of Lights 2025
Starting on November 29, 1 million+ lights will make Vancouver’s famous VanDusen Botanical Garden shine and sparkle. Witness the garden’s 15 acres covered in dazzling displays, perfect for family outings or Instagram photo ops.
Vancouver’s longest running holiday celebration returns for another season. There’s plenty to be excited about for the annual festival. For one, crowd-favourite attraction Dancing Lights makes its return.
In addition, there will be several festive themed light areas to ring in the holiday season. This year, there will be an interactive mycelium installation. Plus, their feature area is inspired the by Great Bear Rainforest of BC.
Hungry visitors can amble over to the selection of food vendors, which includes gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.
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Of special note is the Sensory Friendly night on Tuesday, December 2. Activities and attractions will be tailored for neurodiverse individuals, their families, and caretakers.
As such, there will be reduced capacity, lowered music volumes, resting zones and non-flashing light displays.
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EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Date: November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026
📍 Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden
🎟️ More Info: VanDusen Festival of Lights
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