With a new time-zone comes new lights! As our evenings aren’t as long as past years, it’s a great time to get out an enjoy the twilight twinkle of some of the festive displays of Christmas lights illuminate the holiday season.
All around Metro Vancouver lights are switching on, eaves, trees and gardens glitter with the festival feels. Here’s a list of Holiday Illuminations to enjoy this Season: (note many are closed Christmas Day)
Lights of Hope
At St Paul’s Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver: until January 2027.
For the final time at the Burrard Street, before moving to the new St Paul’s at the Jim Pattison Medical Campus in the new year. The annual illuminations raise much needed funds for the hospital. Stroll past, enjoy the lights, donate to Lights of Hope, Sponsor a Star, or purchase a ticket to the 50/50 raffle. Where there is light, there is hope.
Admission: Free
Canyon Lights
At Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver: November 20, 2026 until January 10, 2027 11am-10pm (last entry 9pm – closed Christmas Day).
Capture your picture-perfect moment as hundreds of thousands of lights turn the coastal rainforest into a glittering fantasy forest, walk high above the forest on the Treetops Adventure, and across the twinkling Cliffwalk New for this year is LIGHT STORM: transforming Cliffwalk Gardens into an immersive spectacle of light, movement and wonder.
Admission: Online, advance, dated/timed entry: $76.95(Adults), $71.95(Seniors 65+), $65.95(Students 18+), $49.95(Youth13-17) or $29.95(Child 6-12). BC Resident Annual Passes also available.
Van Dusen Festival of Lights
At VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St, Vancouver: November 27, 2026 to January 30, 2027 gates open 4pm-10pm (last entry 9pm – closed Christmas Day). Sensory-friendly night welcoming neurodivergent guests and families on December 1st
More than one million lights adorn the magical 15-acre winter wonderland. Pick up a warm beverage and a snack as you stroll along the lakeside and get in the holiday spirit with the Dancing Lights (every 20 minutes), wander through themed gardens, explore the interactive mycelium installation, Wood Wide Web, Salmon Run and the Great Bear Rainforest exhibition in the Visitor Centre.
Admission: Online, advance dated/timed entry $29(Adult), $19(Senior65+ / Youth13-18), $12(Children5-12), Free(Children 4 & under) $1 of each ticket will help fund special improvement projects at the Garden and Boedel Conservatory
Festive Village
At Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby: November 25 to December 13, 2026 Wednesdays to Sundays | December 16, 2026 to January 3, 2027 7 days per week,
Opens 2pm – 9pm (last admission 8:30 – closed December 24-25)
Wander the open-air museum’s 10-acres taking in all the seasonal roaming entertainment, demonstrations, activities, traditional lights and decorations and visit with Father Christmas.
Grab a bite at the new Mai’s Café or Cravings Kettle Corn take a ride the classic Carousel. Bright in Burnaby Tree Lighting event November 28 kicks off the season.
Admission: Free to visit the village, add-on Carousel Rides $2.86 + tax
Edmonds Festival of Light
Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds Street: Saturday, November 28 2026, 2:30 – 5:30pm
Burnaby’s Edmonds neighbourhood kicks off the season at the Edmonds Community Centre for a free family friendly event with festive entertainment, photobooth, holiday crafts, visits with Santa and hot chocolate, popcorn, and hot dogs served by the Burnaby firefighters, festive music and one lucky child will take part in the special Tree Lighting Ceremony with the mayor at 5:15pm.
Admission: Free
Merry & Bright at Martini Town
At Martini Film Studios 1123 272 Street, Langley: November 20 – 22, November 27 to December 31, 2026 3-10pm (closed Mondays & Tuesdays except December 22, 23, 29 and 30)
All is Merry and Bright at the Martini Film Studio in Langley. See the nostalgia and movie-magic in this backlot studio town has been transformed to a holiday wonderland straight out of your favourite Hallmark movie with building facades and film streetscapes, including a New York-themed Brownstone Street, town Square, Santa’s Work Shop and more all adorned with festive displays. Find live music, an artisan market, food trucks – and even visits with Santa
Admission: online advance timed tickets only – no gate tickets, $24(Adults), $20(Seniors), $18(Youth) $12(Children)
Lights at Lafarge
At Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam: November 27, 2026 until February 16, 2027 – Illuminated 4-11pm daily
Metro Vancouver’s largest free Christmas light display, Coquitlam’s Lights at Lafarge Opening Night Celebration kicks off Friday, November 27th from 5 – 8 p.m. at Town Centre Park, with entertainment by Coastal Children’s Choir, Quayside Voices, The Unified and a 10th Anniversary Lafarge Fire & Light Show
Celebrate the season strolling the 1.2km illuminated trail, enjoy food vendors, arts activities, live entertainment and performances throughout the season. Easily accessible by transit at Lafarge Lake – Douglas Skytrain Station
Admission: Free
Granville Island Festive Lights & Holiday Display
At Granville Island, Vancouver: November 16 throughout the holiday season.
Kicking off with a Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Season Launch event on November 28th. Throughout Granville Island’s almost 40 acres of shops, restaurants, bars and taprooms you’ll find illuminations. Throughout the season the Island Theatre District is full of performances and entertainment, including free Christmas Movies at the Revue Stage
Admission: Free
20th Annual Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting
Vancouver Art Gallery or Live Stream November 27, 2026 6pm
The annual tree lighting ceremony brings thousands will join in the festivities as to view the lighting of the 76ft Christmas Tree, BC’s tallest, festooned with 100,000 lights and the kick off to the Holiday Season hosted by Fred Lee with guest speakers from City Council, entertainers, dancers, hot beverages…and, of course, Santa Claus! Donate or Buy A Bulb to help support the Tree Lighting’s partner charities; BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival, and Honour House.
Admission: Free
Chanukah Unite for Light
At Vancouver Art Gallery, Sunday December 6 from 4:30pm
Unite with the Jewish community and join dignitaries to witness the lighting of the Silber Family Agam Menorah, Canada’s tallest, and celebrate the 8 Days of the Chanukah Festival Of Lights with entertainment, donuts and chocolate gelt. New this year, 3 metre tall Walk-in Snow Globe to capture your perfect Chanukah photo
Admission: Free