Need a break from all the hustle and bustle of the season? While there’s lots of Metro Vancouver illuminations lighting up the winter nights, you might want to make a visit to one of these out of town festive light displays into a quick getaway to revive the spirit of the holidays. Christmas at Filbergat…
Author: Jay Minter
Picks of the Week – November 26, 2025
December is just around the corner, bringing the holiday season into full swing with a stocking full of entertaining picks Market: Celebrating its 15th Anniversary – The Vancouver Christmas Market, fills Jack Poole Plaza festive cheer, live entertainment, European eats, and artisan delights to shop, dine and listen with until December 24. Studio: Until December 31 visit the winter…
Metro Vancouver Festive Displays Bring Light to Winter Nights
As darkness descends earlier on these long winter evenings, festive displays of Christmas lights illuminate the holiday season. All around Metro Vancouver lights are switching on, lining eaves, twinkling trees and adding glitter to gardens. Here’s a list of Metro Vancouver light displays to enjoy this Season: (note many are closed Christmas Day) Merry &…
East Van Panto: West Van Story turns Cross Town Rivals to Star-Crossed Lovers
It’s time for the East Van Panto! The Vancouver tradition returns for its 13th season with East Van Panto: West Van Story, a tale of star-crossed lovers from rival (curling) crews. West Van influencer Holly (Ivy Charles) and her twin, Burn (Meaghan Chenosky), are children of a money hungry mega-developer (Dawn Petten) looking to gentrify…
Canyon Lights up Capilano Suspension Bridge
One of Metro Vancouver’s favourite family holiday activities has returned to brighten our winter nights! Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has thrown the switch on another season of Canyon Lights, turning the park into a twinkling, holiday wonderland. Until January 18, 2026, guests can explore the 27 acres of illuminated forest, trails, bridge and structures. Cross…
PuSh Festival Reveal’s its 21st Program for 2026
At a preview event at The Birdcage in Vancouver, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival unveiled its 2026 Festival line-up and program guide. The 21st Festival will return to Vancouver venues from January 22 to February 8, 2026, bringing two and a half weeks of creative theatrical works by local and Canadian artists along with Indigenous…
Picks of the Week – November 19, 2025
The Holidays are racing quickly towards us as more seasonal picks open to make things merry and bright. Market: A local tradition with Bavarian roots, celebrates its 15th Anniversary – The Vancouver Christmas Market, fills Jack Poole Plaza until December 24, with even more festive cheer, European eats, and artisan delights than ever. Studio: Opening November 21 until…