Vancouver International Boat Show (VIBS), Canada’s second largest, returns to the waters of Granville Island and inside Vancouver Convention Centre West from January 14 to 18. Hosted by Boating BC, VIBS 2026 brings boating enthusiasts together to celebrate their love of the water and boating lifestyle. With vendors and exhibitors presenting an array of watercraft…
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver welcomes Spa Soleá
Now that we’ve moved in to the new year, Vancouver has a new spot to help leave the stress of the holiday season behind. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver recently welcomed its newest partner, Spa Soleá, a contemporary luxury and holistic wellness sanctuary within the lower level of the historic “Castle in the City’. Offering a new level…
The Chromophiliacs bring colour to Richmond Art Gallery
Richmond Art Gallery moves into the new year presenting a major new group exhibition, The Chromophiliacs, from January 24–April 5. Featuring major works by Diyan Achjadi, Moozhan Ahmadzadegan, Charlene Vickers, and Jan Wade, alongside new commissions by Maru Aponte, Sandeep Johal, Yaimel López Zaldívar, Laura Meza Orozco, Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo, and Malina Sintnicolaas. The title of the exhibition’s…
Royal Winnipeg Ballet Brings a West Coast Premier on its Winter BC Tour
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) offers a perfect option for the Arts lover on your gift list. The renowned Ballet company will bring its highly anticipated Winter 2026 BC Tour in Vancouver, this coming January & February. The tour presents a thrilling program featuring RWB’s signature performance of the modern classic Carmina Burana, alongside the…
Get Out Of Town for more Festive Christmas Light Displays and Events
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…
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 &…
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…