With Christmas upon us, most people will be spending time with family and friends. However next weekend is the weekend we should be planning now…if you haven’t already. Let’s take a look at what’s happening around town for the festive party season! Ongoing Festive Festivities: – ongoing, through the Holidays are a number of festive…
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Van Dusen Garden Festival Of Lights
While Vancouver has many spectacular festive light shows, Van Dusen Garden’s Festival Of Lights is one of the brightest of all. Millions of glittering lights adorn the 55 acre botanical garden as it is transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Take in the Dancing Lights on Livingston Lake, wander the Gingerbread Wood and Gold Chain Walk,…
What’s On Weekend – December 15 – 18, 2011
With Christmas coming up next weekend this week’s activities include a lot of festive festivities. Thursday Dec 15 – ongoing, through the Holidays are a number of festive fun activities including Vancouver Christmas Market, The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge’s Canyon Lights, VanDusen Festival of Lights, Bloedel Conservatory Jewel Box of…
Bright Nights in Stanley Park 2011
With two millions lights twinkling in the forest it’s hard to miss Bright Nights in Stanley Park. Returning for its 14th year, this annual fundraiser for the British Columbia Professional Firefighter’s Burn Fund is a family favourite. Assembled by Vancouver Park Board and local Firefighters the grove surrounding the Miniature Railway is transformed into a…
Hyatt Regency Vancouver – Gingerbread Lane 2011
Hyatt Regency Vancouver‘s Annual Gingerbread Lane has become a holiday tradition for many locals and visitors. Over 40 gingerbread houses have been created by schools and colleges, amateur and professional chefs from around the city. Included in this year’s Lane is the live sized gingerbread house, the gigantic confection contains 1400 egg white, 300 of…
What’s On Weekend – December 8 – 10, 2011
I’m sure for many, shopping for Christmas presents will be a top activity this weekend but there’s still other leisurely activities to delight. Thursday Dec 8 – performing the first of three nights at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Sting brings his Back To Bass tour to the stage. – also performing multiple nights the Vancouver Men’s…
Sutton Place – Home For The Holidays
Now in it’s 6th Year, Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver’s Home For The Holidays event is a fun and festive fundraiser. The hotel partners with local home designers, retailers and stagers who each create a signature tree to be showcased throughout the Sutton Place lobby. For a $5 donation, guests and Vancouverites can vote on their…