Visit These Festive Vancouver Christmas Events This Winter

Photo: Vancouver Christmas Market

The holiday season is getting into full swing. That means it’s almost time to break out your finest green and red attire and visit all of Vancouver’s most festive Christmas events across the city to celebrate with family and friends. Be sure to drop by these five favourite annual seasonal events this winter.

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Visit These Festive Vancouver Christmas Events This Winter

Everything you Need to Know about Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

Skiers ride the chairlift at Grouse Mountain with the city in the background.

Chair lift on Grouse Mountain. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kazutoshi Yoshimura

At this time of year, if it’s raining in the city, it’s snowing in the mountains. And that means ski season is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about skiing at six resorts near Vancouver in winter 2023/24.

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Everything you Need to Know about Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

8 Things to Do at Grouse Mountain in the Summer

People enjoying the Skyride Surf Adventure at Grouse Mountain

On the Skyride Surf Adventure you get to ride on top of the Grouse Mountain gondola. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Devin Manky

Known as the Peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is the place to go for great hiking, incredible views, close encounters with wildlife, high-adrenaline sports, and lots more.

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8 Things to Do at Grouse Mountain in the Summer

11 Things to Know Before Hiking the Grouse Grind

Hikers on the Grouse Grind

Hikers on the Grouse Grind. Photo: Mike Seehagel

Often called “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster”, the Grouse Grind is a bucket list hike. Here’s everything you need to know to tackle this challenging trail.

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11 Things to Know Before Hiking the Grouse Grind

12 Outdoorsy Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day 2023 in Vancouver

A group of cyclists on the seawall in Vancouver's Stanley Park.

Cycling on the Seawall in Stanley Park. Photo: Destination Vancouver / Coast Mountain Photography

Take Dad outside this Father’s Day. Choose from hikes, parks, festivals, fishing, biking, running, and many more events in the Vancouver area.

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12 Outdoorsy Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day 2023 in Vancouver

6 Snowy Nighttime Adventures Around Vancouver

A group of people look at a lit up sculpture on the Grouse Mountain Light Walk

Grouse Mountain Light Walk. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout

Sunset comes early in winter, but just because it’s dark doesn’t mean you can’t have an adventure. From skiing to snowshoeing and more, here are six snowy nighttime adventures around Vancouver.

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6 Snowy Nighttime Adventures Around Vancouver

8 Unique Snowshoe Experiences Around Vancouver

Three people wear snowshoes on a snowy path lit with lights in the forest at Grouse Mountain

Exploring the Light Walk at Grouse Mountain. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout

Snowshoe through a forest of lights, to a frozen waterfall, or to a hand-carved snow lounge to enjoy fondue. You won’t want to miss these unique snowshoe experiences around Vancouver.

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8 Unique Snowshoe Experiences Around Vancouver