25 Places to Enjoy Christmas Lights Around Vancouver in 2022

Lights at Lafarge in Coquitlam

Lights at Lafarge in Coquitlam. Photo: Tourism Coquitlam

Celebrate the season with thousands of twinkling lights. Check out 25 places to enjoy outdoor Christmas lights around Vancouver in 2022.

 

Christmas at Canada Place

Enjoy a free outdoor holiday experience at Canada Place. The iconic sails will be lit up in a holiday light display. Stroll down the Avenue of Christmas Trees and enjoy the light displays including the 15-foot-tall Chrismoose. The historic Woodward’s Windows holiday scenes will also be on display.

Location: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver

Dates: December 2, 2022 to January 2, 2023

Admission: Free

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Bright Nights in Stanley Park

With the beloved train closed for repairs, Bright Nights looks a bit different this year. You can still enjoy brightly lit holiday displays and food vendors. The event is a fundraiser for the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund.

Location: Stanley Park, 690 Pipeline Road, Vancouver

Dates: December 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023

Admission: By donation.

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VanDusen Festival of Lights

This botanical garden gets decked out in over one million twinkling lights to celebrate the season. Enjoy holiday music and themed areas.

Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver

Dates: November 25, 2022 to January 2, 2023

Admission: $11-$21 per person depending on age. Book online in advance.

More Info: VanDusen Festival of Lights

Christmas lights at VanDusen Gardens in Vancouver

VanDusen Botanical Garden with Christmas lights. Photo: Gardens BC/Daniel Mosquin

 

Granville Island Holiday Lights

Wander through the streets of Granville Island to enjoy twinkling holiday lights. Buildings throughout the island will be decked out for the season. Head to the Public Market Courtyard to spot a giant star or explore hidden alleyways to discover canopies of lights overhead.

Location: 1661 Duranleau Street, Granville Island, Vancouver

Dates: November 12, 2022 to January 3, 2023

Admission: Free

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Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital

Since 1998, St. Paul’s Hospital has lit up every holiday season with a gorgeous Christmas light display you can walk or drive past. It uses over 10 kilometres of lights! The event raises money for the St. Paul’s Foundation. You can also support the hospital by buying a limited edition Hope at Home star to decorate your home.

Location: 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver

Dates: November 17, 2022 to early January

Admission: Free

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PNE Winter Fair

This holiday season the PNE grounds have been transformed into a winter wonderland. The winter fair includes concerts, skating, food, and an incredible walk-through Winter Lights display.

Location: Pacific Coliseum, 100 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver

Dates: December 14 to December 23, 2022

Admission: $12-17 per person depending on age and whether you purchase online in advance or at the gate.

More Info: PNE Winter Fair

 

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge

Stroll across the world-famous Capilano Suspension Bridge as it is lit up with a multi-colour display of lights. Don’t miss the “Arc de Lumina” light tunnel wrapped around part of the Cliffwalk. There will also be live music.

Location: 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver

Dates: November 19, 2022 to January 22, 2023

Admission: $24.95-$62.95 per person depending on age. Book online.

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Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge

Canyon Lights. Photo: Capilano Suspension Bridge

 

Light Walk at Grouse Mountain

Walk through a glowing light tunnel into the snowy forest illuminated with sparkling lights. Listen to the crunch of snow underfoot as you stroll around Blue Grouse Lake. Glowing strings of lights brighten your path.

Location: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver

Dates: November 12, 2022 to early January

Admission: The Light Walk is included in your Mountain Admission Ticket, which costs $36-$69 per person depending on age.

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Light Walk at Grouse Mountain

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

 

Dundarave Festival of Lights

Wander through a forest of decorated Christmas trees at three different locations in West Vancouver’s Dundarave waterfront neighbourhood. On Saturdays, enjoy live music.

Locations: Dundarave Beach Park at 25th Street and Bellevue Avenue, Millenium Park at 15th Street and Bellevue Avenue, and Grosvenor Ambleside Galleria at 13th Street and Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver

Dates: December 3, 2022 to early January 2023

Admission: Free

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Lights to the Lodge at Cypress Mountain

Lights to the Lodge offers a safe and easy one-kilometre snowshoe trek to the historic Hollyburn Lodge along a self-guided trail through the enchanting old-growth forest. The trail is lit with LED lights strung sustainably through the ancient cedar, fir, and hemlock trees.

Location: Cypress Mountain Nordic Ski Area, 5000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver

Dates: TBA (Likely early December until February.)

Admission: TBA.

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Winter Wonderland at McArthur Glen

Richmond’s McArthur Glen Designer Outlets are decked out for the holidays. Wander the outdoor paths between stores to discover all kinds of festive decorations including nutcrackers, a giant walk-through ornament, and a 52-foot-tall Christmas tree. Enjoy live music on weekends.

Location: 1000-7899 Templeton Station Road, Richmond

Dates: November 16, 2022 to early January 2023

Admission: Free

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Winter in the Village in Steveston

Richmond’s charming waterfront neighbourhood of Steveston is decorated for the season. Local businesses, heritage buildings, and even boats will be illuminated in twinkling lights. See them all on a self-guided tour.

Location: Steveston, Richmond

Dates: December 1 to December 31, 2022

Admission: Free

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Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum

Enjoy festive lights and traditional Christmas decorations at Burnaby Village Museum. Wander through the historic village while you listen to live music or challenge yourself with a fun scavenger hunt.

Location: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby

Dates: November 26, 2022 to  January 2, 2023

Admission: Free

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Burnaby Holiday Light Displays

The City of Burnaby celebrates the holidays with over 20 different light displays spread across nearly every neighbourhood.

Location: Across Burnaby. Use their interactive map to find them all.

Dates: November 20, 2022 until January 2, 2023

Admission: Free

More Info: Burnaby Holiday Lights

 

Lights at Lafarge

Take a walk around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park to enjoy dazzling light displays, billed as Metro Vancouver’s largest.

Location: Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Dates: November 26, 2022 to early January 2023

Admission: Free

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Lights at Lafarge in Coquitlam

Lights at Lafarge. Photo: Tourism Coquitlam

 

Lumagica Surrey

Wander through a one-kilometere-long illuminated walk that takes you through a light tunnel, past Gingerbread Lane, and to the magic of North Pole Village. The exhibit includes interactive displays, animation, and lots of photo ops.

Location: 17607-17905 62 Avenue, Surrey

Dates: November 25, 2022 to December 30, 2022

Admission: $12-22 per person depending on age and day of the week. Book online.

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Winterfest at the Bear Creek Train

Enjoy a ride on the Bear Creek Train as it glides past a beautiful display of Christmas lights. Day-time visitors can enjoy a visit with Santa and a take-home activity bag.

Location: 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey

Dates: December 1 to 31, 2022.

Admission: $12.60 per person. Book online.

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Potter’s Christmas Store

With over 28,000 square feet of space, Potter’s Nursery in Surrey is home to Western Canada’s largest Christmas store. The entire space is covered in Christmas decorations and lights including the “Dark Room” illuminated by themed Christmas lanterns.

Location: 19158 48th Avenue, Surrey

Dates: September 2022 to early January 2023

Admission: Free

More Info: Potter’s Christmas Store

 

White Rock Lights

Take a stroll along the waterfront promenade and pier or drive along Marine Drive to enjoy White Rock’s twinkling Christmas light displays.

Location: Marine Drive, White Rock

Dates: TBA

Admission: Free

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Glow Gardens Langley

This walk-through experience lets you enjoy light gardens and magical landscapes. The theme for 2022 is “The Jolly Jumble”. The route takes you through an illuminated wonderland.

Location: 6690 216th Street, Langley

Dates: November 23 to December 31, 2022.

Admission: $14.99-$19.99 per person depending on age. Book online.

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Christmas in Williams Park

This free community event has been running for over 30 years. Drive through the magical light displays to experience decorated Christmas trees, familiar characters, and thousands of sparkling lights.

Location: Williams Park, 6595 238 Street, Langley

Dates: November 25 to December 18, 2022

Admission: Free

More Info: Christmas in Williams Park Society

 

Glow Maple Ridge

Head to Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge to experience illuminated trees, a light tunnel, giant ornaments, a glowing bandstand, and more. Enjoy live music most nights.

Location: Memorial Peace Park, 22407 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

Dates: November 26, 2022 to January 6, 2023

Admission: Free

More Info: Glow Maple Ridge

 

Lights by the Lake at Harrison Hot Springs

Wander along the shore of Harrison Lake to enjoy the glow of holiday lights and charming window paintings.

Location: Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs

Dates: November 19, 2022 to January 8, 2023

Admission: Free

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Lights by the Lake in Harrison Hot Springs

Lights by the Lake. Photo: Tourism Harrison

 

Vallea Lumina

Experience a multi-media light walk through the snowy forest near Whistler. It’s an interactive experience where you’ll be sworn in as a deputy ranger, then look for clues as you set out through the illuminated trees.

Location: Sixteen Mile Creek Forest Service Road, Whistler

Dates: November 17, 2022 until April 2023

Admission: $29.99-$34.99 per person, depending on age. Book online.

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Vallea Lumina in Whistler

Vallea Lumina in Whistler. Photo: Destination BC/@viranlly

 

Explore Local Neighbourhoods

Take a walk or drive through Vancouver neighbourhoods to discover how locals are celebrating. You’re sure to discover whimsical displays and plenty of bright lights.

 

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