4 Places to Ice Skate Outdoors Around Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

Mountain top ice skating on a pond at Grouse Mountain near Vancouver

Photo: Grouse Mountain

Winters in Vancouver are fairly mild, so it isn’t usually safe to skate on frozen ponds. But you can still skate outdoors on four different ice rinks that pop up each winter. Here’s where to skate outdoors in winter 2023/24.

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4 Places to Ice Skate Outdoors Around Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

10 Boutique Galleries for Appreciating Local Art in Vancouver

Photo: The Polygon Gallery

Vancouver’s local art scene is thriving, ranging from contemporary Coast Salish carvings to provocative mixed-media installations.

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10 Boutique Galleries for Appreciating Local Art in Vancouver

Where to Get Cozy in Vancouver This Winter

Fireplace

Photo: Hayden Scott/Unsplash

When the weather outside is frightful, getting cozy indoors is delightful. Here are our picks for Vancouver’s coziest winter activities.

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Where to Get Cozy in Vancouver This Winter

Where to See Christmas Theatre & Live Music in Vancouver This Holiday Season

Tom Pickett, Photo: Moonrider Productions/Arts Club

For many, the holiday season means going out and seeing some of your favourite Christmas-themed shows, concerts, theatre, and music performed live to best get in a festive mood before the big day. Be sure to check out six of Vancouver’s most cheerful seasonal performances in person coming this winter.

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Where to See Christmas Theatre & Live Music in Vancouver This Holiday Season

Shop Vancouver at BC Buy Local Week

A sign on Granville Island promoting lcoal artists

Granville Island is a great place to shop local. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Nelson Mouellic

The holiday season can be a frenzy of Black Friday deals and trips to the mall. But BC Buy Local Week from November 27 to Dec 3 makes it easy to support small businesses while you shop for holiday gifts.

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Shop Vancouver at BC Buy Local Week

Stay Warm for Winter Concert Season in Vancouver

Rogers Arena, Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade

Stay warm out there as we head toward winter concert season over the holidays and into the new year. Some of your favourite pop stars, Canadian musicians, and indie artists are hitting the road and coming to Vancouver on their various North American tours. Check out some of these choice concert dates and acts before tickets sell out.

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Stay Warm for Winter Concert Season in Vancouver

New and Revamped Hotels for Staying in Style in Vancouver

Photo: AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel Vancouver

After a day of exploring Vancouver, relax at a well-appointed hotel—with all the amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Vancouver has a wide range of hotels, from boutique accommodation to luxurious expansive properties. Some new establishments have recently launched, with others undergoing exciting refreshes.

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New and Revamped Hotels for Staying in Style in Vancouver