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Share Joy and Sparkle at the VanDusen Festival of Lights

by Yasmine Hardcastle in Events, Family Friendly on November 9, 2019

VanDusen festival of lights

Are you ready to jump into the holiday season? Mark your calendars to share the joy and wonder of the VanDusen Festival of Lights, a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights sparkling around VanDusen Botanical Garden from November 30 to January 5.

A beloved holiday season event for Vancouverites, the Festival of Lights is back for another year of holiday cheer. I’ve been attending since I was a child, and it’s 100% my favourite holiday season tradition. Here’s what to expect for 2019!

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Share Joy and Sparkle at the VanDusen Festival of Lights

Christmas on stage in Metro Vancouver

by Inside Vancouver in Entertainment on October 28, 2019

The Arts Club production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Photo Credit: David Cooper.

It’s that time of year when I put on my Santa hat, speckle my beard with holly berries and eat mince pies like a Yule-crazed Cookie Monster. But, more importantly, it’s also the time when I dive headfirst into creating the latest edition of my Vancouver Christmas Guide, a pop-up annual site that celebrates all the festive season activities you can do in and around the city. Continue reading:
Christmas on stage in Metro Vancouver

Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend

by Inside Vancouver in Events on December 20, 2018

Happy Solstice, Yule, Dongzhi Festival and Yaldā, and a merry upcoming Christmas! This year the full moon will brighten the longest nights of the year, and so will a beach bonfire, a lantern festival and thousands of holiday lights in parks, up mountains and strung across canyons.

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Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend

‘Tis The Season for Holiday Eating & Drinking at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver

by Tara Lee in Food & Drink on December 13, 2018

Cog Nog; Photo Credit Tara Lee

At this time of year, the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (791 West Georgia Street) transforms into a Christmas wonderland, with the elves in the kitchen busily at work dreaming up new sweets and cocktails for enjoying during December.

Here are some dessert and drink items at YEW seafood + bar to put on your “to eat and drink” list this month:

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‘Tis The Season for Holiday Eating & Drinking at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver

Celebrate the Season with Festive Cocktails at the Westin Bayshore

by Yasmine Hardcastle in Food & Drink on December 12, 2018

Photo Credit: Westin Bayshore

Holiday Happy Hour, anyone? With its prime location on the shores of Coal Harbour and next to Stanley Park, not only is the Westin Bayshore a luxury city hotel featuring the signature Westin Heavenly Bed and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors providing breathtaking views; it’s also the home of some of Vancouver’s best Christmas cocktails. The hotel’s H Tasting Lounge and H2 Rotisserie & Bar are serving up specially curated festive libations for the holiday season.

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Celebrate the Season with Festive Cocktails at the Westin Bayshore

Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend

by Inside Vancouver in Events on December 6, 2018

This weekend we have a flamenco production of Pinocchio, The Winnipeg Ballet’s Canadian Nutcracker, an adult-only puppetry version of A Christmas Carol, figure skating, a gem show and more things to keep you busy all through the next few days.

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Get Festive: 8 Unique to Vancouver Christmas Season Activities

by Yasmine Hardcastle in Town on November 28, 2018

Image courtesy of the Westin Bayshore

The holiday season spirit is alive and well in Vancouver! If you’re looking for a fun date night, family outing, or something to checkout on your own, let us illuminate you with some the city’s unique offerings of holiday cheer. (Also make sure to have your camera at the ready, as all of the below has been waiting all year to be featured on your Instagram!)

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Get Festive: 8 Unique to Vancouver Christmas Season Activities