Vancouver 
The holiday season in Vancouver brings with it a festive alchemy that turns the city into a mosaic of colourful lights and celebratory displays. If you’re wondering where to feast your eyes on the most enchanting Christmas and holiday decorations during the 2025-2026 season, prepare for a journey through Vancouver’s winter jubilance.
Glow Langley
Venture across the illuminated, swaying Capilano Suspension Bridge, or immerse yourself in the whimsical charm of the North Pole’s snowy pathways. Seek the thrill of the PNE Winter Lights, where imagination meets radiant artistry, or glide across a glacial rink perched atop a frosty peak.
These festive locales promise not just sights, but experiences steeped in the warm essence of the holidays. Let’s set out to discover the heartwarming glow of Vancouver’s holiday spirit, a canvas of lights and joy awaiting your presence.
Martini Town Merry & Bright
Martini Town Merry & Bright
This holiday season, Martini Town in Langley opens its Hollywood-esque film backlot to the public, transforming it into a “Merry & Bright” winter wonderland. Film enthusiasts can stroll through a unique 16-acre outdoor set with a small town vibe, New York streets, and iconic building facades. Live music, an artisan market, food trucks, and Santa visits add to the cinematic holiday experience, making visitors feel like they’ve stepped right into their favourite festive movie. Details
November 21 – December 31, 2025
Film Backlot, 1123 272 Street, Langley
$18 to $24
Canyon Lights
Credit: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Re-capture the feeling of wonder and excitement of the holiday season and be amazed by the hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park. The suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, the rainforest and canyon are transformed into a world of festive lights and visual enchantment. Details
November 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
$28 to $78
Lights by the Lake
Lights by the Lake highlights Harrison’s longstanding history of the elusive Sasquatch, which has been passed down through the oral traditions of the Sts’Ailes Nation. The holiday display focuses on all things naturally Harrison; highlighting our local wildlife and our Sasquatch’s favorite Harrison Hot Springs activities. Details
November 22, 2025 to January 11, 2026
Harrison Lakefront, Harrison Hot Springs
Free
Glow Langley – The Magic Toyshop
Experience a family-friendly winter festival as you enjoy towering light gardens and magical landscapes all under the twinkle of a million lights. British Columbia’s most beloved Christmas season experience will thrill guests as they are sucked in through the keyhole of The Magic Toy Shop where lights dazzle and holiday wonder fills every corner. Glow Langley 2025 returns with six magical new lands, Fox and Bunny’s new audio adventure, and an interactive GlowQuest experience where visitors bring the event to life with our new icicle wands. Details
November 20 to December 30, 2025
Milner Village Garden Centre, 6690 216 St, Langley City
$14.99 & up
Lights of Hope
Credit: Lights of Hope
Since 1998, St. Paul’s Foundation has illuminated the streets with a breathtaking display of Christmas lights in support of Lights of Hope.
You’ll be in awe as you take in over 200 glimmering stars made up of over 100,000 shining lights that span St. Paul’s. Details
November 27, 2025, to January 02, 2026.
St Paul’s Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver
VanDusen Festival of Lights
Experience a magical winter wonderland with more than one million lights decorating 15 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden. Stroll along the lakeside, shimmering in the glow of northern lights, or wander into our lush Rose Garden – reawakened and illuminated for a spectacular winter replica through the artistry of our garden stewards. Details
November 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026
VanDusen Botanical Garden – 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
$11to $28
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival
Credit: City of Surrey
Be dazzled by Surrey Tree Lighting Festival’s sparkling light tunnel. Wander through the expanded Holiday Market and admire over 500 feet of waterfall lights, and take pictures at fun photo opportunities. The festival will feature twinkling light displays and holiday décor around every corner for all ages to enjoy. Details
Festival: November 22 & 23, 2025
Surrey Civic Plaza
13450 104 Avenue, Surrey
Free
Vallea Lumina
Credit: Vallea Lumina
Vallea Lumina, winter experience, created by Moment Factory and powered by The Adventure Group Whistler, will greet the season with a winter wonderland filled with dazzling lights, emotive soundscapes and stunning scenography. Details
November 7 to Early Spring
Cougar Mountain Road, Whistler
Peak of Christmas/Light Walk
Feel the enchantment and radiance of twinkling lights, the calm echo of the snow and the joy of witnessing real reindeer – only here at Vancouver’s North Pole. Enjoy the natural beauty of Blue Grouse Lake, lit by breathtaking light installations. Stroll through the light tunnel and marvel at new additions including a magnificent lit deer. Experience the tranquil beauty of skating on our 8,000 square foot mountaintop Ice Skating Pond, surrounded by snow-topped trees. Details
November 21 to December 24, 2025
Grouse Mountain Resort – 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
Regular Admission
Holiday Lights in Williams Park
Come celebrate the holidays with your family and friends in the magical setting of Williams Park. View the spectacular show of lights as you drive through the park in the comfort of your own vehicle and enjoy this well-loved community event! Details
December 13 to 28, 2025
Williams Park, 238 Street & 68 Avenue, Langley
Lights at Lafarge
The dazzling light displays that encircle the 1.2 km Lafarge Lake loop will be on at dusk. Lace-up your walking shoes (or slip on your rain boots) and embark on the 1.2 km lake loop. Details
Friday, November 28 to the End of February 2026
Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Winterfest at Museum of Surrey
Visit the Museum of Surrey to see trees custom-decorated by Cloverdale businesses. Details
November 22, 2025 – December 22, 2025
Museum of Surrey, 177110 56A Avenue, Surrey
Free
Squamish at Dusk
Squamish at Dusk aims to transform the local park into a magical wonderland of lights, offering a festive atmosphere leading up to Christmas. Visitors to the festival can expect a blend of art exhibitions, winter experiences, and a festival of lights. The installations are designed to immerse event-goers in a transformed environment, fusing elements of light, art, and narrative to unveil stories about the region.
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Rose Park – 38550 Loggers Ln, Squamish
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Heritage Christmas
Wander the Village and take in all of the seasonal entertainment, demonstrations and activities. Take part in our animal-themed scavenger hunt including a menagerie of adorned Eco-sculptures like salmon, herons and hawks. Enjoy a meal or treat at the Ice Cream Parlour. Details
November 22, 2025-January 2, 2026
Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel – 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
DuPlessis Family Christmas Display
The DuPlessis Family’s Christmas display, a dazzling beacon of joy, is now live. November was a flurry of activity for the family, meticulously crafting a vibrant pixel wall and introducing new characters, all blending seamlessly with classics like the 23’ tree and Griswold roof. Supporting the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, the DuPlessis family warmly invites donations through various methods. A visit to this magical display promises an unforgettable experience, filled with colour, whimsy, and the spirit of giving. Details
December 1 to Early January
8222 Burnlake Drive, Burnaby
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations. Details
November 29th 2025 – January 4th 2026
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Ave, Richmond
Festival of Lights Boat Parade
Vancouver’s North Shore is set to sparkle with the return of the North Vancouver Festival of Lights Boat Parade. This 30+ year tradition features nearly two dozen boats adorned with festive lights, wreaths, and decorations. Viewers can enjoy the parade from various locations around the Burrard Inlet, like Waterfront Park, the Shipyards pier, or waterfront restaurants. Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Best Viewing Locations:
• Waterfront Park
• The Pier at The Shipyards
• Waterfront Restaurant
Dundarave Festival of Lights
Dundarave Festival of Lights
The largest outdoor display of Christmas Trees in coastal British Columbia, the Forest of Miracles shines bright with the true spirit of West Vancouver at Christmas time. Details
November 29, 2025 to January 6, 2026
Dundarave Park, West Vancouver
PNE Winter Fair – WinterLights
Enjoy a magical holiday journey through Hastings Park as you explore enchanted lands filled with glowing lights and lavish displays. Join us at Discover Santa where you can embark on the ultimate journey to meet Santa Claus by solving puzzles and cracking riddles, ride the PNE Holiday Express, wander through Winter Lights presented by BC Hydro – a great place to snap a photo! – and go skating – or try the Ice Bumper Cars – at the Tim Hortons Ice Rink, and then warm up with the culinary extravaganza at the Holiday Eats & Treats.
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PNE Grounds, 2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
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Christmas at Canada Place
This family-friendly outdoor experience will feature the historic Woodward’s Windows and Avenue of Christmas Trees, delicious holiday recipes, a special holiday-themed Sails of Light display, Canada’s North Light display and more! Details
TBA
Canada Place, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
CPKC Holiday Train
Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet in length with 14 rail cars decorated with hundreds of thousands of technology-leading LED lights and a modified boxcar that has been turned into a traveling stage for performers. Details
December 19 & 20, 2025
Various Venues, Metro Vancouver
Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival
This family-friendly, outdoor experience will feature the historic Woodward’s Windows and Avenue of Christmas Trees, delicious holiday recipes, a special holiday-themed Sails of Light display, Canada’s North light display and more! Details
December 21, 2025
Yaletown, Granville Island & Strathcona
Belcarra Christmas Tea Lights Festival
A radiant spectacle of 100,000 lights casts an enchanting glow, creating a winter wonderland by night. This event weaves the beauty of nature with gourmet organic dining and a sense of community. Imagine feasting on a five-course meal under the stars within a transparent dome. Details
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Camp Howdy, 3000 Camp Howdy Road, Belcarra
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Bright Nights
British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund
During the holiday season, Stanley Park will sparkle with three million twinkling lights. Experience the lights, breathtaking displays, and live performers. Bright Nights will include fan favourites like the vintage fire truck, giant red reindeer, and the tunnel of lights in the plaza. Details
Cancelled for 2025/26
The Stanley Park Train, Pipeline Road in Stanley Park
TBA
We may as well cancel Christmas again
That map of houses with light displays is not current for Dec 2020.
Could anyone put an updated map of homes lighting up for 2020? A lot of these are canceled and I don’t even know why they put them here.
Christmas light show at #29-1475 Deep cove rd, north vancouver.
Custom built lightshow synchronized to music. Runs from 5-9:30pm starting December 1st to roughly January 7th 2021. http://www.facebook.com/xmasinvancouver
Heritage Harbour at the Vancouver Maritime Museum has a Christmas light display on many of their vintage vessels. Beautiful to see the lights reflecting upon the water.