Things to Do This Christmas Day in and Around Vancouver - Dec 25, 2023

Get ready to have a ton of Christmas fun on December 25th.

Granville Island

If you want to get out of the house and celebrate this special time, here are some ideas of what you can do on Christmas Day & Boxing Day in and around Vancouver.

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Holiday Splash

Dive into the spirit of the season with Holiday Splash at Vancouver Aquarium! Discover an aquatic winter wonderland of twinkling lights and festive decor, new scrumptious chef-made seasonal treats, and plenty of holiday fun for the whole family.

Dec 25: 10:00 AM — 3:30 PM, Dec 26: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

See Christmas Lights

The following are open on Christmas Day — December 25th.

Be cheered as you stroll Granville Island seeing the twinkling winter lights across the 40 acre site.
Canada Place 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!
See Lights of Hope illuminate the streets with a breathtaking display of Christmas lights. Available online
Step into a magical winter destination. Downtown Maple Ridge and Memorial Peace park will be illuminated with beautiful holiday light installations.
Beautifully decorated trees adorn Dundarave Beach eastward to Millennium Park and the Grosvenor Ambleside Galleria.
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.
Take in the dazzling lights display at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Larger lighting installations will be located at key points along Coal Harbour in Vancouver, with suspended lighting to help you find your way.

Places To See Christmas Lights And Holiday Displays In And Around Vancouver

White Winter Fun

There are many winter activities that you can enjoy in and around Vancouver. You can go snow tubing, downhill skiing & snowboarding, cross country skiing, at Cypress Mountain. Dec 25 | 9am to 4pm.

You can also enjoy various activities at Grouse Mountain Resort.

Mount Seymour operations are paused until December 26th. ~~Go snowshoeing on the trails at Mount Seymour. The trails wind through scenic lakes, and old forests, and will get you back in touch with nature.~~

Snow Tubing, Tobogganing, Skiing and Snowboarding in Metro Vancouver

See a Movie at the theatre

Watch a movie at the theatre.

Cineplex and Landmark Cinemas

The Boys in The Boat – Releasing on Dec 25
The Color Purple – Releasing on Dec 25
Ferrari – Releasing on Dec 25
The Zone of Interest – Releasing on Dec 25
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom – Releasing on Dec 22
The Iron Claw – Releasing on December 22, 2023
Wonka
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Trolls Band Together
Godzilla Minus One

The Robson Square Skating

Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with free skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

Dec 25: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Do a Christmas Day Bird Count

Do a Christmas bird count on Christmas Day! Visit any birding areas near Vancouver and see how many birds you can find!

If you don’t want to venture outside, do an unofficial count of the birds that visit your bird feeder.

Peak of Christmas

Experience the tranquil beauty of skating on 8,000 square foot mountaintop Ice Skating Pond, surrounded by snow-topped trees at Grouse Mountain Resort. Walk among the fir and spruce around Blue Grouse Lake, where stunning light installations bring radiance to the winter night. From a light tunnel to lanterns, marvel at the beauty as snow crunches underfoot.

Winter Walking

Breathe fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature by going on a walk along the many trails of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or Stanley Park.

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Geocaching

Find hidden treasures and discover the many geocaches located throughout the region. This family-friendly activity uses a mobile app or a GPS device. This is also a fun way to interact with nature while getting mild exercise and explore new areas.