Things to Do This Christmas Day in and Around Vancouver

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 — 4:00 PM

See Christmas Lights

The following are open on Christmas Day (December 25th).

See Lights of Hope illuminate the streets with a breathtaking display of Christmas lights. Available online
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 light 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

Rec Room

Visit Rec Room for a thrilling day packed with next-gen driving simulators, bowling, ping pong, pool, and over video games like Pac-Man and Mario Kart, mouth-watering eats all under one roof.

855 Granville St, Vancouver – Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Dinner Reservation)
1920 Willingdon Ave Unit 21-06, Burnaby – Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Dinner Reservation)

White Winter Fun

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

You can also enjoy various activities at Grouse Mountain Resort.

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 Cineplex and Landmark Cinemas.

Movies released/releasing include:

Avatar: Fire and Ash
Anaconda (Releasing Dec 25)
Song Sung Blue (Releasing Dec 25)
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
The Housemaid
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
David
Zootopia 2
Wicked: For Good

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

Gingerbread Lane

Each year, the hotel lobby transforms into a festive wonderland filled with approximately 30 gingerbread houses crafted by talented members of the community. Participants are divided into three categories: Professional, Amateur, and Secondary School, showcasing a wide range of artistry and imagination for visitors to enjoy.

Dec 25: 24×7

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 the 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.