While many businesses close their doors for the Christmas holidays, there are still a few spots around Vancouver that are open on Dec. 25.
Whether you’re looking for Christmas festivities or just an excuse to get out of the house, here’s a list to make the decisions a little easier.
The great outdoors
(weather conditions permitting)
Mount Seymour
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing
Cypress Mountain
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, snow-tube park
Grouse Mountain
- Skyride (uphill) 8:15 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Lifts 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Lupins Cafe 10:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Grouse Grind Coffee Bar 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Altitudes Bistro 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- The Observatory 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Second Annual Christmas Day Run
9:30 a.m.
Starts and ends at Laughing Statues in Morton Park at English Bay with a five-km and 10-km option
vancouver.carpe-diem.events/calendar/8401756-christmas-day-run-at-morton-park
Ice Skating at Robson Square
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Trout Lake Rink
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a public skate
troutlakecc.com/facilities-and-rentals/ice-rink
Indoor living
Sea of Lights at Vancouver Aquarium
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
vanaqua.org/explore/sea-of-lights
Superhero Chanukah on Ice
3 p.m. at Hillcrest Community Centre
“Enjoy donuts, dreidels, gelt and Chanukah music. Skate with Superman and Batman.”
vancouver.carpe-diem.events/calendar/8747483-superhero-chanukah-on-ice-at-hillcrest-community-centre
Hyatt Gingerbread Lane at Hyatt Hotel
Open 24/7 in the lobby of the hotel.
hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/canada/hyatt-regency-vancouver/yvrrv/news-events
Christmas at Canada Place
8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
“Experience the nostalgic tradition of the Woodward’s Windows, Canada’s North lights display, the Sails of Light, and the festive Avenue of Trees.”
canadaplace.ca/events/christmas
Hillcrest Pool
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Recreational swimming open to the public.
vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/hillcrest-aquatic-centre.aspx
Screen time
Cineplex theatres will be open around Vancouver.
Check movie times and locations at cineplex.com
Fill your face
A list of Vancouver restaurants open on Christmas Day with brunch and dinner options:
MIXT Lobby Lounge at the Sheraton Vancouver
Brunch and dinner buffet
Notch 8 at Fairmont Hotel
Brunch and dinner buffet
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Dinner buffet
Bacchus at Wedgewood Hotel
Brunch and dinner
Café One at Sheraton Wall Centre
Prix-fixe brunch and prix-fixe dinner
Diva at the Metropolitan Hotel
Prix-fixe dinner
Yew at Four Seasons
Brunch buffet and prix-fixe dinner
Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar
Prix-fixe brunch and prix-fixe/buffet dinner
Oceans 999 at Pan Pacific Hotel
Dinner buffet
Dockside Restaurant
Brunch buffet and dinner buffet
Market by Jean-Georges
Prix-fixe brunch and prix-fixe dinner
Pinnacle Hotel
Prix-fixe dinner
Mosaic at Hyatt Regency
Brunch buffet and dinner buffet
Acqua Restaurant and Bar at Executive Suites Hotel, Metro Vancouver
Dinner buffet
H2 Rotisserie and Bar
Prix-fixe dinner
Arc Restaurant at Fairmont Waterfront
Prix-fixe dinner and brunch buffet
Copper Chimney at Hotel Le Soleil
Prix-fixe dinner
The Wild Fig
Prix-fixe dinner
Water Street Café
Prix-fixe dinner
Seasons in the Park
Prix-fixe dinner
Teahouse in Stanley Park
Prix-fixe dinner
Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
Brunch buffet and dinner buffet
Sylvia Hotel
Prix-fixe dinner
Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown
Dinner buffet
Botanist Restaurant at Fairmont Pacific Rim
Brunch and dinner
Forage
Prix-fixe dinner
Five Sails at Pan Pacific
Prix-fixe dinner
Hawksworth
Prix-fixe dinner
P2b Bistro and Bar
Prix-fixe dinner
Showcase at Vancouver Marriott
Brunch buffet and prix-fixe dinner
Fast and furious
Starbucks, Denny’s, McDonald’s and White Spot (1476 Kingsway) are open Christmas Day.
(Hours vary)
Convenience/Grocery Stores
- Snackland
- 7-11 (location hours may vary)
- Shopper’s Drug Mart (location hours may vary)
- T&T Supermarket
- Super-Valu
Booze
- Coal Harbour Liquor Store, 1218 West Pender St., 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Darby’s Liquor Store, 2001 Macdonald St., 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Denman Beer Wine Spirits, 1060 Denman St., 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Firefly Fine Wine and Ales, 2857 Cambie St, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Legacy Liquor, 1633 Manitoba St., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Brewery Creek Liquor Store, 3045 Main St. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nightlife/Entertainment (+19)
Christmas at Republic
9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Tuesday’s at Celebrities (+19)
10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
