Christmas cheer will last a little while longer in Vancouver, with some dazzling light displays still open in January.
Dates and open times for the displays vary, but there’s still plenty of time to check out some of the most breathtaking festive exhibits.
Festivale Tropicale
Festivale Tropicale will turn Bloedel Conservatory into a twinkling tropical paradise this holiday season. Photo: Bloedel Conservatory/FacebookVancouver's iconic Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park is marking a milestone birthday this year as they hit the big 5-0. As part of their ongoing celebration, Bloedel Conservatory's Festivale Tropicale, a holiday season event that promises fun for all ages, will be open until Jan. 5.
Much like what we've come to know as Holiday Heights, Festivale Tropicale has 150 free flying exotic birds, magical lights, colourful plant displays, festive music, a scavenger hunt, and much more.
When: Now through to January 5, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Bloedel Conservatory - 4600 Cambie St (Queen Elizabeth Park), Vancouver. The main entrance to the Bloedel Conservatory is located off 33rd Avenue between Cambie and Main Streets.
Cost: Admission fees are $3.30-6.75. Discounts for large groups available. Kids 4 and under and VanDusen Garden members are free. Visitors to VanDusen Festival of Lights will receive free admission tickets to Festivale Tropicale
VanDusen Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Photo: VanDusen Botanical Garden FacebookStep into a dazzling winter wonderland this holiday season at VanDusen Garden's annual Festival of Lights with over a million twinkling lights. The festival also includes a breathtaking display on Livingstone Lake every 20 minutes, where lights dance to classic, disco, and soul music sets. The light garden will be open until Jan. 5.
When: Now through Jan. 5 from 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden – 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Here
Aurora Winter Festival – Vancouver
The 15-acre North Pole-inspired fest is the largest event of its kind in Western Canada. Photo: Aurora Winter Festival FacebookThe 15-acre North Pole-inspired fest is the largest event of its kind in Western Canada, since it moved to the PNE grounds for its festive run. The event will continue until Jan. 5, 2020.
In addition to the ice skating and tube park, Aurora Winter Festival also features giant sculptures, animated sets, brilliant light displays, and a number of fun characters, as well as a light tunnel showcasing the Aurora Borealis, a story-time theatre with Santa, an entertainment tent with live music, a variety of food trucks, and a market with 40 holiday-inspired vendors.
When: Now through to Jan. 5, 2020
Where: PNE Grounds - 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: $12.99-17.99 Tickets here.
Lights at Lafarge
The Lights at Lafarge will once again illuminate the season until January 20. Photo: City of CoquitlamMetro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor holiday light display is set to inspire awe and ignite festive cheer until Jan. 20.
The popular attraction boasts tens of thousands of lights installed in various configurations, including a beautifully lit 1.2 km walkway around Lafarge Lake. The enchanted walk offers a number of creative elements, such as sparkling maple leafs, a pair of glowing swans, twinkling flowers, and much more.
When: Light displays will be on through Jan. 20, 2020 from dusk to 11:30 pm nightly
Where: Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park – 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Cost: Free
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
The dazzling Canyon Lights returns to delight locals and visitors of all ages at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver. Photo: Courtesy Canyon LightsThe dazzling Canyon Lights will be on show until Jan. 26, allowing plenty of time to soak in one of Metro Vancouver’s awe-inspiring attractions. Considered one of the world's most spectacular holiday light displays, Canyon Lights features thousands of twinkling lights adorning the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge, as well as the exciting Treetops Adventure walk and its 250-year-old Douglas firs.
When: Now through to January 26, 2020; Holiday activities from 4 to 9 p.m.; Park is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Cost: Tickets
Lights by the Lake
During Lights by the Lake in Harrison Hot Springs you’ll see one kilometre of the waterfront glow with festive lights. Photo: Tourism Harrison/FacebookLights by the Lake in picturesque Harrison Hot Springs will have you aglow with holiday wonder as one kilometre of waterfront sparkles with festive lights. This free family-friendly festival will be on daily from dusk until 11 p.m. through January 12, 2020, giving you plenty of opportunities to whisk away from Metro Vancouver to check out this engaging festival.
When: Now through to Jan. 12, 2020
Where: Waterfront of Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. Cost: Admission is free
— With files from Lindsay William-Ross and Elana Shepert
