If you’re living in (or visiting) Vancouver and you want to experience some winter fun, there’s a good chance you’ll have to head up to the mountains! One of the benefits of living on the West Coast is that we enjoy mild temperatures and only the occasional flurries, while the
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Surrey’s newest outdoor rink is open and ready to welcome visitors! Adjacent to Surrey Central Skytrain, City Hall and the main library, this vibrant hub is a great addition for families looking for a bit of fun, physical activity this winter. Skates are available for rental ($5.00), but people are
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For the first time ever, a forbidden forest experience is happening in Stanley Park! This Harry Potter delight will welcome visitors to an enchanting outdoor experience after dark with trails filled with magical characters and ample opportunities to cast spells! Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest Experience: Dates: November 7 – December
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There’s nothing quite like the magic of gliding across an outdoor skating rink with your family on a crisp winter day. Whether you’re wobbling on your first pair of skates or perfecting your spins, outdoor rinks offer a festive and affordable way to enjoy quality time together. Outdoor rinks are
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There are a number of ways cities across Metro Vancouver are helping residents dispose of their Christmas trees. Click on your city in the list below and check out how you can get rid of your festive tree. Remember, many of the tree-chipping events are fundraisers for non-profit organizations, so
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St. Andrew’s welcomes blues-rock band Terminal Station as Jazz Vespers guests! Terminal Station is Scott Smith (vocals, guitar), Jeremy Holmes (bass), Darryl Havers (keys) and Liam MacDonald (drums). Their music is raw and exciting, full of fat bass lines, explosive drumming, and impassioned vocals. Our monthly Jazz Vespers is by
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New Year’s Eve celebrations have changed greatly since becoming a parent. While I’ve never been a night owl, I did manage to make it to midnight for New Year’s…pre-children. Since our family grew to include 2 little ones, my midnight-seeing days are long gone. I applaud parents able to see
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Send out the year on ice! Get some physical activity in, bop around to music, and enjoy the cool, crisp air as you glide on the ice.  If you know of other New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day skates, that we don’t have on our list, please let us
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Taking your kid skiing (or snowboarding) just got a whole lot cheaper! SKICANADA.ORG has revamped the previous SnowPass that formerly allowed kids in grades 4 & 5 discounted access to ski 2 times at hills across Canada. Under the NEW SnowStart Kidz Pass, children ages 6-12 are eligible for the
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Countdown at noon or 3pm with Kidtropolis! In addition to the oodles of imaginative play spaces, kids will love the experience of their very own NYE party with live music, a balloon drop, noise makers, party hats and more! Noon Year’s Eve at Kidtropolis: Date: December 31, 2025 Time: 10:30
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