It’s that time of year again when the historic Cannery is filled with festive joy as we host the Steveston Festival of Trees. This year, there are even more ways to celebrate the season as the Gulf of Georgia Cannery announces that festivities will include new activities for the whole
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This free, 10-day celebration takes place along Vancouver’s favourite downtown shopping streets, and features 40 festive floral installations created by 17 of Vancouver’s top floral talents. Visitors are invited to pick up a map at the Concierge Desk at Pacific Centre, or download one at fleursdevilles.com/noel-vancouver, and walk the self-guided
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Watch ships sail by in their splendour at the Carol Ships Parade of Lights! When the ships sail into Bedwell Bay, there is a special fireworks show planned. Note that if it is foggy or inclement weather, the ships won’t run. Parades begin at 7pm Dec. 1: Rocky Point Park
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December must be the busiest month on the calendar. There are oodles of family-friendly holiday events to check out plus family gatherings, parties with friends, concerts at school, and the list goes on! With so many events happening, it’s easy to miss out on your favourites. That’s why we put
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Head to Point Grey Village for a fun holiday celebration. Get your photo taken with Santa, enjoy live music, crafts, activities and delicious hot cocoa and maple sugar shack taffy. Winter Party in Point Grey Village When: December 9, 2023 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Point Grey Village Address: West 10th Ave.
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Head to the Queensborough Firehall to see the bright lights turned on for the holiday season. Visit Santa and Sparky, sip hot cocoa, and enjoy baked treats while live holiday music plays. The event is free, but please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank. Lighting
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Cutting your Christmas tree is a beloved family tradition for many. We’ve done it on and off for years and are delighted that there are so many options available for u-cut trees in the area. Christmas tree farming is a renewable resource: young growing trees absorb carbon dioxide from the
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If you’ve ever been to a Teddy Bear Toss, you know that half the fun is selecting a bear (or other stuffed animal) to throw, and the other half of the fun is attempting to actually toss it over the glass onto the ice! I’ve gone to many hockey games
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December is right around the corner, and you know what that means? It’s time to bring out the advent calendars! I love advent calendars, and it seems that there is no shortage of options these days.  I remember the chocolate ones we had as kids; the chocolate was awful waxy stuff
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Christmas in Kerrisdale has arrived! On December 9, 16, and 23rd, enjoy horse and carriage rides, strolling brass bands, and live music. On December 17th, enjoy a free skate on ice! Christmas in Kerrisdale: When: December 9, 16, 23, 2023 |December 17, 2023 Time: 12pm-4pm (Dec. 9, 16, 23) |5:30-7:30pm
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