Vancouver’s 2027 January calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including festivals, holiday events and winter activities.
JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL
MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER
Vancouver’s January Calendar of Events
- Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day (stat holiday)
- Jan. 25 – Robbie Burns Day (birthday of Scotland’s national poet)
Vancouver January Events in 2027
Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in January in the Lower Mainland. Alternatively, for a list of events that cost nothing or only very little, see our article about Free Events in January.
Note: Schedules are subject to change – check official websites for exact details.
Week of January 1st to 3rd
January 1-3 | January 4-10 | January 11-17 | January 18-24 | January 25-31
Friday, January 1, 2027
New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swims
- Polar Bear Swims – icy swims in the ocean take place at various locations throughout the Lower Mainland including the following:
- English Bay in Vancouver.
- Deep Cove in North Vancouver.
- Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
- Boundary Bay Regional Park in Delta.
- White Rock – by the pier and giant white rock.
- Squamish – at Sp’akw’us Feather Park.
Christmas Activities & Attractions
- Glow Christmas – a winter holiday festival featuring illuminations, music and festive, family-friendly activities in Langley.
- Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous suspension bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
Other Events & Activities
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
- Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
Shows & Entertainment
- Salute to Vienna – a New Year’s show with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra featuring live music and dancing at the Orpheum Theatre.
- LUZIA at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company brings its world-famous production to the big top at Concord Pacific Place.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also showing is the film Soar With Santa.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Featured Games & Special Activities
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Featured Museums & Attractions
- Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Bill Reid First Nation’s art gallery between 2 and 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation between 4 and 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket.)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Saturday, January 2, 2027
- LUZIA at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company brings its world-famous production to the big top at Concord Pacific Place.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Shows & Entertainment
- Metro Theatre – the family-friendly Sleeping Beauty pantomime shows in South Vancouver.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also showing is the film Soar With Santa.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Winter Holiday Attractions
- Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
- Glow Christmas – a winter holiday festival featuring illuminations, music and festive, family-friendly activities in Langley.
- Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous suspension bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Featured Attractions
- Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
Sunday, January 3, 2027
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – today is pay-what-you-can day at the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park (because it’s the first Sunday of the month).
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Shows & Entertainment
- LUZIA at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company brings its world-famous production to the big top at Concord Pacific Place.
- Metro Theatre – the family-friendly Sleeping Beauty pantomime shows in South Vancouver.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also showing is the film Soar With Santa.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Winter Holiday Attractions
- Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
- Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous suspension bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Featured Attractions
- Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit.
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
Week of January 4th to 10th
January 1-3 | January 4-10 | January 11-17 | January 18-24 | January 25-31
Monday, January 4, 2027
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous suspension bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also showing is the film Soar With Santa.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous suspension bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the New York Islanders at Rogers Arena.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Featured Attractions
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous suspension bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure games downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Thursday, January 7, 2027
- LUZIA at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company brings its world-famous production to the big top at Concord Pacific Place.
Winter-Themed Activities
- Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers Arena.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous suspension bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Other Attractions & Activities
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Featured Attractions
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
Friday, January 8, 2027
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous suspension bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Shows & Entertainment
- LUZIA at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company brings its world-famous production to the big top at Concord Pacific Place.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Saturday, January 9, 2027
- LUZIA at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company brings its world-famous production to the big top at Concord Pacific Place.
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous suspension bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Arena.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Outdoor Winter Activities
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Featured Attractions
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
HOME, LEISURE & OUTDOOR LIVING EXPO
The Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo is a large renovations, home decor and garden trade show at Chilliwack Heritage Park in the Fraser Valley. It takes place on the weekend of January 15th to 17th in 2027. If you plan to fix up your house or yard this year, you’ll want to attend this event!
Sunday, January 10, 2027
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous suspension bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Prince George at the Langley Events Centre.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Lights by the Lake – tonight is the final evening for the Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Shows & Entertainment
- LUZIA at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company brings its world-famous production to the big top at Concord Pacific Place.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Sunday Markets
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
Week of January 11th to 17th
January 1-3 | January 4-10 | January 11-17 | January 18-24 | January 25-31
Monday, January 11, 2027
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
Winter Sports Activities
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Winter Holiday Attractions & Activities
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Other Attractions & Activities
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Shows & Entertainment
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Winter Sports Activities
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Featured Attractions
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
Thursday, January 14, 2027
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
Winter Sports Events & Activities
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Arena.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
HOME, LEISURE & OUTDOOR LIVING EXPO
The Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo is a large renovations, home decor and garden trade show at Chilliwack Heritage Park in the Fraser Valley. It takes place on the weekend of January 15th to 17th in 2027. If you plan to fix up your house or yard this year, you’ll want to attend this event!
Friday, January 15, 2027
- Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a large trade show for people doing home and garden renovations at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Winter Sports Events & Activities
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a large trade show for people doing home and garden renovations at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
- Concert Series: A Celebration of Robbie Burns – an event with the band Blackthorn celebrating Scotland’s most famous poet at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Winter Sports Activities
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Arena.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Featured Attractions
- Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit, especially if you’re a BC resident who can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park where, if you use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER, you can save 25%!
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
Sunday, January 17, 2027
- Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a large trade show for people doing home and garden renovations at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Shows & Entertainment
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Sunday Markets
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Featured Attractions and Activities
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit.
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
Featured Historical Sites & Museums
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Week of January 18th to 24th
January 1-3 | January 4-10 | January 11-17 | January 18-24 | January 25-31
Monday, January 18, 2027
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Food and Drink-Related Events
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Other Featured Special Activities
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Other Featured Historic Sites & Museums
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Thursday, January 21, 2027
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- Arts Club Theatre – Death of a Salesman shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Food & Drink-Related Events
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Featured Activities
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Friday, January 22, 2027
- Exhibition Opening Reception – a free event celebrating the opening of three new exhibitions at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- Jim Byrnes with First Impressions Theatre – the famous Canadian musician and actor performs at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
- Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs The New Canadian Curling Club today.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Arts Club Theatre – Death of a Salesman shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Food-Related Events & Activities
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Winter Sports Events & Activities
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kamloops at the Langley Events Centre.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Yuk Yuk’s Featuring Wes Barker and Friends
Centennial Theatre and Yuk Yuk’s present a night of laughs on January 23rd, 2027. The show features comedy magician Wes Barker. Hosted by Sophia Johnson, there are also performances by comedians Syd Bosel and David Maclean.
For tickets and more details about upcoming shows at Centennial Theatre, visit nvrc.ca.
Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Yuk Yuk’s Featuring Wes Barker and Friends – magic and stand-up comedy at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
Food-Related Events
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Shows & Entertainment
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs The New Canadian Curling Club today.
- Arts Club Theatre – Death of a Salesman shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
- Jim Byrnes with First Impressions Theatre – the famous Canadian musician and actor performs at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Britannia Mine Museum – a museum that used to be the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Sunday, January 24, 2027
- Vancouver Chilly Chase – Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K and half marathon running races around False Creek.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Everett at the Langley Events Centre.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Shows & Entertainment
- Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs The New Canadian Curling Club today.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- Arts Club Theatre – Death of a Salesman shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Food-Related Events
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Sunday Markets
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Featured Attractions
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
Week of January 25th to 31st
January 1-3 | January 4-10 | January 11-17 | January 18-24 | January 25-31
Monday, January 25, 2027
- Robbie Burns Day – a day to celebrate the birth of Scotland’s poet laureate.
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Tuesday, January 26, 2027
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- The Heat: International Improv Comedy Festival – teams from around the world compete at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Arts Club Theatre – Death of a Salesman shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Food-Related Events
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
- The Heat: International Improv Comedy Festival – teams from around the world compete at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
- Arts Club Theatre – Death of a Salesman shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Food and Drink-Related Events
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Thursday, January 28, 2027
- Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- The Heat: International Improv Comedy Festival – teams from around the world compete at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
- Arts Club Theatre – Death of a Salesman shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs The New Canadian Curling Club today.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Featured Activities
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Friday, January 29, 2027
- Love Lights at Cap Bridge – first day of the season for the special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night at Capilano Suspension Bridge.
- Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
- Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
Theatre & Performing Arts Shows
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs The New Canadian Curling Club today.
- Ebnflōh Dance Company – a show featuring dance and hip hop culture to explore how elements adapt and transform over time at the Dance Centre in Vancouver.
- The Heat: International Improv Comedy Festival – teams from around the world compete at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
- Arts Club Theatre – Death of a Salesman shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Food-Related Events
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Winter Sports Events & Activities
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Seattle at the Langley Events Centre.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Love Lights at Cap Bridge – special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night at Capilano Suspension Bridge.
- Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
- The Heat: International Improv Comedy Festival – teams from around the world compete at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
Food-Related Events
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Shows & Entertainment
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- Ebnflōh Dance Company – a show featuring dance and hip hop culture to explore how elements adapt and transform over time at the Dance Centre in Vancouver.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs The New Canadian Curling Club today.
- Arts Club Theatre – Death of a Salesman shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Britannia Mine Museum – a museum that used to be the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Sunday, January 31, 2027
- Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Love Lights at Cap Bridge – special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night at Capilano Suspension Bridge.
- Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
- Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.) (TBC)
Shows & Entertainment
- Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs The New Canadian Curling Club today.
- The Heat: International Improv Comedy Festival – teams from around the world compete at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
- The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
- Flyover at Canada Place – Awaken Canada and one other feature film show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Arts Club Theatre – Death of a Salesman shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
Food-Related Events
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Sunday Markets
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Featured Attractions
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.
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Other 2027 January Events
The following events are also likely taking place in January 2027 (with some details to be confirmed).
Other Events to be Confirmed
Trade Shows
- Broadway Across Canada – the Mrs. Doubtfire musical comedy shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (January 19 to 24, 2027)
- Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (January 15 to 17, 2027)
- All Dressed in White Bridal Show – a wedding show for couples planning to get married and wanting to learn about wedding-related products and services. It takes place at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre. (January 17, 2027)
- Engaged Vancouver – a wedding show/bridal fair at the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (January 24, 2027)
- Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (January 21-23, 2027)
- Fraser Valley Home & Garden Expo – a tradeshow at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford. (January 15-17, 2027)
- The Wellness Show – a health and fitness trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (January 30 & 31, 2027)
Other Events
- Jazz Vespers
- On Sundays at 4 pm at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. (TBC)
- On Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver at 4 pm. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
- Discovery Day – a free family-friendly event hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration at Canada Place. (January 24, 2027)
- Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm. (TBC)
- The Secrets of the Penthouse – a special event hosted by Forbidden Vancouver. It includes stories about vice squads, mobsters, murder and bootlegging, but also live jazz, spaghetti and meatballs. (TBC)
- Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock. (TBC)
- International Films – all sort of films show at the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
- Killer Birthday Dinner Theatre – a comedy theatre whodunit drag show with Vancouver Mysteries in Gastown. (TBC)
- Orpheum Tours – guided tours inside Vancouver’s most beautiful and iconic theatre. (TBC)
- Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. (TBC)
- Christmas Tree Chipping – a number of non-profit organizations offer Christmas tree chipping services by donation. (TBC)
- Movie Nights at MONOVA – free film showings at the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)
- Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb. (January 24-30, 2027)
- Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Paradox Hotel Vancouver at 1161 West Georgia Street. (January 22 & 23, 2027)
Typical January Weather
January in Vancouver is typically fairly cloudy, cool and wet, with average high temperatures of 6 or so degrees Celsius (or 43 F), and the lows around 1 (or 34 F).
January gets an average of about 150 mm of rain (or 6 inches), making it the third wettest month of the year on average. Except for in the higher elevations, it doesn’t snow often in Metro Vancouver – only a little each year, and it doesn’t stay long – but it can snow. Sometimes January can be surprising though, with unexpected consecutive days of sun.
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