Vancouver’s 2025 November events calendar features festivals and events in the Lower Mainland including Remembrance Day and early Christmas Activities.

 

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JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

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Vancouver’s November Calendar of Events

• Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day
• Nov. 27 – American Thanksgiving (US)
• Nov. 28 – Black Friday

 

2025 November Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in November.

(Note: Schedules are subject to change. See official event websites for the most up-to-date details.)

 

 

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Week of November 6th to 9th

November 6-9 | November 10-16 | November 17-23 | November 24-30

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists.
• CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
• Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist. Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember! (TBC)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery 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!)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.

 

 

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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, November 7, 2025

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today is the day of the Launch Party!
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 4 pm to 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).

 

 

Shows & Entertainment

• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
• CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
• Stand Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today includes To Be or Not to be Chica Chica Boom Chic at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

 

 

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of 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).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

 

 

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist. Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember! (TBC)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• 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.
• 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: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

 

 

Saturday, November 8, 2025

• Indigenous Veterans Day
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Strathcona North at Lonsdale Quay.
• Made in the 604 Market – an artisan market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. Admission is free!
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. Today is Winter Craving Madness, which features LED mazes, music and dancing in a spooky environment.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist. Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember! (TBC)

 

 

Shows & Entertainment

• Concert Series: Romantic Serenade – a ticketed concert at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts featuring pianists Dina Kholina, Isaac Juarez-Flores and special guests.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Stand Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today includes A Dictionary of Emotions in Wartime at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.

 

 

Featured Activities

• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

 

 

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• 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!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of 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).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Saturday Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Made in the 604 Market – an artisan market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. Admission is free!

 

 

Sunday, November 9, 2025

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Braggot Brewery.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• Made in the 604 Market – an artisan market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. Admission is free!

Shows & Entertainment

• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
• Stand Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today includes Mami at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

 

 

Featured Activities & Attractions

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery 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!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

 

 

Featured Activities & Attractions

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Made in the 604 Market – an artisan market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. Admission is free!

 

 

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Week of November 10th to 16th

November 6-9 | November 10-16 | November 17-23 | November 24-30

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Monday, November 10, 2025

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Bridge Brewing.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember! (TBC)
• Stand Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today includes Banana Musik at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.

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.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• 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 – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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).
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

 

 

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Remembrance Day Events

• Remembrance Day – click Lower Mainland Venues for ceremonies in various municipalities or check out any of the following locations.
  • Victory Square (City of Vancouver)
  • Coquitlam (at Blue Mountain Park)
  • Maple Ridge (at Memorial Peace Park)
  • New Westminster (at the armory and outside city hall)
  • City of North Vancouver (at Victoria Park)
  • District of North Vancouver (at Cates Park)
  • Port Coquitlam (at the community centre and Veterans Park)
  • Port Moody (along St. John’s Street and at the Royal Canadian Legion)
  • Richmond (outside City Hall)
  • Stanley Park (at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial)
  • Surrey (in Cloverdale)
  • University of British Columbia (in the War Memorial Gym)
  • West Vancouver (at Memorial Park)

 

 

Shows & Entertainment

• The Songs Will Remain – the Chor Leoni men’s choir performs its annual Remembrance Day concert today at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – the all-male choir performs a Remembrance Day-themed concert at the South Delta Baptist Church.
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.

Other Events on November 11

• Circle Craft Holiday Market – an amazing holiday market with 300+ artisan vendors at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Shaketown Brewing.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist. Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember! (TBC)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• 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.
• 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!)
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

 

 

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

• Circle Craft Holiday Market – an amazing holiday market with 300+ artisan vendors at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• 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.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Wildeye Brewing.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist. Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember! (TBC)
• 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.
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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!)

Featured Museums & Sites

• 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 – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

 

 

Thursday, November 13, 2025

• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Circle Craft Holiday Market – an amazing holiday market with 300+ artisan vendors at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Shows & Entertainment

• First Impressions Theatre – Gunmetal Blues shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Drag Fight Club Grand Final – the annual drag competition hosted by What the Frock Productions concludes today at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Festivals & Events

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Black Kettle Brewing.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Featured Activities & Attractions

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist. Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember! (TBC)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery 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!)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• 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 Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

 

 

Friday, November 14, 2025

Festivals & Events

• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Circle Craft Holiday Market – an amazing holiday market with 300+ artisan vendors at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Windfall Cider.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Shows & Entertainment

• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• First Impressions Theatre – Gunmetal Blues shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.

Holiday Markets & Events

• November Opening Reception – a free event featuring fine art and artisan products at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market – featuring over 200 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way.
• Circle Craft Holiday Market – an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.

Featured Museums and Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist. Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember! (TBC)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of 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).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows 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 Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• 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!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

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UNITED VOICES CHOIR CONCERT

The United Voices Choir Concert is a talented group of auditioned singers. They have a concert at Vancouver’s Pacific Spirit United Church on Friday, November 21st. For tickets and details, click Duruflé Requiem Concert 2025.

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

• Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford.
• Louis Riel Day – an event celebrating Metis culture at the Fort Langley National Historic Site.
• Murder is a Drag – a Dinner Date with Death dinner theatre show with actors in drag takes place at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort at Harrison Lake.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist. Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember!
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at La Cerveceria Astilleros.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Holiday and Artisan Markets

• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Olde Farmhouse Christmas Market – the popular vintage market takes place with a holiday theme at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge.
• Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market – featuring over 200 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way.
• Circle Craft Holiday Market – an amazing holiday market with 300+ artisan vendors at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• North Delta Artisan & Gift Market – a holiday craft market featuring over 3 dozen local artisans. It takes place at Sunshine Hills Elementary School at 11285 Bond Blvd. in Delta. Admission is by donation.
• Swedish Christmas Fair – with 30 or so vendors at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby at 6540 Thomas Street. Admission is free, as is the parking.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.

Shows & Entertainment

• First Impressions Theatre – Gunmetal Blues shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Dinner Date with Death – a drag-themed, murder-mystery dinner theatre show happens at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort in the Fraser Valley with Vancouver Mysteries.

 

 

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of 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).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to 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!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.

 

 

Sunday, November 16, 2025

• Murder is a Drag – a Dinner Date with Death dinner theatre show with actors in drag takes place at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort at Harrison Lake.
• Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Woods Spirit Co.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Christmas, Artisan & Other Sunday Markets

• Olde Farmhouse Christmas Market – the popular vintage market takes place with a holiday theme at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge.
• Circle Craft Holiday Market – an amazing holiday market with 300+ artisan vendors at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market – featuring over 200 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Swedish Christmas Fair – with 30 or so vendors at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby at 6540 Thomas Street. Admission is free, as is the parking.
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Events & Attractions

• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy 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.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• 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!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

 

 

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Week of November 17th to 23rd

November 6-9 | November 10-16 | November 17-23 | November 24-30

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Monday, November 17, 2025

• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at North Point Brewing.

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.)
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

 

 

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Copperpenny Distilling.

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.)
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery 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!)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• 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. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)

 

 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Beva Brewing & Blending.
• Sam Carter Award Presentation Ceremony – the BC Achievement Foundation celebrates the recipients of the 2025 Polygon Award in First Nations Art with a dinner & award presentation at the Roundhouse Community Centre.
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Christmas Events & Attractions

• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• 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!)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)

 

 

Thursday, November 20, 2025

• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Dance in Vancouver – a series of dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver. Today features Flamenco Rosario.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Beere Brewing.
• First Impressions Theatre – Gunmetal Blues shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation today from 5:00 to 8:30 pm.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• 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.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Christmas Attractions

• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at Flyover in downtown Vancouver.

 

 

Friday, November 21, 2025

• Vancity Foodie Fest  – a special holiday market that includes artisan vendors, food and drinks.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• ExpoPlaza 2025: The Future of Workforce – an international forum connecting entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators from Canada and Latin America at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

Shows & Entertainment

• Take it to the Limit – an Eagles tribute concert takes place at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.
• United Voices Choir Concert – the auditioned singers have their Duruflé Requiem concert at Pacific Spirit United Church in Vancouver.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – Gunmetal Blues shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of 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).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel 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 Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Christmas Attractions

• Merry & Bright at Martini Town – today is the first day of the season for the Christmas attraction with holiday decorations and live entertainment at a movie studio in Langley.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at Flyover in downtown Vancouver.

 

 

Saturday, November 22, 2025

• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Winter Jubilee – a free Christmas-themed event in downtown Abbotsford with market vendors, Santa, live music and more.

Show, Concerts & Theatre

• Take it to the Limit – an Eagles tribute concert takes place at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby.
• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Haunted Histories: An Evening with the Vancouver Paranormal Society at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – Gunmetal Blues shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.

Christmas Activities

• WinterFest at MOS – the Cloverdale Christmas Tree Festival and free family-friendly activities happen at the Museum of Surrey.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. Today is opening night with special activities.
• Surrey Tree Lighting Festival – live entertainment, a holiday market, crafts and other activities at the Plaza at City Hall.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at Flyover in downtown Vancouver.
• Merry & Bright at Martini Town – a Christmas attraction with holiday decorations and live entertainment at a movie studio in Langley.
• Christmas at Greendale Acres – holiday lights, train rides, market vendors and more at the farm in Chilliwack. Today is the first day of the season.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Sightseeing Tours & Featured Museums

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of 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).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Other Featured Attractions

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery 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 to save 10%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

 

 

Sunday, November 23, 2025

• VAM Symphony Orchestra: A Musical Storybook – the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra hosts a concert at the Orpheum Theatre featuring songs from various movies.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Christmas Activities

• Merry & Bright at Martini Town – a Christmas attraction with holiday decorations and live entertainment at a movie studio in Langley.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Surrey Tree Lighting Festival – live entertainment, a holiday market, crafts and other activities at the Plaza at City Hall.
• WinterFest at MOS – the Cloverdale Christmas Tree Festival and free family-friendly activities happen at the Museum of Surrey.
• Christmas at Greendale Acres – holiday lights, train rides, market vendors and more at the farm in Chilliwack.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at Flyover in downtown Vancouver.
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of 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).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also has a new, family-friendly, interactive hockey exhibit.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Other 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.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

 

 

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Week of November 24th to 30th

November 6-9 | November 10-16 | November 17-23 | November 24-30

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Monday, November 24, 2025

• Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• 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 – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• 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: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.

 

 

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

• Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• BC Achievement Award Ceremony – an award ceremony for recipients of the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown.
• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• 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 – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a new special hockey exhibit. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.

Ongoing Christmas Activities

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

 

 

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

• Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• 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.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Christmas Events & Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Merry & Bright at Martini Town – a Christmas attraction with holiday decorations and live entertainment at a movie studio in Langley.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at Flyover in downtown Vancouver.
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• 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 – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a new special hockey exhibit. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)

 

 

Thursday, November 27, 2025

• American Thanksgiving Day
• Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Lights of Hope Celebration – St. Paul’s Hospital at 1081 Burrard Street launches their annual fundraising event with Christmas lights.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Shows & Entertainment

• Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Christmas Attractions

• Merry & Bright at Martini Town – a Christmas attraction with holiday decorations and live entertainment at a movie studio in Langley.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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 – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a new special hockey exhibit. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)

 

 

Friday, November 28, 2025

• Black Friday – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• Murder is a Drag – a Wake the Dead theatre show with actors in drag takes place at the Woodwards Building near Gastown.
• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Presentation House Theatre – today’s show at the theatre in North Vancouver is Baking Time. It’s intended for kids and their families.
• First Impressions Theatre – Gunmetal Blues shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
• Dance in Vancouver – a series of dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver. Today features Eric Cheung.

Christmas Attractions

• Noel Holiday Light Festival – a big Christmas celebration at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey with light displays, entertainment, market vendors and more.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Merry & Bright at Martini Town – a Christmas attraction with holiday decorations and live entertainment at a movie studio in Langley.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at Flyover in downtown Vancouver.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Shipyards Christmas Market – a European-themed Christmas market with live music and free admission.
• Christmas at Greendale Acres – holiday lights, train rides, market vendors and more at the farm in Chilliwack.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at 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.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a new special hockey exhibit. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of 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).

 

 

Saturday, November 29, 2025

• Dundarave Festival of Lights – today marks the first day of the season for the Christmas tree displays at the waterfront in West Vancouver. To celebrate there is live entertainment as part of the Dundarave Christmas Fair.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Spirit of the Season Celebration – a family-friendly Christmas event in North Vancouver’s Shipyard’s District.
• Metro Theatre – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Dance in Vancouver – a series of dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver. Today features Eric Cheung.
• First Impressions Theatre – Gunmetal Blues shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Presentation House Theatre – today’s show at the theatre in North Vancouver is Baking Time. It’s intended for kids and their families.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Walking & Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.

Winter Holiday Markets

• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• NLUC Christmas Craft Market – an artisan craft fair with free admission and over four dozen vendors in North Vancouver.
• Shipyards Christmas Market – a European-themed Christmas market with live music and free admission.

Christmas Activities

• North Pole Express – special Christmas activities with a Polar Express theme at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
• Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade – a Santa Claus parade in downtown Chilliwack.
• Christmas at Greendale Acres – holiday lights, train rides, market vendors and more at the farm in Chilliwack.
• Noel Holiday Light Festival – a big Christmas celebration at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey with light displays, entertainment, market vendors and more.
• Merry & Bright at Martini Town – a Christmas attraction with holiday decorations and live entertainment at a movie studio in Langley.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Holiday Cheer at the Pier – a community event that takes place at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at Flyover in downtown Vancouver.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a new special hockey exhibit. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

 

 

Sunday, November 30, 2025

• Vancouver Historic Half – Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K and half marathon races around Stanley Park’s seawall and elsewhere in the city.
• Family Day at PdA – a free event at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts Centre with family-friendly activities, art exhibitions and more.
• Presentation House Theatre – today’s show at the theatre in North Vancouver is Baking Time. It’s intended for kids and their families.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.

Christmas Activities

• Merry & Bright at Martini Town – a Christmas attraction with holiday decorations and live entertainment at a movie studio in Langley.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Christmas at Greendale Acres – holiday lights, train rides, market vendors and more at the farm in Chilliwack.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas tree displays at the waterfront in West Vancouver.
• Noel Holiday Light Festival & Market – a big Christmas celebration at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey with light displays, entertainment, market vendors and more.
• North Pole Express – special Christmas activities with a Polar Express theme at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
• Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at Flyover in downtown Vancouver.
• Shipyards Christmas Market – a European-themed Christmas market with live music and free admission.
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

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.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a new special hockey exhibit. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

 

Other November Events in 2025

Below are events that may or may not also be happening in November 2025.

 

Shows and Entertainment

• A Wonderheads Christmas Carol – an Arts Club Theatre production shows at the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. (November 26 to December 14, 2025)
• Modulus Festival – a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver. (November 6 to 10, 2025)
• Roedde House Jazz in the Parlour – live music at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End (not far from Robson Street) on a Thursday evening. (TBC)
• Jazz Vespers in Vancouver – at 4 pm on Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Schubert & Boccherini: Mimosa String Quintet – a performance at Christ Church Cathedral presented by Early Music Vancouver. (November 1, 2025)
• Gertrude and Alice – Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre presents a main stage production at the Pal Studio Theatre. (November 6 to 23, 2025)
• Tafelmusik: Brilliant Baroque – a concert presented by Early Music Vancouver at The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. (November 15, 2025)
• Broadway Across Canada – MJ The Musical shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (November 25 to 30, 2025)
• Community Day Movies – free movies happen at Cineplex Theatres across the Lower Mainland. Concession treats are also discounted. (TBC)
• Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra – the all-women’s choir performs a Christmas concert at Pacific Spirit United Church. (November 29 & 30, 2025)
• Vancouver Turkish Film Festival – a festival with various film screenings at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. (November 27 to 30, 2025)
• LUZIA at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company is bringing another show to the big top at Concord Pacific Place next year. (November 4 to December 15, 2026)

 

Festivals and Events

• Hopscotch Festival – a whiskey and other fine spirits-tasting event at the PNE Forum. Hundreds of different samples are available from fine Scotch to Irish Whiskey, Bourbons, Vodkas, Gins and even local craft spirits and beers. (Not happening in 2025.)
• Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival – the festival’s Fall Series features mountain-themed film screenings and other events. (November 12 to 20, 2025)
• Pet Lover Show – a large pet show at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week – a showcase of Indigenous designers and models from across the country. (November 19 to 22, 2025)
• Eastside Culture Crawl – an art festival featuring the works of hundreds of artists at multiple venues in Vancouver. (November 20 to 23, 2025)
• Holidays at Hycroft – an amazing upscale Christmas market and fundraising event for the University Women’s Club at 1489 McRae Avenue in Vancouver. The venue alone is beautiful (and was used on occasion in the TV series When Calls the Heart). (November 27 to 30, 2025)
• Made in the 604 Foodie Fest – a holiday market full of food vendors at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. (November 21, 2025)

 

Sporting Events

• The Phantom Run Trail Race – 12K, 19.5K and 25K trail runs starting at North Vancouver’s Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. (November 15, 2025)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – professional ice hockey at Rogers Arena.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – against various teams on different dates at the Langley Events Centre.

 

City of Vancouver Christmas-Themed Events

• Lumiere Vancouver – a small festival with decorative illuminations at locations in Vancouver’s West End. (November 13 to 16, 2025)
• Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.

 

Other Lower Mainland Christmas-Themed Events

• McArthurGlen Annual Tree Lighting – live entertainment at the outlet mall in Richmond. (TBC)
• Japanese Craft Fair – at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre at 6688 Southoaks Crescent in Burnaby. (November 15 & 16, 2025)
• Edmonds Festival of Light – a small event for young families at the Edmonds Community Centre in Burnaby. Activities include live entertainment, light refreshments, crafts, an appearance by Santa and various child-friendly activities. (November 29, 2025)
• Highstreet’s Tree Lighting & Holiday Show – a Christmas event at Abbotsford’s Highstreet Shopping Centre at 3122 Mt. Lehman Road. (TBC)
• Light Up the Village – Christmas decorations, Santa Claus, and family-friendly activities at West Vancouver’s Park Royal Mall. (TBC)
• Squamish Holiday Parade – a Christmas parade along Cleveland Avenue in Squamish. (TBC)
• Homes For The Holidays – an elegant holiday season-themed design event at UBC’s Cecil Green Park House. (November 15 & 16, 2025)
• Squamish at Dusk – a winter holiday lights attraction in the evening in Squamish. (TBC)
• Peak of Christmas – the season of Christmas celebrations at Grouse Mountain begins in late November. (November 21 to December 24, 2025)

 

Vancouver Christmas Craft Fairs

• Britannia Christmas Craft Fair – at the Britannia Community Services Centre at 1661 Napier Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Portabello Holiday Market – takes place at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. (November 15 & 16, 2025)
• Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair – one of Vancouver’s largest Christmas craft fairs, with over 140 vendors. (November 22, 2025)
• Got Craft Holiday Market – usually at the Croatian Cultural Centre at 3250 Commercial Drive in Vancouver. (On the weekends of November 22-23 and November 29-30 in 2025.)
• Vancouver Japan Market – a Japanese-themed Christmas market at Robson Square. (November 29 & 30, 2025)

 

Other Lower Mainland Markets

• Deer Lake Craft Festival – a three-day event at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts at 6450 Deer Lake Avenue. (November 14 to 16, 2025)
• Etsy Collective Holiday Pop Up – a Christmas-themed craft fair at the Pipe Shop at 115 Victory Ship Way in North Vancouver. (November 29 & 30, 2025)
• Silver Harbour Christmas Market – a craft fair with free admission at North Vancouver’s Silver Harbour Senior Centre at 144 East 22nd Street. (November 15, 2025)
• New West Craft – an artisan market at the River Market in New Westminster. (November 1, 15 & 29, 2025)
• West End Holiday Craft Fair – 50+ vendors and free admission at the West End Community Centre at 870 Denman Street. (November 22 to 23, 2025)
• Gleneagles Holiday Artisan Festival – three dozen or so vendors at West Vancouver’s Gleneagles Community Centre at 6262 Marine Drive. (November 29, 2025)
• Alexandra Neighbourhood House Craft Fair – a Christmas craft market at 2916 McBride Avenue in Crescent Beach. (November 22, 2025)
• Steveston Village Craft Fair – at the Steveston Community Centre at 4111 Moncton Street in Richmond featuring over 100 vendors. (November 22, 2025)
• Fort Langley Christmas Market – a small indoor craft fair with over 30 vendors at the Fort Langley Community Hall at 9167 Glover Road. (TBC)

 

Other General Events

• Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays – a fundraising event where guests get to tour half a dozen Vancouver homes that have been professionally decorated for the Christmas season. (TBC)
• West Coast Women’s Show – a trade show at the Tradex building in Abbotsford. (November 21 to 23, 2025)
• Roedde House – admission to the historic museum in Vancouver’s West End is by donation on the last Friday of the month. (TBC)
• Day Sail on a Warship – women & girls (ages 12+) are invited to test drive an active duty warship with the Royal Canadian Navy. (TBC)
• Disney On Ice – Let’s Dance takes place with Disney characters at the Pacific Coliseum. (November 26 to 30, 2025)
• River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special off-site event somewhere in the Lower Mainland. (November 8, 2025)
• Vancouver Train Expo – a model train exhibition at the PNE Forum at 2901 East Hastings. (Not happening in 2025.)
• IronFest V: Night One – an event hosted by Coastal Jazz at The Iron Works in Vancouver. (TBC)
• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. (November 1 to 10, 2025)

 

Top Things to Do in November

Below are some of the most popular activities to do in November in the Lower Mainland.

• Take part in the Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11th at any one of various locations.
• Enjoy the last of the autumn leaves early in the month at any of Metro Vancouver’s best parks and places in nature.
• If it’s not raining, then enjoy the outdoors as much as possible at places like Stanley Park, any of the North Shore‘s great parks, along the seawall at False Creek or Coal Harbour, or any of Vancouver’s other best places for a walk, jog or cycle.
• If it’s raining (which there’s a very good chance that it will be), then partake in one of Vancouver’s top indoor activities at a nice warm, dry, indoor venue.
• Go Black Friday Shopping in Vancouver, but be sure to support small local businesses as much as you can.
• Take in one of Vancouver’s best places to see Christmas decorations at the end of the month before the December crowds.

 

Vancouver November Weather

Rain, rain and more rain. The only month with more rain than November (with an average of 170 mm or 6.8 inches) is December (with almost 178 mm, or just over 7 inches).

Yes, November is usually a very wet month, even by Vancouver’s soggy standards. The only people in town with wide grins on their faces because of the weather are the skiers, who know that if it’s raining in town then it’ll be snowing at the same time – or not too far in the future – up on the hills.

The average November temperatures in Vancouver are 9 degrees Celsius (48 F) in the day and 3 C at night (or 37 F), which means while people are sleeping it is usually below freezing up at the ski hills.

November competes with December for being the most dismal month of the year in the Lower Mainland weather-wise, but lacks December’s abundance of Christmas lights (which almost completely eliminates all the gloominess).

 

Recommended Activities

Unless it happens to be sunny and not raining, November is a good month for Indoor Activities. The autumn leaves are still good in the first half of the month or so though, so Stanley Park, VanDusen Garden, Queen Elizabeth Park and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden can still be good early on, but everything is looking pretty bleak and bare by the end of November.

When we say November is probably the gloomiest month in Vancouver in a typical year, given that the trees are bare and there’s so much rain, it doesn’t mean that Vancouver isn’t still a beautiful city. It’s just one of the world’s most beautiful cities at its worst (so still much better than many places). On really cloudy days, you just have to use your imagination to visualize all the stunning mountains.

When it’s not raining, hiking in November is still great in many of the Parks (especially where the trees are coniferous and so don’t lose their leaves and look bleak towards the end of the month). A great place for this is at almost any of the regional parks or hiking trails on the North Shore, including the Capilano River Regional Park where the salmon are likely still spawning at the Salmon Hatchery just a short walk or drive from the Cleveland Dam.

 

Other Information

Click Festivals & Events for a listing of the best festivals and events.

Click Shows & Entertainment for the full year’s calendar of shows and performances taking place in the Lower Mainland.

To return to the top of the page, click November Calendar.

To see what’s happening next month, click December Calendar of Events.