Vancouver’s 2025 February calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including Valentine’s Day, Family Day and other special events.

Other major events taking place in February this year include the Vancouver International Wine Festival, A Taste of the Valley, PuSh Festival and Just for Laughs Vancouver. There is also FAN EXPO Vancouver, the Earlybird RV Show and Love Lights at Capilano Bridge. Lots of Plays, Concerts & Other Shows are also happening.

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s February Events Calendar

• February 14, 2025 – Valentine’s Day
• Feb. 17, 2025 – Family Day in BC
• The month of February is also Black History Month

February Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in February. (Note: Schedules are subject to change. Check official event websites for exact details.)

Week of February 1st to 2nd

February 1-2 | February 3-9 | February 10-16 | February 17-23 | February 24-28

Saturday, February 1, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Ali Hassan: Does This Taste Funny – the comedian from CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud performs at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight features The Heat Showcase.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kamloops at the Langley Events Centre.
• The Wellness Show – a health and fitness trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Metro Theatre –  the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Sinners today. It’s a comedy about affairs with the minister’s wife and murder!
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

Lunar New Year Events

• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there is also an artists market on Granville Island.
• International Village Mall – Lunar New Year celebrations happen at the mall in Vancouver’s Chinatown. There are games, art exhibits, vendors and souvenirs.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown. It has special activities today to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.

Food & Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Saturday Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Squamish Farmers Market – at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)

Sunday, February 2, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Ezra – a TIFF Circuit series comedy drama at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Detroit Red Wings at Rogers Arena.
• The Wellness Show – a health and fitness trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Spokane at the Langley Events Centre.
• Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
• All Dressed in White Bridal Show – a wedding show for couples planning to get married and wanting to learn about wedding-related products and services. It takes place at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel in Surrey.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Metro Theatre –  the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Sinners today. It’s a comedy about affairs with the minister’s wife and murder!
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

Lunar New Year Events

• Chinatown Spring Festival Parade – a large parade celebrating the Lunar New Year in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there is also an artists market on Granville Island.
• International Village Mall – Lunar New Year celebrations happen at the mall in Vancouver’s Chinatown. There are games, art exhibits, vendors and souvenirs.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown. It has special activities today to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Food & Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Rhinestones Are Forever – a Murder is a Drag who dunnit murder mystery game with Vancouver Mysteries at the Water Street Cafe in Gastown. The event includes a 2-course brunch menu.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive weekly flea market that includes some farmers market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

Week of February 3rd to 9th

February 1-2 | February 3-9 | February 10-16 | February 17-23 | February 24-28

Monday, February 3, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there is also a craft workshop on Granville Island.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be! For example, a number of North Shore parks are nice this time of year, as are multiple other parks in the region.

Food & Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum 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 National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Arena.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Shows & Entertainment

• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

Food & Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

Food & Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown 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).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Daina Ashbee at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre –  the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Sinners today. It’s a comedy about affairs with the minister’s wife and murder!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight features Blockbuster.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• 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).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

Friday, February 7, 2025

• A Taste of the Valley – an event featuring food, drinks and artisan vendors at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (Note: This event is hosted by the same people behind the Christmas Gifts Expo in December.)
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there is also a craft workshop on Granville Island.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there are films at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Portland at the Langley Events Centre.

Shows & Entertainment

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Metro Theatre –  the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Sinners today. It’s a comedy about affairs with the minister’s wife and murder!
• Daina Ashbee at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
• Rhinestones Are Forever – a Murder is a Drag who dunnit murder mystery game with Vancouver Mysteries at the Water Street Cafe in Gastown. The event includes a 3-course dinner.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• 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).

Food & Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

VANCOUVER OPERA

Vancouver Opera has a couple of productions coming up. Flight shows on February 8th, 13th and 16th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Later in the spring, Madama Butterfly shows on April 26th & 27th and May 1st, 3rd & 4th. For full details, see the vancouveropera.ca website.

Saturday, February 8, 2025

• A Taste of the Valley – an event featuring food, drinks and artisan vendors at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (Note: This event is hosted by the same people behind the Christmas Gifts Expo in December.)
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• River Basin Days with FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special moss-themed event/workshop at Mundy Park in Coquitlam.
• Lunar New Year at the Museum of Surrey – an afternoon of educational activities and cultural performances at the Museum of Surrey. The event is free to attend.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there are also craft workshops and an artists market on Granville Island.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there are films at the Lochmaddy Studio Theatre in Vancouver as well as an Afro Gala at the Thomas Haney Rotunda in Maple Ridge.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Everett at the Langley Events Centre.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.

Shows & Entertainment

• Flight Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the funny English opera by Jonathan Dove shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Metro Theatre –  the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Sinners today. It’s a comedy about affairs with the minister’s wife and murder!
• Someone Like You – the play by the Arts Club Theatre Company takes place at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Daina Ashbee at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Lunar New Year Films at VIFF Centre – three Asian films with themes about family show at Vancity Theatre in Vancouver.

Featured Attractions and Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• 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).

Food & Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Saturday Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Sunday, February 9, 2025

• Super Bowl – the American football championship. The game (and halftime show) will be watched in homes and sports bars across the continent.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Family Day at PdA – a free, family-friendly event with visual and performing arts-related activities at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Rhinestones Are Forever – a Murder is a Drag who dunnit murder mystery game with Vancouver Mysteries at the Water Street Cafe in Gastown. The event includes a 2-course brunch menu.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there are also craft workshops and an artists market on Granville Island.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there are films at the Lochmaddy Studio Theatre.

Show & Entertainment

• Lunar New Year Films at VIFF Centre – three Asian films with themes about family show at Vancity Theatre in Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre –  the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Sinners today. It’s a comedy about affairs with the minister’s wife and murder!
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Someone Like You – the play by the Arts Club Theatre Company takes place at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight features House Teams Showcase.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)

Food & Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• 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).

Week of February 10th to 16th

February 1-2 | February 3-9 | February 10-16 | February 17-23 | February 24-28

Monday, February 10, 2025

• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• 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).
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there is a film at the Lochmaddy Studio Theatre.

Special Winter Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there is also a guided tour at the Pendulum Gallery.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Shows & Entertainment

• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s show is Choose Day.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there is a film at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver. There are also spoken word performances at the Vancouver Public Library.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Shows & Entertainment

• National Geographic Live with Vancouver Civic Theatres – Wild Wolves of Yellowstone film and live presentation at the Vancouver Playhouse.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Valentine’s Day Fundraising Gala – an evening with fancy South American cuisine and music with Latincouver at Heritage Hall in Vancouver.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there is also an artist talk and guided tour at the Pendulum Gallery.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there is a film at the Lochmaddy Studio Theatre.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Victoria at the Langley Events Centre.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Shows & Entertainment

• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Metro Theatre –  the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Sinners today. It’s a comedy about affairs with the minister’s wife and murder!
• Grandma. Gangsta. Guerrilla. – a play that contains mature content and language for folks ages 14+ about a bar-spitting, butt-kicking, tough-as-nails grandmother at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Flight Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the funny English opera by Jonathan Dove shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s show is Galentine’s Day.

Winter Attractions & Activities

• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• 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).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.

Friday, February 14, 2025

• Valentine’s Day – a great reason to treat your sweetheart to something special.
  • Lots of Restaurants also have special menu offerings today, including the P2B Bistro, Tutto, H2 Kitchen, H Tasting Lounge, Showcase, Pier 7, The Lobby and many more.
• Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise – Vancouver Boat Parties hosts a nightclub-style event that includes dinner and dancing.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Goat Yoga at Maan Farms – enjoy an evening of traditional Hatha yoga followed by a dinner and drink pairing, while surrounded by friendly goats.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there is also a craft workshop on Granville Island and artist talks at UBC and the Vancouver Central Library.

Shows & Entertainment

• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
• Lumen Festival – a classical music festival presented by Early Music Vancouver. Today’s show features Draw on Sweet Night at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight features My Funny Valentine’s Show.
• Metro Theatre –  the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Sinners today. It’s a comedy about affairs with the minister’s wife and murder!
• Grandma. Gangsta. Guerrilla. – a play that contains mature content and language for folks ages 14+ about a bar-spitting, butt-kicking, tough-as-nails grandmother at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• 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).
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Saturday, February 15, 2025

• BC Family Day Long Weekend – a statutory holiday with family-friendly activities at various locations around the Lower Mainland.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach has half-price admission this weekend.
• Open House at Queen Elizabeth Theatre – hosted by Vancouver Civic Theatres, a free Family Day Open House happens at the theatre. It features comedy shows, hot chocolate, family-friendly activities and guided tours.
• Guided Tours of the Orpheum – explore one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues as the Orpheum opens its doors for a public tour that goes throughout the building.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there is also an artists market and craft workshop on Granville Island.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Prince George at the Langley Events Centre.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there is an African Fashion Week show at the Vancouver Public Library as well as a family-friendly event at Mackin House in Coquitlam.

Shows & Entertainment

• Grandma. Gangsta. Guerrilla. – a play that contains mature content and language for folks ages 14+ about a bar-spitting, butt-kicking, tough-as-nails grandmother at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Lumen Festival – a classical music festival presented by Early Music Vancouver. Today’s show features Dorothee Mields & the PBO performing at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church.
• Metro Theatre –  the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Sinners today. It’s a comedy about affairs with the minister’s wife and murder!
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

Saturday Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Squamish Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.

Sunday, February 16, 2025

• BC Family Day Long Weekend – a statutory holiday with family-friendly activities at various locations around the Lower Mainland.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Fort Langley Historic Half Marathon – 5 km, 10 km and 21 km running races in Fort Langley.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there is also an artists market and craft workshop on Granville Island.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there are films at the Lochmaddy Studio Theatre.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach has half-price admission this weekend.

Shows & Entertainment

• Grandma. Gangsta. Guerrilla. – a play that contains mature content and language for folks ages 14+ about a bar-spitting, butt-kicking, tough-as-nails grandmother at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• VAM Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 – the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra performs at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Flight Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the funny English opera by Jonathan Dove shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Lumen Festival – a classical music festival presented by Early Music Vancouver. Today’s show features Jonatan Alvarado & Ariel Abramovich performing at Pacific Spirit United Church.
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s show is House Teams Showcase.
• Three Musketeers with the Arts Club – the comedy about three French swordsmen from the 17th Century shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
• Drag Show with What the Frock Productions – the Bacon & L’eggs show takes place at the Howe Sound Taphouse at the Waldorf Hotel in Vancouver. Admission is by donation.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore

Outdoor Tours, Adventures & Winter Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market –at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive weekly flea market that includes some farmers market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Week of February 17th to 23rd

February 1-2 | February 3-9 | February 10-16 | February 17-23 | February 24-28

Monday, February 17, 2025

Special Family Day Activities

• BC Family Day – a statutory holiday with family-friendly activities at various locations around the Lower Mainland including the following.
  • BC Sports Hall of Fame – family passes usually cost $55. Today, however, they cost just $40 because it’s Family Day.
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre – the family-friendly museum and environmental centre in New Westminster has free admission today.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (Admission today is free.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach. (Admission today is half price.)
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – special, family-friendly activities happen at the attraction today. Regular admission applies, but, as usual, children and youth ages 17 and under get in for free.
  • MONOVA – admission to the Museum of North Vancouver is “pay what you can” today.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – special family-friendly activities take place at the museum in Chinatown today. The cost to participate is included with general admission.
  • Goat Yoga at Maan Farms – enjoy an afternoon of traditional Hatha yoga followed by a lunch and drink pairing, while surrounded by friendly goats.
  • Richmond Children’s Arts Festival – an arts festival for young children and their families.

Other Events & Activities

• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Chris Funk: The Wonderist Magician – a magic show at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there are also workshops on Granville Island.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bentall Centre and other locations. Today there is also a guided tour at the Pendulum Gallery.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.

Winter Sports Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there is a film at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• 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).

Thursday, February 20, 2025

• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Earlybird RV Show & Sale – a motorhome and recreational vehicle trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Covenant House Sleep Out – a fundraising event where people sleep outside in an alley to raise awareness and funds for homelessness.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there is a film at the Lochmaddy Studio Theatre.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight features Blockbuster.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kelowna at the Langley Events Centre.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Friday, February 21, 2025

• FAN EXPO Vancouver – a comic, superhero, anime and other fan culture convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Earlybird RV Show & Sale – a motorhome and recreational vehicle trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there is a film at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Shows & Entertainment

• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Drag Shows with What the Frock Productions – two shows takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission. Also, if you pay for one show you can see the second for no extra charge.) The shows are Scott Baculum’s Coming Out and Glimmervessa: The Musical Takeover.
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.

Sporting Events & Winter Activities

• Canada Rugby Sevens – a major international rugby tournament at BC Place Stadium featuring different countries including Canada.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday, February 22, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 100 wineries from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• FAN EXPO Vancouver – a comic, superhero, anime and other fan culture convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Brazilian Carnaval – two events celebrating Brazilian heritage, culture and music in Vancouver.
• Earlybird RV Show & Sale – a motorhome and recreational vehicle trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.
• Super Weekend at FRDC – special activities with a “Blustery Fraser Canyon” theme at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. Today there are guided tours at the Pendulum Gallery.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there is a film at the VIFF Centre and another one at the Lochmaddy Studio Theatre. There is also a family-friendly event for children at the Vancouver Public Library.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Shows & Entertainment

• First Impressions Theatre – the musical Pump Boys and Dinettes shows at the Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum 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).

Sporting Events & Winter Activities

• Canada Rugby Sevens – a major international rugby tournament at BC Place Stadium featuring different countries including Canada.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

WEST COAST WEDDING SHOW

The West Coast Wedding Show is a bridal fair at the Hilton Hotel in Burnaby on February 23rd. If you are planning to get married soon, you’ll want to attend this event. And if you know someone who’s planning a wedding, make sure they know about this opportunity to meet service providers and get tips for planning their big day! For details, see the West Coast Wedding Show‘s website.

Sunday, February 23, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 100 wineries from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• West Coast Wedding Show – a bridal fair event full of wedding experts and service providers at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown in Burnaby.
• FAN EXPO Vancouver – a comic, superhero, anime and other fan culture convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Earlybird RV Show & Sale – a motorhome and recreational vehicle trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.
• Canada Rugby Sevens – a major international rugby tournament at BC Place Stadium featuring different countries including Canada.
• Super Weekend at FRDC – special activities with a “Blustery Fraser Canyon” theme at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s show is House Teams Showcase.
• The Art of Sarod – an Indian classical music event for those of all ages at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Dash For Dogs – 2K, 5K and 10K runs at Stanley Park. The event raises funds for BC & Alberta Guide Dogs.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there are films at the Lochmaddy Studio Theatre.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive weekly flea market that includes some farmers market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)

Week of February 24th to 28th

February 1-2 | February 3-9 | February 10-16 | February 17-23 | February 24-28

Monday, February 24, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 100 wineries from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 100 wineries from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Choose Day.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Winter Sports and Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Hawaii From Above and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• 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).

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 100 wineries from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there is a film at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• First Impressions Theatre – the musical Pump Boys and Dinettes shows at the Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Secrets of the Penthouse tours.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Hawaii From Above and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Winter Sports and Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Thursday, February 27, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 100 wineries from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• Drag Show Fundraiser with What the Frock Productions – the Sing for Their Supper Community Karaoke event takes place at the Howe Sound Taphouse at the Waldorf Hotel in Vancouver. Admission is by donation and it’s a fundraiser for the Friends For Life Society.
• First Impressions Theatre – the musical Pump Boys and Dinettes shows at the Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• SHIAMAK Vancouver at the Dance Centre – a Bollywood Dance Production at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians. Today there are films at the Lochmaddy Studio Theatre.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Blockbuster.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Hawaii From Above and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.

Friday, February 28, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 100 wineries from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe – a little kid-friendly play at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Hoobiyee – cultural celebrations of the Nisga’a Nation’s New Year with singing, dancing and other cultural activities at the PNE Forum. Admission is free.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Day of the Arts Pro-D Day Camp – a day of visual and performing arts activities for kids at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.

Shows & Entertainment

• Metro Theatre – the murder-mystery by Agatha Christie And Then There Were None shows at the theatre in South Vancouver today.
• Pump Boys and Dinettes – the country Broadway musical shows in North Vancouver with First Impressions Theatre.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Hawaii From Above and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.

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Other February Activities

The following events may also be happening in February of 2025, but with exact details to be confirmed.

Art, Music and Theatre

• Orpheum Tours – guided tours inside Vancouver’s most beautiful and iconic theatre.
• Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 on Saturday mornings at 11 am.
• The Comic Strippers – a parody improv comedy show for adults only (ages 19+) in Surrey.
• Interact Entertainment Night – the Interact Club at Windsor Secondary School hosts its annual talent night event in North Vancouver. All are welcome. (TBC)
• National Ballet of Ukraine – the world-famous 150-member group of dancers performs at the Centre for the Performing Arts. (TBC)
• Jazz Vespers – at 4 pm at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents The Screamer (Le Criard) on Granville Island. (February 17 to 23, 2025)

Consumer Trade Shows and Expos

• Pet Lover Show – a trade show for dogs, cats and other household animals and their owners in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Western GOLFEXPO – a consumer golf trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. (It didn’t happen in 2024. 2025 details are to be confirmed.)
• Maple Ridge Rock and Gem Show – an event featuring rocks, gems and stone carvings at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Fraser Valley Home & Garden Expo – a tradeshow at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford. (January 1 and February 1 & 2, 2025)
• Crème de la Crème – a fancy event for upcoming brides featuring a fashion show and lots of pampering at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. (February 16, 2025)

Lunar New Year Events

• Tibetan Lunar New Year Celebrations – at the Thrangu Buddhist Monastery at 8140 Number 5 Road in Richmond. (TBC)
• New Year Celebrations at Aberdeen Mall – various Chinese New Year activities take place at the mall in Richmond. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Lansdowne Centre – Lunar New Year festivities take place at the Richmond shopping centre. (February 1, 2025)
• Lion Dancing at River District – lion dancing and other activities take place at River District Vancouver. It’s a free family-friendly event and everyone is welcome. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Wesbrook – Chinese New Year-themed activities happen in the village at UBC. (TBC)
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden – Lunar New Year celebrations take place at the Chinese classical garden in Chinatown. (TBC)
• New Year’s Eve at the Buddhist Temple – Lunar New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. Free admission and highly recommended. (TBC)
• Chinese Canadian Museum Chinatown Tour – on Family Day in 2024, the museum had a family-friendly activity where you can build your own LEGO family and learn about your family tree in Chinese. The cost for this was free with general admission. (2025 details are TBC.)

Winter-Themed Events

• Family Day at Cypress Ski Hill – special family-friendly activities including fireworks. (TBC)
• Fireworks at Grouse Mountain – the ski hill in North Vancouver has fireworks. (TBC)
• 24 Hours of Winter – two days of non-stop skiing, boarding and other fun winter activities at Grouse Mountain. (TBC)
• VMF Winter Arts Festival – interactive displays and entertainment in downtown Vancouver. (Not happening in 2024, nor likely ever again.)
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)

Other Events

• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians.
• Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival – an event featuring craft beer and food at Westwood Plateau Golf Club. (February 22, 2025)
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat! (January 18 to February 14, 2025)
• Robbie Burns Dinner – an event celebrating the famous Scottish poet with the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band at the Bonsor Banquet Hall in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Talking Stick Festival – a multi-day Indigenous arts festival. (TBC)
• Study & Go Abroad/SchoolFinder Fair – a free event at the Vancouver Convention Centre for anyone wanting to learn about post-secondary schools and educational opportunities both in Canada and other countries. (TBC)
• Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Paradox Hotel. (This event sometimes happens in February. In 2025, however, it takes place on January 24 & 25.)
• Setsubun – a free event with taiko drumming, a community dance and a Sacred Fire at Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver. It’s organized by the Powell Street Festival Society which also hosts a Japanese-themed event at the same venue in the summer. (TBC)
• Ocean Festival – a free event celebrating the sea with music, displays and an environmental theme at Jack Poole Plaza. (TBC)
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm. (TBC)

Top things to do in February

Below are some of the best things to do this month most years.

1. Take your sweetheart out on a date to one of Vancouver’s Best Restaurants and/or somewhere inside to escape the rain and enjoy some of the Lower Mainland’s Best Entertainment.
2. Check out the Best Things to do on Family Day in Vancouver during the Family Day long weekend.
3. Ski or do other winter sport activities at Whistler-Blackcomb, Cypress, Grouse or Mount Seymour.
4. Take the kids swimming at a rec centre (like West Vancouver’s West Vancouver Aquatic Centre) or skating (like at Richmond’s Olympic Oval). Why? Because they are fun activities, affordable, and it’ll probably be dark and wet outside.
5. Go for a walk or hike somewhere at one of Vancouver’s Best Parks and Places in Nature (so long as the weather isn’t miserable and you dress appropriately).
6. Free ice skating at Robson Square at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver, or at the Shipyards in the Lower Lonsdale District of North Vancouver (weather and temperatures permitting).
7. As it rains a lot in February (which it likely will), check out Vancouver’s Best Things to do on a Rainy Day.
8. Celebrate the Chinese New Year – the year usually begins in February with plenty of events around the Lower Mainland (but in 2025 it’s on January 29).

For more, check out Vancouver’s Best Places for Winter Activities.

Typical February Weather

February is a typical winter month in Vancouver – predictively cool, cloudy and wet.

Average high temperatures in February are around 8 degrees Celsius (or 46 F), and the lows are in the neighbourhood of about 1 (or 34 F).

February gets an average of about 125 mm of rain (or 5 inches). Some years though can be an exception, like in 2010 when it was warm, sunny and snowless around the time of the Olympics, and in 2015 when Vancouver was a lot warmer than many other parts of Canada.

Recommended Activities

Like January, February can be one of the best months for skiing or other outdoor recreational activities locally up at Cypress, Seymour and Grouse, or further afield up at Whistler. There is also skating at most community rec centres (so good places to go on rainy days), and free skating in downtown Vancouver at Robson Square at 800 Robson Street until the end of the month.

If you’re not into outdoor winter sports, then February is typically a good month for indoor activities. The Family Day Long Weekend can be an especially good day to be around and about as a tourist with the clan, with many of Vancouver’s top attractions offering special rates and activities.

Dine Out Vancouver Festival occurs during the last two weeks of January most years, but also usually extends into the beginning of February too.

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