Vancouver’s 2026 January calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including festivals, holiday events and winter activities.

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s January Calendar of Events

Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day (stat holiday)
Jan. 25 – Robbie Burns Day (birthday of Scotland’s national poet)

Vancouver January Events in 2026

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in January in the Lower Mainland. Alternatively, for a list of events that cost nothing or only very little, see our article about Free Events in January.

Note: Schedules are subject to change – check official websites for exact details.

Week of January 1st to 4th

January 1-4 | January 5-11 | January 12-18 | January 19-25 | January 26-31

Thursday, January 1, 2026

New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swims

Polar Bear Swims – icy swims in the ocean take place at various locations throughout the Lower Mainland including the following:
- English Bay in Vancouver.
- Deep Cove in North Vancouver.
- Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
- Boundary Bay Regional Park in Delta.
- White Rock – by the pier and giant white rock.
- Squamish – at Sp’akw’us Feather Park.

Shows & Entertainment

Salute to Vienna – a New Year’s show with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra featuring live music and dancing at the Orpheum Theatre.
Arts Club Theatre – Disney’s Frozen shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, and Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women shows on the Granville Island Stage.

Other Festivals & Events

Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
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.)
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also showing is the film Soar With Santa.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
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.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Featured Games & Special 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%.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Museums & Other Attractions

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Friday, January 2, 2026

Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Arena.
Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.

Shows & Entertainment

Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also showing is the film Soar With Santa.
Metro Theatre – the family-friendly Jack and the Beanstalk: A Traditional British Pantomime shows in South Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Arts Club Theatre – Disney’s Frozen shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, and Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women shows on the Granville Island Stage.

Featured Games & Special 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%.)
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Featured Museums & Attractions

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Bill Reid First Nation’s art gallery between 2 and 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket.)
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Christmas Tree Chipping – a number of non-profit organizations offer Christmas tree chipping services by donation today. (TBC)
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Boston Bruins at Rogers Arena.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also showing is the film Soar With Santa.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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.)
Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Metro Theatre – the family-friendly Jack and the Beanstalk: A Traditional British Pantomime shows in South Vancouver.
Arts Club Theatre – Disney’s Frozen shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, and Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women shows on the Granville Island Stage.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)

Winter Holiday Attractions

Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.

Featured Attractions

Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Christmas Tree Chipping – a number of non-profit organizations offer Christmas tree chipping services by donation today. (TBC)
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
Metro Theatre – the family-friendly Jack and the Beanstalk: A Traditional British Pantomime shows in South Vancouver.
Arts Club Theatre – Disney’s Frozen shows on the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, and Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women shows on the Granville Island Stage.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also showing is the film Soar With Santa.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)

Winter Holiday Attractions

Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.

Featured Attractions

Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit.
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Week of January 5th to 11th

January 1-4 | January 5-11 | January 12-18 | January 19-25 | January 26-31

Monday, January 5, 2026

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Looking for other interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
- Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire).
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
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.)
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Looking for other interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure games downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.

Thursday, January 8, 2026

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.)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert – a film screening at the Orpheum accompanied by a live performance from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions

Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Friday, January 9, 2026

Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert – a film screening at the Orpheum accompanied by a live performance from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Tri-City at the Langley Events Centre.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert – a film screening at the Orpheum accompanied by a live performance from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour – a festive-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
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.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Wenatchee at the Langley Events Centre.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.

Outdoor Winter Activities

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

Featured Attractions

Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- 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%.)
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Lights on the Lake – tonight is the final evening for the Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.

Sunday Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Week of January 12th to 18th

January 1-4 | January 5-11 | January 12-18 | January 19-25 | January 26-31

Monday, January 12, 2026

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
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.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Sinners & Sweets Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.

Winter Holiday Attractions & Activities

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Other Attractions & Activities

Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Spectre in Concert – a James Bond film screening at the Orpheum accompanied by a live performance from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Featured Attractions

Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- 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%.)
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Spectre in Concert – a James Bond film screening at the Orpheum accompanied by a live performance from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Winter Sports Events & Activities

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

Friday, January 16, 2026

Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a tradeshow at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Penticton at the Langley Events Centre.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Featured Attractions & Activities

Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Winter Sports Events & Activities

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

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Concert Series: A Celebration of Robbie Burns – an event with the band Blackthorn celebrating Scotland’s most famous poet at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a tradeshow at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
James Ehnes Plays Beethoven – a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concert at the Orpheum featuring a violinist and a vocalist.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena.
Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Sinners & Sweets Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Activities

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

Featured Attractions

Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
- Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
- MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit, especially if you’re a BC resident who can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park where, if you use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER, you can save 25%!
- Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – last day of the season for the Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Prince George at the Langley Events Centre.
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!
Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a tradeshow at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)

Shows & Entertainment

The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.

Sunday Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Attractions and Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Featured Historical Sites & Museums

Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!

Week of January 19th to 25th

January 1-4 | January 5-11 | January 12-18 | January 19-25 | January 26-31

Monday, January 19, 2026

Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the New York Islanders at Rogers Arena.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!

Featured Attractions & Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Sinners & Sweets Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Washington Capitals at Rogers Arena.
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.
Arts Club Theatre – You’re Just a Place That I Know shows on the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre today.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Food and Drink-Related Events

Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Other Featured Special Activities

The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Other Featured Historic Sites & Museums

Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!

Thursday, January 22, 2026

PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
Arts Club Theatre – You’re Just a Place That I Know shows on the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, and The Golden Anniversaries shows on the Granville Island Stage.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.

Food & Drink-Related Events

Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Activities

Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
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.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes at BC Place Stadium.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Exhibition Opening Reception – a free event celebrating the opening of four new exhibitions at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff – a concert at the Orpheum Theatre by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and pianist Joyce Yang.
Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Barefoot in the Park today.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
Arts Club Theatre – You’re Just a Place That I Know shows on the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, and The Golden Anniversaries shows on the Granville Island Stage.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the New Jersey Devils at Rogers Arena.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Food-Related Events & Activities

Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Paradox Hotel Vancouver at 1161 West Georgia Street.
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Events & Activities

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

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Paradox Hotel Vancouver at 1161 West Georgia Street.
Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
Sinners & Sweets Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)

Food-Related Events

Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:

Shows & Entertainment

Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff – a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concert with Joyce Yang at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
Arts Club Theatre – You’re Just a Place That I Know shows on the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, and The Golden Anniversaries shows on the Granville Island Stage.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Barefoot in the Park today.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Britannia Mine Museum – a museum that used to be the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes at BC Place Stadium.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Robbie Burns Day – a day to celebrate the birth of Scotland’s poet laureate.
Vancouver Chilly Chase – Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K and half marathon running races around False Creek.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rogers Arena.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (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%!
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Shows & Entertainment

Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff – a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concert with Joyce Yang at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.
Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Barefoot in the Park today.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Arts Club Theatre – You’re Just a Place That I Know shows on the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, and The Golden Anniversaries shows on the Granville Island Stage.
PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.

Food-Related Events

Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:

Sunday Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Attractions

Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes at BC Place Stadium.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days.
Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Week of January 26th to 31st

January 1-4 | January 5-11 | January 12-18 | January 19-25 | January 26-31

Monday, January 26, 2026

PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Arts Club Theatre – The Golden Anniversaries shows on the Granville Island Stage tonight.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Food-Related Events

Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
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.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Sinners & Sweets Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Arts Club Theatre – You’re Just a Place That I Know shows on the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, and The Golden Anniversaries shows on the Granville Island Stage.

Food and Drink-Related Events

Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
Arts Club Theatre – You’re Just a Place That I Know shows on the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, and The Golden Anniversaries shows on the Granville Island Stage.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Arena.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Barefoot in the Park today.
Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Activities

Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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%.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Friday, January 30, 2026

Fraser Valley Home & Garden Expo – a tradeshow at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.

Theatre & Performing Arts Shows

Early Music Vancouver Concert – Constantinople Presents Bach & Khayyam at the Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver.
PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
Nielsen’s “The Inextinguishable” – a concert with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum.
Arts Club Theatre – You’re Just a Place That I Know shows on the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, and The Golden Anniversaries shows on the Granville Island Stage.
Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Barefoot in the Park today.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Food-Related Events

Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Events & Activities

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

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Fraser Valley Home & Garden Expo – a tradeshow at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
The Wellness Show – a health and fitness trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
Sinners & Sweets Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kelowna at the Langley Events Centre.
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.)

Food-Related Events

Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:

Shows & Entertainment

PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
Arts Club Theatre – You’re Just a Place That I Know shows on the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, and The Golden Anniversaries shows on the Granville Island Stage.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island.
Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Barefoot in the Park today.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Britannia Mine Museum – a museum that used to be the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes at BC Place Stadium.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission and a featured exhibit about hockey.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

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Other 2026 January Events

The following events are also likely taking place in January 2026 (with some details to be confirmed).

Other Events to be Confirmed

Broadway Across Canada – the Moulin Rouge! musical shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (January 20 to 25, 2026)
Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (January 16 to 18, 2026)
Jazz Vespers
- On Sundays at 4 pm at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. (TBC)
- On Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver at 4 pm. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
Discovery Day – a free family-friendly event hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration at Canada Place. (January 25, 2026)
Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm. (TBC)
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 Hotel in Surrey. (January 11, 2026)
Gateway Theatre – the musical Annie shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond. (December 11, 2025 to January 3, 2026)
The Secrets of the Penthouse – a special event hosted by Forbidden Vancouver. It includes stories about vice squads, mobsters, murder and bootlegging, but also live jazz, spaghetti and meatballs. (TBC)
Orpheum Tours – guided tours inside Vancouver’s most beautiful and iconic theatre. (TBC)
Jam Over the City – a snowboarding event at Grouse Mountain. (TBC)
Movie Nights at MONOVA – free film showings at the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)
Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. (TBC)

Typical January Weather

January in Vancouver is typically fairly cloudy, cool and wet, with average high temperatures of 6 or so degrees Celsius (or 43 F), and the lows around 1 (or 34 F).

January gets an average of about 150 mm of rain (or 6 inches), making it the third wettest month of the year on average. Except for in the higher elevations, it doesn’t snow often in Metro Vancouver – only a little each year, and it doesn’t stay long – but it can snow. Sometimes January can be surprising though, with unexpected consecutive days of sun.

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