Vancouver’s 2023 January calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including festivals, Lunar New Year 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)
• January 22 – Lunar New Year
• Jan. 25 – Robbie Burns Day (birthday of Scotland’s national poet)

(Note: Schedules are subject to change, especially because of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, see official event websites for the most up-to-date details.)

Vancouver January Events in 2023

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 8th

January 1-8 | January 9-15 | January 16-22 | January 23-29 | January 30-31

Sunday, January 1, 2023

• Polar Bear Swims – icy swims in the ocean take place at various locations throughout the Lower Mainland including the following (at least most years):
  • 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 – a small informal event happens at Porteau Cove.
• Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert – music with the Strauss Symphony of Canada and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum. Dancers from the Budapest Ballet are also performing.
• 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.
• Jazz Vespers – at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!

Christmas Season Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
• FlyOver Canada Christmas – holiday-themed flying theatre rides at Canada Place.
• Lights at Lafarge – free winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• Bright Nights – the last day of the season for the Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park (but without the holiday train this season).
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Peak of Christmas – holiday lights and activities at Grouse Mountain.
• 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.

Monday, January 2, 2023

• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Christmas at FlyOver Canada – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Peak of Christmas – holiday lights and activities at Grouse Mountain.
• Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

BEYOND KING TUT

Beyond King Tut is a special exhibition that’s in Vancouver between November 4th, 2022, and January 14th, 2023. There are only a few more days to see it!

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Christmas at FlyOver Canada – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• 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.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Thursday, January 5, 2023

• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Arena.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

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).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 6, 2023

• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• 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.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.
• 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).
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Saturday, January 7, 2023

• Vancouver Sun Classical Traditions – string music led by VSO guest violinist Henning Kraggerud. The program includes Romance for Harp, Violin & Strings (by Beach), Violin Sonata No. 3 (by Grieg) and Symphony No. 29 (by Mozart).
• Lunar New Year Activities at MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver has Lunar New Year activities today between noon and 4 pm.
• Christmas Tree Chipping – a number of non-profit organizations offer Christmas tree chipping services by donation today.
• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv 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.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Winter Holiday Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• 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).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 8, 2023

• Rally in Support of Flight 752 – two years ago today a Ukrainian Airlines plane was shot down by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. 176 people died including many Canadians. A march for justice takes place today in North Vancouver beginning at 2 pm. It starts at Rey Sargent Park and goes down the hill to the Shipyards.
• Lunar New Year Activities at MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver has Lunar New Year activities today between noon and 4 pm.
• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Christmas Tree Chipping – a number of non-profit organizations offer Christmas tree chipping services by donation today.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE off Renfrew Street.

Winter Holiday Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• 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.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

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).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 9th to 15th

January 1-8 | January 9-15 | January 16-22 | January 23-29 | January 30-31

Monday, January 9, 2023

• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Beyond Van Gogh is in Surrey from February 1st until early March in 2023.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Soar Over Taiwan.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

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).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 11, 2023

• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure games downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Soar Over Taiwan.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• 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%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Thursday, January 12, 2023

• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Soar Over Taiwan.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

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).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 13, 2023

• Hilary Hahn Plays Sibelius with the VSO – 3-time Grammy Award-winner Hilary Hahn performs with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Soar Over Taiwan.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Spokane at the Langley Events Centre.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Saturday, January 14, 2023

• Hilary Hahn Plays Sibelius with the VSO – 3-time Grammy Award-winner Hilary Hahn performs with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Soar Over Taiwan.
• 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.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• UBC Lunar New Year Market – an artisan market with an Asian theme is at UBC Botanical Garden today.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.

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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

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).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 15, 2023

• Celebrating Maestro Bramwell Tovey – a concert with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Soar Over Taiwan.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.
• 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.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Tri-City at the Langley Events Centre.

Sunday Markets

• UBC Lunar New Year Market – an artisan market with an Asian theme is at UBC Botanical Garden today.
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

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).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 16th to 22nd

January 1-8 | January 9-15 | January 16-22 | January 23-29 | January 30-31

Monday, January 16, 2023

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• 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 H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• 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!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• 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!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers Arena.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

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).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 19, 2023

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues. Today features Lolling & Rolling and Never Twenty One.
• Musical Legacy of Chicago with the VSO – Chicago tribute band, Brass Transit, performs with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
• 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!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• 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%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

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 – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

Friday, January 20, 2023

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues. Today features Lolling & Rolling, Never Twenty One, and Coloured Swan 3: Harriet’s Remix.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – today features The Lantern City art installations to admire at Jack Pool Plaza, Granville Island and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (CANCELLED)
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

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:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore

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 – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kelowna at the Langley Events Centre.

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Lunar New Year Events

• International Village Mall – Year of the Rabbit celebrations happen at the mall in Vancouver’s Chinatown between 11 am and 5 pm. There are games, art exhibits, vendors selling artisan products and rabbit-themed souvenirs. There will also be real bunnies on site!
• Vancouver Lunarfest – free Lunar New Year-related activities take place today outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire here as well as at Jack Pool Plaza and Granville Island, plus an art exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist.

Other Festivals and Events

• Vive les Voyageurs Festival – foods, music and the culture of 19th century French-Canadian and Métis fur traders takes place at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
• VSO “Disney Frozen” Concert – the popular animated film shows with music by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum Theatre.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues. Today features Lolling & Rolling, Never Twenty One, and Coloured Swan 3: Harriet’s Remix.
• Outside/In – free indoor and outdoor entertainment in New Westminster.
• Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (CANCELLED)
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• 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%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Winter Sports Activities

• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.

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:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• 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.

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).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 22, 2023

Lunar New Year Events

• Lunar New Year – various events celebrating Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year in the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – free Lunar New Year-related activities take place today outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire here as well as at Jack Pool Plaza and Granville Island, plus an art exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist.
• Chinese New Year Parade – a major parade with marching bands, lion dancing, floats and hundreds of people in costume in Chinatown.
• International Village Mall – Year of the Rabbit celebrations happen at the mall in Vancouver’s Chinatown between 11 am and 5 pm. There are games, art exhibits, vendors selling artisan products and rabbit-themed souvenirs. There will also be real bunnies on site!

Performing Arts Events

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues. Today features Lolling & Rolling and Coloured Swan 3: Harriet’s Remix.
• VSO “Disney Frozen” Concert – the popular animated film shows with music by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum Theatre.

Other Events

• Vancouver Chilly Chase – Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon running races around False Creek.
• Vive les Voyageurs Festival – foods, music and the culture of 19th century French-Canadian and Métis fur traders takes place at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (CANCELLED)
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – last day of the season for the Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario 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:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• 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.
• 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%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Abbotsford Flea Market – at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

Featured Attractions and Activities

• Looking for interesting activities and places to visit? Then check out the following:
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 23rd to 29th

January 1-8 | January 9-15 | January 16-22 | January 23-29 | January 30-31

Monday, January 23, 2023

• Vancouver Lunarfest – today features an exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire at Jack Pool Plaza, Granville Island and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• 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.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• 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.
• 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%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

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:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• 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.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

• Psyberfairy Hungry Ghost EP Launch Concert – a night of music, magic and alchemy with Psyberfairy and special guest artists Jay Willow, Ricardo and Rocket Fuel. Dance to Pop, Rock and Blues at the Scandinavian Centre in Burnaby. 120 tickets maximum capacity (so get your tickets in advance and soon)!
• Together We Are Concert – a Vancouver Lunarfest concert featuring Ginalina, the West Van Youth Band, Out in Harmony, Vivaldi Chamber Choir and Harmonia String Ensemble at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – today features an exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire at Jack Pool Plaza, Granville Island and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Arena.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Food and Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• 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.
• 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!

Other Featured Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

• Robbie Burns Day – a day to celebrate the birth of Scotland’s poet laureate.
• Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – a fundraising concert happens at South Delta Secondary School to benefit the Canadian Federation of University Women. Performing with the Welsh choir are the South Delta Sounds Jazz and Concert Choirs.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues. Today features The Seventh Fire and A Percussionist’s Songbook.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – today features an exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire at Jack Pool Plaza, Granville Island and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).

Food and Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• 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.
• 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!

Other Featured Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.

Thursday, January 26, 2023

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues. Today features The Seventh Fire, A Percussionist’s Songbook and Lontano + Instante.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – today features an exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire at Jack Pool Plaza, Granville Island and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Movie Night at MONOVA – a free film shows at the Museum of North Vancouver.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• 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!
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• 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.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Other Featured Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.

Friday, January 27, 2023

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues. Today features The Seventh Fire, Lontano + Instante, The Café, Soliloquio and Le Cri Des Méduses.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – today features an exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire at Jack Pool Plaza, Granville Island and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• 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%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

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:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• 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.

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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kelowna at the Langley Events Centre.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

Saturday, January 28, 2023

• 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 Lunarfest – today features an exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire at Jack Pool Plaza, Granville Island and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• 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!
• Outside/In – free indoor and outdoor entertainment in New Westminster.
• Jam Over the City – a snowboarding event at Grouse Mountain.
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• 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.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!

Featured Attractions

• Looking for interesting activities and places to visit? Then check out the following:
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
  • FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 29, 2023

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – today features an exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire at Jack Pool Plaza, Granville Island and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• 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%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

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:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• 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.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Abbotsford Flea Market – at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

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).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• 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 30th to 1st

January 1-8 | January 9-15 | January 16-22 | January 23-29 | January 30-31

Monday, January 30, 2023

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – today features an exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire at Jack Pool Plaza, Granville Island and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• 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%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – today features an exhibit at Granville Island featuring natural dye fabric art by a Taiwanese artist. There are also The Lantern City art installations to admire at Jack Pool Plaza, Granville Island and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours in Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Food-Related Events

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

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To see what’s happening next month, click February Calendar.

Other 2023 January Events

The following events are also likely taking place in January 2023 (with some details to be confirmed).

Lunar New Year Events

• Lunar New Year at International Village – crowds of people, vendor stalls selling Year of the Rabbit souvenirs and a stage with live entertainment at the International Village Mall in Chinatown.
• Tibetan Lunar New Year Celebrations – at the Thrangu Buddhist Monastery at 8140 Number 5 Road in Richmond. (TBC)
• Year of the Rabbit at Lansdowne Centre – Lunar New Year festivities take place at the Richmond shopping centre. (TBC)
• New Year Celebrations at Aberdeen Mall – various Chinese New Year activities take place at the mall in Richmond. (TBC)
• Lion Dancing at River District – lion dancing and other activities take place at River District Vancouver. It’s a free family-friendly event and everyone is welcome. (TBC)
• Vancouver Lunarfest – Lunar New Year-related activities outside the Vancouver Art Gallery and a couple of other venues.
• Lunar New Year at Wesbrook – Chinese New Year-themed activities happen in the village at UBC. (TBC)
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden – Lunar New Year celebrations take place at the Chinese classical garden in Chinatown.
• New Year’s Eve at the Buddhist Temple – Lunar New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. Free admission and highly recommended. (Not happening in 2022.)

Other Events to be Confirmed

• Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (January 26 to 28, 2023)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against various teams at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play games at the Langley Events Centre.
• Jazz Vespers
  • On Sundays at 4 pm at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey.
  • On Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver at 4 pm. Admission is by donation.
• Arts Club Theatre – live theatre at one or two of the theatre company’s venues in Vancouver.
• Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Rocky Mountaineer Station at 1755 Cottrell Street.
• Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a tradeshow at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (Cancelled for 2023.)

Top Things to do in January

For a detailed list of the Best Things to do in January, click the above icon. Other recommended top activities include the following:

• Go skiing at Whistler-Blackcomb, Cypress, Grouse, Mount Seymour or Sasquatch Mountain ski hills.
• Visit one of Vancouver’s best places for indoor activities as the weather forecast will probably include a lot of rain. Top recommendations include the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Science World or the Vancouver Aquarium if you have young kids. There is also MONOVA in North Vancouver, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC and Museum of Vancouver if you like museums.
• Free ice skating at Robson Square all month at the corner of Robson and Howe as well as at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• If it’s miserable outside, then also check out Vancouver’s Best Things to do on a Rainy Day.

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

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.

Recommended Activities

January can be one of the best months for skiing in Vancouver, as the cold weather and precipitation can make for lots of snow on the mountains, plus it’s after the December holidays so the crowds are much less.

For downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing (at Seymour and Cypress), cross-country skiing (at Cypress) and snowshoeing (especially at Seymour and Grouse Mountain), hit the hills on the North Shore. There is also skating at most community rec centres (so good places to go on rainy days), and free skating in downtown Vancouver at Robson Square and in North Vancouver at the Shipyards.

Although not typically a great month weather-wise, January can be the best time of the year to visit the city and sample its culinary talents.

In normal years, if you are in town during the last two weeks of the month (plus often the first couple of days in February), then definitely check out the Dine Out Vancouver Festival where over 250 restaurants in the region offer special multi-course menus at exceptional rates. Some hotels offer fantastic deals too.

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To see what’s happening next month, click February Calendar.