Vancouver’s 2025 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)
• Jan. 29 – Lunar New Year (the beginning of the Chinese New Year)

Vancouver January Events in 2025

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 5th

January 1-5 | January 6-12 | January 13-19 | January 20-26 | January 27-31

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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 (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 – at Mamquam Blind Channel at 10 am and at Porteau Cove at noon.

Other Festivals & Events

• Salute to Vienna – a New Year’s show with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra featuring live music and dancing at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Salmon, Cedar and Water Ceremony – an annual Indigenous-led walk and ceremony at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack. Admission is free. (TBC)
• 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.
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Cinderella today.
• Bright Nights – Christmas lights, decorations and train rides at Stanley Park. (TBC)
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock. (TBC)
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Date Night.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Victoria at the Langley Events Centre.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.

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.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• 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).

Thursday, January 2, 2025

• 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. (TBC)
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Bright Nights – Christmas lights, decorations and train rides at Stanley Park. (TBC)
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock. (TBC)
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Cinderella today.
• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• 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).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• 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). (TBC)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• 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 3, 2025

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Nashville Predators at Rogers Arena.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Wenatchee at the Langley Events Centre.
• Bright Nights – Christmas lights, decorations and train rides at Stanley Park. (TBC)
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock. (TBC)
• 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.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Cinderella today.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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).
• 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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown 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).

Saturday, January 4, 2025

• 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. (TBC)
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore. (TBC)
  • 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.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Cinderella today.
• 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.)

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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• Bright Nights – Christmas lights, decorations and train rides at Stanley Park. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBC)
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock. (TBC)

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 Empire).
  • 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).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
  • 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 5, 2025

• Christmas Tree Chipping – a number of non-profit organizations offer Christmas tree chipping services by donation today. (TBC)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience 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.
  • 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 H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Cinderella today.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road. (TBC)

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. (TBC)
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock. (TBC)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• 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). (TBC)

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 Empire).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • 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).
  • 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 6th to 12th

January 1-5 | January 6-12 | January 13-19 | January 20-26 | January 27-31

Monday, January 6, 2025

• 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.
• 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.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• 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.)

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 Empire).
  • 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.

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• 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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

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 Empire).
  • 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 8, 2025

• Skyfall in Concert – a film screening of the movie Skyfall accompanied by a live performance from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Held at the Orpheum.
• 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.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure games downtown Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Date Night.

Thursday, January 9, 2025

• Skyfall in Concert – a film screening of the movie Skyfall accompanied by a live performance from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Held at the Orpheum.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at West Vancouver’s Kay Meek Centre tonight.
• 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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• 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.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv 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

• 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 Empire).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • 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).
  • 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 10, 2025

• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at West Vancouver’s Kay Meek Centre tonight.
• 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). (TBC)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

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.
• 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.)
• 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 11, 2025

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at New Westminster’s Anvil Centre tonight.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kelowna 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.)
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.

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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)

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 Empire).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
  • 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 12, 2025

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• 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! (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at New Westminster’s Anvil Centre tonight.
• 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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road. (TBC)
• 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).
  • 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).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
  • 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 13th to 19th

January 1-5 | January 6-12 | January 13-19 | January 20-26 | January 27-31

Monday, January 13, 2025

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• 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). (TBC)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• 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.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• 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! (TBC)
• 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).

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• 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.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• 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! (TBC)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. (TBC)
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• 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! (TBC)
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre tonight.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Date Night.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• 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

• 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 Empire).
  • 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).
  • 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.

Thursday, January 16, 2025

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the L.A. Kings at Rogers Arena.
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. (TBC)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• 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! (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• 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.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.

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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)

Friday, January 17, 2025

• Early Music Vancouver Concert – a performance featuring the medieval music ensemble Sequentia at the Vancouver Playhouse.
• Exhibition Opening Reception – a free event celebrating the opening of four new exhibitions at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
• Schubert’s Third Symphony – a concert featuring pianist Vanessa Benelli Mosell alongside the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a tradeshow at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Tri-City at the Langley Events Centre.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports.
• 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.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• 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).

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! (TBC)
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles: (TBC)
  • 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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)

Saturday, January 18, 2025

• Celebration of Robbie Burns – an event with the band Blackthorn celebrating Scotland’s most famous poet at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• 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. (TBC)
• Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena.
• Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a tradeshow at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• Schubert’s Third Symphony – a concert featuring pianist Vanessa Benelli Mosell alongside the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Centennial Theatre.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street. (TBC)
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience 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%!
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• 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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• 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! (TBC)
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles: (TBC)
  • 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. (TBC)

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 Empire).
  • 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).
  • 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 19, 2025

• 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. (TBC)
• Schubert’s Third Symphony – a concert featuring pianist Vanessa Benelli Mosell alongside the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Bell Performing Arts Centre.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – last day of the season for the Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Brandon at the Langley Events Centre.
• Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
• 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! (TBC)
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a tradeshow at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles: (TBC)
  • 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. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Sunday Markets

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

Featured Attractions and Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
• Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• 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.)
• 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 20th to 26th

January 1-5 | January 6-12 | January 13-19 | January 20-26 | January 27-31

Monday, January 20, 2025

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game 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.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.

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%!
• 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. (TBC)
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (TBC)

Food-Related Events

• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat! (TBC)
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. (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)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• 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 Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Buffalo Sabres at Rogers Arena.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• 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. (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)
• 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! (TBC)

Featured Attractions & 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.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

• 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.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• 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. (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)
• 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! (TBC)

Other 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.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• 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%!
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features the Date Night.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Thursday, January 23, 2025

• 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 – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience 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! (TBC)
• Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
• 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. (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)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Other 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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• 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.
• 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).
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island.

Friday, January 24, 2025

• Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Paradox Hotel Vancouver at 1161 West Georgia Street.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Jim Byrnes in Concert – a special event presented by First Impressions Theatre at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• VSO presents Hollywood Rocks – a concert featuring iconic songs from movies and TV shows, played by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• 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.
• 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).

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! (TBC)
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles: (TBC)
  • 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. (TBC)

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • 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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)

Saturday, January 25, 2025

• Robbie Burns Day – a day to celebrate the birth of Scotland’s poet laureate.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Jim Byrnes in Concert – a special event presented by First Impressions Theatre at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Paradox Hotel Vancouver at 1161 West Georgia Street.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• VSO presents Hollywood Rocks – a concert featuring iconic songs from movies and TV shows, played by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum.
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.
• Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
• 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! (TBC)
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles: (TBC)
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Washington Capitals at Rogers Arena.
• 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)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
• 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). (TBC)
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & 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.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience 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 Empire).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
• Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
• 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 26, 2025

• Vancouver Chilly Chase – Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K and half marathon running races around False Creek.
• 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 Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Swift Current at the Langley Events Centre.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at Burnaby’s Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.
• 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 H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

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! (TBC)
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles: (TBC)
  • 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. (TBC)

Sunday Markets

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

Featured Attractions

• Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
• Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire).
• 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).
• Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
• 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 27th to 31st

January 1-5 | January 6-12 | January 13-19 | January 20-26 | January 27-31

Monday, January 27, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game 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! (TBC)
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. (TBC)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented). (TBC)
• 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 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).

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience 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.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• 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). (TBC)
• 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.)
• 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).

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! (TBC)
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. (TBC)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Lunar New Year Events

• Lunar New Year – various events celebrating Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year in the Lower Mainland.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related displays and activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. Today there are Dragon dances, craft workshops, a Lantern City artist talk, and LunarFest Arts Market at Granville Island. There are also special activities outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. (TBC)
• International Village Mall – celebrations happen at the mall in Vancouver’s Chinatown. There are games, art exhibits, vendors and souvenirs. (TBC)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – in celebration of Lunar New Year, there are tours today as well as calligraphy demonstrations. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Granville Island – craft workshops, dragon dancing, an artist talk, and artisan market happen at the Ocean Artworks pavilion and Arts Umbrella. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Lansdowne Centre – Lunar New Year festivities take place at the Richmond shopping centre. (TBC)
• New Year Celebrations at Aberdeen Mall – various Lunar New Year activities take place at the mall in Richmond. (TBC)
• Tibetan Lunar New Year Celebrations – at the Thrangu Buddhist Monastery at 8140 Number 5 Road 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)
• Lunar New Year at Wesbrook – Chinese New Year-themed activities happen in the village at UBC. (TBC)
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden – Lunar New Year celebrations take place at the Chinese classical garden in Chinatown. (TBC)
• New Year’s Eve at the Buddhist Temple – Lunar New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. Free admission and highly recommended. (TBC)

Food and Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. (TBC)
• 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! (TBC)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience 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.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• 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.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• 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%!
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Date Night.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Thursday, January 30, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience 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! (TBC)
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.
• 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. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Other 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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)
• 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.
• 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 31, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Beethoven & Tchaikovsky 6 – a concert featuring Francesca Dego alongside the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
• Fraser Valley Home & Garden Expo – a tradeshow at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.
• 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.
• 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).

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! (TBC)
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles: (TBC)
  • 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. (TBC)

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • 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. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)

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

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

Other 2025 January Events

The following events are also likely taking place in January 2025 (with some details to be confirmed).

Lunar New Year Events

• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, at Jack Poole Plaza and on Granville Island. (exact dates TBC)
• Lunar New Year Films – to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, LNY Splash presentED three films at the VIFF Centre at 1181 Seymour Street in 2024. (TBC)
• Tibetan Lunar New Year Celebrations – at the Thrangu Buddhist Monastery at 8140 Number 5 Road in Richmond. (TBC)
• New Year Celebrations at Aberdeen Mall – various Chinese New Year activities take place at the mall in Richmond. (February 2-11, 2024)
• Lion Dancing at River District – lion dancing and other activities take place at River District Vancouver. It’s a free family-friendly event and everyone is welcome. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Wesbrook – Chinese New Year-themed activities happen in the village at UBC. (TBC)
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden – Lunar New Year celebrations take place at the Chinese classical garden in Chinatown. (TBC)
• New Year’s Eve at the Buddhist Temple – Lunar New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. Free admission and highly recommended. (TBC)

Other Events to be Confirmed

• Orpheum Tours – guided tours inside Vancouver’s most beautiful and iconic theatre. (TBC)
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver. (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)
• Broadway Across Canada – the Beetlejuice musical shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (January 21 to 26, 2025)
• 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)

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.

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

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