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JANUARY Events in Vancouver in 2025

January in Vancouver

Vancouver’s 2025 January calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including festivals, holiday events and winter activities.

 


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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.

 

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Week of January 1st to 5th

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


 

White Rock Polar Bear Plunge

 

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swims

Other Festivals & Events

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
  • Chinese Canadian Museuma museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
  • BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North 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 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).
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

 

Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge

ECHO at Cirque du Soleil

Cinderella at Metro Theatre

 

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Featured Games & Special Activities

  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Museums & Other Attractions

 

Merry Bright at Martini Town

Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver

Holiday History Tour with Forbidden Vancouver

 

Friday, January 3, 2025

Featured Games & Special Activities

  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)

Featured Museums & Attractions

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

 

Rainy Day Activities

FlyOver at Canada Place

Canada Wide Communications

 

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Winter Holiday Attractions

Featured Attractions

 

Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge

Vancouver Maritime Museum 25% Discount Offer

2025 PuSh Festival

 

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Winter Holiday Attractions

Featured Attractions

 

Britannia Mine Museum

Zero Latency VR

Chinese Canadian Museum

 


Week of January 6th to 12th

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


 

Vancouver Mysteries

 

Monday, January 6, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

 

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Featured Attractions

 

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Rainy Day Activities

 

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

 

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Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge

 

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Featured Attractions

 

Free Events and Activities in January

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Friday, January 10, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

 

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Vancouver events at Lunar New Year

 

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Outdoor Winter Activities

Featured Attractions

 

Sinners at Metro Theatre

 

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. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
  • Lights at Lafarge – today is the last day for the light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
  • Arts Club TheatreSomeone Like You shows at New Westminster’s Anvil Centre tonight.
  • PHT Community Clothing Swap – an event where you can take up to 15 articles of used clothing to trade for new-to-you clothing at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
  • The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features House Teams Showcase.
  • 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.
  • 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 on the Lake – tonight is the final evening for the Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.

Sunday Markets

Featured Attractions & Activities

 

Canada Wide Communications

Zero Latency

 


Week of January 13th to 19th

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


 

Canyon Lights at Capilano Bridge

 

Monday, January 13, 2025

 

Top January Things to Do

 

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

 

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Featured Attractions

 

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
  • Chinese Canadian Museuma 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.)
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
  • BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Winter Sports Events & Activities

 

Friday, January 17, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

Winter Sports Events & Activities

 

Vancouver Mysteries

 

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Winter Sports Activities

Featured Attractions

 

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

Sunday Markets

Featured Attractions and Activities

Featured Historical Sites & Museums

 

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Week of January 20th to 26th

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


 

Capilano Suspension Bridge

 

Monday, January 20, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
  • 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.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.

 

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

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

 

Rainy Day Activities

 

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Food and Drink-Related Events

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

Other Featured Special Activities

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

Other Featured Historic Sites & Museums

 

2025 PuSh Festival

 

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Food & Drink-Related Events

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

Featured Activities

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

 

Sinners at Metro Theatre

 

Friday, January 24, 2025

Food-Related Events & Activities

Winter Sports Events & Activities

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

 

2025 PuSh Festival

 

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
  • Arts Club TheatreSomeone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
  • The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports and New Year, New Me.
  • Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.
  • Robbie Burns Day – a day to celebrate the birth of Scotland’s poet laureate.
  • Epidermis Circus – a “spicy” puppet cabaret that’s recommended for audiences that are a minimum of 14 years of age at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

 

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2025 Vancouver Chilly Chase

 

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • Epidermis Circus – a “spicy” puppet cabaret that’s recommended for audiences that are a minimum of 14 years of age at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
  • Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.
  • The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features House Teams Showcase.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
  • Arts Club TheatreSomeone Like You shows at Burnaby’s Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
  • PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.

Food-Related Events

Sunday Markets

Featured Attractions

 


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

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
  • 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).
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

 

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Food-Related Events

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

Featured Attractions & Activities

 

Vancouver events at Lunar New Year

 

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. (TBC)
  • New Year Celebrations at Aberdeen Mall – various Lunar New Year activities take place at the mall in Richmond.
  • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden – Lunar New Year celebrations take place at the Chinese classical garden in Chinatown. (TBC)

Food and Drink-Related Events

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

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

 

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Featured Activities

  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – 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. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

 

Friday, January 31, 2025

Theatre & Performing Arts Shows

  • 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 TheatreSomeone Like You shows at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
  • Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Food-Related Events

Winter Sports Events & Activities

 


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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. (January 27th to February 22nd)
  • Chinatown Spring Festival Parade – the parade sometimes happens in January and sometimes in February. In 2025 it takes place on February 2.
  • Lunar New Year Films – to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, LNY Splash presents films at the VIFF Centre at 1181 Seymour Street in 2024. (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)
  • Lunar New Year Market at UBC – there are market vendors, food trucks and live entertainment at UBC Botanical Garden.
  • 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, but not likely happening in 2025.)
  • International Village Mall – Lunar New Year celebrations happen at the mall in Vancouver’s Chinatown. There are games, art exhibits, vendors and souvenirs. (The event at the mall happens in January some years. In 2025, however, it’s on February 1 & 2.)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – in celebration of Lunar New Year, there are tours 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)
  • Tibetan Lunar New Year Celebrations – at the Thrangu Buddhist Monastery at 8140 Number 5 Road in Richmond. (Likely not happening as a public event this year, but with exact details to be confirmed.)
  • 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)
  • Lunar New Year at Lansdowne Centre – Lunar New Year festivities take place at the Richmond shopping centre. (TBC)
  • Lunar New Year at Wesbrook – Chinese New Year-themed activities happen in the village at UBC. (TBC)

 

Other Events to be Confirmed

  • Salute to Vienna – a New Year’s show with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra featuring live music and dancing at the Orpheum Theatre. (TBC)
  • Orpheum Tours – guided tours inside Vancouver’s most beautiful and iconic theatre. (TBC)
  • Jam Over the City – a snowboarding event at Grouse Mountain. (TBC)
  • Movie Nights at MONOVA – free film showings at the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)
  • Broadway Across Canada – the Beetlejuice musical shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (January 21 to 26, 2025)
  • Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (January 17 to 19, 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)
  • Discovery Day – a free family-friendly event hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration at Canada Place. (It has activities recommended for kids between the ages of 4 and 12.) (January 19, 2025)
  • Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm. (TBC, but not likely happening.)
  • Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Paradox Hotel Vancouver at 1161 West Georgia Street.

 

Top January Things to Do

 

Typical January Weather

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

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

 


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