Vancouver’s 2022 January calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including festivals, shows and recommended winter activities.
JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL
MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER
January Calendar of Events
- Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day (stat holiday)
- Jan. 25 – Robbie Burns Day (birthday of Scotland’s national poet)
(Note: Schedules are subject to change, especially because of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, see official event websites for the most up-to-date details.)
Vancouver January Events in 2022
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 3rd
January 1-3 | January 4-10 | January 11-17 | January 18-24 | January 25-31
CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING LOCATIONS
Looking for a place to take your Christmas tree so it can get disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way? Then check out our list of Christmas Tree Chipping Locations where you’ll find non-profit groups who’ll turn your tree into wood chips for a donation.
Saturday, January 1, 2022
- Polar Bear Swims – icy swims in the ocean usually take place at various locations throughout the Lower Mainland. All are free to watch and either free or inexpensive to swim at.
- 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.
- Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – between 10 am and 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- Christmas Season Attractions
- Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction featuring a light maze, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
- Christmas at FlyOver Canada – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
- Lights at Lafarge – free winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake at the corner of Guildford Way and Pinetree Way.
- Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
- Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- White Rock Festival of Lights – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Sunday, January 2, 2022
- Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
- Sunday Markets
- Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE off Renfrew Street from 10 am to 2 pm.
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
- 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).
- Jazz Vespers – at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver at 4 pm. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
- Christmas Season Attractions
- Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
- FlyOver Canada Christmas – holiday-themed flying theatre rides at Canada Place.
- Lights at Lafarge – free winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake at the corner of Guildford Way and Pinetree Way.
- Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
- Peak of Christmas – Christmas holiday activities at Grouse Mountain.
- Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- White Rock Festival of Lights – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
Week of January 4th to 10th
January 1-3 | January 4-10 | January 11-17 | January 18-24 | January 25-31
Monday, January 3, 2022
- Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction featuring a light maze, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- White Rock Festival of Lights – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
- Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- 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).
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
- Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction featuring a light maze, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
- White Rock Festival of Lights – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
- Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
- Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction featuring a light maze, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
- Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- White Rock Festival of Lights – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
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Thursday, January 6, 2022
- Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction featuring a light maze, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
- Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Friday, January 7, 2022
- Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Bill Reid First Nation’s art gallery between 2 and 5 pm on the first Friday of the month.
- Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction featuring a light maze, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- Glow Maple Ridge – Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Maple Ridge.
- Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Saturday, January 8, 2022
- Riley Park Farmers Market – between 10 am and 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Winter Holiday Attractions
- Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction featuring a light maze, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- 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 – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- 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.
Sunday, January 9, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
- Sunday Markets
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
- Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE off Renfrew Street from 10 am to 2 pm.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
Week of January 11th to 17th
January 1-3 | January 4-10 | January 11-17 | January 20-26 | January 27-31
Monday, January 10, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver from 9 am to 9 pm.
- 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).
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
- Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- 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).
Thursday, January 13, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver (just a 5-minute walk from the SeaBus at Lonsdale Quay). Free admission (and skates can be rented).
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Friday, January 14, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Saturday, January 15, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – between 10 am and 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Sunday Markets
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
- Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
Week of January 18th to 24th
January 1-3 | January 4-10 | January 11-17 | January 18-24 | January 25-31
Monday, January 17, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – ladies ski for a minimum $15 donation at Mount Seymour from 5 to 10 pm. (TBC)
- 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 Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows 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!
- 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.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- 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).
Thursday, January 20, 2022
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver from 9 am to 9 pm.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Friday, January 21, 2022
- Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (TBC)
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Saturday, January 22, 2022
- Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Riley Park Farmers Market – between 10 am and 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- 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!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- 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).
Sunday, January 23, 2022
- Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Sunday Markets
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
- Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Week of January 25th to 31st
January 1-3 | January 4-10 | January 11-17 | January 18-24 | January 25-31
Monday, January 24, 2022
- Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – ladies ski for a minimum $15 donation at Mount Seymour from 5 to 10 pm. (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.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver from 9 am to 9 pm.
- 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).
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
- Robbie Burns Day – a day to celebrate the birth of Scotland’s poet laureate.
- Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- 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 Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
- 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!
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
- Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- 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).
Thursday, January 27, 2022
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with in-person activities. (TBC)
- 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.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- 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).
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
Friday, January 28, 2022
- Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with in-person activities. (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.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
- Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
Saturday, January 29, 2022
- Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with in-person activities. (TBC)
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- 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).
Sunday, January 30, 2022
- PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with in-person activities. (TBC)
- Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- 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).
Monday, January 31, 2022
- New Year’s Eve at the Buddhist Temple – Chinese New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. Free admission and highly recommended.
- FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
- For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
- Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – ladies ski for a minimum $15 donation at Mount Seymour from 5 to 10 pm. (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.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
- 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).
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To see what’s happening next month, click February Calendar.
Other 2022 January Events
The following events are also likely taking place in January 2022 (with some details to be confirmed).
Shows & Entertainment
- Vancouver Theatresports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (TBD)
- Arts Club Theatre – live theatre at one or two of the theatre company’s venues in Vancouver.
- Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 on Saturday mornings at 11 am. (TBD)
- Friday Night Live – live entertainment with a guest artist in North Vancouver at Lynn Valley United Church at 3201 Mountain Highway. (TBD)
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey – against various teams at Rogers Arena.
- Vancouver Giants Hockey – against various teams at the Langley Events Centre.
Christmas-Themed Events
- PNE WinterLights – a Christmas attraction with holiday lights and magical lands.
- Canyon Lights – holiday illuminations at Capilano Suspension Bridge.
- Peak of Christmas – Christmas holiday activities at Grouse Mountain (in early January).
- Festivale Tropicale – Christmas lights and glowing plants at the Bloedel Conservatory at Queen Elizabeth Park.
Other Events to be Confirmed
- New West Farmers Market – in the 600 block of Belmont Street in New Westminster from 11 am until 3 pm. (TBD)
- 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. (To be confirmed.)
- Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (TBD)
- Museum of Vancouver – admission used to by donation from 5 pm to 8 pm on the last Thursday of the month (but to be confirmed for 2022).
- Seniors Day at MOV – admission to the Museum of Vancouver is just $5 today for anyone age 65+ (on the first Tuesday of the month, but TBC for 2022).
- Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Rocky Mountaineer Station at 1755 Cottrell Street. (TBD)
- Roedde House – admission to the historic museum in Vancouver’s West End is by donation on the last Friday of the month..
- Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation on a Thursday night in the middle of the month from 5 to 8:30 pm. Guided tours are at 7 pm. (To be confirmed.)
- Vancouver Chilly Chase – 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon routes around False Creek. (TBD)
- Burns Supper – dancing, food and other cultural celebrations at the Scottish Cultural Centre at 8886 Hudson Street in Vancouver. (TBD)
- Jazz Vespers
- On Sundays at 4 pm at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. (TBD)
- On Sundays in the salons in St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver at 4 pm. Admission is by donation. (TBD)
Top Things to do in January
For a detailed list of the Best Things to do in January, click the above icon. Other recommended top activities include the following:
- Go skiing at Whistler-Blackcomb, Cypress, Grouse, Mount Seymour or Sasquatch Mountain ski hills.
- Visit one of Vancouver’s best places for indoor activities as the weather forecast will probably include a lot of rain. Top recommendations include Science World or the Vancouver Aquarium if you have young kids, or the Museum of Anthropology at UBC or Museum of Vancouver if you like museums.
- Free ice skating at Robson Square all month at the corner of Robson and Howe as well as at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver (although not in 2020 because of COVID-19).
- If it’s miserable outside, then also check out Vancouver’s Best Things to do on a Rainy Day.
For more, check out Vancouver’s Best Places for Winter Activities.
Typical January Weather
January in Vancouver is typically fairly cloudy, cool and wet, with average high temperatures of 6 or so degrees Celsius (or 43 F), and the lows around 1 (or 34 F).
January gets an average of about 150 mm of rain (or 6 inches), making it the third wettest month of the year on average. Except for in the higher elevations, it doesn’t snow often in Metro Vancouver – only a little each year, and it doesn’t stay long – but it can snow. Sometimes January can be surprising though, with unexpected consecutive days of sun.
Recommended Activities
January can be one of the best months for skiing in Vancouver, as the cold weather and precipitation can make for lots of snow on the mountains, plus it’s after the December holidays so the crowds are much less.
For downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing (at Seymour and Cypress), cross-country skiing (at Cypress) and snowshoeing (especially at Seymour and Grouse Mountain), hit the hills on the North Shore. There is also skating at most community rec centres (so good places to go on rainy days), and free skating in downtown Vancouver at Robson Square at 800 Robson Street (although not in 2020 because of COVID-19).
Although not typically a great month weather-wise, January can be the best time of the year to visit the city and sample its culinary talents.
In normal years, if you are in town during the last two weeks of the month (plus often the first couple of days in February), then definitely check out the Dine Out Vancouver Festival where close to 250 restaurants in the region offer special multi-course menus at exceptional rates (and some hotels offer fantastic deals too). Want to stay inside and eat great food all day at some of Vancouver’s best restaurants, then visit Vancouver in the latter half of January.
