Vancouver’s 2022 November events calendar features festivals and events in the Lower Mainland including Remembrance Day and early Christmas activities.

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Vancouver’s November Calendar of Events

Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day
Nov. 24 – American Thanksgiving (US)
November 25 – Black Friday
Nov. 28 – Cyber Monday

2022 November Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in November.

(Note: Schedules are subject to change. See official event websites for the most up-to-date details.)

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver for teams of 2 to 6 players.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Hawaii From Above.
BC Buy Local Week – this week people are reminded about the value of supporting local and independently-owned businesses. While doing your holiday shopping, be sure to buy local as much as you can!
Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Ongoing Christmas Events

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

BC Buy Local Week – this week people are reminded about the value of supporting local and independently-owned businesses. While doing your holiday shopping, be sure to buy local as much as you can!

Performing Arts Events

Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story – a high energy musical about refugees, love and finding shared humanity. Presented by SFU Woodwards, it takes place at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts in downtown Vancouver.
The Odyssey of Krystof Harant – a performance by the Ensemble Cappella Mariana at Christ Church Cathedral. Presented by Early Music Vancouver, there is a pre-concert talk at 7 pm and the concert begins at 7:30.

General Events

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Hawaii From Above.

Christmas Events & Attractions

Holidays at Hycroft – a fundraiser for the University Women’s Club in Vancouver. The venue alone is beautiful (and was used on occasion in the TV series When Calls the Heart). Today’s event is the Hycroft Holiday Ball which features a buffet, cocktail reception, live music and dancing. (SOLD OUT!)
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park.
Festival of Lights – over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Christmas Glow – a winter holiday festival featuring a light tunnel, holiday illuminations and music in Langley.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees to admire in West Vancouver.
Steveston Festival of Trees – the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a great place to visit, especially this month as it’s full of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and community organizations.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
In addition to the above, for more, see our articles about Vancouver’s Best Christmas Activities or Free Events in December.

Other Activities

Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Friday, December 2, 2022

Coquitlam Christmas Night Market – at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 1205 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. The event features an artisan market with free admission.
Project EveryBODY, PEBCelebratesLive – a free event celebrating persons with disabilities at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown. At the event there is live music, art, vendor stalls, films, stand-up comedy and even free food!
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting – outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver.
Christmas at Canada Place – 300+ drones light up the sky at 6:00 pm outside Canada Place.
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story – a high energy musical about refugees, love and finding shared humanity. Presented by SFU Woodwards, it takes place at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts in downtown Vancouver.

General Events

BC Buy Local Week – this week people are reminded about the value of supporting local and independently-owned businesses. While doing your holiday shopping, be sure to buy local as much as you can! For ideas on how and why you should support small businesses in your community, see our article about BC Buy Local Week.
Build Your Own Copper Star and Moon – a crafting workshop hosted by the Fort Langley National Historic Site where you get to make your own copper moon and star holiday decorations. (Note: Today is a virtual workshop. In-person events take place on December 3 and 10. The cost includes tools and materials.)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Hawaii From Above.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Improv Centre TheatreSports – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating on the outdoor ice rink outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Christmas Events and Attractions

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Singing Christmas Tree – a free concert at Vancouver’s Broadway Church.
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair – a large indoor holiday artisan market at the Poirier Forum.
Festival of Lights – over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Christmas Glow – a winter holiday festival featuring a light tunnel, holiday illuminations and music in Langley.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees to admire in West Vancouver.
Steveston Festival of Trees – the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a great place to visit, especially now while it’s full of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and community organizations.
Mission Christmas Parade – a candlelight parade in Mission.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park.
Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler.
In addition to the above, for more, see our articles about Vancouver’s Best Christmas Activities or Free Events in December.

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Special Events

BC Buy Local Week – this week people are reminded about the value of supporting local and independently-owned businesses. While doing your holiday shopping, be sure to buy local as much as you can!
Coquitlam Christmas Night Market – at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 1205 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. The event features an artisan market with free admission.
Build Your Own Copper Star and Moon – a crafting workshop hosted by the Fort Langley National Historic Site where you get to make your own copper moon and star holiday decorations.
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story – a high energy musical about refugees, love and finding shared humanity. Presented by SFU Woodwards, it takes place at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts in downtown Vancouver.
Singing Christmas Tree – a free concert at Vancouver’s Broadway Church.
Spirit of the Season Festival at the Shipyards – a free Christmas-themed community event at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Activities include live music, an artisan market, ice skating and the lighting of the City of North Vancouver’s official Christmas tree.
Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade – a Santa Claus parade in downtown Chilliwack.
Maple Ridge Christmas Festival – Christmas activities in the park along with a parade in the streets.
Candytown – an outdoor Christmas market and street festival on Mainland Street in Yaletown.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees to admire in West Vancouver. Today also features the festival’s Dundarave Nativity Paddle Songs event with live entertainment.
Christmas at Canada Place – 300+ drones light up the sky at 6:00 pm outside Canada Place.

Christmas and Artisan Markets

Coquitlam Christmas Night Market – beside the Lights at Lafarge Christmas attraction in Coquitlam. Admission is free admission.
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair – a large indoor holiday artisan market at the Poirier Forum.
Made in the 604 Market at the Shipyards – an artisan market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. Admission is free. (Note: This event is part of the Spirit of the Season Festival which happens at the same time.)
Kensington Christmas Craft Fair – an artisan market at the Kensington Community Centre in Vancouver at 5175 Dumfries Street from 10 am until 4 pm. Admission is free.
New West Holiday Night Market – a Christmas-themed artisan market at the River Market in New Westminster from 3 pm until 9 pm.
Made in the 604 Market in Vancouver – an artisan market at Heritage Hall on Main Street. Admission is free.
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.

Christmas Attractions

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Festival of Lights – over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park.
Christmas Glow – a winter holiday festival featuring a light tunnel, holiday illuminations and music in Langley.
Steveston Festival of Trees – the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a great place to visit, especially now while it’s full of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and community organizations.
Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (TBC)
In addition to the above, for more, see our articles about Vancouver’s Best Christmas Activities or Free Events in December.

Other Activities

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Hawaii From Above.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Improv Centre TheatreSports – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating on the outdoor ice rink outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Special Events

Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – the popular choir performs its Christmas concert with Winter Harp today at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster.
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story – a high energy musical about refugees, love and finding shared humanity. Presented by SFU Woodwards, it takes place at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts in downtown Vancouver.
Holidays at Hycroft – a fundraiser for the University Women’s Club in Vancouver. The venue alone is beautiful (and was used on occasion in the TV series When Calls the Heart). Today’s event is the Children’s Brunch with Santa.
BC Buy Local Week – this week people are reminded about the value of supporting local and independently-owned businesses. While doing your holiday shopping, be sure to buy local as much as you can!
Candytown – an outdoor Christmas market and street festival on Mainland Street in Yaletown.

Christmas Artisan Markets

Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair – a large indoor holiday artisan market at the Poirier Forum.
Made in the 604 Market at the Shipyards – an artisan market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. Admission is free.
Made in the 604 Market in Vancouver – an artisan market at Heritage Hall on Main Street. Admission is free.

Christmas Events & Attractions

Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Festival of Lights – over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees to admire in West Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park.
Singing Christmas Tree – a free concert at Vancouver’s Broadway Church.
Steveston Festival of Trees – the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a great place to visit, especially now while it’s full of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and community organizations.
Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (TBC)
In addition to the above, for more, see our articles about Vancouver’s Best Christmas Activities or Free Events in December.

Other Events & Activities

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Hawaii From Above.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating on the outdoor ice rink outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Jazz Vespers – at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Vancouver November Weather

Rain, rain and more rain. The only month with more rain than November (with an average of 170 mm or 6.8 inches) is December (with almost 178 mm, or just over 7 inches).

Yes, November is usually a very wet month, even by Vancouver’s soggy standards. The only people in town with wide grins on their faces because of the weather are the skiers, who know that if it’s raining in town then it’ll be snowing at the same time – or not too far in the future – up on the hills.

The average November temperatures in Vancouver are 9 degrees Celsius (48 F) in the day and 3 C at night (or 37 F), which means while people are sleeping it is usually below freezing up at the ski hills.

November competes with December for being the most dismal month of the year in the Lower Mainland weather-wise, but lacks December’s abundance of Christmas lights (which almost completely eliminates all the gloominess).

Recommended Activities

Unless it happens to be sunny and not raining, November is a good month for indoor activities. The autumn leaves are still good in the first half of the month or so though, so Stanley Park, VanDusen Garden, Queen Elizabeth Park and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden can still be good early on, but everything is looking pretty bleak and bare by the end of November.

When we say November is typically probably the gloomiest month in Vancouver, given that the trees are bare and there’s so much rain, it doesn’t mean that Vancouver isn’t still a beautiful city. It’s just one of the world’s most beautiful cities at its worst (so still much better than many places). When it’s really cloudy, you just have to use your imagination to visualize all the stunning mountains.

When it’s not raining, hiking in November is still great in many of the parks (especially where the trees are coniferous and so don’t lose their leaves and look bleak towards the end of the month). A great place for this is at almost any of the regional parks or hiking trails on the North Shore, including the Capilano River Regional Park where the salmon are likely still spawning at the salmon hatchery just a short walk or drive from the Cleveland Dam.