Vancouver’s 2024 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. 28 – American Thanksgiving (US)
• Nov. 29 – Black Friday

2024 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.)

To jump to a specific week, click on any of the following:

November 1-3 | November 4-10 | November 11-17 | November 18-24 | November 25-30

Friday, November 1, 2024

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th).
• Halloween Havoc Boat Party – a nightclub-style party on the water with Vancouver Boat Parties for adults ages 19+.
• Parade of Lost Souls – a Halloween parade-like procession in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood of Vancouver.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today’s events include La Llorona, the Chinatown Stories Audio Tour, IronFest V and more.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from mid-October until early November.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

Shows & Entertainment

• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• Metro Theatre – The Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Betrayers and Theatresports.
• IronFest V: Night One – an event hosted by Coastal Jazz featuring the Asrar Quartet + Jessica Ackerley Trio at The Iron Works in Vancouver.
• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today’s show is Unity Rhythms at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver.

Halloween-Related Events

• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in Chilliwack. Today and tomorrow are the Pumpkin Smash Weekend.
• Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.

Other Events & Activities

• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

• Diwali Fusion Bollywood Boat Party – a nightclub-style event with Vancouver Boat Parties for adults ages 19+ on the Burrard Queen which departs from False Creek.
• Vancouver Train Expo – a model train exhibition at the PNE Forum at 2901 East Hastings.
• Dia De Los Muertos Festival – a free DTES Heart of the City Festival event with food, dancing, music, a ceremonial fire and more at Strathcona Park in Vancouver.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th).
• 65 Roses Gala – a fundraising event hosted by Cystic Fibrosis Canada with a MasCUREade theme at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from mid-October until early November. Today is the Day of the Dead Latin Market.
• Kanpai! Sake Celebration – a Japanese sake-sampling event at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

Shows & Entertainment

• Die Fledermaus Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the opera by Johann Strauss II is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets range from $25 to $280.
• Metro Theatre – The Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• Itamar Erz Trio Concert – a ticketed concert featuring Itamar Erez, Kevin Romain and Jeff Gammon at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• United Voices Choir Concert – the auditioned group of singers performs its Music for Remembrance & Reflection concert at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Vancouver’s West End.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Betrayers and Theatresports.
• IronFest V: Night Two – an event hosted by Coastal Jazz featuring Kevin Romain’s Salience Network + Brodie West Quintet at The Iron Works in Vancouver.
• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today’s shows are Lussilia, Strings of Unity and Home Is a River at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today’s events include the Chinatown Stories Audio Tour, IronFest V, The Prop Master’s Dream and more.

Halloween-Related Events

• Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in Chilliwack. Today and tomorrow are the Pumpkin Smash Weekend.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.

Saturday Markets

• For the Love of Art Show & Sale – an art show featuring local artists at Harris Barn at 4140 Arthur Drive in Ladner.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street. (TBC)
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Featured Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Case of the Hotel Detective game at the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Guided Tours of the Orpheum – one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues opens its doors for public tours that wind throughout the building.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Lost Souls of Gastown and Hidden History & Sweet Treats.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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!)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).

NOTE: Tomorrow is Daylight Saving Day. Don’t forget to set your clock back an hour before you go to bed!

Sunday, November 3, 2024

• Daylight Savings Day – don’t forget to set your clock back an hour the night before!
• STA Christmas Craft Fair – a holiday artisan market featuring over 100 jury-selected artisans at St. Thomas Aquinas School in North Vancouver.
• Boundary Bay Runs and Marathon – Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Boston-qualifying Marathon running races at Boundary Bay Park in South Delta.
• Vancouver Train Expo – a model train exhibition at the PNE Forum at 2901 East Hastings.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th).
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from mid-October until early November. Today is the Day of the Dead Latin Market.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)

Shows & Entertainment

• Die Fledermaus Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the opera by Johann Strauss II is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets range from $25 to $280.
• United Voices Choir Concert – the auditioned group of singers performs it’s Music for Remembrance & Reflection concert at Vancouver’s Pacific Spirit United Church in Kerrisdale.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Stand Up at the Improv.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today includes the Hearts Beat 2024 dancing and drumming event at the Carnegie Theatre.
• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today’s show is Camino y Despedida at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver.

Halloween-Related Events

• Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.

Featured Museums

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Cheap Day at MOV – admission to the Museum of Vancouver is by donation today (because it’s the first Sunday of the month).

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• For the Love of Art Show & Sale – an art show featuring local artists at Harris Barn at 4140 Arthur Drive in Ladner.
• STA Christmas Craft Fair – an artisan holiday market with over 120 vendors in North Vancouver at St. Thomas Aquinas School.

Week of November 4th to 10th

November 1-3 | November 4-10 | November 11-17 | November 18-24 | November 25-30

Monday, November 4, 2024

• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th).
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today features a workshop at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• 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).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• 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!)
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th). Today’s event is at the House of Funk.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.

Shows & Entertainment

• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today features The Immigrant’s Heartbeat and Katha – Keertana Chronicles at The ANNEX in downtown Vancouver.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. One of today’s events is Resistance + Responses from the Sid Chow Tan Archives.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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).
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

• Circle Craft Holiday Market – an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. One of today’s events is a panel discussion titled Town Hall: Uplifting or Gentrifying the DTES?
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th). Today’s event is at Beva Brewing & Blending.
• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today features a workshop at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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!)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Improv Against Humanity: Terrific 12th Anniversary.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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, November 7, 2024

• Circle Craft Market – an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th). Today’s event is at Wildeye Brewing.
• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today features a workshop at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. One of the events today is The Big Tree artistic performance.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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. Today features the Case of the Hotel Detective game at the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Friday, November 8, 2024

• Indigenous Veterans Day
• Bear Grease – a musical play based on the 1978 musical comedy movie Grease, but with an Indigenous theme and twist. It shows at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Circle Craft Market – an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th). Today’s event is at Windfall Cider.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.

Featured Activities & Attractions

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some 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.
• 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!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features two Theatresports shows.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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, November 9, 2024

• Circle Craft Market – an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th). Today’s event is at Beer Brewing.
• River Basin Days at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special event today at Tynehead Regional Park in Surrey.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.

Shows & Entertainment

• Presentation House Theatre – the theatre in North Vancouver hosts the STAND Festival event Bekhand: An Evening With 50 Inspiring Iranian Women.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today’s events include The Keep it Raw Cabaret, Kin, River Stories / Ocean Song, and more.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features two Theatresports shows.
• Metro Theatre – Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver (from November 9 to 30, 2024).
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.

Featured Activities

• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Case of the Hotel Detective game at the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.).
• 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!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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 Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street. (TBC)
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, November 10, 2024

• The Sojourners – the closing event of the DTES Heart of the City Festival. The Sojourners are a trio of gospel singers who take the stage at St. James Church in downtown Vancouver tonight.
• Murder Mystery Brunch – a special event put on by Vancouver Mysteries Games. Participants are treated to an interactive performance with puzzles, drag and good food.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th). Today’s event is at Braggot Brewing.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today’s events include Minori Harvest, an Indigenous Exhibition & Celebration, and more.
• Circle Craft Market – an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.

Shows & Entertainment

• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• Metro Theatre – Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver (from November 9 to 30, 2024).
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Frankies Jazz Club presents SOLO – an evening with award-winning pianist Eric Reed at Pyatt Hall at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver.
• Presentation House Theatre – the theatre in North Vancouver hosts The Toad Canes / Metamorphosis show for the STAND Festival today.

Featured Activities & Attractions

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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!)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Week of November 11th to 17th

November 1-3 | November 4-10 | November 11-17 | November 18-24 | November 25-30

Monday, November 11, 2024

Remembrance Day Events

• Remembrance Day – click Lower Mainland Venues for ceremonies in various municipalities or check out any of the following locations.
  • Victory Square (City of Vancouver)
  • Coquitlam (at Blue Mountain Park)
  • Maple Ridge (at Memorial Peace Park)
  • New Westminster (at the armory and outside city hall)
  • City of North Vancouver (at Victoria Park)
  • District of North Vancouver (at Cates Park)
  • Port Coquitlam (at the community centre and Veterans Park)
  • Port Moody (along St. John’s Street and at the Royal Canadian Legion)
  • Richmond (outside City Hall)
  • Stanley Park (at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial)
  • Surrey (in Cloverdale)
  • University of British Columbia (in the War Memorial Gym)
  • West Vancouver (at Memorial Park)
• Shadows Into Dawn – the Chor Leoni men’s choir performs its annual Remembrance Day concert today at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – the all-male choir performs a Remembrance Day-themed concert at the South Delta Baptist Church.

Shows & Entertainment

• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today’s event features From Grave to Grace and Songs from the East at The ANNEX in downtown Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• In addition to the above, there are also Remembrance Day concerts with Chor Leoni and the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir.

Other Events on November 11

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th). Today’s event is at Copperpenny Distilling.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (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).
• 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!)
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th). Today’s event is at La Cerveceria Astilleros.
• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today features a workshop at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose Day.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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).
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver. (Note: The play officially runs from November 14 to 30. Today, however, there is a special preview show where net proceeds benefit charitable projects of the Rotary Club of Lions Gate. For tickets to the preview event, click The 39 Steps Rotary Fundraiser.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th). Today’s event is at North Point Brewing.
• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today features a workshop at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Improv Arcade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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).

Thursday, November 14, 2024

• Grey Cup Pre-Game Events – today there is the Grey Cup Street Festival along Canada Place Way in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 1st and 15th). Today’s event is at Strathcona North.
• STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists. Today features a workshop at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)

Festivals & Events

• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Case of the Hotel Detective game at the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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, November 15, 2024

Festivals & Events

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – today is the last day for the beer-themed events showcasing local breweries in North Vancouver. Tonight the Wrap-Up Party features beer sampling and live entertainment at the Pipe Shop.
• Grey Cup Pre-Game Events – today there is the Grey Cup Street Festival along Canada Place Way in downtown Vancouver.
• Full Moon Sound Bath – an event harnessing the power of the full moon and sound with Yoga at the Quay at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)

Holiday Markets & Events

• Christmas Boutique Opening Reception – a free event featuring fine art and artisan products at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market – featuring over 200 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.

Shows & Entertainment

• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• Presentation House Theatre – the theatre in North Vancouver hosts the work-in-progress shows Gay Ancestors and We All Become An Eye as part of the STAND Festival.
• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (Today’s performance includes a post-show talkback with the play’s co-creator, John Gray.)

Featured Museums and Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some 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.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• 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 comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features two Theatresports shows.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• 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!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday, November 16, 2024

• Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford.
• Grey Cup Pre-Game Events – today there is the Grey Cup Street Festival along Canada Place Way in downtown Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free with advanced registration.
• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Presentation House Theatre – the theatre in North Vancouver hosts APÄTRIDA (Stateless) for the STAND Festival today.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)

Holiday and Artisan Markets

• Old Farmhouse Christmas Market – the popular vintage market takes place with a holiday theme at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge.
• Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market – featuring over 200 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way.
• Made in the 604 Pop Up Market – artisan markets at Heritage Hall in Vancouver.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street. (TBC)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Case of the Hotel Detective game at the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to 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!)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features two Theatresports shows.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Christmas Attractions

• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

• Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford.
• 111th Grey Cup – the Canadian CFL Football Championships take place live somewhere in Canada and on screens at sports bars across the country.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• Presentation House Theatre – the theatre in North Vancouver hosts the STAND Festival show I Am 108.
• Stinging Nettles: Food and Medicine – a workshop at the Fraser River Discovery Centre for those ages 16 and up. Learn how to harvest and prepare nettles for a wide variety of uses.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)

Christmas, Artisan & Other Sunday Markets

• Old Farmhouse Christmas Market – the popular vintage market takes place with a holiday theme at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge.
• Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market – featuring over 200 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Made in the 604 Pop Up Market – artisan markets at Heritage Hall in Vancouver.
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Events & Attractions

• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. Today is Sensory-Friendly Day at the museum.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Week of November 18th to 24th

November 1-3 | November 4-10 | November 11-17 | November 18-24 | November 25-30

Monday, November 18, 2024

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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!)
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose Day.
• 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 Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.

TONY & TINA’S WEDDING DINNER THEATRE SHOW

A fun dinner and live theatre show happens in Vancouver on November 22nd and 23rd. Click Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding for tickets and details.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

• Dance in Vancouver – a series of dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver. Today features Company 605 “lossy”.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Improv Arcade.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.

Christmas Events & Attractions

• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• 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!)
• 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).
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)

Thursday, November 21, 2024

• Dance in Vancouver – a series of dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver. Today features a Double Bill performance.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today is opening night for the Merry/Happy/Jolly show.
• Vancouver Turkish Film Festival – a festival with various film screenings at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.
• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5:00 to 8:30 pm.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Case of the Hotel Detective game at the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place has a film about Iceland. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• 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.

Christmas Attractions

• 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.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at FlyOver Canada.

Friday, November 22, 2024

• Dinner Theatre Show – Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is a dinner and theatre comedy show about a traditional American wedding that turns into a disaster. It happens at 2205 Commercial Drive and includes an Italian buffet dinner.
• Dance in Vancouver – a series of dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver. Today features a studio showing + conversation as well as a performance.
• Vancouver Turkish Film Festival – a festival with various film screenings at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.
• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Presentation House Theatre – today’s show at the theatre in North Vancouver is Where the Wild Things Are. It’s intended for kids and their families.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place has a film about Iceland. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Merry/Happy/Jolly.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).

Christmas Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at FlyOver Canada.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

• Dinner Theatre Show – Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is a dinner and theatre comedy show about a traditional American wedding that turns into a disaster. It happens at 2205 Commercial Drive and includes an Italian buffet dinner.
• Dance in Vancouver – a series of dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver. Today features a studio showing and a couple of performances.
• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Presentation House Theatre – today’s show at the theatre in North Vancouver is Where the Wild Things Are. It’s intended for kids and their families.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Homes For The Holidays – an elegant holiday season-themed design event at UBC’s Cecil Green Park House.
• NLUC Christmas Craft Market – an artisan craft fair with free admission and over four dozen vendors in North Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Winter Jubilee – a free Christmas-themed event in downtown Abbotsford with market vendors, Santa, live music and more.
• Vancouver Turkish Film Festival – a festival with various film screenings at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.

Christmas Activities

• North Pole Express – special Christmas activities with a Polar Express theme at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
• WinterFest at MOS – the Cloverdale Christmas Tree Festival and free family-friendly activities happen at the Museum of Surrey.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. Today is opening night with special activities.
• Surrey Tree Lighting Festival – live entertainment, a holiday market, crafts and other activities at the Plaza at City Hall.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• 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.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at FlyOver Canada.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Case of the Hotel Detective game at the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some 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.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Merry/Happy/Jolly.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Sunday, November 24, 2024

• Vancouver Historic Half – Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K and half marathon races around Stanley Park’s seawall and elsewhere in the city.
• VAM Symphony Orchestra: Music of John Williams – the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra hosts a concert at the Orpheum Theatre featuring songs from Hollywood blockbusters.
• Dance in Vancouver – a series of dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver. Today features artist-led open rehearsals, studio sharings and performances throughout the day.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• Vancouver Turkish Film Festival – a festival with various film screenings at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.
• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Family Day at PdA – a free event at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts Centre with family-friendly activities, art exhibitions and more.
• Celebrations of Light at MONOVA – a Create & Connect event at the Museum of North Vancouver.
• Presentation House Theatre – today’s show at the theatre in North Vancouver is Where the Wild Things Are. It’s intended for kids and their families.
• Homes For The Holidays – an elegant holiday season-themed design event at UBC’s Cecil Green Park House.

Christmas Activities

• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• North Pole Express – special Christmas activities with a Polar Express theme at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
• Surrey Tree Lighting Festival – live entertainment, a holiday market, crafts and other activities at the Plaza at City Hall.
• WinterFest at MOS – the Cloverdale Christmas Tree Festival and free family-friendly activities happen at the Museum of Surrey.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at FlyOver Canada.
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features House Teams.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Week of November 25th to 30th

November 1-3 | November 4-10 | November 11-17 | November 18-24 | November 25-30

Monday, November 25, 2024

• Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place has a film about Iceland. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• 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).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

• Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Choose Day.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place has a film about Iceland. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• 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).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Ongoing Christmas Activities

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

• Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• Lights of Hope Celebration – St. Paul’s Hospital at 1081 Burrard Street launches their annual fundraising event with Christmas lights.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• 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).

Shows & Entertainment

• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Improv Arcade.
• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.

Christmas Events & Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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 at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at FlyOver Canada.
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

• American Thanksgiving Day
• Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Case of the Hotel Detective game at the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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).

Shows & Entertainment

• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place has a film about Iceland. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.

Christmas Attractions

• Noel Holiday Light Festival & Market – a big Christmas celebration at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey with light displays, entertainment, market vendors and more.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Squamish at Dusk – a winter holiday lights attraction in the evening in Squamish.
• Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Friday, November 29, 2024

• Black Friday – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents KOOZA at Concord Pacific Place.
• Presentation House Theatre – today’s show at the theatre in North Vancouver is Where the Wild Things Are. It’s intended for kids and their families.
• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

Christmas Attractions

• Squamish at Dusk – a winter holiday lights attraction in the evening in Squamish.
• Noel Holiday Light Festival & Market – a big Christmas celebration at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey with light displays, entertainment, market vendors and more.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at FlyOver Canada.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Bright Nights – amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park.
• Shipyards Christmas Market – a European-themed Christmas market with live music and free admission.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Merry/Happy/Jolly.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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, November 30, 2024

• Dundarave Festival of Lights – today marks the first day of the season for the Christmas tree displays at the waterfront in West Vancouver. To celebrate there is live entertainment as part of the Dundarave Christmas Fair.
• Spirit of the Season Celebration – a family-friendly Christmas event in North Vancouver’s Shipyard’s District.
• Metro Theatre – the play Billy Bishop Goes to War shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Elektra’s The Light of Hope Returning – the all-women’s choir performs a Christmas concert at Pacific Spirit United Church.
• First Impressions Theatre – The 39 Steps play shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
• Guided Tours of the Orpheum – one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues opens its doors for public tours that wind throughout the building.
• Presentation House Theatre – today’s show at the theatre in North Vancouver is Where the Wild Things Are. It’s intended for kids and their families.

Christmas Activities

• Squamish at Dusk – a winter holiday lights attraction in the evening in Squamish.
• Squamish Holiday Parade – a parade and other family-friendly activities in downtown Squamish.
• North Pole Express – special Christmas activities with a Polar Express theme at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
• Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade – a Santa Claus parade in downtown Chilliwack.
• Bright Nights – amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park.
• Noel Holiday Light Festival & Market – a big Christmas celebration at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey with light displays, entertainment, market vendors and more.
• Shipyards Christmas Market – a European-themed Christmas market with live music and free admission.
• Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• 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.
• Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Holiday Cheer at the Pier – a community event that takes place at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
• Soar With Santa – the Christmas-themed multi-dimensional flying film takes place at FlyOver Canada.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Case of the Hotel Detective game at the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. The venue is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of WinterFest at MOS.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Merry/Happy/Jolly.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Other November Events in 2024

Below are events that may or may not also be happening in November 2024.

Shows and Entertainment

• Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol – an Arts Club Theatre production based on the popular film shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. (November 14 to December 24 in 2024.)
• Modulus Festival – a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Roedde House Jazz in the Parlour – live music at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End (not far from Robson Street) on a Thursday evening. (TBC)
• Jazz Vespers in Vancouver – at 4 pm on Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
• Iestyn Davies & Fretwork: Lamento – a performance at Christ Church Cathedral presented by Early Music Vancouver. (November 26, 2024)
• Tom Crean: Discovering Antarctica – Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre presents a dramatic solo show set in the early 1900s. (November 7 to 24, 2024)
• Form & Formless: Bahauddin Dagar – a concert presented by Early Music Vancouver at The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. (November 23, 2024)
• Broadway Across Canada – The Book of Mormon shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (November 12 to 17, 2024)
• Community Day Movies – free movies happen at Cineplex Theatres across the Lower Mainland. Concession treats are also discounted. (TBC)
• Country Divas Concert – a tribute concert celebrating female Country music singers Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Patsy Cline and Reba McEntire at the Clarke Theatre in Mission. (TBC)
• Silent Movie Monday with Vancouver Civic Theatres – a black & white film shows at the Orpheum Theatre. (TBC)

Festivals and Events

• Hopscotch Festival – a whiskey and other fine spirits-tasting event at the PNE Forum. Hundreds of different samples are available from fine Scotch to Irish Whiskey, Bourbons, Vodkas, Gins and even local craft spirits and beers. (November 18 to 24, 2024)
• IndieFest – a performing arts festival that features opera, immersive theatre, Indigenous storytelling, classical music and dance. (November 15-23, 2024)
• Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival – the festival’s Fall Series features mountain-themed film screenings and other events. (TBC)
• Louis Riel Day – an event celebrating Metis culture at the Fort Langley National Historic Site. (TBC)
• Pet Lover Show – a large pet show at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week – a showcase of Indigenous designers and models from across the country. (November 20-23, 2024)
• Eastside Culture Crawl – an art festival featuring the works of hundreds of artists at multiple venues in Vancouver.
• Holidays at Hycroft – an amazing upscale Christmas market and fundraising event for the University Women’s Club at 1489 McRae Avenue in Vancouver. The venue alone is beautiful (and was used on occasion in the TV series When Calls the Heart). (Not happening in 2024.)

Sporting Events

• The Phantom Run Trail Race – 12K, 19.5K and 25K trail runs starting at North Vancouver’s Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. (November 16, 2024)
• Vancouver Undie Run – a Movember fundraising event where participants run around Olympic Village and False Creek in their underwear to help raise awareness about cancer and men’s health issues. (TBC)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – professional ice hockey at Rogers Arena.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – against various teams on different dates at the Langley Events Centre.

City of Vancouver Christmas-Themed Events

• Lumiere Vancouver – a small festival with decorative illuminations at locations in Vancouver’s West End. (November 7-10, 2024)
• Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.

Other Lower Mainland Christmas-Themed Events

• McArthurGlen Annual Tree Lighting – live entertainment at the outlet mall in Richmond. (TBC)
• Japanese Craft Fair – at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre at 6688 Southoaks Crescent in Burnaby. (November 16-17, 2024)
• Edmonds Festival of Light – a small event for young families at the Edmonds Community Centre in Burnaby. Activities include live entertainment, light refreshments, crafts, an appearance by Santa and various child-friendly activities. (TBC)
• Holiday Cheer at the Pier – a community event that takes place at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. (TBC)
• Highstreet’s Tree Lighting & Holiday Show – a Christmas event at Abbotsford’s Highstreet Shopping Centre at 3122 Mt. Lehman Road. (TBC)
• Light Up the Village – Christmas decorations, Santa Claus, and family-friendly activities at West Vancouver’s Park Royal Mall. (TBC)
• Squamish Holiday Parade – a Christmas parade along Cleveland Avenue in Squamish. (November 30, 2024)
• Dundarave Christmas Fair – a community event with Christmas tree decorating and live entertainment in West Vancouver as part of the Dundarave Festival of Lights. (TBC)
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas – the touring company behind Dr. Seuss’s traditional Christmas tale is in town. The musical takes place at The Centre in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)

Christmas-Themed Attractions

• Christmas Glow – a winter holiday festival featuring a light tunnel, holiday illuminations and music in Langley. (TBC)
• Peak of Christmas – the season of Christmas celebrations at Grouse Mountain begins in late November. (TBC)

Vancouver Christmas Craft Fairs

• Britannia Christmas Craft Fair – at the Britannia Community Services Centre at 1661 Napier Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair – one of Vancouver’s largest Christmas craft fairs, with over 140 vendors. (November 23, 2024)
• Roundhouse Holiday Market – takes place at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. (On November 30 and December 1 in 2024.)
• Got Craft Holiday Market – usually at the Croatian Cultural Centre at 3250 Commercial Drive in Vancouver. (November 23 & 24, 2024)

Other Metro Vancouver Holiday Markets

• Deer Lake Craft Festival – a three-day event at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts at 6450 Deer Lake Avenue. (TBC)
• Etsy Collective Holiday Pop Up – a Christmas-themed craft fair at the Pipe Shop at 115 Victory Ship Way in North Vancouver. (November 16-17, 2024)
• Silver Harbour Christmas Market – a craft fair with free admission at North Vancouver’s Silver Harbour Senior Centre at 144 East 22nd Street. (TBC)
• New West Craft – an artisan market at the River Market in New Westminster. (In early November.)
• West End Holiday Craft Fair – 50+ vendors and free admission at the West End Community Centre at 870 Denman Street. (November 23, 2024)
• North Delta Artisan & Gift Market – a holiday craft market featuring over 3 dozen local artisans. It takes place at Sunshine Hills Elementary School at 11285 Bond Blvd. in Delta. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Gleneagles Holiday Artisan Festival – three dozen or so vendors at West Vancouver’s Gleneagles Community Centre at 6262 Marine Drive. (TBC)
• Swedish Christmas Fair – with 30 or so vendors at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby at 6540 Thomas Street. Admission is free as is the parking. (November 16 to 17, 2024)
• Alexandra Neighbourhood House Craft Fair – a Christmas craft market at 2916 McBride Avenue in Crescent Beach. (November 16, 2024)
• Steveston Village Craft Fair – at the Steveston Community Centre at 4111 Moncton Street in Richmond featuring over 100 vendors. (November 23, 2024)
• All Dressed in White Bridal Show – a wedding show for couples planning to get married and wanting to learn about wedding-related products and services. It takes place at the Westwood Plateau Golf Club in Coquitlam. (November 3, 2024)

Fraser Valley Holiday Markets

• West Coast Christmas Craft Show – at TRADEX in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Fort Langley Christmas Market – a small indoor craft fair with over 30 vendors at the Fort Langley Community Hall at 9167 Glover Road. (TBC)
• Kickoff to Christmas Makers Market – a winter holiday-themed artisan market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market – featuring over 150 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way. (November 15 to 17, 2024)

Other General Events

• Junction Public Market – an outdoor market with free admission at Granville Square near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays in 2025.)
• The Secrets of the Penthouse – a special event hosted by Forbidden Vancouver. It includes stories about vice squads, mobsters, murder and bootlegging, but also live jazz, spaghetti and meatballs. (TBC)
• Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays – a fundraising event where guests get to tour half a dozen Vancouver homes that have been professionally decorated for the Christmas season. (TBC)
• LCPN Networking Breakfast – a business networking event with Vancouver’s Latin American community. The event costs around $25 or so and includes a guest speaker presentation and breakfast. All are welcome. (TBC)
• Roedde House – admission to the historic museum in Vancouver’s West End is by donation on the last Friday of the month. (TBC)
• Day Sail on a Warship – women & girls (ages 12+) are invited to test drive an active duty warship with the Royal Canadian Navy. (TBC)
• The Baby Show – a baby product and services trade show at Canada Place. (November 2 & 3, 2024)
• Disney On Ice – Magic in the Stars takes place with Disney characters at the Pacific Coliseum. (November 27 to December 1, 2024)
• River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special off-site event somewhere in the Lower Mainland. (TBC)

Top Things to Do in November

Below are some of the most popular activities to do in November in the Lower Mainland.

• Take part in the Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11th at any one of various locations.
• Enjoy the last of the autumn leaves early in the month at any of Metro Vancouver’s best parks and places in nature.
• If it’s not raining, then enjoy the outdoors as much as possible at places like Stanley Park, any of the North Shore‘s great parks, along the seawall at False Creek or Coal Harbour, or any of Vancouver’s other best places for a walk, jog or cycle.
• If it’s raining (which there’s a very good chance that it will be), then partake in one of Vancouver’s top indoor activities at a nice warm, dry, indoor venue.
• Go Black Friday Shopping in Vancouver, but be sure to support small local businesses as much as you can.
• Take in one of Vancouver’s best places to see Christmas decorations at the end of the month before the December crowds.

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 probably the gloomiest month in Vancouver in a typical year, 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). On really cloudy days, 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.

Other Information

Click Festivals & Events for a listing of the best festivals and events.

Click Shows & Entertainment for the full year’s calendar of shows and performances taking place in the Lower Mainland.

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

To see what’s happening next month, click December Calendar of Events.