Vancouver’s 2021 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. 25 – American Thanksgiving (US)
Nov. 26 – Black Friday
Nov. 29 – Cyber Monday

2021 November Events in Vancouver

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

(Note: Schedules are subject to change. This is the case any year, but especially in 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, see official event websites for the most up-to-date details. Also, whatever you do, keep safe and be responsible!)

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

November 1-7 | November 8-14 | November 15-21 | November 22-28 | November 29-30

Monday, November 1, 2021

DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
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 2, 2021

DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Lost Souls of Gastown.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today between 5 and 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
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.

Thursday, November 4, 2021

DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Modulus Festival – a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver.
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.

Friday, November 5, 2021

DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Modulus Festival – a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver.
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.

Saturday, November 6, 2021

DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Art Deco and Chocolate Tasting Walking Tour.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Modulus Festival – a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver.
Markets
- Riley Park Farmers Market – formerly the Nat Bailey Winters Farmers Market, runs between 10 am and 2 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – from 9 am until noon in Abbotsford.
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.

Sunday, November 7, 2021

Daylight Savings Day – don’t forget to set your clock back an hour the night before! (To be confirmed.)
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History Tour.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Modulus Festival – a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver.
Markets
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE. (TBD)
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.

Week of November 8th to 14th

November 1-7 | November 8-14 | November 15-21 | November 22-28 | November 29-30

Monday, November 8, 2021

Masters of Illusion – a magic and illusions show on stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Modulus Festival – a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver.
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 9, 2021

Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today between 5 and 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Lost Souls of Gastown.
Modulus Festival – a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Modulus Festival – a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver.
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.

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Remembrance Day
- Click Lower Mainland Venues for Remembrance Day ceremonies in various municipalities.
- See VICTORY SQUARE for information about the City of Vancouver’s event. (TBD)
- Click COQUITLAM for details about the event at Blue Mountain Park. (TBD)
- Click MAPLE RIDGE for information about the event at Memorial Peace Park. (TBD)
- See NEW WEST for details about the ceremonies in New Westminster. (TBD)
- Click Remembrance Day in the CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER for information about the ceremonies at Victoria Park. (TBD)
- Click DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER for details about the service at Cates Park. (TBD)
- See PORT COQUITLAM for information about the events in Port Coquitlam. (TBD)
- Click Remembrance Day in PORT MOODY for details about the activities in Port Moody. (TBD)
- Click RICHMOND for information about the ceremony in Richmond. (TBD)
- See STANLEY PARK for details about the ceremony in Stanley Park. (TBD)
- Click SURREY for information about the ceremonies in Cloverdale. (TBD)
- Click WEST VANCOUVER for details about the ceremony in West Vancouver. (TBD)
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Da Vinci Experience – an attraction about Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Friday, November 12, 2021

Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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.

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Art Deco and Chocolate Tasting Walking Tour.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Markets
- Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – in downtown Abbotsford. (TBD)
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street. (TBD)
- New West Winter Farmers Market – in New Westminster.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History Tour.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Markets
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE. (TBD)
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.

Week of November 15th to 21st

November 1-7 | November 8-14 | November 15-21 | November 22-28 | November 29-30

Monday, November 15, 2021

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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 16, 2021

Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today between 5 and 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Lost Souls of Gastown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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.

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Lights of Hope Celebration – Christmas lights and fireworks displays at St. Paul’s Hospital at 1081 Burrard Street to mark the launch of the hospital’s annual fundraising event. (TBD)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Friday, November 19, 2021

Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival – festivities usually take place at the Plaza at City Hall at 13450-104th Avenue in Surrey, with the official lighting of the 55-foot tree in the evening. (To be confirmed.)
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Art Deco and Chocolate Tasting Walking Tour.
Flea & Farmers Markets
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium. (TBD)
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Ongoing Christmas Attractions
- Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – first day of the Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBD)
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History Tour.
Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Markets
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE. (TBD)
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.
Ongoing Christmas Attractions
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBD)

Week of November 22nd to 28th

November 1-7 | November 8-14 | November 15-21 | November 22-28 | November 29-30

Monday, November 22, 2021

Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Ongoing Christmas Attractions
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBC)

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today between 5 and 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Lost Souls of Gastown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Ongoing Christmas Attractions
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Ongoing Christmas Events
- Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBD)
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs.
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.

Thursday, November 25, 2021

American Thanksgiving
Ongoing Christmas Attractions
- Bright Nights – first day of the season for the amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park. (TBD)
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBD)
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

Friday, November 26, 2021

Black Friday – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
All About Christmas Gifts Expo – a giant holiday market at Heritage Park in Chilliwack.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Bright Nights – amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park. (TBD)
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Ongoing Christmas Attractions
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBD)
- Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBD)
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Art Deco and Chocolate Tasting Walking Tour.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
Dundarave Christmas Fair – a small community event with Christmas tree decorating and live entertainment in West Vancouver as part of the Dundarave Festival of Lights. (TBD)
Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (TBD)
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Markets
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium. (TBD)
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Ongoing Christmas Attractions
- Bright Nights – amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park. (TBD)
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBD)
- Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBD)

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (TBD)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History Tour.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Markets
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.
Ongoing Christmas Attractions
- Bright Nights – amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park. (TBD)
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBD)
- Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBD)

Week of November 29th to 30th

November 1-7 | November 8-14 | November 15-21 | November 22-28 | November 29-30

Monday, November 29, 2021

Cyber Monday (and continuation of Black Friday Week) – a day in North America when lots of things go on sale online.
Bright Nights – amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park. (TBD)
Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs.
Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBD)
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented). (TBD)

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland (but less so than in years without COVID-19).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Lost Souls of Gastown.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES2021 and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today between 5 and 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Arts Club Theatre – live theatre in Vancouver. Today features the play Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Da Vinci Experience – a touring attraction showcasing the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci at Tsawwassen Mills.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
Imagine Picasso – an art exhibition featuring the works of Pablo Picasso at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Ongoing Christmas Attractions
- Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays and free ice skating at Harrison Hot Springs.

Other November Events in 2021

Below are events that may or may not also be happening in November 2021.

Shows and Entertainment

Arts Club Theatre – Christmas-themed plays show at the company’s various theatre locations. (TBD)
Vancouver Theatresports – live improv theatre on Granville Island. (TBD)
Family Favourites Movies – a family-friendly film shows for just $2.99 at select Cineplex theatres in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Langley, Richmond and Surrey at 11 o’clock. (TBD)
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – the all-male choir performs Christmas concerts at various venues. (TBD)
Global Soundscapes Festival – the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra’s annual music festival. (TBD)
Vancouver Chamber Choir – Christmas concerts at various venues with details to be confirmed. (TBD)
Vancouver Bach Choir – various performances at different venues. (TBD)
Roedde House Jazz Evenings in the Parlour – live music at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End (not far from Robson Street). (On a Thursday evening mid-month.) (TBD)
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival. (November 4 to 24, 2021.)
Jazz Vespers in Vancouver – at 4 pm on Sundays in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBD, but likely cancelled or taking place online.)

Food-Related Events

Asian Feast Dining Festival – an event where participating restaurants offer special menu deals in Richmond (from mid-October until mid-November). (TBD)
Food Trucks in New West – a tiny drive thru-style food truck event takes place outside New Westminster’s Braid SkyTrain Station. Partial proceeds of revenues made go to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. (TBD)

Festivals and Events

Eastside Culture Crawl – an art festival featuring the works of hundreds of artists at multiple venues between Columbia Street, 1st Avenue, Victoria Drive and Vancouver’s waterfront. (Happening from November 12th to the 14th and then from the 18th to the 21st in 2021.)
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. (Taking place from November 22nd to the 28th in 2021.)
Diwali Fest – “Diwali Downtown Surrey” and “Diwali Downtown Vancouver” take place on different weekends in November. (TBD)
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. (TBD)
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
Vancouver Train Expo – a model train exhibition at the PNE Forum at 2901 East Hastings. (CANCELLED)

Sporting Events

RMHBC Boundary Bay Marathon – a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Boston-qualifying Marathon and 4-Person Marathon Relay starting at Boundary Bay Park’s Centennial Beach. (Happens on Sunday, November 7th in 2021.)
The Phantom Run Trail Race – 12.5K, 19.5K and 24.5K trail runs starting at North Vancouver’s Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. (Saturday, November 13th in 2021.)
Vancouver Historic Half – a 5K, 10K, half marathon and half marathon relay around Stanley Park’s seawall. (Sunday, November 28th in 2021.)
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. (TBD)
108th Grey Cup – the Canadian CFL Football Championships take place live somewhere in Canada and on screens at sports bars across the country.
Vancouver Giants Hockey – against various teams on different dates at the Langley Events Centre.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – professional ice hockey at Rogers Arena against various teams.

Christmas-Themed Events

Christmas on the Peninsula – an all-day community event that normally features a Christmas artisan market, entertainment, treats for kids and family-friendly activities in White Rock. (Takes place on Saturday, November 27th this year.)
Lumiere Vancouver – a small festival with Christmas illuminations at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza in Vancouver’s West End. (TBD)
Shipyards Christmas Festival – a free winter holiday-themed community event at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Activities include live music, an artisan market, refreshments, ice skating and the lighting of the City of North Vancouver’s official Christmas tree. (TBD)
Candytown – an outdoor Christmas market on Mainland Street in Yaletown. (TBD)
Edmonds Festival of Light – a small event for young families at the Edmonds Community Centre at 7433 Edmonds Street. Activities include live entertainment, light refreshments, crafts, an appearance by Santa and various child-friendly activities. (TBD)
Highstreet’s Tree Lighting & Holiday Show – a Christmas event at Abbotsford’s Highstreet Shopping Centre at 3122 Mt. Lehman Road. (TBD)
Light Up the Village – Christmas decorations, the arrival of Santa Claus, family-friendly activities and a Ferris wheel with rides by donation at West Vancouver’s Park Royal Mall. (TBD)
Squamish Santa Claus Parade – a Christmas parade along Cleveland Avenue in Squamish. (TBD)
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting – outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver. (TBD)
Winter in the City – a Christmas-themed community event at Leigh Square in Port Coquitlam. (TBD)

Christmas-Themed Attractions

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (From November 20th, 2021 until January 23rd, 2022.)
Aurora Winter Festival – a North Pole-themed Christmas attraction with rides, holiday lights, market vendors, Santa and other family-friendly activities at the PNE. (TBD)
Christmas Glow – a winter holiday festival featuring a light tunnel, holiday illuminations and music in Langley. (TBD)
Peak of Christmas – the season of Christmas celebrations at Grouse Mountain begin in late November. (TBD)
Polar Express – special Christmas activities at the West Coast Railway Museum in Squamish. (TBD)
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza. (TBD)

City of Vancouver Christmas Craft Fairs

Circle Craft Market – at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place. This is Vancouver’s biggest and most upscale Christmas craft market. It features work by hundreds of BC-based artists and artisans and is highly recommended. (November 10th to 14th in 2021.)
Britannia Christmas Craft Fair – at the Britannia Community Services Centre at 1661 Napier Street in Vancouver. (TBD)
Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair – one of Vancouver’s largest Christmas craft fairs, with over 140 vendors. (TBD)
Mercato Italian Christmas Market – indoors at the Italian Cultural Centre at 3075 Slocan Street. (It takes place in late November most years, although sometimes in early December. To be confirmed for 2021.)
West End Holiday Craft Fair – 50+ vendors and free admission at the West End Community Centre at 870 Denman Street. (TBD)
Christmas 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). (TBD)

North Shore Christmas Craft Fairs

Etsy Collective Holiday Pop Up – a Christmas-themed craft fair at the Pipe Shop at 115 Victory Ship Way in North Vancouver. (November 12th to 14th in 2021.)
STA Christmas Craft Fair – a market featuring over 100 jury-selected artisans at St. Thomas Aquinas School at 541 West Keith Road in North Vancouver. (TBD)
NV Holiday Bazaar – at the West Vancouver Community Centre at 2121 Marine Drive in West Vancouver. Free admission. (TBD)
Shipyards Christmas Market – a winter artisan market in the Pipe Shop at North Vancouver’s Shipyards near Lonsdale Quay. Admission is free (although donations benefiting a local charity are most welcome). (TBD)
Silver Harbour Christmas Market – a craft fair with free admission at North Vancouver’s Silver Harbour Senior Centre at 144 East 22nd Street. (TBD)
Fair Trade Christmas Market – is small artisan market featuring fair trade products made by artisans in the Third World. It takes place at St. Andrew’s United Church in North Vancouver and features products imported to Canada by the non-profit social enterprise Ten Thousand Villages. (TBD)
Fall Artisan Market – formerly known as the “Craft Market,” takes place at the West Vancouver Community Centre at 2121 Marine Drive. (TBD)

Other Metro Vancouver Christmas Craft Fairs

Christmas Boutique Opening Reception – a free event featuring fine art, artisan products, light appetizers and live entertainment at Place des Arts at 1120 Brunette Avenue in Coquitlam. (From 7 to 9 pm on November 12th in 2021.)
West Coast Christmas Craft Show – at TRADEX in Abbotsford. (Takes place from November 19th to the 21st in 2021.)
Deer Lake Craft Festival – a three-day event at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts at 6450 Deer Lake Avenue (late November). (TBD)
Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market – featuring over 150 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way. (Happens from November 19th to 21st in 2021.)
Fort Langley Christmas Market – a small indoor craft fair with over 30 vendors at the Fort Langley Community Hall at 9167 Glover Road. (TBD)
Gleneagles Holiday Artisan Festival – three dozen or so vendors at West Vancouver’s Gleneagles Community Centre at 6262 Marine Drive. (TBD)
Holy Cross Christmas Market – a holiday craft fair in North Burnaby at Holy Cross Elementary School. Admission is free (in mid-November, but TBD).
Kickoff to Christmas Makers Market – a winter holiday-themed artisan market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford. (TBD)
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. (TBD)
Alexandra Neighbourhood House Craft Fair – a Christmas craft market at 2916 McBride Avenue in Crescent Beach. (TBD)
Steveston Village Craft Fair – at the Steveston Community Centre’s Net Shed Building at 4111 Moncton Street in Richmond featuring over 100 vendors. (TBD)

Other Holiday Markets

Olde Farmhouse Market – a vintage market featuring over 100 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, jewellery, handmade goods and other home and garden treasures at Tradex in Abbotsford. (November 13 & 14, 2021)
Refresh Market – an artisan market at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish. (TBD)
All About Christmas Gifts Expo – a giant holiday market at Heritage Park in Chilliwack. (TBD)
Japanese Craft Fair – at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre at 6688 Southoaks Crescent in Burnaby. (November 20 & 21, 2021)

Other General Events

Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival – a festival celebrating one of the largest migratory gatherings of Bald Eagles anywhere, not far from Harrison Hot Springs along the Harrison River. (Cancelled as a formal event, but still happening as a self-guided activity for individuals.)
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. (November 20 to December 5 in 2021.)
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. (TBD)
Seniors Day at MOV – admission to the Museum of Vancouver is just $5 on the first Tuesday of the month (but to be confirmed for this month in 2021).
Douglas Day at Fort Langley – a small annual celebration of the day in 1858 when Sir James Douglas formally proclaimed BC a colony. (TBD)
Roedde House – admission to the historic museum in Vancouver’s West End is by donation on the last Friday of the month). (TBD)
Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation the third Thursday of the month from 5 to 8:30 pm. (TBD)

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

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