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

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Vancouver’s November Calendar of Events

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

2022 November Events in Vancouver

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

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

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

November 1-6 | November 7-13 | November 14-20 | November 21-27 | November 28-30

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. (TBD)
Latin American Heritage Month – various events take place both online and in-person. The event’s closing ceremonies are today with live performances, food and more. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver 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.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
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 3, 2022

DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. (TBD)
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
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. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
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 4, 2022

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. (TBD)
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
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 5, 2022

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. (TBD)
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Daylight Savings Day – don’t forget to set your clock back an hour the night before! (TBD)
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Boundary Bay Marathon – runs at Boundary Bay Park’s Centennial Beach.

Sunday Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

Week of November 7th to 13th

November 1-6 | November 7-13 | November 14-20 | November 21-27 | November 28-30

Monday, November 7, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
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 8, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today between 5 and 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
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 10, 2022

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%! (TBD)

Friday, November 11, 2022

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 West (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)
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre. (To be confirmed).

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special off-site event. (Details and location to be confirmed.)
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).

Saturday Markets

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – in downtown Abbotsford.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
New West Winter Farmers Market – in New Westminster.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)

Sunday Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

Week of November 14th to 20th

November 1-6 | November 7-13 | November 14-20 | November 21-27 | November 28-30

Monday, November 14, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
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 15, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today between 5 and 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
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 17, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Lights of Hope Celebration – first day of the season for the Christmas lights at St. Paul’s Hospital at 1081 Burrard Street to mark the launch of the hospital’s annual fundraising event. (TBD)
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
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.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.

Friday, November 18, 2022

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival – lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (TBD)
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
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.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival – festivities usually take place at the Plaza at City Hall with the official lighting of the 55-foot tree in the evening. (To be confirmed.)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
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, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES 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. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
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.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley. (TBD)
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBD)

Sunday, November 20, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
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.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
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

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBD)

Week of November 21st to 27th

November 1-6 | November 7-13 | November 14-20 | November 21-27 | November 28-30

Monday, November 21, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.

Ongoing Christmas Activities

Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBD)
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today between 5 and 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
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.

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBD)
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (TBD)
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.

Ongoing Christmas Events

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBD)
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Thursday, November 24, 2022

American Thanksgiving
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Friday, November 25, 2022

Black Friday – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting – outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver. (TBD)
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
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.
Bright Nights – amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park. (TBD)
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBD)

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Super Saturday at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special “It’s A Breeze!” event in New Westminster. The event is specially designed for families with children ages 6 and older, but everyone is welcome. Guided tours are also available in the afternoon. (TBD)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Christmas Activities

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
Bright Nights – amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park.
Dundarave Christmas Fair – a community event with Christmas tree decorating and live entertainment in West Vancouver as part of the Dundarave Festival of Lights.
Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb.
Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!

Christmas Activities

Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Bright Nights – amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park.
Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

Week of November 28th to 30th

November 1-6 | November 7-13 | November 14-20 | November 21-27 | November 28-30

Monday, November 28, 2022

Cyber Monday (and continuation of Black Friday Week) – a day in North America when lots of things go on sale online.
Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb. (TBD)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights in West Vancouver.
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBD)
Festival of Lights – the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Bright Nights – amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park.
Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb. (TBD)
Black Friday Week – shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today between 5 and 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).

Ongoing Christmas Activities

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

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Beyond King Tut – an immersive exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of a famous Egyptian boy king’s tomb. (TBD)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.

Ongoing Christmas Events

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
Vancouver Christmas Market – European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
Christmas Glow – a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBD)
Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Other November Events in 2022

Below are events that may or may not also be happening in November 2022.

Shows and Entertainment

Arts Club Theatre – Christmas-themed plays show at the company’s various theatre locations. (TBD)
Modulus Festival – a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver. (TBD)
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – the all-male choir performs Christmas concerts at various venues. (TBD)
Vancouver Chamber Choir – Christmas concerts at various venues with details to be confirmed. (TBD)
Vancouver Bach Choir – various performances at different venues. (TBD)
Global Soundscapes Festival – the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra’s annual music festival. (In 2022 it takes place in June.)
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)
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.

Festivals and Events

Diwali Cruises with Vancouver Boat Parties – a cruise in the waters around Vancouver in celebration of Diwali. (Last year there was a family-friendly trip as well as an adults-only party cruise. (TBD)
Asian Feast Dining Festival – an event where participating restaurants offer special menu deals in Richmond (from mid-October until mid-November). (TBD)
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. (TBD)
Diwali Fest – “Diwali Downtown Surrey” and “Diwali Downtown Vancouver” usually take place on different weekends in November. (TBD)
Vancouver Train Expo – a model train exhibition at the PNE Forum at 2901 East Hastings. (November 5 & 6, 2022.)

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. (Takes place on Sunday, November 6th in 2022.)
The Phantom Run Trail Race – 12.5K, 19.5K and 24.5K trail runs starting at North Vancouver’s Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. (Happens on November 12th in 2022.)
Vancouver Historic Half – a 5K, 10K, half marathon and half marathon relay around Stanley Park’s seawall. (November 27th in 2022.)
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.
Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (This sometimes starts in late November or early December.)

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.
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. (Sometimes in late November, but it happened on December 5th last year.)
Surrey Holiday Lights – a Christmas attraction in the plaza outside Surrey City Hall. (TBD)
Candytown – an outdoor Christmas market on Mainland Street in Yaletown.
Granville Island – the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
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)
Polar Express – special Christmas activities at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish.
Winter in the City – a Christmas-themed community event at Leigh Square in Port Coquitlam. (TBD)

Christmas-Themed Attractions

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)

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. (TBD)
Britannia Christmas Craft Fair – at the Britannia Community Services Centre at 1661 Napier Street in Vancouver.
Chanukah Market – a market celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights happens in the parking lot outside the Jewish Community Centre. There are artisan vendors, live entertainment and a bouncy castle for kids. Admission is by donation to the Jewish Food Bank.
Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair – one of Vancouver’s largest Christmas craft fairs, with over 140 vendors.
Mercato Italian Christmas Market – indoors at the Italian Cultural Centre at 3075 Slocan Street. (TBD)
West End Holiday Craft Fair – 50+ vendors and free admission at the West End Community Centre at 870 Denman Street.
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).

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.
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.
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). (Happens on December 10th and 11th in 2022.)
Silver Harbour Christmas Market – a craft fair with free admission at North Vancouver’s Silver Harbour Senior Centre at 144 East 22nd Street.
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.
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. (TBD)
West Coast Christmas Craft Show – at TRADEX in Abbotsford.
Deer Lake Craft Festival – a three-day event at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts at 6450 Deer Lake Avenue (late November).
Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market – featuring over 150 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way.
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.
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

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. (Sometimes in November, but it happened in December last year.) (TBD)
Japanese Craft Fair – at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre at 6688 Southoaks Crescent in Burnaby.
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. (TBD)

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. (TBD)
Pet Lover Show – a large pet show at Tradex in Abbotsford (on November 5 & 6, 2022).
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.
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. (TBD)
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)

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.