Vancouver’s 2024 January calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including festivals, holiday events and winter activities.

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s January Calendar of Events

• Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day (stat holiday)
• Jan. 25 – Robbie Burns Day (birthday of Scotland’s national poet)

Vancouver January Events in 2024

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in January in the Lower Mainland. Alternatively, for a list of events that cost nothing or only very little, see our article about Free Events in January.

Note: Schedules are subject to change – check official websites for exact details.

Week of January 1st to 7th

January 1-7 | January 8-14 | January 15-21 | January 22-28 | January 29-31

Monday, January 1, 2024

• Polar Bear Swims – icy swims in the ocean take place at various locations throughout the Lower Mainland including the following (at least most years):
  • English Bay in Vancouver.
  • Deep Cove in North Vancouver.
  • Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
  • Boundary Bay Regional Park in Delta.
  • White Rock – by the pier and giant white rock.
  • Squamish – at Mamquam Blind Channel at 10 am and at Porteau Cove at noon.
• Salute to Vienna – a New Year’s show with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra featuring live music and dancing at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Salmon, Cedar and Water Ceremony – an annual Indigenous-led walk and ceremony at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack. Admission is free.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Christmas at FlyOver Canada – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• Bright Nights – Christmas lights, decorations and train rides at Stanley Park.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Christmas at FlyOver Canada – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Bright Nights – Christmas lights, decorations and train rides at Stanley Park.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Ottawa Senators at Rogers Arena.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Christmas at FlyOver Canada – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Bright Nights – Christmas lights, decorations and train rides at Stanley Park.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden. (TIP: Use promo code RAINYDAY and save 20% on visits between Jan. 3 and Jan. 5.)
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Date Night.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Calgary at the Langley Events Centre.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Thursday, January 4, 2024

• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Christmas at FlyOver Canada – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Bright Nights – Christmas lights, decorations and train rides at Stanley Park.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden. (TIP: Use promo code RAINYDAY and save 20% on visits between Jan. 3 and Jan. 5.)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Friday Junior.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• 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).
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Friday, January 5, 2024

• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Christmas at FlyOver Canada – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Bright Nights – Christmas lights, decorations and train rides at Stanley Park.
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden. (TIP: Use promo code RAINYDAY and save 20% on visits between Jan. 3 and Jan. 5.)
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports and New Year, New Me.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Bill Reid First Nation’s art gallery between 2 and 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday, January 6, 2024

• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Christmas Tree Chipping – a number of non-profit organizations offer Christmas tree chipping services by donation today.
• Christmas at FlyOver Canada – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Today features Improv for Beginners, Theatresports and New Year, New Me.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Holiday Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• Bright Nights – Christmas lights, decorations and train rides at Stanley Park.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.

Featured Attractions

• Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Sunday, January 7, 2024

• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Christmas Tree Chipping – a number of non-profit organizations offer Christmas tree chipping services by donation today.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
• Christmas at FlyOver Canada – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place. Also in town is the film Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE off Renfrew Street.

Winter Holiday Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lights on the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Bright Walk in White Rock – holiday illuminations at the waterfront in White Rock.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Festival of Lights – Christmas lights and festivities at VanDusen Garden.
• 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).

Featured Attractions

• Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Week of January 8th to 14th

January 1-7 | January 8-14 | January 15-21 | January 22-28 | January 29-31

Monday, January 8, 2024

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions

• Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure games downtown Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Date Night.

Thursday, January 11, 2024

• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Friday Junior.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions

• Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Friday, January 12, 2024

• Early Music Vancouver Concert – a performance featuring classical music by Bach and cellist Elinor Frey at the Vancouver Playhouse.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports and New Year, New Me.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday, January 13, 2024

• Early Music Vancouver Concert – a performance featuring improvised solo organ music with Alexander Weimann at West Vancouver United Church.
• Celebration of Robbie Burns – an event with the band Blackthorn celebrating Scotland’s most famous poet at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Today features Improv 101, Improv for Beginners, Theatresports and New Year, New Me.
• Orpheum Tours – a guided tour inside Vancouver’s most beautiful and iconic theatre takes place today.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

Featured Attractions

• Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Sunday, January 14, 2024

• Early Music Vancouver Concert – a performance featuring classical music by Bach and cellist Elinor Frey at the Vancouver Unitarian Church.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. This morning features Improv 101.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at 300 Ioco Road.
• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Week of January 15th to 21st

January 1-7 | January 8-14 | January 15-21 | January 22-28 | January 29-31

Monday, January 15, 2024

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Date Night.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions

• Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Arena.
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Friday Junior.

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

Friday, January 19, 2024

• Exhibition Opening Reception – a free event celebrating the opening of four new exhibitions at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Dvořák 7 & Avi Avital – a concert featuring Avi Avital and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports and New Year, New Me.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Food-Related Events

• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

Saturday, January 20, 2024

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Vive les Voyageurs Festival – foods, music and the culture of 19th century French-Canadian and Métis fur traders takes place at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Dvořák 7 & Avi Avital – a concert featuring Avi Avital and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Today features Improv 102, Community Jam, Theatresports and New Year, New Me.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Activities

• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.

Food-Related Events

• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.

Featured Attractions

• Looking for interesting places to visit? Then check out the following:
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
  • Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
  • MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
  • Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Sunday, January 21, 2024

• Vive les Voyageurs Festival – foods, music and the culture of 19th century French-Canadian and Métis fur traders takes place at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Dvořák 7 & Avi Avital – a concert featuring Avi Avital and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – last day of the season for the Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kelowna at the Langley Events Centre.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. This morning features Improv 101.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Attractions and Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
• Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
• Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Week of January 22nd to 28th

January 1-7 | January 8-14 | January 15-21 | January 22-28 | January 29-31

Monday, January 22, 2024

• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Arena.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.

Food-Related Events

• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Food and Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features the Heat Showcase.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the St. Louis Blues at Rogers Arena.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Food and Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!

Other Featured Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features the Heat Showcase.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Thursday, January 25, 2024

• Robbie Burns Day – a day to celebrate the birth of Scotland’s poet laureate.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Other Featured Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features the Heat Showcase.

Friday, January 26, 2024

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features the Heat Showcase.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Food-Related Events

• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Victoria at the Langley Events 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).

Saturday, January 27, 2024

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Today features Community Jam and the Heat Showcase.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Arena.
• 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).
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Orpheum Tours – a guided tour inside Vancouver’s most beautiful and iconic theatre takes place today.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
• Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
• Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
• Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Sunday, January 28, 2024

• Vancouver Chilly Chase – Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K and half marathon running races around False Creek.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Food-Related Events

• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Attractions

• Fort Langley National Historic Site (where you can learn about early BC history).
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery (an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days).
• Britannia Mine Museum (formerly the largest copper mine in the British Commonwealth).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum (a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore).
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver (where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore).
• Chinese Canadian Museum (a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians).
• Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Week of January 29th to 31st

January 1-7 | January 8-14 | January 15-21 | January 22-28 | January 29-31

Monday, January 29, 2024

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Food-Related Events

• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Soar Over Taiwan and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Space Explorers: The Infinite – an “out-of-this-world” space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
  • For ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Food and Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live improv theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Date Night.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

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Other 2024 January Events

The following events are also likely taking place in January 2024 (with some details to be confirmed).

Other Events to be Confirmed

• Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (January 25 to 27, 2024)
• Arts Club Theatre – live theatre at one or two of the theatre company’s venues in Vancouver. Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story shows from January 5th until February 4th in 2024. There’s also Choir Boy shows from January 25th onward.
• Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Rocky Mountaineer Station at 1755 Cottrell Street. (January 26 & 27, 2024)
• Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a tradeshow at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (January 19 to 21, 2024)
• Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (January 12 to 14, 2024)
• Jam Over the City – a snowboarding event at Grouse Mountain. (TBC)
• Movie Night at MONOVA – a free film shows at the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Jazz Vespers
  • On Sundays at 4 pm at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. (TBC)
  • On Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver at 4 pm. Admission is by donation. (TBC)

Typical January Weather

January in Vancouver is typically fairly cloudy, cool and wet, with average high temperatures of 6 or so degrees Celsius (or 43 F), and the lows around 1 (or 34 F).

January gets an average of about 150 mm of rain (or 6 inches), making it the third wettest month of the year on average. Except for in the higher elevations, it doesn’t snow often in Metro Vancouver – only a little each year, and it doesn’t stay long – but it can snow. Sometimes January can be surprising though, with unexpected consecutive days of sun.

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To see what’s happening next month, click February Calendar.