Winter Wonderland on the Drive

Christmas Wonderland on the Drive features live music, refreshments and horse-drawn carriage rides at Vancouver’s Grandview Park and Commercial Drive.

The event typically happens on a Sunday in late November. Also happening around this time are Christmas in the Square in Port Coquitlam and the Spirit of the Season Celebration in North Vancouver. Both the Wesbrook Village Holiday Market and Shipyards Christmas Market start up for the season then too.

Christmas Wonderland on the Drive

Last year’s Christmas Wonderland on the Drive took place on November 30th. The event includes a tree-lighting ceremony along with other seasonal activities.

While some of the activities offered at the event are the same as those at other Christmas events elsewhere in the Lower Mainland, Christmas Wonderland on the Drive offers a couple of more unique attractions. The most unique of these extra offerings is free horse-drawn carriage rides.

When and Where?

The festival happens on Sunday at the end of November from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Grandview Park. The park is at 1657 Charles Street in Vancouver, roughly an eight-minute drive from Trout Lake Community Centre. The main part of the celebration is the tree-lighting ceremony which takes place at the end of the event at 5:00 pm.

What to Expect

Christmas Wonderland on the Drive activities include photo opportunities with Santa Claus, crafts, the lighting of the Christmas tree in the park, and carriage rides. There is also live music and complimentary holiday goodies and hot chocolate.

Admission to the event is free and everyone can attend, not just people who live nearby.