Christmas Events on
the North Shore – Your 2013 Guide
This stunning Christmas light display also features a scavenger hunt for
children, gingerbread cookie decorating, a Christmas carol sing-a-long,
and Glass blowing demonstrations. Gaze up at the mighty spectacle at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. The
46.4 m. (152 ft.) tall Douglas fir is adorned with luminescent bling. And so is
the rest of the rainforest, including the suspension bridge.
This Christmas event for children and
families is one of a kind. Help Santa and his Elves find the lost toys, visit
with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves or enjoy interactive scenes and
activities. You do not want to miss this one.
When: November 23 to
December 24, 2013
Set 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver on Grouse Mountain, Vancouver’s
version of the North Pole, this is a one-stop-shop for ice skating 9am-10pm, live reindeer and
Reindeer Ranger Talks 2 & 4pm, romantic sleigh rides 9am-9pm, gingerbread house
viewing, Christmas music concerts, the chance to meet Santa and so much more. And
of course, you could always go skiing/snowboarding.
4. Annual Shipbuilders Christmas Festival
When: December 7th, 2013.
The Lower Lonsdale Annual
Christmas Festival takes place at the Shipyards located at the foot of Lonsdale
Avenue. Shipbuilders’ Square will be transformed into a sparkling Christmas
wonderland complete with lights and carolers. Enjoy fun family entertainment
and activities. Activities include a bug lantern building workshop, gingerbread
man decorating station and festive crafts.
Complimentary hot
chocolate, coffee and cookies will be served during the
festivities.
5. Dundarave Festival Of
Lights
When:
November 30, 2013 to January 4, 2014
The annual Dundarave Festival of Lights kicks off with a
Christmas tree decorating beach party on December 1st. Stop by for an afternoon
of free concerts to spark your Christmas spirit. The official lighting of the
Festival's Christmas tree forest takes place at dusk. The Christmas trees will
remain on display until January 4th, 2014.
·
Dundarave Christmas
Fair - November 30
- Noon to Dusk
Join us for an afternoon of free concerts in the Festival's Longhouse and
the Dundarave Nativity Pavilion. The magic happens at dusk with the official
lighting of the Festival's Christmas tree forest.
> More info on the Dundarave Christmas Fair
·
Dundarave Nativity
& Paddle Songs - December 7th
- Noon to Dusk
Enjoy an afternoon of free song, with music from Indie artists to the
ancient songs the ancestors of the Squamish Elders.> More in on the Dundarave
Nativity & Paddle Songs
·
World Christmas - December 14 - Noon to Dusk
The World Christmas celebrates the richness of Canada’s cultural history.
Enjoy an afternoon of festive and free concerts speaks to the true spirit
Christmas: a season of mirth, music and joy that leaves no one out in the cold.> More info on the Dundarave World Christmas
·
Christmas Wassail
& Bonfire - December 21
- 2-9:30pm
Keep warm and celebrate the season with the Christmas Wassail and Bonfire
Night at Dundarave Beach. Join in caroling around the fire.> More info on the Dundarave
Christmas Wassail & Bonfire
For more information on the 2013 Dundarave Festival of
Lights visit www.dundaravefestival.com
6. Park & Tilford
Holiday Hi-Light festival
When:
November 29th to December 31st 6pm – 9pm
One
of the North Shore’s most spectacular festivals of lights, with over 50,000
lights on display and even Santa himself on Friday and Saturday nights, you
will not leave disappointed. Friday’s
also offer other additional live entertainment and activities such as Adam
Woodall & Todd Taylor, Catching Art Contemporary Ballet Theatre, strolling characters and carol singers,
balloon twisting and face-painting. Entry is by donation and 100% of proceeds go
to the City and District of North Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society.
North Vancouver Carol Ship
Celebration
When: December 21st
2013- 8pm
Celebrate a North Vancouver Tradition at Panorama Park. The
Carol Ships will sail past with their holiday themed festive lights. Watch
while you sing and dance to live entertainment, enjoy warm refreshments, roving
performers, free holiday craft workshops, face painting, and a toasty bonfire. Donations of food in support of the Harvest
Project will be gratefully accepted.
A Lynn Valley Christmas
When: December
21st 12-8pm & 22nd 1-8pm, 2013
Enjoy free family
entertainment in Lynn Valley Village. There will be free kids activities in the
activity room also. See the full
schedule at http://vancouvernorthshore.com/whats-happening/lynn-calley-christmas/#sthash.QXuoOE4s.dpuf
7. Holiday
Meals
When: Any time is
a good time for a delicious local meal. Here are a few of the top local holiday
offerings.
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