Around Town – New Year’s Edition – Vancouver and Area for Families

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Still time to get out and enjoy all the fun activities the holiday season has to offer! Wishing you and your family and happy and healthy 2015!

CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING

December 26 – January 8
UBC Botanical Garden
www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca
Get your tree chipped and taken for composting – but be sure to remove all the decorations and tinsel first!

NEW YEAR’S AT ROBSON SQUARE SKATING

December 31st
Robson Square
4:00 – 10:30
www.robsonsquare.com
Ring in 2015 with an early countdown at Robson Square. Grab your mittens, jacket and skates and bring the whole family down to the Robson Square Ice Rink this New Year’s Eve for a celebration full of family fun.

FAMILY FIRST CELEBRATION

December 31st
Mount Seymour
6:00 -9:00
Website
Playing in the snow, toboganning, fire pits, s’mores and hot apple cider make this a sell out event. No walk-ins will be allowed, so get your tickets now.

Grouse Mountain

December 31st
5:00 – 9:00
Website
A giant ice-skating rink, fire-dancers and a scavenger hung, plus a fire pit and snacks with a 9pm countdown, this is a great outdoor New Year’s Eve option.

POLAR BEAR SWIM ENGLISH BAY

January 1
English Bay
2:30pm
www.vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/polar-bear-swim.aspx
One of the largest and oldest swims in the world. Come out and take a dip to ring in 2015.

VanDUSEN GARDEN CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY

Now until January 1
VanDusen Gardens
www.vandusengarden.org
Vancouver’s award-winning botanical garden transforms into sparkly eye candy every year as gardeners deck the boughs with thousands of strings of coloured lights.

LUMINESCENCE AT VANCOUVER AQUARIUM

Now until January 22
Vancouver Aquarium
www.vanaqua.org
Perhaps the most creative display of lights this holiday season, come and discoveran aquatic light show featuring the incredible world of fluorescent and bioluminescent ocean light.

CHRISTMAS AT THE BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM

Now until January 2nd
Burnaby Village Museum
www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
Stroll through the streets of the Village to enjoy the traditional sights and sounds of Christmases past-wreaths, cedar swags and seasonal displays. There’s something for everyone-festive entertainment, a craft for children and a special Scavenger Hunt based on The Twelve Days of Christmas. Also, enjoy the smells and tastes of the baking in the Farmhouse every Sunday.

VANCOUVER FESTIVAL OF TREES

Now until January 4
Four Season Hotel and Pacific Centre Mall
www.bcchf.ca
View decorated trees and vote for your favorite in support of BC Children Hospital

BRIGHT NIGHTS IN STANLEY PARK

Now until January 4
Stanley Park
www.burnfund.org
Ride the train to view 3 million lights, see amazing Christmas displays, and enjoy live performers all in support of the Fire Fighters Burn Fund.

CAPILANO LIGHTS

Now until January 3
Capilano Suspension Bridge
www.capbridge.com
250,000 sparking lights, music and a winter wonderland.

CHRISTMAS AT FLY OVER CANADA

Now until January 4
Canada Place
www.flyovercananda.com
Join Santa on a magical flight to the North Pole! Enjoy a Christmas themed pre-show, pre-boarding experience, the ride FlyOver Canada, and the new magical flight with Santa to the North Pole!

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