Happy New Year! It’s your last chance Mama’s to enjoy some festive activities this weekend.
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VANCOUVER POLAR BEAR SWIM
January 1
12:30-2:30
English Bay Bathhouse
www.vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/polar-bear-swim.aspx
The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club is one of the largest and oldest Polar Bear Clubs in the world.
NEW YEAR’S SKATE
January 1
6:30-9:30
Bill Copeland Sports Centre
www.burnaby.ca
Join us on New Year’s day for ice skating, face painting, crafts and games!
ICE SKATING AT ROBSON SQUARE
Now Until January 5
Robson Square Rink
www.robsonsquare.com
Skating is free with your own skates, otherwise rentals are available. The rink also features a concession stand with snacks and warm drinks.
HOLIDAY SKATES
Now until January 3
Check website for schedule
Britannia Rink
www.britanniacentre.org
Bring the family to the holiday themed skates.
HOLIDAYS AT THE AQUARIUM
Now until January 3
Vancouver Aquarium
www.vanaqua.org
Drop by the Aquarium for some festive underwater fun with Scuba Claus, the electric eel Christmas tree, and more.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Now until January 5
Four Seasons Hotel
www.bcchf.ca
The trees are generously sponsored and decorated by individuals and corporations who are committed to supporting child health in BC.
HERITAGE CHRISTMAS
Now until January 1
Burnaby Village Museum
www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
Do not miss our vintage-themed displays including wreaths, and swags and new window displays; a fun menagerie of Eco-sculptures and the challenge of the NEW Twelve Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt.
BRIGHT NIGHTS CHRISTMAS TRAIN
Now until January 2
Stanley Park
www.vancouver.ca
During the holiday season, the Bright Nights Christmas Train and Stanley Park Train Plaza sparkle with three million twinkling lights.
CAPILANO LIGHTS
Now until January 3
Capilano Suspension Bridge
www.capbridge.com
Glittering lights, towering heights and festive nights – Canyon Lights returns for its 10th season!
PEAK OF CHRISTMAS
Now until January 4
Grouse Mountain
www.grousemountain.com
See how magical elves have transformed Grouse Mountain into the North Pole where you can have breakfast with Santa, visit his workshop, meet real reindeer or vote for your favourite creation in our Gingerbread Village. This Christmas, believe again.
CHRISTMAS AT FLY OVER CANADA
Now until January 5
Canada Place
www.flyovercanada.com
Guests will have fun helping Santa Claus search for his missing elves during an exhilarating flight across Canada and on to the North Pole.
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