برنامه های تفریحی و خانوادگی در ونکوور بزرگ در ماه نوامبر  2023

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

• Latin American Heritage Month– various events take place in celebration of Latin American heritage and influence. Today includes Todos los Santos which is a celebration of Guatemalan music, food and culture at Granville Island.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival– community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Brinkworth Dungeon– an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (Halloween continues for a few more days!)
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Date Night.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Fort Langley Tours– guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale– a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– the Launch Partyfor the craft beer-themed series of events happens today at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. There is also an After Party at CopperPenny Distilling.
• Dia de los Muertos Distillers Dinner– a special event celebrating Mexico’s Day of the Day with a multi-course dinner, tequilas and mezcala at the H2 Kitchen + Barat the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival– community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today features the 9th Symposium on Reconciliation & Redress in the Arts.
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Latin American Heritage Month– various events take place in celebration of Latin American heritage and influence. Today features the Closing Ceremony and Day of the Dead celebration at Granville Island.
• Brinkworth Dungeon– an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (Halloween continues for a few more days!)
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Friday Jr.
• New West Farmers Market– at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale– a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• 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).

Friday, November 3, 2023

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features The Debaters which is a stand-up comedy debate.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival– community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today features Once Upon a Time on a Chinatown Night and Reweaving our Words.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors– a couple of indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. Today is Whisper Nights!
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!
• Diwali in Coquitlam– an event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam.
• Brinkworth Dungeon– an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (Halloween continues for a few more days!)
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

Other Events & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC– tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale– a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Festivals & Events

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• DTES Heart of the City Festival– community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today features the documentary Stop the Sweeps which is about the decampments of people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features The Honorable Mentshn with Socalled with Michael Winograd, The Honorable Mentshn and Josh “Socalled” Dolgin.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors– a couple of indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. Today is Whisper Nights!
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!
• Brinkworth Dungeon– an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (Halloween continues for a few more days!)
• For the Love of Art Show & Sale– an art show featuring local artists at Harris Barn at 4140 Arthur Drive in Ladner.
• New West Craft– an artisan market at the River Market in New Westminster from 11 am until 4 pm.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and The Late Show.

Saturday Markets

• Made in the 604 Pop Up Market– an artisan market at Heritage Hall on Main Street in Vancouver.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale– a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Guided Tours at the FRDC– tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).

NOTE: Tomorrow is Daylight Saving Day. Don’t forget to set your clock back an hour before you go to bed!

Sunday, November 5, 2023

• Daylight Savings Day– don’t forget to set your clock back an hour the night before!
• Boundary Bay Runs and Marathon– Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Boston-qualifying Marathon running races at Boundary Bay Park in South Delta.
• STA Christmas Craft Fair– a market featuring over 100 jury-selected artisans at St. Thomas Aquinas School in North Vancouver.
• Made in the 604 Pop Up Market– an artisan market at Heritage Hall on Main Street in Vancouver.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features the Klezmer Dance Party with Michael Winograd, The Honorable Mentshn and Avia Moore.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival– community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
• Diwali Downtown Surrey– a free event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights outside Surrey City Hall.
• For the Love of Art Show & Sale– an art show featuring local artists at Harris Barn at 4140 Arthur Drive in Ladner.
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Featured Activities & Attractions

• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market– at the Port Moody Recreation Complex. (TBC)
• Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market– at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE. (TBC)
• Vancouver Flea Market– at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market– a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Abbotsford Flea Market– a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

Monday, November 6, 2023

• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features The Flame – Home Again at Chutzpah! which is a storytelling performance.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• 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 Canucks Hockey– professional ice hockey at Rogers Arena against the Edmonton Oilers.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• 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).
• Cheap Movie Night– at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• Circle Craft Market– an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features Dance//Novella: When the Walls Come Down.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Improv Against Humanity.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Fort Langley Tours– guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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, November 9, 2023

• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Circle Craft Market– an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Friday Jr.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.

Friday, November 10, 2023

• Boundless– the Chor Leonimen’s choir performs its Remembrance Day concerts today and tomorrow at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church in downtown Vancouver.
• Diwali Fusion Bollywood Boat Party– a nightclub-style event with Vancouver Boat Partiesfor adults ages 19+ on the Burrard Queen which departs from False Creek.
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features Dance//Novella: When the Walls Come Down.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• Circle Craft Market– an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!

Featured Activities & Attractions

• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC– tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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, November 11, 2023

Remembrance Day Events

• Remembrance Day– click Lower Mainland Venuesfor ceremonies in various municipalities or check out any of the following locations.
  • Victory Square(City of Vancouver)
  • Coquitlam(at Blue Mountain Park)
  • Maple Ridge(at Memorial Peace Park)
  • New West(at the armory and outside city hall)
  • City of North Vancouver(at Victoria Park)
  • District of North Vancouver(at Cates Park)
  • Port Coquitlam(at the community centre and Veterans Park)
  • Port Moody(along St. John’s Street and at the Royal Canadian Legion)
  • Richmond(outside City Hall)
  • Stanley Park(at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial)
  • Surrey(in Cloverdale)
  • University of British Columbia(in the War Memorial Gym)
  • West Vancouver(at Memorial Park)
• Boundless– the Chor Leonimen’s choir performs its Remembrance Day concerts today at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir– the all-male choir performs a Remembrance Day-themed concert at the South Delta Baptist Church.

Other Events on November 11

• Circle Craft Market– an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features the Israeli singer and songwriter Nani Noam Vazana.
• Diwali Boat Party Festival Dinner Cruise– a family-friendly event with Vancouver Boat Partieson the Burrard Queen which departs from False Creek.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• River Basin Days– the Fraser River Discovery Centrehosts a special off-site event. (TBC)
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and The Late Show.

Featured Events, Activities & Attractions

• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Guided Tours at the FRDC– tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown. (TBC)
• 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). (TBC)

Saturday Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market– at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street. (TBC)
• Vancouver Flea Market– at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features Where Do Stories Come From? which features a mix of storytelling, poetry, visual art and music.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• Circle Craft Market– an amazing holiday artisan market at the Vancouver Convention Centre West at 1055 Canada Place.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!

Featured Activities & Attractions

• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Stand Up at the Improv.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market– at the Port Moody Recreation Complex. (TBC)
• Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market– at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE. (TBC)
• Vancouver Flea Market– at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market– a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Abbotsford Flea Market– a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

Monday, November 13, 2023

• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver (between November 2nd and 14th).
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• 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).
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival. Today features the monodrama theatrical production Whistle at the Firehall Arts Centre.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• 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).
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Cheap Movie Night– at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival. Today features the Dance Double Bill with Maybe We Land as well as the monodrama theatrical production Whistle.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey– professional ice hockey at Rogers Arena against the New York Islanders.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• If nice weather, a good day to enjoy the fall colours at any of the Lower Mainland’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legends of Iceland: Landscapes and Lore.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Date Night.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Fort Langley Tours– guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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, November 16, 2023

• Country Divas Concert– a tribute concert celebrating female Country music singers Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Patsy Cline and Reba McEntire at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam.

Holiday Markets

• Holidays at Hycroft– an amazing upscale Christmas market and fundraising event for the University Women’s Club in Vancouver. (Note: Today might be exclusively for members and their guests. Exact details are TBC.)
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.

Festivals & Events

• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features the Dance Double Bill as well as FORGE.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!
• Eastside Culture Crawl– an art festival featuring the works of hundreds of artists at multiple venues in Vancouver.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Friday Jr.

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Beaty Nocturnal– the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5:00 to 8:30 pm.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).

Friday, November 17, 2023

• Christmas Boutique Opening Reception– a free event featuring fine art and artisan products at Place des Artsin Coquitlam.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free!
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features FORGE which is a multimedia performance by Rachel Mars from ie Creative Artworks.
• Eastside Culture Crawl– an art festival featuring the works of hundreds of artists at multiple venues in Vancouver.

Christmas Events & Attractions

• Holidays at Hycroft– an amazing upscale Christmas market and fundraising event for the University Women’s Club at 1489 McRae Avenue in Vancouver. The venue alone is beautiful (and was used on occasion in the TV series When Calls the Heart).
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland. (TBC)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Guided Tours at the FRDC– tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%! Today also features a special evening event with Inuit artist Cora DeVos.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday, November 18, 2023

• Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap– a giant ski swap event at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford.
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features the Chamber Opera “I Have My Mother’s Eyes” as well as FORGE which is a multimedia performance by Rachel Mars.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• Eastside Culture Crawl– an art festival featuring the works of hundreds of artists at multiple venues in Vancouver.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey– professional ice hockey at Rogers Arena against the Seattle Kraken.
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland. (TBC)

Holiday Markets

• North Delta Artisan & Gift Market– a holiday craft market featuring over 3 dozen local artisans. It takes place at Sunshine Hills Elementary School at 11285 Bond Blvd. in Delta. Admission is by donation.
• Holidays at Hycroft– an amazing upscale Christmas market and fundraising event for the University Women’s Club at 1489 McRae Avenue in Vancouver. The venue alone is beautiful (and was used on occasion in the TV series When Calls the Heart).
• New West Craft– an artisan market at the River Market in New Westminster from 11 am until 4 pm.
• Made in the 604 Pop Up Market– an artisan market at The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver.

Featured Activities & Attractions

• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and The Late Show.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC– tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Christmas Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Lights by the Lake– Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.

Sunday, November 19, 2023

• Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap– a giant ski swap event at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford.
• Country Divas Concert– a tribute concert celebrating female Country music singers Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Patsy Cline and Reba McEntire at the Clarke Theatre in Mission.
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features DWELL – which is an All Bodies Dance Project, the chamber opera I Have My Mother’s Eyes, and FORGE (which is a multimedia performance by Rachel Mars).
• Douglas Day at Fort Langley– an annual celebration of the day in 1858 when Sir James Douglas formally proclaimed BC a colony. The event celebrates the former governor’s multicultural legacy with Black, Scottish, Métis and Indigenous arts, food, music and dance. (TBC)
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• 109th Grey Cup– the Canadian CFL Football Championships take place live somewhere in Canada and on screens at sports bars across the country.
• Eastside Culture Crawl– an art festival featuring the works of hundreds of artists at multiple venues in Vancouver.
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland. (TBC)
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

Christmas Holiday Markets

• Holidays at Hycroft– an amazing upscale Christmas market and fundraising event for the University Women’s Club at 1489 McRae Avenue in Vancouver. The venue alone is beautiful (and was used on occasion in the TV series When Calls the Heart).
• Made in the 604 Pop Up Market– an artisan market at The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver.

Other Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market– at the Port Moody Recreation Complex. (TBC)
• Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market– at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE. (TBC)
• Vancouver Flea Market– at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market– at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Abbotsford Flea Market– at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

Featured Events & Attractions

• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Special guided tours of the St. Roch engine room take place today (but spaces are limited so you’ll want to book your spot in advance).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Lights by the Lake– Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.

Monday, November 20, 2023

• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features the play The Narrow Bridge as well as the film screening of Love Gets a Room.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• 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 Canucks Hockey– professional ice hockey at Rogers Arena against the San Jose Sharks.

Ongoing Christmas Activities

• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake– Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland. (TBC)

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival. Today features a concert with Taraf Syriana as well as the play The Narrow Bridge.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Cheap Movie Night– at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland. (TBC)
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• 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).

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

• Lights by the Lake– Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features the play The Narrow Bridge.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Date Night.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley Tours– guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• 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).

Christmas Events & Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake– Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Thursday, November 23, 2023

• American Thanksgiving Day
• Country Divas Concert– a tribute concert celebrating female Country music singers Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Patsy Cline and Reba McEntire at the River Rock Casino in Richmond.
• Chutzpah Festival– the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Today features The Best of Israeli Comedy with stand-up comedians Benji Lovitt, Yossi Tarablus, Deborah Kaye and Dana Perry Segal.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Back to the Holidays.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!

Christmas Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake– Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Christmas Glow– first day of the season for the winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Friday, November 24, 2023

• Black Friday– shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• Country Divas Concert– a tribute concert celebrating female Country music singers Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Patsy Cline and Reba McEntire at the Kay Meek Arts Centre in West Vancouver.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Back to the Holidays and Theatresports.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC– tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).

Christmas Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake– Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Christmas Glow– a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Festival of Lights– the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBC)

Saturday, November 25, 2023

• Black Friday Week– shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• West End Holiday Craft Fair– 50+ vendors and free admission at the West End Community Centre at 870 Denman Street.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• Super Saturday at FRDC– the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts their special monthly event today.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Back to the Holidays, Theatresports and The Late Show.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Christmas Activities

• Polar Express– special Christmas activities at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish.
• Surrey Tree Lighting Festival– festivities usually take place at the Plaza at City Hall with the official lighting of the 55-foot tree in the evening.
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights at Lafarge– winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake. (TBC)
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Christmas Glow– a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Festival of Lights– the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBC)
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village– Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)

Sunday, November 26, 2023

• Vancouver Historic Half– Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K and half marathon races around Stanley Park’s seawall and elsewhere in the city.
• Holidays at Hycroft– a fundraiser for the University Women’s Club in Vancouver. The venue alone is beautiful (and was used on occasion in the TV series When Calls the Heart). Today’s event is Brunch with Santa and Storytelling.
• A Doll’s House Part 2– Vancouver’s Western Gold Theatre continues Nora Helmer’s story in this play about gender roles, marriage and relationships.
• West End Holiday Craft Fair– 50+ vendors and free admission at the West End Community Centre at 870 Denman Street.
• Black Friday Week– shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park– ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Christmas Activities

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Polar Express– special Christmas activities at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish.
• Surrey Tree Lighting Festival– festivities usually take place at the Plaza at City Hall with the official lighting of the 55-foot tree in the evening.
• Lights at Lafarge– winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake. (TBC)
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Festival of Lights– the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBC)
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village– Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland. (TBC)

Sunday Markets

• West End Holiday Craft Fair– an artisan market at the West End Community Centre in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market– at the Port Moody Recreation Complex. (TBC)
• Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market– at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE. (TBC)
• Vancouver Flea Market– at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market– a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Abbotsford Flea Market– a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

Monday, November 27, 2023

• Cyber Monday(and continuation of Black Friday Week) – a day in North America when lots of things go on sale online.
• Silent Movie Monday with Vancouver Civic Theatres– Laurel & Hardy Shortsshows at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland. (TBC)
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• 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).

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake– Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Festival of Lights– the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge– winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake. (TBC)
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village– Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

• Black Friday Week– shopping deals all over the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Cheap Movie Night– at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• 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 Canucks Hockey– professional ice hockey at Rogers Arena against the Anaheim Ducks.

Ongoing Christmas Activities

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Festival of Lights– the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge– winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake. (TBC)
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village– Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver, or a virtual game from the comfort of your home. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Date Night.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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).
• Fort Langley Tours– guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)

Christmas Events & Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake– Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Christmas Glow– a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Festival of Lights– the annual winter event featuring over a million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge– winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake. (TBC)
• Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village– Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

• Vancouver Mysteries Games– play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum– the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• The Improv Centre– live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features Back to the Holidays.
• FlyOver Canada– the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
• Winterlust– domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Museum of Surrey– the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. There is also currently a featured exhibition that’s all about LEGO!
• Chinese Canadian Museum– a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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 Canucks Hockey– professional ice hockey at Rogers Arena against the Vegas Golden Knights.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley– guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)

Ongoing Christmas Attractions

• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge– Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Lights by the Lake– Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Christmas Market– European-themed market vendors, carousel and food stalls at Jack Poole Plaza.
• Christmas Glow– a winter holiday attraction with festive illuminations and music in Langley.
• Christmas Tree Sales– various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland. (TBC)

Other November Events in 2023

Below are events that may or may not also be happening in November 2023.

Shows and Entertainment

• Elf: The Musical– an Arts Club Theatreproduction based on the popular film shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. (November 2 to December 31 in 2023.)
• Modulus Festival– a music festival hosted by Music on Main in Vancouver. (November 3 to 6, 2023)
• Nightingales– the Vancouver Chamber Choirperforms with musica intima at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church in Vancouver. (November 25, 2023)
• Roedde House Jazz in the Parlour– live music at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End (not far from Robson Street) on a Thursday evening. (TBC)
• Jazz Vespers in Vancouver– at 4 pm on Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
• Cirque du Soleil– the famous circus company presents KOOZAat Concord Pacific Place. (October 21 to December 31 in 2023.)
• Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir– Remembrance Day Concertat South Delta Baptist Church in Tsawwassen. (November 11, 2023)
• Stars of the Italian Renaissance: Monteverdi & Rossi– a performance by Profeti della Quinta directed by Elam Rotem at Christ Church Cathedral. Presented by Early Music Vancouver, the concert begins at 7:30 pm and there’s a post-show talk as well. (November 9, 2023)
• Members of Constantinople: The Golden Road– featuring Homayoun Sakhi, Shashank Subramanyam, Kiya Tabassian and Hamin Honari, this Early Music Vancouverconcert begins at 7:30 pm at the Kay Meek Arts Centre. (November 18, 2023)

Festivals and Events

• Hopscotch Festival– a whiskey and other fine spirits-tasting event at the PNE Forum. Hundreds of different samples are available from fine Scotch to Irish Whiskey, Bourbons, Vodkas, Gins and even local craft spirits and beers. (November 24 to 25, 2023)
• Vancouver Train Expo– a model train exhibition at the PNE Forum at 2901 East Hastings. (November 4 to 5, 2023)
• Vancouver Turkish Film Festival– a festival with an opening reception, various film screenings and more on select days. (TBC)
• Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week– craft beer-themed events take place at various venues in North Vancouver. (November 2 to 14, 2023)
• Louis Riel Day– an event celebrating Metis culture at the Fort Langley National Historic Site. (TBC)
• Pet Lover Show– a large pet show at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. BC)

Sporting Events

• The Phantom Run Trail Race– 12K, 19.5K and 25K trail runs starting at North Vancouver’s Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. (November 18, 2023)
• Vancouver Undie Run– a Movember fundraising event where participants run around Olympic Village and False Creek in their underwear to help raise awareness about cancer and men’s health issues. (TBC)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey– professional ice hockey at Rogers Arena.
• Skating at the Shipyards– ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Vancouver Giants Hockey– against various teams on different dates at the Langley Events Centre.

City of Christmas-Themed Events

• Bright Nights– amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park. (TBC)
• Lumiere Vancouver– a small festival with Christmas illuminations at locations in Vancouver’s West End. (November 2 to 6, 2023.)
• Granville Island– the shopping and entertainment district is open and the neighbourhood is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
• Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting– outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)

Other Lower Mainland Christmas-Themed Events

• Christmas on the Peninsula– a community event that features a Christmas artisan market, entertainment, treats for kids and family-friendly activities in White Rock. (TBC)
• McArthurGlen Annual Tree Lighting– live entertainment at the outlet mall in Richmond. (TBC)
• Bear Creek Park Light Festival– lights and illuminations on display in the evening at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Free! (November 3 to 17, 2023)
• Edmonds Festival of Light– a small event for young families at the Edmonds Community Centre in Burnaby. Activities include live entertainment, light refreshments, crafts, an appearance by Santa and various child-friendly activities. (TBC)
• Highstreet’s Tree Lighting & Holiday Show– a Christmas event at Abbotsford’s Highstreet Shopping Centre at 3122 Mt. Lehman Road. (TBC)
• Lights of Hope Celebration– St. Paul’s Hospital at 1081 Burrard Street launches their annual fundraising event with Christmas lights. (TBC)
• Light Up the Village– Christmas decorations, Santa Claus, and family-friendly activities at West Vancouver’s Park Royal Mall. (TBC)
• Squamish Santa Claus Parade– a Christmas parade along Cleveland Avenue in Squamish. (TBC)
• Dundarave Christmas Fair–a community event with Christmas tree decorating and live entertainment in West Vancouver as part of the Dundarave Festival of Lights. (TBC)

Christmas-Themed Attractions

• Christmas Glow– a winter holiday festival featuring a light tunnel, holiday illuminations and music in Langley. (TBC)
• Peak of Christmas– the season of Christmas celebrations at Grouse Mountain begins in late November. (TBC)

City of Vancouver Christmas Craft Fairs

• Britannia Christmas Craft Fair– at the Britannia Community Services Centre at 1661 Napier Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair– one of Vancouver’s largest Christmas craft fairs, with over 140 vendors. (November 25, 2023)
• Mercato Italian Christmas Market– indoors at the Italian Cultural Centre at 3075 Slocan Street. (TBC)

North Shore Christmas Craft Fairs

• Etsy Collective Holiday Pop Up– a Christmas-themed craft fair at the Pipe Shop at 115 Victory Ship Way in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Silver Harbour Christmas Market– a craft fair with free admission at North Vancouver’s Silver Harbour Senior Centre at 144 East 22nd Street. (TBC)
• Fair Trade Christmas Market– a small artisan market featuring fair trade products made by artisans in the Third World. It takes place at St. Andrew’s United Church in North Vancouver and features products imported to Canada by the non-profit social enterprise Ten Thousand Villages. (TBC)
• West Vancouver Holiday Market– takes place at the West VancouverCommunity Centre at 2121 Marine Drive. (TBC)

Other Metro Vancouver Christmas Craft Fairs

• West Coast Christmas Craft Show–at TRADEX in Abbotsford. (Not happening in 2023.)
• Deer Lake Craft Festival– a three-day event at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts at 6450 Deer Lake Avenue. (November 24 to 26, 2023)
• Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market– featuring over 150 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way. (November 17 to 19, 2023)
• Fort Langley Christmas Market– a small indoor craft fair with over 30 vendors at the Fort Langley Community Hall at 9167 Glover Road. (TBC)
• Gleneagles Holiday Artisan Festival– three dozen or so vendors at West Vancouver’s Gleneagles Community Centre at 6262 Marine Drive. (November 4, 2023)
• Kickoff to Christmas Makers Market– a winter holiday-themed artisan market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Swedish Christmas Fair– with 30 or so vendors at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby at 6540 Thomas Street. Admission is free as is the parking. (November 18 to 19, 2023)
• Alexandra Neighbourhood House Craft Fair– a Christmas craft market at 2916 McBride Avenue in Crescent Beach. (TBC)
• Steveston Village Craft Fair– at the Steveston Community Centre at 4111 Moncton Street in Richmond featuring over 100 vendors. (November 25, 2023)

Other Holiday Markets

• Refresh Market– an artisan market at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish. (TBC)
• Japanese Craft Fair– at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre at 6688 Southoaks Crescent in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Indigenous Artisan Market– a market in mid-November featuring First Nations vendors at MONOVA: the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)

Other General Events

• BC Buy Local Week– people are reminded about the value of supporting local and independently-owned businesses. (TBC)
• Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival– a festival celebrating one of the largest migratory gatherings of Bald Eagles anywhere, not far from Harrison Hot Springs along the Harrison River. (TBC)
• Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays– a fundraising event where guests get to tour half a dozen Vancouver homes that have been professionally decorated for the Christmas season. (TBC)
• LCPN Networking Breakfast– a business networking event with Vancouver’s Latin American community. The event costs around $25 or so and includes a guest speaker presentation and breakfast. All are welcome. (TBC)
• Seniors Day at MOV– admission to the Museum of Vancouver is just $5 on the first Tuesday of the month. (TBC)
• Roedde House– admission to the historic museum in Vancouver’s West End is by donation on the last Friday of the month. (TBC)
• West Coast Women’s Show– a trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford and BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. (October 13 to 15 and November 17 to 19 in 2023.)
• Fraser Valley Wedding Festival– a wedding show with vendors and a fashion showcase at Cascades Casino Resort in Langley. (November 5, 2023)
• Day Sail on a Warship– women & girls (ages 12+) are invited to test drive an active duty warship with the Royal Canadian Navy. (November 13, 2023)
• Space Explorers: The Infinite– a space-themed virtual reality attraction at the Rocky Mountaineer Station beginning on November 15, 2023.
• Disney On Ice– Road Trip Adventures take place with Disney characters at the Pacific Coliseum. (November 22 to 26, 2023)

Top Things to Do in November

Below are some of the most popular activities to do in November in the Lower Mainland.

• Take part in the Remembrance Dayceremonies on November 11th at any one of various locations.
• Enjoy the last of the autumn leaves early in the month at any of Metro Vancouver’s best parks and places in nature.
• Ifit’s not raining, then enjoy the outdoors as much as possible at places like Stanley Park, any of the North Shore‘s great parks, along the seawall at False Creekor Coal Harbour, or any of Vancouver’s other best places for a walk, jog or cycle.
• If it’s raining (which there’s a very good chance that it will be), then partake in one of Vancouver’s top indoor activitiesat a nice warm, dry, indoor venue.
• Go Black Friday shopping in Vancouver, not south of the border due to the poor exchange rate.
• Take in one of Vancouver’s best places to see Christmas decorationsat the end of the month before the December crowds.