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EVENTS AROUND TOWN - DECEMBER 2011
December 1 - 23, 2011
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum. Historic setting for Christmas activities. The village and farmhouse are beautifully decorated with lights and traditional ornaments for the festive season. A visit with Father Christmas is a must. Burnaby Village Museum, 604-293-6501, http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
December 1 - 24, 2011
Venture into a world of Elves, legends and fantasy and bring back the traditional magic of Christmas! Explore the many interactive, rustic scenes and buildings that make up NORTH POLE BC, nestled in the scenic foothills of North Maple Ridge. Your elf-guided plus free-to-roam adventure will include: Stories and fun with Mrs. Claus ~ A visit to the Toy Inventor ~ Decorate a Gingerbread Man in the Bakery ~ Plus many more NEW scenes & activities for this season! The highlight of your minimum 2 hour stay will be a private family visit with Santa in his cozy cottage. Open daily November 26th through till December 24th. For family or group bookings, corporate Christmas events plus loads of other information, visit our web site. www.NorthPoleBC.com Pre-booking is required for all visits! 1.604.898.9000
December 1 - 31, 2011
The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain. Bring your family to Santa's Workshop and meet reindeer, or take a sleigh-ride through our mystical alpine forest. You can also experience the tranquil beauty of skating on our 8,000 square foot mountaintop Ice Skating Pond, surrounded by snow-topped trees. www.grousemountain.com
December 1 - 31, 2011
Bright Nights in Stanley Park. It will be hard to avoid feeling the Christmas spirit amidst the over 1 million twinkling lights that transform the forest, train & Children's Farmyard. Explore the woodland paths leading to enchanting, animated displays & holiday sounds. This event is a fundraiser for the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. Closed Christmas Day. http://vancouver.ca/Parks/events/brightnights/index.htm
December 1, 2011 to February 26, 2012
Public Ice Skating at Robson Square - Vancouver. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Robson Square was British Columbia's home for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This winter, Robson Square Ice Rink will be open for free public skating from Noon to 9 pm every day. Rentals are available. http://robsonsquare.ca
December 3 - 23, 2011
Carol Ships Parade Of Lights Festival at Harbour Cruises - Vancouver. Join Vancouver's unique celebration of the Holiday: The Carol Ships Parade of Lights Festival at Harbour Cruises. Harbour Cruises offers the most extensive and festive selection of Carol Ship departures in Vancouver. We are proud to continue our tradition of providing live Christmas carollers to lead you in all the Yuletide favourites. Enjoy professionally prepared holiday menus. http://www.boatcruises.com
December 5 - 17, 2011
2011 marks the 21st annual Christmas in Williams Park. Enjoy our scenic drive-thru light display from December 5-15, 6;00-9:00pm. On December 16 & 17, join us as we walk and celebrate the festive holiday season with entertainment, horse and carriage rides, face painting, pony rides, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as food and hot drinks. The nights are free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Free shuttle service is available from the parking areas. Williams Park – located on the corner of 238th and 68th Ave in Langley; 604.533.6090 EXT. 5105
December 9, 2011 to January 2, 2012
VanDusen Botanical Garden presents The Festival of Lights. 5251 Oak Street, http://www.vandusengarden.org
December 19 - 31, 2011
Heritage Holiday at the Fort. Gather with family and friends at Fort Langley – all decked in lights and greenery for the holiday season. Make a Christmas craft, take a site tour and enjoy a warm drink by the fire. Fort Langley National Historic Site (23433 Mavis Avenue) is open daily from 10:00AM – 5:00PM (closed December 25–26 & January 1) Regular admission. Free to Annual Pass Holders
January 1, 2012
Polar Bear Swim 2012 (92nd Annual). The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club is one of the largest and oldest Polar Bear Clubs in the world. Its initial swim was in 1920 when a small number of hardy swimmers took the plunge into English Bay on New Year's Day. Led by their founder, Peter Pantages, the swim has grown from around 10 swimmers in that year to the new record of 2,246 official entries set in 2011. Today, the swim takes place at 2:30pm on the first day of each new year. Costumes and the Peter Pantages Memorial 100 yard swim race are the highlights of this event. To be a club member you must register before the swim -- it's free. Registration takes place in front of the English Bay Bathhouse from 12:30pm - 2:30pm each New Year's Day. You may also register by clipping out the coupon in The Province and presenting it at the registration desk the day of the swim. Prizes are drawn from all registrations.
