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Events happening in December, January or February.
Santa Claus in Vancouver
Santa Claus is coming to town! Where to see Santa Claus in Vancouver this Christmas.
Valentine's Day in Vancouver
Finding fun things to do on Valentine's Day in Vancouver is easy, especially if you think outside the (candy) box. After all, anywhere you go with your loved one will be romantic, and finding the right activity doesn't have to cost a fortune--or anything at all!
Vancouver's Top 5 Holiday Attractions
Create fun, lasting memories by seeing at least one of Vancouver's amazing annual holiday attractions--or see them all. These top five attractions are the "must sees" of the season.
Festival of Lights at the VanDusen Botanical Garden
Every December, VanDusen Botanical Garden transforms itself from a serene botanical oasis into a Festival of Lights. Millions of colourful lights are strewn around flower beds, trees, shrubs and decorations, combining to create an awesome spectacle. Also: Santa!
Boxing Day in Vancouver
December 26th is Boxing Day, a holiday in Canada and the first day of the after-Christmas sales, making it the most notorious shopping day of the year.
New Year's Eve in Vancouver
Welcome the New Year in hedonistic style at one of the biggest, raunchiest, most drunken bashes in town.
Dine Out Vancouver
Vancouver is a city that loves to eat out. So it's no surprise that Dine Out Vancouver--the biggest restaurant "event" in the city--has become a beloved annual tradition.
Chinese New Year Parade
Every year Vancouver marks the Chinese New Year with celebrations around Chinatown, culminating in the annual Chinese New Year Parade, a cultural extravaganza that's one of the city's biggest and best annual parades.
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