Vancouver's Top 10 New Year's Celebrations & Parties have something for everyone, from the elegant to the raunchy and over-the-top, plus all-ages events, too.
This year, it's all happening Saturday, December 31, 2011!
For more all-ages and kid-friendly options, see Family-Friendly New Year's Eve in Vancouver - NYE 2012 for Kids & Families.
1. New Year's Grand Gala 2012 at the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver - 19+
Want to go "very formal" (i.e., tuxedos and gowns) for New Year's? Pan Pacific Hotel's high-end affair includes red carpet-style photo ops, live music, dance venues, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.
Tickets: $90
2. Vancouver Gala New Years Eve Boat Cruise 2011 - 19+
Always a sell-out event, the Pride of Vancouver Gala Cruise rings in the New Year with fine dining, dancing and a grand view of the New Year's Eve fireworks.
Tickets: $147.50 per person; $295 per couple
3. Shangri-La Hotel NYE 2012 Gala - 19+
Vancouver's famous Shangri-La Hotel has a formal (black tie dress is a must!) Gala to rival Pan Pacific's, with two rooms, red-carpet entrance, and top DJs.
Tickets: $125
4. New Year's Eve 2012 at Celebrities - 19+
Vancouver's largest gay New Year's Eve party is at the famous Celebrities, and they plan to launch the New Year with a "fairy tale adventure." Music by DJs Zach Shore, free champagne toast at midnight, and hot go-go dancers all night.
Tickets: $35
5. NYE 2012 at The Lamplighter - 19+
One of Vancouver's favourite local New Year's Eve spots, the Lamplighter pub/lounge in historic Gastown hosts a more intimate--but very popular--New Year's Eve party
Tickets: $25
6. Fairmont Waterfront New Year's Eve Celebration - 25+
The Fairmont Waterfront boasts Cirque performers, gourmet appetizers, a champagne toast, and a fabulously renovated event space for its 2012 New Year's Eve party.
Tickets: $80
7. Grand New Year's Eve at Republic - 19+
Republic is one of Vancouver's hottest nightclubs, and their New Year's Eve party is sure to bring out the young and beautiful crowd!
Tickets: $45
8. New Year's Eve Club Crawl 2012 - 19+
Don't want to stay in one spot all night? This NYE club crawl is aimed at students and starts at the famous Roxy Nightclub. Tickets include front-of-the-line admission to three more clubs, plus party favours and transportation between events (so no waiting in the cold!)
Tickets: $30
9. NYE 2012 at Science World - 19+
Want to party with a huge crowd? Vancouver's iconic Science World has room for over 1,000 partiers, plus two rooms of music on two floors, four DJs, and a live performance by Dirty Radio.
Tickets: $80
10. Whistler First Night 2012 - All Ages
Bring the whole family to this alcohol-free New Year's Party in Whistler, which includes live music, street performers, art, and entertainment for all ages.
Tickets: $15 - $20 for adults; $8 - $10 for kids 3 - 12; free for kids 2 and under
