Vancouver Christmas Lights 2025

Discover 29 verified christmas lights in Vancouver and nearby areas.

Welcome to your guide for Vancouver Christmas lights and holiday displays, where the city and its surroundings sparkle with festive cheer. Whether you're a local or visiting, this guide will help you find the best spots to enjoy the season's glow.

Near Vancouver, signature displays like the enchanting Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and the VanDusen Festival of Lights offer magical experiences. Youโ€™ll also find beloved neighborhood favorites that light up the community spirit.

This guide covers everything from free neighborhood displays to ticketed events, including drive-through lights and walking trails. Discover these light displays and make the most of your holiday visit.

All Christmas Lights Around Vancouver

Lights of Hope Lighting Celebration

$

Iconic light display symbolizing hope and community donations.

Experience the magic of the 28th annual Lights of Hope lighting celebration, a free, family-friendly event that kicks off the holiday season. Witness the spectacular display illuminate for the first time, enjoy a dazzling fireworks show, and create lasting memories...

Holiday Light DisplaysFamily FriendlyFireworks

Lumiรจre Festival 2025

Free

City-wide light art festival with interactive installations

Experience Lumiรจre 2025, a captivating festival transforming downtown Vancouver into a glowing gallery of light and art. From November 13th to 16th, discover a series of illuminated artworks and dynamic performances that celebrate artistic expression and community connection. Wander through...

Light DisplaysPublic ArtArts And Culture

Vancouver Winter Solstice Lantern Festival

Free

Community-driven celebration of light and diverse cultural traditions

The Vancouver Winter Solstice Lantern Festival illuminates the longest night of the year with a vibrant celebration of light, art, and community. This cherished event honors the return of the sun and embraces diverse cultural traditions from around the globe....

Holiday Light DisplaysCommunity CelebrationCultural Events

VanDusen Festival of Lights

$$

Over one million lights in a botanical garden setting

Step into a winter wonderland at the VanDusen Festival of Lights. This beloved annual event transforms the botanical garden into a breathtaking spectacle with over one million twinkling lights. Wander through enchanting displays, experience captivating light installations set to holiday...

Holiday Light DisplaysFestive DecorationsFamily Friendly

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

North Vancouver, BC
$$$

Millions of lights illuminating a suspension bridge and rainforest.

Step into an enchanting winter wonderland at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for Canyon Lights. Millions of holiday lights transform the park into a magical spectacle, featuring the iconic suspension bridge illuminated end-to-end, the twinkling Cliffwalk, and Douglas-fir trees lit from...

Holiday Light DisplaysFamily FriendlyFestive Food

The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain

North Vancouver, BC 7 mi from Vancouver
$$

Mountaintop Christmas celebration with light displays and Santa.

Discover Vancouver's North Pole at The Peak of Christmas, a magical holiday celebration atop Grouse Mountain. Wander through enchanting light displays on the Light Walk, glide across the mountaintop ice skating pond, and visit Santa's Workshop. Kids can enjoy crafts...

Holiday Light DisplaysIce SkatingSanta Visits

Burnaby Holiday Light Displays

Burnaby, BC 7 mi from Vancouver
Free

City-wide holiday light displays

Burnaby transforms into a winter wonderland with its annual Holiday Light Displays. Parks and public spaces are adorned with a spectacular array of lights, creating a festive atmosphere. It's a perfect opportunity to experience the joy and spirit of the...

Holiday Light DisplaysFestive DecorationsFamily Friendly

Festive Village at Burnaby Village Museum

Burnaby, BC 8 mi from Vancouver
$

Historic village transformed with festive lights and decorations

Step into a winter wonderland at Festive Village, where the Burnaby Village Museum transforms into a magical holiday spectacle. The 10-acre site glows with thousands of festive lights and is adorned with charming traditional decorations, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Visitors...

Festive DecorationsHoliday Light DisplaysSanta Visits

Lights to the Lodge

West Vancouver, BC 9 mi from Vancouver
$$

Snowshoe trek through LED-lit Old Growth Forest to historic lodge.

Discover a magical winter wonderland on a snowshoe adventure to the historic Hollyburn Lodge. This enchanting one-kilometer trail is illuminated with LED lights woven through ancient cedar, fir, and hemlock trees, creating a truly unique and scenic experience. Guests are...

Holiday Light DisplaysWinter ActivitiesFamily Friendly

Ladner Tree Lighting Festival

Ladner, BC 13 mi from Vancouver
Free

Community tree lighting with Santa's arrival

Join the historic Ladner Village for a heartwarming Tree Lighting Festival, marking the perfect start to the holiday season. This free, family-friendly event features live music, a gingerbread cookie decorating station, and the chance to mail letters to Santa. The...

Tree LightingSanta VisitsFamily Friendly

Lights at Lafarge

Coquitlam, BC 15 mi from Vancouver
$

City's largest holiday light display

Experience the magic of Lights at Lafarge, a spectacular holiday event transforming Lafarge Lake Park into a festive wonderland. This year's event kicks off with a special food truck event, offering a chance to sample delicious treats. Businesses can also...

Holiday Light DisplaysFestive DecorationsFamily Friendly

Bear Creek Lights

Surrey, BC 15 mi from Vancouver
Free

Nature trails transformed into magical illuminated displays

Step into a world of wonder at Bear Creek Lights, where nature trails in Bear Creek Park are transformed into a magical illuminated experience. This family-friendly event celebrates the beauty of nature at night with dazzling light displays, offering a...

Holiday Light DisplaysFamily FriendlySeasonal Activities

Tsawwassen Springs Festival of Lights

Tsawwassen, BC 17 mi from Vancouver
Free

Community-sponsored Christmas trees for charity.

Tsawwassen Springs presents its seventh annual Festival of Lights, a heartwarming community event where families and businesses sponsor and decorate Christmas trees. This enchanting display transforms the golf course into a festive forest, raising funds for the Delta Hospital and...

Holiday Light DisplaysFamily FriendlyCharity Event

A Gift of Light

Tsawwassen, BC 19 mi from Vancouver
Free

Over 25,000 lights on 40+ trees

Experience the magic of 'A Gift of Light' at Diefenbaker Park, presented by the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen. This dazzling event features over 25,000 lights across more than 40 trees, creating a spectacular holiday display. Families can enjoy live entertainment,...

Holiday Light DisplaysSanta VisitsFamily Friendly

Victorian Christmas Evening at Historic Stewart Farm

Surrey, BC 20 mi from Vancouver
Free

Old-fashioned farmhouse Christmas celebration

Step back in time for a magical Victorian Christmas Evening at Historic Stewart Farm. Wander through a charmingly decorated farmhouse, filled with the delightful aroma of gingerbread and the sounds of live harp music. Create your own lantern and then...

Victorian ChristmasFamily FriendlyLive Music

Surrey's Holiday Light Festival

Surrey, BC 21 mi from Vancouver
$$

Over 1 million lights in a festive wonderland.

Experience the magic of Surrey's Holiday Light Festival, returning to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Winter 2025. Wander through over a million sparkling lights, including immersive light tunnels and larger-than-life displays. Enjoy a 1km accessible light walk, live entertainment, festive food,...

Holiday Light DisplaysChristmas MarketFamily Friendly

Bright Walk in White Rock

White Rock, BC 23 mi from Vancouver
Free

Over 50,000 lights in a park display

Step into a winter wonderland at the Bright Walk in White Rock, transforming Memorial Park into a magical holiday spectacle. Marvel at over 50,000 twinkling lights, a stunning 20-foot Christmas tree, and an immersive LED light tunnel. This enchanting display...

Holiday Light DisplaysFestive DecorationsChristmas Decorations

Glow Langley: Enchanted Forest

Langley, BC 25 mi from Vancouver
$$

Enchanted Forest theme with magical creatures and interactive light displays

Step into the magical 'Enchanted Forest' at Glow Langley, an outdoor family-friendly festival. Journey among whispering trees and discover a vibrant ecosystem filled with talking trees and mushroom homes. This immersive experience features spectacular new light displays, a captivating scavenger...

Holiday Light DisplaysFamily FriendlySeasonal Activities

Glow Langley 2025: The Magic Toy Shop

Langley, BC 25 mi from Vancouver
$$

Magical Toy Shop theme with new lands and adventures

Step into 'The Magic Toy Shop' at Glow Langley 2025, an enchanting Christmas event where lights sparkle and toys come alive. Explore six new magical lands, embark on a thrilling GlowQuest Adventure, and enjoy a festive train ride. Meet Santa,...

Holiday Light DisplaysFamily FriendlyInteractive Displays

Festival of Lights 2025

Sechelt, BC 31 mi from Vancouver
Free

Annual Festival of Lights Parade and new Holiday Market

Experience the magic of the season at the Festival of Lights 2025 in Downtown Sechelt. This beloved annual event features a spectacular parade and a new, bustling Holiday Market. Families can enjoy hands-on crafts, and the community gathers to "Light...

Holiday Light DisplaysHoliday MarketParade

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

Langley, BC 34 mi from Vancouver
$$

Holiday movie magic on a working film backlot.

Step into a holiday movie at Merry & Bright at Martini Town, an immersive winter wonderland set on a working film backlot in Langley, BC. Explore charming, meticulously crafted film sets transformed into a festive village, complete with dazzling lights,...

Holiday Light DisplaysFamily FriendlyFestive Food

The Enchanted North Pole

Abbotsford, BC 36 mi from Vancouver
$$

Enchanted North Pole with hayrides and Santa's Workshop

Step into a magical holiday wonderland at The Enchanted North Pole. This festive event features enchanting light displays, delightful Jingle Bell Hayrides, and Santa's Workshop where you can see elves at work. Browse a charming Christmas Market for unique gifts...

Holiday Light DisplaysChristmas MarketSanta Visits

Ladysmith Festival of Lights

Ladysmith, BC 37 mi from Vancouver
$

Thousands of twinkling lights along First Avenue

Ladysmith transforms into a dazzling spectacle of lights from late November to mid-January. Stroll or drive down First Avenue to immerse yourself in thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. The season kicks off with the vibrant Light Up Parade, a beloved...

Holiday Light DisplaysCommunity CelebrationFamily Friendly

Deck the Old City Hall

Bellingham, WA 47 mi from Vancouver
$

Historic Old City Hall transformed into a holiday wonderland.

Experience the magic of 'Deck the Old City Hall,' where the historic building is transformed into a dazzling holiday wonderland. Visitors can explore beautifully decorated halls and enjoy festive ambiance. Special weekend activities include crafting sessions, LEGOยฎ ornament building, and...

Holiday Light DisplaysFamily FriendlyCommunity Celebration

Christmas at Greendale Acres

Chilliwack, BC 49 mi from Vancouver
$$

Legacy light display with train rides and festive farm experiences.

Experience a classic Christmas on the farm at Greendale Acres. They invite visitors to immerse themselves in a magical holiday season filled with enchanting light displays, festive activities, and a charming Christmas Market. Ride the Greendale Express train through twinkling...

Holiday Light DisplaysChristmas MarketFamily Friendly

Friday Harbor Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa's Workshop

Friday Harbor, WA 52 mi from Vancouver
Free

Community tree lighting and Santa's workshop

Get ready for the enchanting Friday Harbor Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa's Workshop! This beloved annual event promises a magical start to the holiday season. Join the community for the festive tree lighting ceremony and then head over to Santa's...

Tree LightingSanta VisitsCommunity Celebration

The Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens

Brentwood Bay, BC 52 mi from Vancouver
$$

Twelve Days of Christmas light displays

Step into a winter wonderland at The Butchart Gardens' 'Magic of Christmas' event. Explore enchanting light displays depicting 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' and be serenaded by traditional carollers and a festive brass band. Children can participate in a special...

Holiday Light DisplaysChristmas MarketFamily Friendly

Christmas on the Farm Santa Visits

53 mi from Vancouver
$$$

Personalized Santa visits with a 'Nice List'

Create cherished family memories at Christmas on the Farm, a unique holiday experience. Children will be delighted by a personalized visit with Santa, who recalls their past year's gifts and achievements. The event includes a festive barn tour with Mrs....

Santa VisitsFamily FriendlyChildrens Activities

Cultus Lake Christmas!

Cultus Lake, BC 54 mi from Vancouver
Free

Family-friendly Christmas event with Santa and fireworks.

Experience the magic of Cultus Lake Christmas! This free, family-friendly event transforms the park into a winter wonderland with dazzling light displays. Meet Santa Claus, shop for unique gifts from local artisans, and enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with hot...

Family FriendlySanta VisitsFireworks

View All Christmas Lights on Map

See the location of all christmas lights around Vancouver and nearby areas

Open Map โ†’

Explore More Categories

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top Christmas light displays in and around Vancouver?

Some of the top displays include Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, the VanDusen Festival of Lights, and neighborhood displays in Langley and West Vancouver. Each offers unique experiences ranging from illuminated forest trails to festive waterfront strolls.

What is the difference between drive-through and walkable Christmas light options near Vancouver?

Drive-through lights allow you to enjoy festive displays from the comfort of your vehicle, ideal for families or those seeking convenience. Walkable options, like the VanDusen Festival of Lights or Canyon Lights, offer immersive experiences with trails and interactive elements but require more time and mobility.

When do Vancouver Christmas lights typically start appearing?

Most major light displays in Vancouver and nearby areas begin in mid to late November and run through early January, with some events starting around November 21 and continuing through the holiday season.

Are there free Christmas light displays available in Vancouver?

Yes, several neighborhoods and public parks offer free holiday lights and neighborhood displays. While some major events require tickets, many community-driven displays and waterfront strolls are free to enjoy.

โ† Back to Vancouver Christmas Events Hub