West Vancouver Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in West Vancouver and surrounding areas
West Vancouver shines this Christmas 2025 with sparkling lights and warm holiday activities from the seawall to Highland Park, offering family fun near Ambleside Village and local shops. From Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park to Lights to the Lodge and New Year's Eve Fireworks at Cypress Mountain, the season brings Christmas markets, holiday attractions, and cozy winter walks along the waterfront.
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Christmas Markets
38 eventsDazzling light displays and interactive Santa journey
Christmas Lights
29 eventsOver one million lights in a botanical garden setting
Christmas Shows
11 eventsFestive symphonic holiday concert
Christmas Activities
14 eventsNew Year's Eve fireworks and DJ party
Editor's Picks (6)
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VanDusen Festival of Lights
(Vancouver)
Over one million lights in a botanical garden setting
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The Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens
(Brentwood Bay)
Twelve Days of Christmas light displays
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Festival of Trees: Christmas with the Nanaimo Clippers
(Nanaimo)
Autograph session with hockey players for charity
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Bellingham Holiday Festival of the Arts
(Bellingham)
Over 100 regional artisans in a festive holiday market.
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The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain
(North Vancouver)
Mountaintop Christmas celebration with light displays and Santa.
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PNE Winter Fair
(Vancouver)
Dazzling light displays and interactive Santa journey
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West Vancouver Christmas FAQ
The Dundarave Festival of Lights is the largest annual Christmas event in West Vancouver, featuring a month-long display of decorated trees and weekend concerts. Other community holiday fairs and markets also contribute to the festive season.
West Vancouver celebrates with the Forest of Miracles, a community-driven display of decorated Christmas trees along the waterfront, reflecting local groupsβ and familiesβ involvement. The festival also emphasizes community giving and sustainability.
The Dundarave and Ambleside neighborhoods are known for their impressive Christmas light displays, especially along the waterfront seawall where the Forest of Miracles is located. These areas offer scenic walking trails with festive decorations.
Christmas markets and local artisan vendors can be found at community centers and seasonal fairs near West Vancouverβs waterfront and residential neighborhoods. Checking local event calendars will provide up-to-date locations and dates.
Visiting the Dundarave Festival of Lights is a popular free activity, offering illuminated trees and community events. Walking the holiday light displays along the seawall and attending local craft fairs are also budget-friendly ways to enjoy the season.
Families can enjoy the Dundarave Festival of Lights with its interactive displays and weekend concerts. Nearby, the Lights to the Lodge snowshoe trek at Cypress Mountain offers a festive outdoor adventure suitable for children and adults alike.