Dear Families,

I have been casually chatting with families about their holiday plans and for those that are wintering in Vancouver, I thought I’d share some fun spots in the area (with the help of our extraordinary PAC Executive Committee) to explore during the break. I thought this list would be particularly useful for our families that are new to the area. Not all spots are holiday related, but still worth exploring! 

• George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary https://www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com/index.html 
• Christmas market Vancouver Christmas Market
• VanDusen Festival of Lights https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx
• Drummond Drive Christmas Blow Ups 
• Stanley Park Christmas train and Lights https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-miniature-train.aspx
• Burnaby Museum (Free, $2.35 carousel rides) https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/
• Hyatt ginger bread house https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/yvrrv-hyatt-regency-vancouver
• Hotel Vancouver’s hot chocolate  https://www.fairmont.com/hotel-vancouver/
• Granville Island Santa and Elizabeth Fry Wishing Tree https://kidsmarket.ca/m/#welcome
• PNE Winter Fair PNE Winter Fair Presented by BCAA – PNE
• Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights https://www.capbridge.com/
• Langley Glow Christmas Carnival Holiday Events in Langley, BC – Tourism Langley
• Lights at Lafarge https://www.coquitlam.ca/784/Lights-at-Lafarge
• Rice Lake hike https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/rice-lake/

Wishing you the best holiday season and a happy new year!

Warm regards, 

Hannie on behalf of the PAC Executive Committee