Nothing rings in the holidays quite like the lighting of a Christmas tree and in Downtown Vancouver, there will be a couple of these events complete with free entertainment.
Downtown Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby Street)
When: Friday, December 1, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Details: Watch four magnificent holiday trees, one of which is 76 feet tall, come alive with hope and light (lighting starts at 6:30pm). This free family-friendly event features live entertainment and music from Side One, free cookies and hot chocolate, local food trucks and fun activities for kids. Buy a bulb and help a child get to the Vancouver Children’s Festival in 2018.
CF Pacific Centre Christmas Tree Lighting
Where: CF Pacific Centre rotunda off Georgia and Howe Streets
When: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Details: A 40-foot tree situated outside the rotunda will serve as the backdrop for a memorable musical performance led by CHOIR CHOIR CHOIR starting at 6:00pm. Free to attend. RSVP to the Facebook event here to receive updates.
Surrey’s Tree Lighting Festival will be on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at City Hall Plaza. Follow Miss604 for more free and fun holiday events this season.
It’s a Vancouver tradition for the last 45 years, hosted in one of the city’s most historic venues. Christmas at Hycroft returns November 16th to 19th with three floors of holiday treats, cheer, and shopping at Hycroft Manor.
Christmas at Hycroft
Where: Hycroft Manor (1489 McRae Ave, Vancouver)
When: November 16 to 19, 2017 open daily 11:00am to 9:00pm (Sunday until 6:00pm)
Tickets: Admission is $15 for adults. Children 12 years and younger are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are only available at the front gates.
Inside you’ll find a variety of boutiques, crafters and over 25 local artisans. Outside in the courtyard, find live entertainment, more vendors, and the Emelle’s Catering Trailer.
Where else will you find an Artisan Village, a Kitchen Creations corner in a Coach House, a Terrace Bistro, and an authentic Speakeasy?
Located in Hycroft’s magnificent Ballroom, shop original, personal gifts that will help you check off names from your Christmas list. Along the main floor of the manor, the Foyer, Drawing Room, Living Room, Oak Room, Green Solarium, Terrace Bistro, Library, Dining Room and Blue Solarium will all be beautifully decorated and themed for the season. You can relax in the Drawing Room in front of the large ornate fireplace and enjoy your stay over any number of talented entertainers.
Follow Christmas at Hycroft on Twitter and Facebook for more information.
The SnowSeekers team has once again headed to Terrace, Quesnel, Wells, Barkerville, and Smithers to explore and report on some of the amazing conditions, terrain and experiences in Northern BC. This season, follow the second annual #SkiNorthBC on social media and through this story series.
#SkiNorthBC at Shames Mountain
The first stop this season is Shames Mountain, at the top of the Coast Mountains near Terrace, BC. It’s a powder paradise where you can carve through some of the world’s biggest snow dumps, with annual snowfall at the summit being 475 inches — that’s about 40 feet or the height of a 4 story building!
Photo credit: Mike Bednar
Read more about Shames as you #SkiNorthBC on SnowSeekers.ca »
Get your legs ready for long fall lines (but not at the lift) and deep powdery goodness.
Whether you’re checking out the easy and accessible backcountry terrain, or seeking refuge in the day lodge after an afternoon snow dump turns the parking lot into an other-worldly mogul field. This is the year to get to Shames and enjoy more ski days on your calendar than ever before.
Photo credit: Mike Bednar
From the minute you arrive, it will make you feel nostalgic. It could be the classic rock tunes blaring in the parking lot and the big smiles of the attendants. It could be the funky little day lodge that has a warm and friendly vibe. Whatever grabs your attention, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back into a simpler time.
You’ll instantly feel right at home in Canada’s first and only co-operatively owned and operated ski hill. That’s right; it’s all owned by the locals.
Photo credit: Doc Pow
If you go
The Northwest Regional Airport services Terrace and Shames Mountain via flights daily direct from YVR. Make a ski adventure this season that will leave you different, go discover somewhere new, #SkiNorthBC!
Photo credit: Dax Justin
For more on skiing in Northern BC, set a bookmark to check out the #SkiNorthBC expedition page on a regular basis. More stories and videos will be coming out all season long.
The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (“OWL”) is hosting a holiday fundraiser like you’ve probably never seen before! On December 2nd they’re inviting you to get your photos taken with Santa and his very own owl helper.
OWL I Want for Christmas
Where: Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
When: 3800-72nd Street, Delta, BC Canada
Admission: By donation. Digital photos are $10. RSVP on Facebook here to get updates.
All proceeds go to the care of injured and orphaned raptors, almost 700 birds of prey this year alone!
While you’re on site, take a tour around the Wildlife Museum, visit birds of prey up close, and enjoy warm beverages and treats. Find holiday gifts in the gift shop too!
The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is a non-profit organization whose staff and volunteers are dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned raptors. Found an injured raptor? Call them immediately at (604) 946-3171 available 24 hours a day for emergencies.
Follow OWL on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to learn more.
Get a jumpstart to your holiday shopping with great deals at the 5th annual Black Friday Weekend at Metropolis at Metrotown. Starting bright and early on Friday, November 25th and lasting throughout the weekend, shopping will be able to find amazing deals and promotions from over a hundred participating retailers.
Black Friday Weekend at Metropolis at Metrotown
Where: Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
When: Friday, November 24, 2017 8:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday, November 25, 2017 10:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday, November 26, 2017 11:00am to 7:00pm
Door Crasher Specials
Bargain hunters won’t need to go far to get the best deals this holiday season, with a number of retailers offering early bird door crasher specials from 8:00am to 10:00am on Friday. Mall access will be available through the entrance closest to Customer Service Ground Level, near NYX Professional Makeup, which will open at 6:45am. All other mall entrances will open at 7:00am that day.
Check out the list of participating retailers here. It will be updated frequently leading up to Black Friday Weekend.
Enter to Win
To make sure you get the most out of your Black Friday shopping, Metropolis at Metrotown is awarding one lucky Miss604 reader a $200 gift card! Here’s how you can enter to win:
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Follow Metropolis at Metrotown on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information about their shops, services, and special events.
Promotions valid for Black Friday Weekend (November 24-26) unless otherwise specified. All deals and promotions subject to change, see in-store for details. This contest is sponsored by Metropolis at Metrotown.
Update The winner is Amberly Wittenberg!
