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Vancouver’s January Calendar of Events

Sunday, January 19, 2025

• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Discovery Day – a free family-friendly event hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration at Canada Place. (It has activities recommended for kids between the ages of 4 and 12.)
• Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – last day of the season for the Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Brandon at the Langley Events Centre.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Shows & Entertainment

• Serendades & Voyages – a chamber music event at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Schubert’s Third Symphony – a concert featuring pianist Vanessa Benelli Mosell alongside the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Bell Performing Arts Centre.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features House Teams Showcase.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Attractions and Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Featured Historical Sites & Museums

• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
• Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!

Week of January 20th to 26th

January 19 | January 20-26 | January 27-31

Monday, January 20, 2025

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Buffalo Sabres at Rogers Arena.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Other Featured Special Activities

• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Improv Arcade.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Other Featured Historic Sites & Museums

• Fort Langley National Historic Site  – where you can learn about early BC history.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!

Thursday, January 23, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.

Featured Activities

• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site  – where you can learn about early BC history.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes at BC Place Stadium.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Friday, January 24, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Jim Byrnes in Concert – a special event presented by First Impressions Theatre at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• VSO presents Hollywood Rocks – a concert featuring iconic songs from movies and TV shows, played by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum.
• Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports and New Year, New Me.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at the Surrey Arts Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site  – where you can learn about early BC history.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre (a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Saturday, January 25, 2025

• Robbie Burns Day – a day to celebrate the birth of Scotland’s poet laureate.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Gratitude Yoga on the River – an adult yoga class put on by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster.
• Super Weekend at FRDC – special activities with a “Blustery Fraser Canyon” theme at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Washington Capitals at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Street Food City – a dozen or more food trucks fill the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Shows & Entertainment

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Jim Byrnes in Concert – a special event presented by First Impressions Theatre at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features Theatresports and New Year, New Me.
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.
• Epidermis Circus – a “spicy” puppet cabaret that’s recommended for audiences that are a minimum of 14 years of age at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Britannia Mine Museum – a museum that used to be the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site  – where you can learn about early BC history.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes at BC Place Stadium.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Sunday, January 26, 2025

• Vancouver Chilly Chase – Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K and half marathon running races around False Creek.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – an LGBTQ-themed event at Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Super Weekend at FRDC – special activities with a “Blustery Fraser Canyon” theme at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Swift Current at the Langley Events Centre.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Shows & Entertainment

• Epidermis Circus – a “spicy” puppet cabaret that’s recommended for audiences that are a minimum of 14 years of age at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.
• The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features House Teams Showcase.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at Burnaby’s Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Attractions

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery – an indoor venue that’s great on rainy days.
• Britannia Mine Museum – formerly the largest copper mine in the British Empire.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly indoor museum with a real ship you can explore.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown with historical and cultural information about Chinese Canadians.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• For more ideas on places to visit, see our articles about Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places, Best Places on a Rainy Day, Lower Mainland Parks and Best Places for Children.

Week of January 27th to 31st

January 19 | January 20-26 | January 27-31

Monday, January 27, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features The Heat Showcase.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

• Lunar New Year – the Year of the Snake begins this year.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• The Secrets of the Penthouse – a special event hosted by Forbidden Vancouver. It includes stories about vice squads, mobsters, murder and bootlegging, but also live jazz, spaghetti and meatballs.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Lunar New Year Events

• Lunar New Year – various events celebrating Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year in the Lower Mainland.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related displays and activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• New Year Celebrations at Aberdeen Mall – various Lunar New Year activities take place at the mall in Richmond.
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden – Lunar New Year celebrations take place at the Chinese classical garden in Chinatown. (TBC)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features The Heat Showcase.
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features The Heat Showcase.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Friday, January 31, 2025

• Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.

Theatre & Performing Arts Shows

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Beethoven & Tchaikovsky 6 – a concert featuring Francesca Dego alongside the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum.
• Arts Club Theatre – Someone Like You shows at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, and The Three Musketeers shows at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tonight.
• Metro Theatre – the local theatre company performs their show Sinners today.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour – a walking tour that includes tasty treats in downtown Vancouver with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – a child-friendly venue where you’ll learn about the environment.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features The Heat Showcase.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of interesting information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented). (TBC)

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To see what’s happening next month, click February Calendar.

Other 2025 January Events

The following events are also likely taking place in January 2025 (with some details to be confirmed).

Lunar New Year Events

• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, at Jack Poole Plaza and on Granville Island. (January 27th to February 22nd)
• Lunar New Year Films – to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, LNY Splash presents films at the VIFF Centre at 1181 Seymour Street in 2024. (TBC)
• Chinatown Spring Festival Parade – the parade sometimes happens in January and sometimes in February. In 2025 it takes place on February 2.
• Lion Dancing at River District – lion dancing and other activities take place at River District Vancouver. It’s a free family-friendly event and everyone is welcome. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Wesbrook – Chinese New Year-themed activities happen in the village at UBC. (TBC)
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden – Lunar New Year celebrations take place at the Chinese classical garden in Chinatown. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year Market at UBC – there are market vendors, food trucks and live entertainment at UBC Botanical Garden.
• New Year’s Eve at the Buddhist Temple – Lunar New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. Free admission and highly recommended. (TBC, but not likely happening in 2025.)
• International Village Mall – Lunar New Year celebrations happen at the mall in Vancouver’s Chinatown. There are games, art exhibits, vendors and souvenirs. (The event at the mall happens in January some years. In 2025, however, it’s on February 1 & 2.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – in celebration of Lunar New Year, there are tours as well as calligraphy demonstrations. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Granville Island – craft workshops, dragon dancing, an artist talk, and artisan market happen at the Ocean Artworks pavilion and Arts Umbrella. (TBC)
• Tibetan Lunar New Year Celebrations – at the Thrangu Buddhist Monastery at 8140 Number 5 Road in Richmond. (Likely not happening as a public event this year, but with exact details to be confirmed.)
• New Year’s Eve at the Buddhist Temple – Lunar New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. Free admission and highly recommended. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Lansdowne Centre – Lunar New Year festivities take place at the Richmond shopping centre. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Wesbrook – Chinese New Year-themed activities happen in the village at UBC. (TBC)

Other Events to be Confirmed

• Salute to Vienna – a New Year’s show with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra featuring live music and dancing at the Orpheum Theatre. (TBC)
• Jam Over the City – a snowboarding event at Grouse Mountain. (TBC)
• Movie Nights at MONOVA – free film showings at the Museum of North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Broadway Across Canada – the Beetlejuice musical shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (January 21 to 26, 2025)
• Vancouver Motorcycle Show – a motorbike trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (January 17 to 19, 2025)
• Jazz Vespers
  • On Sundays at 4 pm at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. (TBC)
  • On Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver at 4 pm. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Discovery Day – a free family-friendly event hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration at Canada Place. (It has activities recommended for kids between the ages of 4 and 12.) (January 19, 2025)
• Chilliwack Home, Leisure & Outdoor Living Expo – a tradeshow at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (January 17 to 19, 2025)
• Fraser Valley Home & Garden Expo – a tradeshow at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford. (January 31 to February 2, 2025)
• Pacific Agriculture Show – a farm equipment trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (January 21-23, 2024)

Vancouver’s February Events Calendar

• February 14, 2025 – Valentine’s Day
• Feb. 17, 2025 – Family Day in BC
• The month of February is also Black History Month

February Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in February. (Note: Schedules are subject to change. Check official event websites for exact details.)

Week of February 1st to 2nd

February 1-2 | February 3-9 | February 10-16 | February 17-23 | February 24-28

Saturday, February 1, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Ali Hassan: Does This Taste Funny – the comedian from CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loude performs at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight features The Heat Showcase.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kamloops at the Langley Events Centre.
• The Wellness Show – a health and fitness trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Lunar New Year Events

• International Village Mall – Lunar New Year celebrations happen at the mall in Vancouver’s Chinatown. There are games, art exhibits, vendors and souvenirs.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

Food & Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Saturday Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Squamish Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)

Sunday, February 2, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Ezra – a TIFF Circuit series comedy drama at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Detroit Red Wings at Rogers Arena.
• The Wellness Show – a health and fitness trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Spokane at the Langley Events Centre.
• Vancouver International Boat Show – an event featuring yachts, marine equipment and boating-related services at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium.
• All Dressed in White Bridal Show – a wedding show for couples planning to get married and wanting to learn about wedding-related products and services. It takes place at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel in Surrey.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Lunar New Year Events

• Chinatown Spring Festival Parade – a large parade celebrating the Lunar New Year in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• International Village Mall – Lunar New Year celebrations happen at the mall in Vancouver’s Chinatown. There are games, art exhibits, vendors and souvenirs.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Food & Drink-Related Events

• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Sunday Markets

• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive weekly flea market that includes some farmers market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver.
• Skating at the Shipyards – ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. Free admission (and skates can be rented).

Week of February 3rd to 9th

February 1-2 | February 3-9 | February 10-16 | February 17-23 | February 24-28

Monday, February 3, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be! For example, a number of North Shore parks are nice this time of year, as are multiple other parks in the region.

Winter Sports Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Arena.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Winter Sports Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Winter Sports Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)

Thursday, February 6, 2025

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Daina Ashbee at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
  • Festival Restaurants with a View
  • Downtown Festival Restaurants
  • Festival Restaurants on the North Shore
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight features Blockbuster.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

Friday, February 7, 2025

• A Taste of the Valley – an event featuring food, drinks and artisan vendors at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (Note: This event is hosted by the same people behind the Christmas Gifts Expo in December.)
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Daina Ashbee at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Portland at the Langley Events Centre.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Winter Sports Events & Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)

VANCOUVER OPERA

Vancouver Opera has a couple of productions coming up. Flight shows on February 8th, 13th and 16th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Later in the spring, Madama Butterfly shows on April 26th & 27th and May 1st, 3rd & 4th. For full details, see the vancouveropera.ca website.

Saturday, February 8, 2025

• A Taste of the Valley – an event featuring food, drinks and artisan vendors at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (Note: This event is hosted by the same people behind the Christmas Gifts Expo in December.)
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Lunar New Year at the Museum of Surrey – an afternoon of educational activities and cultural performances at the Museum of Surrey. The event is free to attend.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Everett at the Langley Events Centre.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.

Shows & Entertainment

• Flight Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the funny English opera by Jonathan Dove shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Someone Like You – the play by the Arts Club Theatre Company takes place at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Daina Ashbee at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues.
• Lunar New Year Films at VIFF Centre – three Asian films with themes about family show at Vancity Theatre in Vancouver.

Featured Attractions and Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Sunday, February 9, 2025

• Super Bowl – the American football championship. The game (and halftime show) will be watched in homes and sports bars across the continent.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Family Day at PdA – a free, family-friendly event with visual and performing arts-related activities at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.

Show & Entertainment

• Lunar New Year Films at VIFF Centre – three Asian films with themes about family show at Vancity Theatre in Vancouver.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Someone Like You – the play by the Arts Club Theatre Company takes place at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight features House Teams Showcase.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)

Sunday Markets

• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Week of February 10th to 16th

February 1-2 | February 3-9 | February 10-16 | February 17-23 | February 24-28

Monday, February 10, 2025

• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Special Winter Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – last day for the special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s show is Choose Day.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• National Geographic Live with Vancouver Civic Theatres – Wild Wolves of Yellowstone film and live presentation at the Vancouver Playhouse.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town. So it’s not really a “festival.” It’s more just an excuse to enjoy a hot winter treat!
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Grandma. Gangsta. Guerrilla. – a play that contains mature content and language for folks ages 14+ about a bar-spitting, butt-kicking, tough-as-nails grandmother at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Flight Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the funny English opera by Jonathan Dove shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Valentine’s Day Fundraising Gala – an evening with fancy South American cuisine and music with Latincouver at Heritage Hall in Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s show is Galentine’s Day.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Victoria at the Langley Events Centre.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Friday, February 14, 2025

• Valentine’s Day – a great reason to treat your sweetheart to something special.
• Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise – Vancouver Boat Parties hosts a nightclub-style event that includes dinner and dancing.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Grandma. Gangsta. Guerrilla. – a play that contains mature content and language for folks ages 14+ about a bar-spitting, butt-kicking, tough-as-nails grandmother at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Lumen Festival – a classical music festival presented by Early Music Vancouver. Today’s show features VOCES8 performing at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight features My Funny Valentine’s Show.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Saturday, February 15, 2025

• BC Family Day Long Weekend – a statutory holiday with family-friendly activities at various locations around the Lower Mainland including on Granville Island.
• Grandma. Gangsta. Guerrilla. – a play that contains mature content and language for folks ages 14+ about a bar-spitting, butt-kicking, tough-as-nails grandmother at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• The Return Voyage Concert – the Chor Leoni Men’s Choir and La Nef perform songs of the sea at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church.
• Lumen Festival – a classical music festival presented by Early Music Vancouver. Today’s show features Dorothee Mields & the PBO performing at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church.
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Guided Tours of the Orpheum – explore one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues as the Orpheum opens its doors for a public tour that goes throughout the building.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• LunarFest – Lunar New Year-related activities take place at various venues in downtown Vancouver. It includes The Lantern City displays outside the Vancouver Art Gallery and at Jack Poole Plaza. Today there is also a Dragon dance, craft workshop and LunarFest Arts Market at Granville Island.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Prince George at the Langley Events Centre.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Saturday Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Squamish Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions, to see how the mountains compare, and to find out if the resorts are even open, click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday, February 16, 2025

• BC Family Day Long Weekend – a statutory holiday with family-friendly activities at various locations around the Lower Mainland including on Granville Island.
• VAM Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 – the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra performs at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Flight Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the funny English opera by Jonathan Dove shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Invictus Games – an international sports competition for men and women who were injured in the line of duty. It’s organized by Prince Harry.
• Fort Langley Historic Half Marathon – 5 km, 10 km and 21 km running races in Fort Langley.
• Grandma. Gangsta. Guerrilla. – a play that contains mature content and language for folks ages 14+ about a bar-spitting, butt-kicking, tough-as-nails grandmother at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Crème de la Crème – a fancy event for upcoming brides featuring a fashion show and lots of pampering at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
• Lumen Festival – a classical music festival presented by Early Music Vancouver. Today’s show features Jonatan Alvarado & Ariel Abramovich performing at Pacific Spirit United Church.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s show is House Teams Showcase.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Outdoor Tours, Adventures & Winter Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions, to see how the mountains compare, and to find out if the resorts are even open, click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Sunday Markets

• Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive weekly flea market that includes some farmers market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Week of February 17th to 23rd

February 1-2 | February 3-9 | February 10-16 | February 17-23 | February 24-28

Monday, February 17, 2025

• BC Family Day – a statutory holiday with family-friendly activities at various locations around the Lower Mainland including on Granville Island.
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Chris Funk: The Wonderist Magician – a magic show at the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge.
• Richmond Children’s Arts Festival – an arts festival for young children and their families. (TBC)
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown. At the museum today you can also learn about your family tree in Cantonese and build your own LEGO family. There is also a tour of historic area buildings.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions, to see how the mountains compare, and to find out if the resorts are even open, click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.

Winter Sports Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Thursday, February 20, 2025

• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Earlybird RV Show & Sale – a motorhome and recreational vehicle trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Covenant House Sleep Out – a fundraising event where people sleep outside in an alley to raise awareness and funds for homelessness.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight features Blockbuster.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kelowna at the Langley Events Centre.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Friday, February 21, 2025

• FAN EXPO Vancouver – a comic, superhero, anime and other fan culture convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Earlybird RV Show & Sale – a motorhome and recreational vehicle trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.

Sporting Events & Winter Activities

• Canada Rugby Sevens – a major international rugby tournament at BC Place Stadium featuring different countries including Canada.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday, February 22, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• FAN EXPO Vancouver – a comic, superhero, anime and other fan culture convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Just for Laughs Vancouver – the comedy festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other funny stuff at various venues around town.
• Earlybird RV Show & Sale – a motorhome and recreational vehicle trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Super Weekend at FRDC – special activities with a “Blustery Fraser Canyon” theme at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sporting Events & Winter Activities

• Canada Rugby Sevens – a major international rugby tournament at BC Place Stadium featuring different countries including Canada.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

WEST COAST WEDDING SHOW

The West Coast Wedding Show is a bridal fair at the Hilton Hotel in Burnaby on February 23rd. If you are planning to get married soon, you’ll want to attend this event. And if you know someone who’s planning a wedding, make sure they know about this opportunity to meet service providers and get tips for planning their big day! For details, see the West Coast Wedding Show‘s website.

Sunday, February 23, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• West Coast Wedding Show – a bridal fair event full of wedding experts and service providers at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown in Burnaby.
• FAN EXPO Vancouver – a comic, superhero, anime and other fan culture convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Earlybird RV Show & Sale – a motorhome and recreational vehicle trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.
• Canada Rugby Sevens – a major international rugby tournament at BC Place Stadium featuring different countries including Canada.
• Super Weekend at FRDC – special activities with a “Blustery Fraser Canyon” theme at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s show is House Teams Showcase.
• The Art of Sarod – an Indian classical music event for those of all ages at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
• Dash For Dogs – 2K, 5K and 10K runs at Stanley Park. The event raises funds for BC & Alberta Guide Dogs.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

Sunday Markets

• Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive weekly flea market that includes some farmers market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Outdoor Winter Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)

Week of February 24th to 28th

February 1-2 | February 3-9 | February 10-16 | February 17-23 | February 24-28

Monday, February 24, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is Hawaii From Above.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• Matriarchs Uprising 2025 at the Dance Centre – a performance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Choose Day.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• If miserable weather, then a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s Best Places on a Rainy Day.

Winter Sports and Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Hawaii From Above and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Secrets of the Penthouse tours.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Hawaii From Above and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports and Activities

• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.

Thursday, February 27, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• SHIAMAK Vancouver at the Dance Centre – a Bollywood Dance Production at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Blockbuster.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Hawaii From Above and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake. (TBC)
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.

Friday, February 28, 2025

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries at various venues.
• The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe – a little kid-friendly play at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Snow Conditions.
• Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe. (TBC)
• Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
• Day of the Arts Pro-D Day Camp – a day of visual and performing arts activities for kids at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Hawaii From Above and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – where you’ll learn about the history of the North Shore.

Other February Activities

The following events may also be happening in February of 2025, but with exact details to be confirmed.

Art, Music and Theatre

• Orpheum Tours – guided tours inside Vancouver’s most beautiful and iconic theatre.
• Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 on Saturday mornings at 11 am.
• The Comic Strippers – a parody improv comedy show for adults only (ages 19+) in Surrey. (TBC)
• Brazilian Carnaval – two events celebrating Brazilian heritage, culture and music in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Interact Entertainment Night – the Interact Club at Windsor Secondary School hosts its annual talent night event in North Vancouver. All are welcome. (TBC)
• National Ballet of Ukraine – the world-famous 150-member group of dancers performs at the Centre for the Performing Arts. (TBC)
• Jazz Vespers – at 4 pm at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Metro Theatre – Sinners shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver. (January 25 to February 15, 2025)
• Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents The Screamer (Le Criard) on Granville Island. (February 17 to 23, 2025)

Consumer Trade Shows and Expos

• Pet Lover Show – a trade show for dogs, cats and other household animals and their owners in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Western GOLFEXPO – a consumer golf trade show at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. (It didn’t happen in 2024. 2025 details are to be confirmed.)
• Maple Ridge Rock and Gem Show – an event featuring rocks, gems and stone carvings at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Fraser Valley Home & Garden Expo – a tradeshow at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford. (January 1 and February 1 & 2, 2025)

Lunar New Year Events

• Tibetan Lunar New Year Celebrations – at the Thrangu Buddhist Monastery at 8140 Number 5 Road in Richmond. (TBC)
• New Year Celebrations at Aberdeen Mall – various Chinese New Year activities take place at the mall in Richmond. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Lansdowne Centre – Lunar New Year festivities take place at the Richmond shopping centre. (February 1, 2025)
• Lion Dancing at River District – lion dancing and other activities take place at River District Vancouver. It’s a free family-friendly event and everyone is welcome. (TBC)
• Lunar New Year at Wesbrook – Chinese New Year-themed activities happen in the village at UBC. (TBC)
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden – Lunar New Year celebrations take place at the Chinese classical garden in Chinatown. (TBC)
• New Year’s Eve at the Buddhist Temple – Lunar New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. Free admission and highly recommended. (TBC)
• Chinese Canadian Museum Chinatown Tour – on Family Day in 2024, the museum had a family-friendly activity where you can build your own LEGO family and learn about your family tree in Chinese. The cost for this was free with general admission. (2025 details are TBC.)

Winter-Themed Events

• Family Day at Cypress Ski Hill – special family-friendly activities including fireworks. (TBC)
• Fireworks at Grouse Mountain – the ski hill in North Vancouver has fireworks. (TBC)
• 24 Hours of Winter – two days of non-stop skiing, boarding and other fun winter activities at Grouse Mountain. (TBC)
• VMF Winter Arts Festival – interactive displays and entertainment in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
• Vallea Lumina – an outdoor winter lights attraction in Whistler. (Note: The same venue offers snowmobiling and ziplining experiences.)

Other Events

• Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians.
• Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival – an event featuring craft beer and food at Westwood Plateau Golf Club. (February 22, 2025)
• Robbie Burns Dinner – an event celebrating the famous Scottish poet with the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band at the Bonsor Banquet Hall in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Interact Entertainment Night – the Interact Club at Windsor Secondary School has an annual talent night event in North Vancouver. All are welcome. (TBC)
• Talking Stick Festival – a multi-day Indigenous arts festival. (TBC)
• Study & Go Abroad/SchoolFinder Fair – a free event at the Vancouver Convention Centre for anyone wanting to learn about post-secondary schools and educational opportunities both in Canada and other countries. (TBC)
• Whisky Global – a whisky-tasting event at the Paradox Hotel. (This event sometimes happens in February. In 2025, however, it takes place on January 24 & 25.)
• Open House at Queen Elizabeth Theatre – hosted by Vancouver Civic Theatres, a free Family Day Open House happens at the theatre. It features an art exhibition, craft activities, live music and guided tours. (TBC)
• Setsubun – a free event with taiko drumming, a community dance and a Sacred Fire at Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver. It’s organized by the Powell Street Festival Society which also hosts a Japanese-themed event at the same venue in the summer. (TBC)
• Ocean Festival – a free event celebrating the sea with music, displays and an environmental theme at Jack Poole Plaza. (TBC)
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm. (TBC)

Top things to do in February

Below are some of the best things to do this month most years.

1. Take your sweetheart out on a date to one of Vancouver’s Best Restaurants and/or somewhere inside to escape the rain and enjoy some of the Lower Mainland’s Best Entertainment.
2. Check out the Best Things to do on Family Day in Vancouver during the Family Day long weekend.
3. Ski or do other winter sport activities at Whistler-Blackcomb, Cypress, Grouse or Mount Seymour.
4. Take the kids swimming at a rec centre (like West Vancouver’s West Vancouver Aquatic Centre) or skating (like at Richmond’s Olympic Oval). Why? Because they are fun activities, affordable, and it’ll probably be dark and wet outside.
5. Go for a walk or hike somewhere at one of Vancouver’s Best Parks and Places in Nature (so long as the weather isn’t miserable and you dress appropriately).
6. Free ice skating at Robson Square at the corner of Robson and Howe in downtown Vancouver, or at the Shipyards in the Lower Lonsdale District of North Vancouver (weather and temperatures permitting).
7. As it rains a lot in February (which it likely will), check out Vancouver’s Best Things to do on a Rainy Day.
8. Celebrate the Chinese New Year – the year usually begins in February with plenty of events around the Lower Mainland (but in 2025 it’s on January 29).

For more, check out Vancouver’s Best Places for Winter Activities.

Typical February Weather

February is a typical winter month in Vancouver – predictively cool, cloudy and wet.

Average high temperatures in February are around 8 degrees Celsius (or 46 F), and the lows are in the neighbourhood of about 1 (or 34 F).

February gets an average of about 125 mm of rain (or 5 inches). Some years though can be an exception, like in 2010 when it was warm, sunny and snowless around the time of the Olympics, and in 2015 when Vancouver was a lot warmer than many other parts of Canada.

Recommended Activities

Like January, February can be one of the best months for skiing or other outdoor recreational activities locally up at Cypress, Seymour and Grouse, or further afield up at Whistler. There is also skating at most community rec centres (so good places to go on rainy days), and free skating in downtown Vancouver at Robson Square at 800 Robson Street until the end of the month.

If you’re not into outdoor winter sports, then February is typically a good month for indoor activities. The Family Day Long Weekend can be an especially good day to be around and about as a tourist with the clan, with many of Vancouver’s top attractions offering special rates and activities.

Dine Out Vancouver Festival occurs during the last two weeks of January most years, but also usually extends into the beginning of February too.