Holiday festivities are soon coming to a close and so are the twinkling lights that come with the merry season.
Numerous light displays have dazzled Vancouver over the past month, from glittering boat parades to light festivals.
Here is when your last chance to see Vancouver's holiday lights will be:
Vancouver's massive Christmas tree
The festive 80-foot tall installation was set up at the start of December, but it will be taken down within the first few days of the new year. Tree tear-down takes place from January 2 to 6, 2023.
VanDusen Festival of Lights
The annual festive labyrinth will use over one million lights to embellish 15 acres of garden from the Laburnum Walk to the Rose Garden to the Japanese Maples.
Last day: Jan. 2, 2023
Where: VanDusen Botanical Gardens - 5251 Oak St., Vancouver
Cost: $21 for adults, $15.50 for youth and seniors, $11 for children (ages 5 to 12).
St. Paul's Lights of Hope
The dazzling fundraiser display uses over 100,000 lights to brighten the downtown Vancouver hospital. Money raised from the event will go toward providing critical equipment, life-saving research, community programs, and other essential patient and resident services.
Last day: Jan. 6, 2023
Where: St. Paul’s Hospital - 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
Cost: Donations welcome
Christmas at Canada Place
The outdoor promenade was transformed into an avenue of Christmas trees and window displays, along with a 14-foot tall moose named "Chrismoose."
Last day: Jan. 2, 2023
Where: Canada Trail outdoor promenade at Canada Place
Cost: Free
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Despite the beloved Christmas Train not making an appearance this year, the annual event and fundraiser has all sorts of displays, including a vintage fire truck, giant reindeer, and a tunnel of lights.
Last day: Jan. 1, 2023
Where: Stanley Park Railway, Vancouver
Entrance: By donation
Metro Vancouver lights displays
Lumagica Surrey
Though the festival is mainly indoors, a glittering light walk takes visitors for a 1km stroll through festive lands and light forests, including over 120 features and ornaments as well as a Gingerbread Lane. Afterwards, they are transported into the warm and cozy (and indoor) North Pole Village.
Last day: Dec. 30, 2022
Where: Cloverdale Fairgrounds - 17607-17905 62 Ave, Surrey
Cost: $16-23; purchase tickets online
Christmas Glow
Complete with nightly live performances, festive food trucks, and breathtaking seasonal displays, the event draws thousands of visitors annually, though it's a bit of trek out of Vancouver. Expect Santa, his elves, and a journey though a "sea of giant ornaments, magical trees and cascading lights."
Last day: Dec. 31, 2022
Where: Glow Gardens | 6690 216 St., Langley
Cost: $15-20
Lights at Lafarge
See 480,000 twinkling lights and stroll underneath arches, through tunnels, and take photos with smiling bright characters. A concession stand is available for treats and hot drinks.
Last day: Jan. 31, 2023
Where: Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
Cost: Free
