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Whistler’s Award Winning Vallea Lumina Premiers The Winter Journey

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November 28  marked the long-awaited launch of Vallea Lumina’s first-ever winter journey, inviting visitors to venture through the woods and step into an evening of ethereal enchantment. Created by global entertainment studio Moment Factory and powered by Whistler’s The Adventure Group, this dazzling multisensory experience blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, leaving each guest astonished, enlightened and moved.

Festival of Lights illuminates VanDusen Botanical Garden this holiday season

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Vancouver’s premier and longest running holiday event—returns for the 35th year. FOL includes the Dancing Lights show on Livingstone Lake, fireside lounge, Make-A-Wish candle grotto, selfies with Santa, beautifully lit carousel, and much more. All FOL activities are included with admission.

Bells and Whistles Presents Christmas-Themed Movie Series, ‘The Ball Drop’ New Year’s Eve Party

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Fraserhood Hotspot Gets Festive with Crowd-Favourite Sunday Holiday Flicks, Gala New Year’s Eve Party Featuring Live DJs, Party Favours and Bubbles at Midnight

NUTCRACKER AFTERNOON TEA AT FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER

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Notch8 Restaurant & Bar is celebrating the magical land of sweets with a Nutcracker themed afternoon tea for the holidays. Delivering a playful twist on traditional afternoon tea, the Private Dining Room sets the stage with holiday décor and vintage story books, though the focus is sure to be on the decadent themed fare served on a Christmas tree tier.

Kits Point’s beloved taco joint opens up for Weekend Brunch

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Lucky for us all, there’s a fairly new spot in Kitsilano called Cantina Pana offering a new weekend brunch menu starting at 9:30 in the morning. Dubbed as the hottest taco joint in Kits point, Cantina Pana has become quite well known for their delicious taco recipes, which can also be converted in burritos or rice/salad bowls.

Out Innerspace Dance Theatre’s new work Bygones, December 11-14

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The company has built a strong reputation for works which are both innovative and accessible, and combines intricate choreography with an exciting sense of visual magic. Its first full-length work in three years, Bygones premieres in Bulgaria and tours to Germany and Quebec prior to the Vancouver performances.

Juke Hosts Alternative Holiday Celebrations on Christmas Eve Eve and New Year’s Day

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Juke Fried Chicken will unwrap a bawks of festive, southern-fried hospitality by hosting holiday celebrations on Christmas Eve Eve (December 23), and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2020) at the popular Chinatown chicken-and-rib joint.

Ancora Hosts Special New Year’s Eve Dinner Services at False Creek, Ambleside Locations

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Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio will flip the calendar in its signature style when it hosts festive New Year’s Eve dinner services featuring live entertainment in its Ambleside and False Creek locations on Tuesday, December 31.