This time of year can get expensive (understatement of the year). So! In order to help keep things festive and frugal, here are all the FREE activities to do around Vancouver!

 

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[iStock]

 

Here goes!

 

Heritage Christmas Weekends: Taking place in south Surrey until December 18th. Drop in for different old-time Christmas activities each Saturday and Sunday. Taste festive treats baked in the woodburning stove, try on real winter woollies and more.

[City of Surrey Facebook Page]
[City of Surrey Facebook Page]

 

Christmas at Canada Place: Starting December 16th, walk The Canadian Trail (west promenade) at Canada Place and enjoy Woodward’s Windows, take your picture in a 15 ft. snow globe, stroll through Rudolph’s theatre, or check out the Avenue of Christmas trees.

[canadaplace.ca]
[canadaplace.ca]

 

Skating at Robson Square Ice Rink: It’s free to skate every day of the week!

Skating at Robson Square
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Bright Nights in Stanley Park: There’s over 3 million twinkling lights to take in, snacks and appearances from Santa. *Donations requested.

Three Sixty Photography
[Three Sixty Photography]

 

Park & Tilford Hi-Light Festival: This festival of lights features free visits from Santa, face-painting and hot chocolate, every Friday night leading up to Christmas. *This event is by donation to theNorth Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society.

[parkandtilford.com]
[parkandtilford.com]

 

Polar Bear Swim: For those brave souls out there, the annual Polar Bear Swim, goes January 1st at various locations across the Lower Mainland.

[westcoastlis Instagram Account]
[westcoastlis Instagram Account]

 

Free! Free! Free! Yippee!

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