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Welcome to 2025, Vancouver! If you’re looking for some great ways to kick off the new year, gather round, because there’s something on the list for everyone. From the Vancouver Polar Bear Plunge to Canyon Lights, here are 10 of the best things to do in Vancouver this week (December 30-January 3).
Couldn’t make it to the Sunday concert? You’ve got another chance to check out glam metal band Steel Panther this Monday!
When: Monday, Dec. 30. 2024
Where: Commodore Ballroom
Cost: $72.50+
Ready to send off the year with a NYE party for the books? Found Sound Club is hosting a NYE party, and it’s not too late to snag tickets.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 31. 2024
Where: Fortune Sound Club
Cost: $33.36
Why not start off the new year with one of Vancouver’s favourite longstanding traditions? Plunge into 2025 during the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim at Sunset Beach, and rope in as many friends as you can to make the most of the experience!
When: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
Where: Sunset Beach
Cost: Free
The Vancouver Giants are facing off against the Victoria Royals on New Year’s Day, and we can’t think of a better way to ring in the new year than to cheer on our home team.
When: Jan. 1, 2025
Where: 7888 200 Street Langley
Cost: $20
If you’re ready to hit up another game, why not take that hometown spirit to Rogers Arena on Friday, Jan. 3 to cheer on the ‘Nucks?
When: Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
Where: Rogers Arena
Cost: $130.38
Want to pick up a few last-minute gifts for New Year’s as opposed to Christmas? You’ll find plenty at this year’s Polygon Gallery Annual Holiday Shop, which runs until Jan. 5.
When: Now until Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025
Where: 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
VanDusen’s iconic Festival of Lights will have over one million sparkling holiday lights, so if you haven’t gotten the chance to explore its interactive mycelium displays yet, now’s your chance!
When: Now until Jan. 5, 2025
Where: 5251 Oak Street
Cost: $28 per adult, $11 per child, $18 per senior/youth
Capilano’s world-famous suspension bridge has transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with dazzling light tunnels, a forested flowing path, and twinkling displays galore, and you still have time to check it out in the new year!
When: Now until Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Cost: $71.95 per adult’
Robson Square’s ice skating rink is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until the end of the month, so be sure to get your skate time in!
When: Open all January
Where: 800 Robson Street
Cost: $5 for skate rentals
Speaking of ice skating, you can also lace up at the Shipyards’ popular skate plaza until the end of the month.
When: Open all January
Where: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
And that’s a wrap on the very first week of 2025! Enjoy, Vancouver.
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