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Get ready for an exciting, friendship bracelet-filled, festive weekend ahead, Vancouver! From Eras Tour fun to a Japan-inspired Christmas Fair, here are 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend (December 6-8).
Vancouver Foodie Tours is hosting a special edition food tour that Swifties won’t want to miss. The Eras Food Tour will take participants on a tour of Granville Island’s very best, with Eras-themed eats at Benton Brothers Local Cheeses, Lee’s Donuts, Hobbs Pickles, and more.
When: Friday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 8
Where: Granville Island Public Market
Cost: $118.93 per person
A group of Japanese-Canadian vendors have teamed to put on this two-day Japan-inspired market, complete with local art, crafts, and delicious eats. Early bird tickets go for just $4 a pop, or $7 for two adult tickets. Note that each ticket is good for one of the two days that the Christmas Fair runs.
When: Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8
Where: 800 Robson Street
Cost: $4 to $7
From 4 to 10 pm on 12 nights in December, the PNE is transforming for its annual Winter Fair, and the cheapest days to check it out are Dec. 6 to 8, 12, and 16 and 17, when admission is priced between $14 and $20 if you purchase your tickets ahead of time!
So take advantage of those times and enjoy this year’s dazzling light displays, indoor skating, and Christmas-themed concerts.
When: Dec. 6 to 8 and Dec. 12 to 23
Where: 2901 East Hastings
Cost: $14 to $20 for online tickets
Speaking of, on Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th, Swifties can get concert-ready at the Bentall Centre from 3 to 6 pm with an array of Taylor-themed fun, all free to access!
When: Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7
Where: 1055 Dunsmuir Street
Cost: Free
The next free night at Vancouver Art Gallery is coming up on Friday, December 6th – so mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy some after-work art!
When: Friday, Dec. 6 and the first Friday of every month
Where: 750 Hornby Street
Cost: Free admission
Speaking of ice skating, you can soon lace up at the Shipyards’ popular skate plaza starting on Nov. 30.
When: Open all weekend
Where: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Squamish At Dusk is equal parts art exhibition and festival of lights, enchanting visitors with a winter experience marked by whimsical light installations and family activities in the Adventure Centre in Squamish.
When: Until Dec. 14
Where: 38550 Loggers Lane, Squamish
Cost: $7 to $15 per person
Didn’t manage to snag Eras Tour tickets? This club night is for you! Levels Nightclub is celebrating the end of the Era with a night of Taylor Swift faves that didn’t make the cut to the concerts, including more from her “Speak Now” album!
When: Sunday, Dec. 8
Where: 560 Seymour Street
Cost: $22.51
Taking place at the Poirier Forum this Friday is the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair, a celebration of all things locally-made. Consider stopping by for any last-minute gift-giving ideas!
When: Friday, Dec. 6
Where: 618 Poirier Street Coquitlam
Cost: $5 per adult, $3 for seniors, free admission for children 12 and under
VanDusen’s iconic Festival of Lights will have over one million sparkling holiday lights this year, as well as a new interactive mycelium installation and a display inspired by BC’s gamed Great Bear Rainforest.
When: Friday, November 29th to January 5th
Where: 5251 Oak Street
Cost: $28 per adult, $11 per child, $18 per senior/youth
And that’s a wrap on the weekend, Vancouver! Enjoy!
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