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Thursday, December 23, 2010

What should we do for Christmas?


Christmas is here. From all the staff at ULC we wish you a merry Christmas. For some of you, this is first time to spend Christmas abroad. You might feel lonely or even homesick, but don't waste this season feeling down. There are too many interesting things to see and do. Here is a great list of how to enjoy the holiday season.

Ongoing through December 24
Grouse Mountain - The Peak of Christmas
What: Grouse Mountain celebrates the holidays with a month of family fun: live entertainment, real reindeer, breakfasts with Santa, free ice skating, and more.
Where: Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver
Cost: See site for details

Ongoing through January 2
Bright Nights at Stanley Park
What: Stanley Park's Bright Nights is an annual Vancouver holiday tradition where over a million twinkly lights transform the forest into a winter wonderland.
Where: Miniature Train and Children's Farmyard, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Cost: $9; $6 for seniors & kids 2-18

Ongoing through January 3
Magic of the North at Vancouver Aquarium
What: Vancouver Aquarium celebrates the season with a special exhibit on Canada's Arctic Ocean, Scuba Santa, a Christmas Tree switched on by their electric eel, and much more!
Where: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver
Cost: $21; $16 for seniors & students; $13 for kids 4 - 12; free for children 3 and under

Saturdays & Sundays through December 25
Christmas in Kerrisdale
What: Kerrisdale’s shopping district gets in the Christmas spirit on Saturdays, with Christmas decorations galore, free horse & carriage rides, roving quartets, and visits from Santa and his elf.
Where: West 41st Ave, between Larch St. & Maple St., Vancouver
Cost: Free

Friday, December 3 - Sunday, January 2,
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
What: Every year, the Capilano Suspension Bridge transforms into a celebration of light for the holidays, with live music, kids activities, and more.
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Cost: $15 for adults; $5 for kids

Saturday, December 4 – Sunday, January 2
White Christmas, The Musical
What: The Arts Club Theatre Company’s holiday offering is a stage version of Irving Berlin's famous film, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Where: Stanley Theatre, 2750 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: $25 - $74

Friday, December 10 - Sunday, January 2
VanDusen Botanical Gardens' Festival of Lights
What: The gorgeous VanDusen gardens turn festive with elaborate light decorations, a Candy Cane Tree, Gingerbread Walk and much more.
Where: VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver
Cost: $13; $9.50 for seniors & youth; $7.25 for kids 6 - 12; $29.75 for families

Thursday, December 23
Free Horse & Carriage Rides for Christmas
What: Kerrisdale invited everyone to come for free horse and carriage rides and a chance to see Santa--who will hand out chocolates--in person, too.
Where: West 41st Ave, between Larch St. & Maple St., Vancouver
Cost: Free

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