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Special Events for December 1999

 

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December 1 - 24, 1999
Pick your own Christmas tree, Pine Meadows, Chilliwack, take Prest Rd. exit; (604) 792-2632.

December 1 - 31, 1999
Christmas at Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver; (604) 985-7474. 

December 1 - 31, 1999
Christmas Fantasy at the H.R. MacMillan Planetarium; (604) 738-7827.

December 1, 1999 - January 2, 2000
A Twisted Christmas Carol; A co-production with the Firehall Arts Centre, this partially scripted, partially improvised comedy uses actual Charles Dickens text and audience suggestions to re-create this holiday classic. Firehall Arts Centre For more information, call (604) 689-0691 or 689-0926.

December 1, 1999 - January 2, 2000
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Heritage Village Museum, (604) 293-6500.

December 1, 1999 - January 3, 2000
Festival of Trees Display at the Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver; over 40 trees, (604) 689-9333.

December 1, 1999 - January 3, 2000
Ride the Stanley Park "Bright Nights" Christmas Miniature Train through a forest of thousand lights; daily 3 pm - 10 pm, closed Christmas Day and New Year's eve; (604) 257-8531.

December 1, 1999 - January 3, 2000
Lights Alive - a holiday laser light spectacular at the Greater Vancouver Zoo; also hay rides, train rides, and music; every evening from 5 pm to 10 pm (closed December 24/25); for more information call (604) 856-6825.

December 1, 1999 - January 7, 2000
Lynden in Lights, Lynden, Washington; Beautiful displays of Christmas lighting throughout the town; some of the highlights of the collection are a beautifully vibrant 13 piece nativity scene in downtown Lynden, the animated ice skater at the Fairway Centre or the 18 foot windmill donated by the Mt. Baker Rotary Club displayed at the Fairgrounds. For the convenience of those who want to make sure they get to see all the displays, a map is available from the Chamber of Commerce office at 444 Front Street; For more information call (360) 354-5995. 

December 1, 1999 - January 2, 2000
Island Holiday Magic Enjoy the sights of Granville Island during this magical Christmas Holiday season. Information: Granville Island, (604) 666-5784. 

December 1, 1999 - February 28, 2000 
Robson Square Ice Skating (weather permitting); Take a break from Christmas shopping with free skate at the outdoor rink; Robson Square Conference Centre 10 am - 10 pm, (604) 482-1800.

December 2 - 5, 9 -12, 16 -19, 1999
Christmas by Starlight: enjoy dinner with carollers and Santa aboard the Pacific Starlight dinner train; (604) 984-5500.

December 3, 1999
International Day of Disabled Persons

December 3, 1999
Candle Light Parade, downtown Mission; (604) 826-6914.

December 3 - 23, 1999
Christmas Carol Ship Parade around various locations in Vancouver's harbour; For more information call (604) 878-8999 or 688-7246.

December 4, 1999
A Country Christmas, Douglas Recreation Centre, Langley; (604) 514-2865.

December 4, 1999
Francophone Christmas Fair, 10 am - 4 pm, at the Le Centre Culturel Francophone, Vancouver; (604) 736-9806.

December 4, 1999
Breakfast with Santa, Walnut Grove Community Centre, Langley; (604) 882-0408.

December 4, 1999
Christmas Sail Past in White Rock, (604) 531-1711.

December 4, 1999
Santa Claus Parade hosted by the Maple Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Maple Ridge.  Annual parade, visit from Santa Claus; information (604) 463-7447 or (604) 463-3366.

December 4, 1999
Santa Claus Parade of Lights, Columbia Street, New Westminster; at dusk (approximately 4:30 pm), free parking at Front St. Parkade & 2 Skytrain stations, call (604) 524-4996 for more information.

December 4, 1999
Sinterklaas (Dutch Santa) arrives in Lynden, Washington at 1 pm; there will be dancing and singing and storytelling for young and old. With cookies for all good children and lumps of coal for the not-so-good. The Lighted Christmas Parade begins at 6:00 pm. Start to finish (about 45 minutes) this parade dazzles children of all ages with the beautifully decorated entries of sparkling lights, animated displays and lots of Christmas carolling. For more information call (360) 354-5995.

December 4, 1999
Tree Lighting Ceremony at Hyack Square (8th & Columbia St.), New Westminster; directly follows parade (approx. 5:30 pm), stage entertainment, complimentary hot chocolate & cookies, help Santa to count down to light the Christmas Tree, call (604) 524-4996 for more information.

December 4, 11, 18, 1999
BC Rail Jingle Bell Express - the Royal Hudson Steam Train all decked out for the season to Squamish; Santa and the gang! Free food in Squamish! Leave North Vancouver 11:00 am, arrive Squamish 1:00 pm and leave Squamish 2:00 pm, arrive North Vancouver 4:00 pm; 12 & under: $10, Adults: $25, dress warm; for more information 1-800-663-8238.

December 4 - 24, 1999
Christmas at Canada Place - A Vancouver tradition; open daily 10 am - 10 pm (closes 4 pm December 24th); Highlights include: window displays, decorated trees and aisle of wreaths, Gingerbread House Lane, the miniature train ride, the Christmas Craft Shop, Santa's North Pole, choirs and more; Call (604) 666-8477 for more information.

December 4, 5, 11, 12, 1999
Christmas trees decorated with a fishing theme; 10 am - 4 pm, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Steveston; (604) 664-9031 or 664-9009.

December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 1999
18th Annual Original Vancouver Craft Market at the VanDusen Botanical Garden; more information (604) 275-2724. 

December 5, 1999
Christmas in the Country at the Pitt Meadows Municipal Hall. A family event, musical entertainment, children's activities, Santa Claus & Frosty, bake sale (604) 465-2453.

December 5, 1999
Pioneer Christmas at the Langley Centennial Museum, Fort Langley; for information call (604) 888-3922.

December 5, 1999
Wetland Jewel, Burnaby Lake; explore the marsh and find about the birds and other wildlife that share the park; 1 pm - 2:30 pm, Nature house at the foot of Piper Avenue; free, (604) 432-6359.

December 6, 1999
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 10, 1999 - January 2, 2000
Festival of Lights at the VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5 pm to 9:30 pm nightly except for December 25th; (604) 878-9274.

December 11 - 12, 1999
17th Annual Country Christmas at Maplewood Farm, North Vancouver; (604) 929-5610.

December 11 - 21, 1999
Festival of Song; Choirs perform a series of concerts at Granville Island. For more information call (604) 666-5784. 

December 11 - 23, 1999
Santa and Carol Cruises at Westminster Quay; call (604) 522-3506 or 525-4465 for more information.

December 12, 1999
Christmas Open House at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, North Vancouver; (604) 981-3103. 

December 13, 1999
Children's entertainers Sharon, Lois and Bram, and the VSO, at the Orpheum Theatre, 2 pm; (604) 876-3434.

December 16, 1999
Old Fashioned Musical Christmas at Fort Langley Historic Site, Fort Langley, BC. Experience the fort as it is filled with festive music, lights, and singing around the bonfire; (604) 513-4777.

December 17 - 18, 1999
Vancouver Welsh Mens Choir Annual Christmas Concert, VanDusen Botanical Garden; (604) 878-1190 for more information 

December 18, 1999
Meaning Through Motion: Mime Out Loud; Trent Arterberry's mime, monologue and music; at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre, (604) 280-3311.

December 19, 1999
Supersunday at the Vancouver Art Gallery, hands-on fun for families with school aged children; noon - 5 pm; (604) 662-4700.

December 19, 1999
Rick Scott in Concert at the Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; (604) 984-4484.

December 22, 1999
Winter Solstice Lantern Procession: A brightly lit walk from Granville Island along the False Creek seawall, (604) 257-8195. 

December 23, 1999
Kids Day at the Burnaby Village Museum; call (604) 293-6500 for more information. 

December 24, 1999
Santa Claus Parade at Steveston; (604) 275-5550.

December 28, 29, 30, 1999
Holiday Hudson - ride the Royal Hudson Train from North Vancouver to Squamish and back; (604) 984-5246.

December 31, 1999
First Night Vancouver 2000 at Science World; family oriented, alcohol free extravaganza; (604) 299-9000 code 1999. 

December 31, 1999
First Night Celebrations in Coquitlam, (604) 515-5991.

December 31, 1999
New Years Eve Torch Light Parade and Family Night at Mount Seymour.  The evening includes a torch light parade, snowshoe evening drop-in, snow tubing and a special meal in the Rock Chute Inn.  For more information call (604) 986-2261  #242.

January 1, 2000
Polar Bear Swim at English Bay; (604) 605-2304. 

January 2, 2000
Children's entertainer Fred Penner at the Orpheum Theatre, 2 pm; (604) 876-3434.

January 16, 2000
Streetnix, a cappella band performs at the Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; 11:30 am and 2:00 pm; (604) 984-4484.







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