BRITISH
COLUMBIA
Karaoke Christmas
Lights
Dec. 9 –
24
All aboard!
Trolleys decked out in holiday decor and equipped with karaoke machines will be shuttling guests from
downtown Vancouver to Bright Nights at Stanley Park before it makes its way to the Van Dusen Botanical
Garden’s Festival of Lights. Board a train at the 14th annual Bright Lights in Stanley Park and ride it
through the park lit with over 2 million twinkling lights and filled with charming animated displays.
Afterwards, hop onto the trolley again and head over to the Festival of Lights at the Van Dusen Botanical
Garden where you can listen to choir concerts, sip on hot apple cider or gourmet hot chocolate, and nibble on
freshly made waffles and other delicious holiday treats. The holiday tour is by reservation, so reserve your
tickets now.
For more details, visit
vancouvertrolley.com/tours/seasonal/karaoke-christmas-lights
ALBERTA
Luminaria
Dec. 10 –
11
Around this time
of the year, strings of lights can be seen hanging everywhere, but Luminaria at the Devonian Botanic Garden
had the “bright” idea of illuminating its garden with thousands of candles. Countless flickering flames will
light up the serene Japanese garden paths creating an enchanting and peaceful winter wonderland. Strolling
singers, hot apple cider, and bonfires add a special touch to the magical weekend.
For more details and
ticket information, visit devonian.ualberta.ca/en/Luminaria.aspx
ONTARIO
Terra Madre
Day
Dec.
10
Slow Food, a
global organization in 150 countries united with a commitment to food, the environment, and the community, is
celebrating local Ontario food with samples, cooking workshops, and a marketplace at the Harbourfront Centre
for Toronto’s Terra Madre day. The Terra Madre events happening in cities around the world hope to promote
sustainable food production and consumption and raise funds for A Thousand Gardens in Africa, a Slow Food’s
project that aims to create 1,000 gardens with schools and villages throughout
Africa.
For more details, visit
harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/seasonalfestivals/index.cfm?festival_id=98&ref=fp
For more details about
Terra Madre Day, visit slowfood.com/terramadreday/welcome_eng.lasso
QUEBEC
Old Montreal
Extravaganza
Dec. 9 –
31
Old Montreal’s
annual one-month celebration of the holiday season starts today with tons of holiday indoor and outdoor
activities happening throughout the city. Numerous venues like the World Trade Centre Montreal, the Montreal
Science Centre, and the Notre-Dame Basilica will be hosting festive activities for the entire family. Be sure
to bundle up and get outside to explore the International Traditional Christmas Village that will feature the
region of Alsace, France and its rich culture, along with Russia, Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Or enjoy
a scenic horse-drawn carriage tour of the various scenes of Route of Nativity while you enjoy listening to
troupes of singing carollers. The festivities will end with a New Year’s Eve grand ball including live music
and a spectacular fireworks show.
For more details, visit
oldmontrealextravaganza.info
NOVA
SCOTIA
Waterfront Christmas
Market
Dec. 8 –
11
What’s prettier
than celebrating the holiday season against the breathtaking backdrop of Halifax’s harbour? Perhaps a ride on
the carousel at Bishop’s Landing as you gaze out onto the beautiful waterfront, or stroll through the
European-style Christmas market which will feature a variety of local vendors so you can find the perfect
gift as you nosh on a slice of rum cake — just one of the tasty treats you will be able to sample at the
market.
For more details, visit
bishopslanding.com/waterfrontchristmas •
Old Montreal
Extravaganza
Photo Courtesy: Will Lew
