Christmas at Canada Place returns to the Port of Vancouver this December
Press Release
November 16, 2023
Free outdoor experience includes the iconic Woodward’s Windows department store displays, an avenue of holiday trees, winter lights displays and more
Vancouver, B.C.: The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority invites the community to experience Christmas at Canada Place next month—including the traditional Woodward’s Windows, spectacular holiday light displays and an avenue of festive holiday trees.
The annual Christmas at Canada Place event, presented by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, takes place from December 1 to January 2, with guests of all ages invited to celebrate the season and experience the popular annual holiday tradition.
“We are excited to be hosting this holiday tradition on Vancouver’s waterfront in 2023—Christmas at Canada Place has become a special tradition each year for so many of us across the Lower Mainland,” said Jennifer Natland, Canada Place Corporation president and vice president of real estate at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. “We want to thank all of our port community partners who help bring this fantastic celebration to Canada Place at the Port of Vancouver every year, and we wish everyone a very happy holiday season.”
Christmas at Canada Place is made possible by the generous support of partners including Avenue of Trees partners CN, CPKC, Downtown Van, DP World, Fraser River Pile and Dredge, GCT Global Container Terminals, Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing, Helijet, Indigo Parking Canada, Neptune Terminals, Richardson International, Westshore Terminals and Viterra; and media partners Global BC, Move 103.5 and Miss604.
Christmas at Canada Place is free of charge and open to the public on December 1, 2023 through January 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
For additional information, please visit www.canadaplace.ca/christmas.
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Christmas at Canada Place returns to the Port of Vancouver this December
November 16, 2023
Free outdoor experience includes the iconic Woodward’s Windows department store displays, an avenue of holiday trees, winter lights displays and more
Vancouver, B.C.: The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority invites the community to experience Christmas at Canada Place next month—including the traditional Woodward’s Windows, spectacular holiday light displays and an avenue of festive holiday trees.
The annual Christmas at Canada Place event, presented by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, takes place from December 1 to January 2, with guests of all ages invited to celebrate the season and experience the popular annual holiday tradition.
“We are excited to be hosting this holiday tradition on Vancouver’s waterfront in 2023—Christmas at Canada Place has become a special tradition each year for so many of us across the Lower Mainland,” said Jennifer Natland, Canada Place Corporation president and vice president of real estate at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. “We want to thank all of our port community partners who help bring this fantastic celebration to Canada Place at the Port of Vancouver every year, and we wish everyone a very happy holiday season.”
Christmas at Canada Place is made possible by the generous support of partners including Avenue of Trees partners CN, CPKC, Downtown Van, DP World, Fraser River Pile and Dredge, GCT Global Container Terminals, Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing, Helijet, Indigo Parking Canada, Neptune Terminals, Richardson International, Westshore Terminals and Viterra; and media partners Global BC, Move 103.5 and Miss604.
Christmas at Canada Place is free of charge and open to the public on December 1, 2023 through January 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
For additional information, please visit www.canadaplace.ca/christmas.
Christmas at Canada Place 2023
Canada’s North Light Display
Enjoy a magical holiday experience at the North Point of Canada Place with a display featuring wintery light displays and a 15-foot illuminated moose figure named “Chrismoose”.
Woodward’s Windows
Walk along the west promenade of Canada Place to enjoy this treasured part of Vancouver’s history. Originally displayed in the popular Woodward’s Department Store, the window displays feature Victorian-era holiday scenes with animatronic characters and elaborate decor.
Avenue of Trees
The Canadian Trail along the west outdoor promenade at Canada Place will be transformed into a holiday wonderland. Guests can stroll the outdoor promenade and enjoy beautifully decorated holiday trees and lights, sponsored by community-minded organizations.
Sails of Light at Canada Place
The night sky will be illuminated by the Sails of Light at Canada Place when the iconic white sails come alive with holiday-inspired colours starting at dusk every evening.
Media contact
Alex Munro, senior communications advisor
604.340.8617
Alex.Munro@portvancouver.com
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