Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

November 29, 2004 (No. 18) - Vancouver Parks host a diverse range of cultural events and outdoor activities. Listed below are some upcoming special events facilitated by the Vancouver Park Board. For detailed information please go to the Park Board web site at www.vancouverparks.ca and click on Special Events.

Christmas Train/Bright Nights in Stanley Park December 3rd - January 2nd, 2005, 3 pm - 10 pm at the Miniature Railway and Children's Farmyard area off Pipeline Road in Stanley Park. A winter wonderland featuring over one million dazzling lights and displays. Advance tickets through Ticketmaster at 604-280-4444 or buy same-day, timed tickets at the Miniature Railway Ticket Booth, from noon daily. For information Phone 604-257-8531. Closed December 25th. Learn More »

VanDusen Garden Festival of Lights December 10th - December 31st , 2004, 5 pm - 9 pm at West 37th Avenue and Oak Street. A perfect evening outing for the entire family with a Santa's Workshop, Community Choirs, Dancing Lights on the Lake, eight acres of sparkling lights and wishing opportunities at the Candle Shrine. Closed Deccember 25th. Phone 604-257-8670 for media information.

Bloedel Floral Conservatory Christmas Display On now through January from 10 am - 5 pm located atop Queen Elizabeth Park. A sea of multi-coloured poinsettias, amaryllis, tender narcissus and twinkling white lights add festive touches to this tropical paradise of plants. Fantastic free-flying birds. The Conservatory can be rented for evening holiday receptions. Phone 604-257-8556. Closed Dececember 25th.

Christmas Tree Grove at Bidwell Street and Beach Avenue Lights up December 1st for World AIDS Day and then nightly at sunset through January 7th, 2005. The beautiful grove of stately Elm trees are bedecked with 10,000 lights to the delight of walkers and drivers alike.

Winter Solstice Lantern Procession Along the Shoreline of False Creek December 21st, 6 pm - 7:30 pm. For map and routes please go to www.secretlantern.org Phone 604-713-1800 for further information.

"Ice Time on Sale" for rentals between December 18th, 2004 - January 3rd, 2005 Special rate of $99 per hour at Park Board rinks located at Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, Riley, Trout Lake, Sunset, Killarney and West End. Great for family and neighbourhood parties. Phone 604-257-8124.

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Contact: Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator, at 604-257-8438

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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