Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks

December 1, 2006 (No. 28) - 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 look for Special Events under For Your Information.

Bright Nights / Christmas Train in Stanley Park December 1st - January 2nd, 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. For information Ph. 604-257-8531. Reserve timed-tickets by phoning 604-280-4444. Closed December 25th.

VanDusen Garden Festival of Lights December 15th - December 31st, 5 pm - 9:30 pm at 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 December 25th. Ph. 604-257-8670 for media information.

Bloedel Floral Conservatory Christmas Display December 6th 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. Ph. 604-257-8556. Closed December 25th. Enter Queen Elizabeth Park from Main & 33rd Avenue.

Christmas Tree Grove at Bidwell Street and Beach Avenue lights up December 1st for World AIDS Day and then nightly at sunset through January 7, 2007. This beautiful grove of stately Elm trees are bedecked with 12,750 new SLED lights to the delight of walkers and drivers alike.

Winter Solstice Lantern Procession along the shoreline of False Creek near David Lam Park December 22nd, 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 23rd - January 5, 2007. Special rate of $99 per hour at Park Board rinks located at Britannia, Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, Riley, Trout Lake, Sunset, Killarney and West End Community Centres. Great for family and neighbourhood parties. Ph. 604-257-8124.

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Contact Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator at 604-257-8438 for more information.
www.vancouverparks.ca

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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