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Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin on November 25.
Experience a magical winter wonderland with more than one million lights decorating 15 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden. Stroll along the lakeside and get in the holiday spirit with the return of Dancing Lights, wander through the romantic Rose Garden, and be sure to stop by the Scottish Shelter to light a candle and donate to Make-A-Wish.
An enchanting winter garden awaits with themed areas, tasty treats, unique light features, and holiday music from November 25 to January 2.
What's happeningBuy tickets
Tickets must be purchased online in advance for a designated entry time.
Tickets are not sold on-site.
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Important note Online ticket purchases for VanDusen Festival of Lights will be directed to our third-party ticketing provider, MyZone. The City of Vancouver is not liable for the security of the information shared with MyZone.
Hours of operation
Dates | Hours |
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November 25 to December 24 | 4pm to 10pm (last entry time 8:30pm to 9pm) |
December 25 | Closed |
December 26 to January 2 | 4pm to 10pm (last entry time 8:30pm to 9pm) |
Event details
Hosting a holiday event?
Festival of Lights rental packages are available during the holiday season.
All rental clients receive 10% Festival of Lights tickets for the day of their event rental.
Questions?
Call the VanDusen admission desk between 10am and 3pm at 604-257-8463 or send us a message on social media.
Contacts, sponsorship, and media inquiries
Ticketing questions
MyZone Tickets
FOLsupport@myzone.com
Influencer and marketing inquiries
Taylor Shewfelt
taylor.shewfelt@vancouver.ca
Media inquiries only
PB.Communications@vancouver.ca
Sponsorship and activation inquiries
Anna Lin
anna.lin@vancouver.ca