The 5 Best Christmas Lights Tours in Vancouver

1.Explore Vancouver City & Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Start downtown with hotel pickup available, see Canada Place, Robson Street, Stanley Park, and Lions Gate Bridge, then spend about 90 minutes at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Guides such as Steve, Jessica, Leslie, Herman, and Jack lead the English-language tour, with Canyon Lights offered in November, December, and January.

“This was amazing! The tour was incredible and we got to see so much of the city which prepared us for what we were going to do for the rest of the 6 days! The tour guide was AWESOME! He knew so much and we had many stops which made it even better! :...the Capilano Suspension Bridge was out of this world and especially with all of the light! This is a must do when you are in Vancouver! We enjoyed every minute of it!!!!”

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2.Vancouver and Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 71 reviews · from $130

Tour downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, the First Nations Totem Poles, and Granville Island before crossing Lions Gate Bridge to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Herman, Leslie, Dave, or Jack, leads the five-hour outing, with hotel pickup and park admission included.

“Fantastic tour; tour guide was funny and made the trip very smooth flowing and enjoyable. The Capilano suspension bridge lights are a sight to see; it was my favorite destination my entire BC trip. Stunning light work and beautiful experience.”

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3.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $203

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Vancouver to Victoria by BC Ferries, exploring the Inner Harbour and Government Street, then seeing Butchart Gardens lit for Christmas. Guides such as Leslie, Dave, Andy, and Gordie add local stories, while hotel pickup and admission are included.

“We loved the Buchard gardens and would love to return one spring or summer to see actual flowers . Victoria was beautiful but would have lived longer time so maybe should die d an overnight . A day was too long n tiring because of the actual trip itself”

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4.Vancouver Christmas Lights Karaoke Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $53Best value

Ride from Canada Place through Vancouver’s Christmas lights with live guides, karaoke, snacks, and a stop at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Expect a heated enclosed bus rather than a classic open trolley, a 38-person maximum, and plenty of singing led by hosts including Bray and Jay.

“Great way to see the city , relax and get in the Xmas spirit. The staff were amazing, very knowledgeable and kept us entertained.”

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5.Vancouver Holiday Festive Dinner Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163

Spend about 2.5 hours aboard a Harbour Cruises vessel with a festive buffet, holiday music, and Vancouver’s night views. You’ll sail past Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, English Bay, False Creek, and the waterfront, with reserved restaurant-style seating and drinks for purchase.

“My wife and I were very disappointed in this tour and here are some reasons why... As the boat departed we had some intermittent music piped into our level one of three which was hard to hear. Some of the music was not even Christmas music. We were expecting some commentary about Vancouver having done similar cruises around cities we have lived in or visited even locals can learn something but there was nothing. The lights inside the boat were too bright making it hard to see outside. We had the Carol Singers down to our level for one song during dinner but they stood at the bow and halfway…”

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