Metro Vancouver events on January 1, 2017

Robson Square Ice Rink

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver

Vancouver | Robson Square Ice Rink | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Peak of Christmas. Visit Vancouver's North Pole

Celebrate the magic of the season with Grouse Mountain’s annual Peak of Christmas celebration.

North Vancouver | Grouse Mountain | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family

Celebrate Christmas at FlyOver Canada

FlyOver Canada will transform into a magical winter wonderland this Christmas season. Guests will have fun helping Santa Claus search for his missing elves during an exhilarating flight across Canada and on to the North Pole.

Vancouver | Canada Place | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

Winter Ice Palace at Cloverdale Arena

As is Christmas tradition the Cloverdale Arena will be transformed into the Winter Ice Palace over the winter school break.

Surrey | Cloverdale Arena | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family

New Year's Warm Polar Bear Swim

Start the new year with a warm polar bear swim! Come by with your family and friends to enjoy games and activities in the pool.

Surrey | South Surrey Indoor Pool | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Sports

Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel: Heritage Christmas

The holiday experience began the moment you arrived! Festive lighting and decorations greeted you at the entrance of the Village to gave you a small glimpse of the spectacular display of history and lights awaiting inside.

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Mary Poppins

A musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Musical

Robin Hood and Marion a Christmas Pantomime

Food fights ! Medieval longsword fights! Wrestling ! Fart gun attacks (by the Minion). Our annual Christmas traditional Pantomime written by Cathy Morrison

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

Celebrate the ageless beauty of Viennese music with Vancouver's 20th annual New Year's Concert.

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Music

Vancouver Polar Bear Swim 2017

Join in or just watch this annual Vancouver tradition in which thousands of brave souls welcome the New Year by plunging into the icy cold waters of English Bay

Vancouver | English Bay Bathhouse | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Holiday Heights at Bloedel Conservatory

Experience a winter wonderland inside the Bloedel Conservatory with magical lights, festive music, a holiday scavenger hunt and much more

Vancouver | Bloedel Floral Conservatory | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Canyon Lights at the Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s popular holiday event, Canyon Lights is back.

North Vancouver | Capilano Suspension Bridge | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Make memories at VanDusen Festival of Lights, a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating VanDusen Botanical Garden open from December 1 to January 2.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Polar Bear Toonie Skate

Join us for ice skating, face painting, crafts and games.

Burnaby | Bill Copeland Sports Centre | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Streetfight Improv! by Instant Theatre

An Improv Comedy Battle Royal!

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm | Comedy

Double Down - Spontaneous Duos!

Instant Theatre Company proudly presents DOUBLE DOWN: A Night of Spontaneous Improv Duos!

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show