The provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry expanded a public health order banning all social gatherings until Dec. 7.
Health Minister Adrian Dix said all major events are on hold. It means families will not be able to attend annual events such as the Stanley Park Bright Nights Christmas Train.
SOURCE: https://globalnews.ca/news/7478389/major-b-c-holiday-events-to-be-cancelled-amid-covid-19-order/
Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park
The Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas. Kids of all ages will be signing along to their favourite carols as they take in the whimsical displays along their ride.
The Vancouver Parks Board is excited to welcome you back to a nostalgic and much loved family event to help create a bright Christmas memory in a very challenging time. They have focused our efforts on making sure the train will be a fun, happy, and safe experience. This year, there will be no plaza lights and Santa won't be visiting. All the decorating efforts will be concentrated on the train ride itself. All the same memories of riding the train through countless twinkling lights will still be there.
Buy tickets starting November 6 at 10am
Tickets available online in advance only. There will be no same day tickets available on site.
Only valid ticket holders will be admitted to the site.
Due to limited capacity, we are not able to accommodate group bookings.
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Hours of operation
Dates Times November 26 to January 14pm to 10pm
Information icon Closed December 25, 2020
There will be one train every 20 minutes with limited tickets per train. The last train is scheduled for 9:40pm.
Ticket holders must board the train at the time specified on their tickets due to restrictions on capacity.
Ensure that you are at the front entrance 30 minutes in advance of your train ride to join the queue in the designated waiting area. Be prepared to enter the site as soon as the preceding train has boarded and is enroute.
Latecomers may not be accommodated.
Ticket prices
Age Price: All ages 3 and up$10 + GST Children 2 and under Free
Information icon Service fees and charges apply to advance ticket sales
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BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund
A favourite holiday tradition for the community and fire fighters alike, Bright Nights is also the single largest fundraiser for the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund While a full-scale light display is not possible this year, fire fighters will add some holiday spirit by hanging lights from the gate entrance to the Christmas Train. Be sure to stop by the gate and make a cash donation in support of burn survivors and their families.
The Burn Fund has launched a Bright Nights 50/50 raffle to raise important funds enabling burn survivor programs to operate year round.
Location
Bright Nights is located on Pipeline Road in Stanley Park, via the West Georgia Street park entrance.
Take public transit , ride your bike, or walk.
Free parking compliments of the Vancouver Park Board
The railway lot will be open mainly for pedestrian use this year, with limited disabled parking and a drop-off/pick-up zone. Free event parking is available in the main lot across Pipeline Rd after 3pm daily. Vancouver Aquarium lots are paid lots during Bright Nights operations.
Overflow lots include the Info Booth, North Pipeline Road, and Beaver Lake lots. These lots are free parking after 3pm only.