Here's what is open and closed this Christmas in Vancouver

December 25 is fast approaching, so we’ve rounded up what’s open and closed in Vancouver so you know exactly where to run a last-minute errand for your Christmas feast.

Here’s what you need to know so you can spend less time catching up on errands and more time with the ones you love most.

Grocery Stores

Closed:

• Save-On-Foods
• Whole Foods
• Walmart
• IGA
• Walmart
• Superstore

Malls

These shopping centres will be closed but if you’re looking for something last minute, these malls will be open December 24 but with shorter hours.

Closed:

• CF Pacific Centre
• Metrotown 
• Park Royal

BC Liquor Stores

The BCL will be closed on December 25 and January 1.

Private liquor stores

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The following private liquor stores are just some locations in Vancouver that are open on Christmas Day:

• • Jak’s – multiple locations
  • Brewery Creek Liquor Store – 3045 Main Street
  • Liberty Wine Merchants – 1622 Commercial Drive
  • Coal Harbour Liquor Store – 1216 West Pender Street
  • Spirit of Howe Street – 1275 Granville Street
  • Value On Liquor Store – 1450 SW Marine Drive
  • The Bottle Shop – 1489 East Hastings Street
  • Legacy Liquor Store – 1633 Manitoba Street
  • Princeton Hotel Liquor Store – 110-1901 Powell Street
  • Darby’s Public House and Liquor Store – 2001 MacDonald Street
  • Kitsilano Liquor Store – 2289 West Broadway
  • Burrard Liquor Store – 2401 Burrard Street
  • High Point Beer Wine and Spirits – 2769 East Hastings Street
  • Liquor Depot at Cambie – 3415 Cambie Street
  • Liquor Depot at Point Grey – 3338 West Broadway
  • Crosstown Liquor Store – 568 Abbott Street

Translink

TransLink buses, SeaBus, and SkyTrain services will continue to operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However, there will be reduced service to the Expo and Millennium lines on December 25.

TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office, and Lost Property Office will be closed.

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Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain is open on Christmas Day. What better way to enjoy the holiday than with fresh powder? Grouse has the longest Christmas Day hours out of all the local mountains.

You can even visit Santa, meet his reindeer, and walk through an enchanting light tunnel with your family at The Peak of Christmas.

To learn more and buy tickets visit grousemountain.com.

Mount Seymour

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Another great mountain to enjoy a white Christmas on.

Cypress Mountain

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The West Vancouver mountain is open on Christmas Day as well.

Movie theatres

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Vancouver Aquarium

Vancouver Aquarium

Spend Christmas Day surrounded by sea creatures at the Vancouver Aquarium. Yes, it’s open, but special hours are in effect for Christmas Day.

Christmas at Canada Place

Christmas at Canada Place

Experience the Avenue of Trees, the Woodward’s Windows, and the Sails of Light. This is an entirely outdoor display best viewed after dark.

Watch the lights between 8 am to 10 pm.

Robson Square skating rink

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Strap on your skates and glide across the ice in downtown Vancouver on Christmas Day. It’s free if you bring your own skates.

Christmas Eve the rink is open 9 am to 5 pm and 11 am to 5 pm on Christmas Day.

Christmas Tree at Robson Square

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This gorgeous 50-foot tree is on display at Robson Square and is free to enjoy, perhaps accompanied by a visit to the Robson Square ice rink.

The tree is located at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square, 850 W Georgia Street, Vancouver

St. Paul’s Lights of Hope

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The stunning display outside of St. Paul’s Hospital on Burrard Street is the perfect light activity to enjoy on Christmas Day. Take the family or that special someone for a walk and enjoy!

Hillcrest Swimming Pool

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As the only community pool open on Christmas Day, why not take the opportunity to go for a dip before the big Christmas dinner?

Hours: 10 am to 2 pm

Quick food fixes

 

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Not feeling all the eggnog, turkey, or fruitcake?

Not to worry: a number of fast food and convenience store chains are still open on Christmas Day, including Starbucks, McDonald’s, select Subways, Tim Hortons, and 7-11.