Here's where to get pet photos with Santa near Vancouver this season
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Santa Claus is coming to town, and your furry friend can get in on the holiday fun by getting their pet photos taken with jolly old Saint Nick.
After all, who says kids get to have all the fun at Christmas?
Puppy ready for Christmas
Here are three events this season where you can take your pets to get their picture taken with the big man, and we’ll be sure to add more to the list as they get announced.
We’ve also included a howl-iday event that is sans Santa in case your furry friend is afraid of him!
It’s the perfect opportunity to get a festive memento, so don’t miss out!
Pet photos and visits with Santa at Capilano Mall
Get ready for a cuteness overload with pet photos and visits with Santa. All pets must be leashed or in crates and kept calm while at Capilano Mall during the limited-time events. Walk-in visits will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis, pending availability.
When: November 29 and 30, December 6 and 7, December 13 and 14, 2023
Time: 4 to 6 pm (Wednesdays), 5 to 7 pm (Thursdays)
Where: Capilano Mall – 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, book online
Capilano Mall/Submitted
Paws and Pose for dog photos with Santa
Bosley’s by Pet Valu is hosting a Paws and Pose fundraiser for New West Animal Shelter on December 3. Bring your dog down to meet Santa and snap a photo. A photo session can also be booked online so you can avoid disappointment.
When: December 3, 2023
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Bosley’s New Westminster – 103-78 10th Street, New Westminster
Cost: $30 for two photos; all proceeds support New West Animal Shelter
Club OpenRoad’s Pet Photos with Santa
Club OpenRoad and the OpenRoad Foundation are hosting their annual Pet Photos with Santa fundraiser to support a number of local animal-based charities. All pets are welcome to meet the Jolly Old Elf on four different days, including dogs, cats, lizards, and hamsters.
When: December 2 (Langley), December 3 (Burnaby), December 9 (Burnaby) and December 10 (Richmond), 2023
Time: 12 to 4 pm
Location and booking links: MINI Langley – 6025 Collection Drive, Langley (December 2), OpenRoad VW Burnaby – 3775 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby (December 3), OpenRoad Honda Burnaby – 5723 Marine Way, Burnaby (December 9), OpenRoad Acura Richmond – 5580 Parkwood Cres, Richmond (December 10)
Cost: $20 donation for both a digital and printed copy of the photo. $40 donation for photos plus a special souvenir bandana for their pet to take home.
Club OpenRoad/Submitted
Santa photos at Korna Pet
Korna Pet is getting merry and bright with a Santa photos extravaganza at all three of its Metro Vancouver locations this year. Funds raised go to support the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS), a non-profit, no-kill animal services agency based in Richmond.
When: November 25 (Coquitlam), November 26 (North Vancouver), December 2 (Vancouver).
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Various locations
Cost: Minimum donation of $20 to RAPS
Steveston Christmas Dog Parade
What: Dozens of paw-dorable dogs and puppies will dress up in holiday attire and parade along Imperial Landing on Sunday, December 10. The event starts at 10:30 am at Phoenix Pond bridge arch and ends at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, where there is more seasonal fun for the community to enjoy.
Once you have arrived with your four-legged elves and reindeer at the Cannery, you can take a photo with Santa from 11 am to 1 pm. There will even be a prize for the best-dress pooch.
When: December 10, 2023
Time: 10:30 am start
Where: Starts at Phoenix Pond bridge arch and ends at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Cost: Free
Steveston Merchants Association/Facebook
CandyTown Holiday Festival
CandyTown will be transforming the streets of Yaletown into a winter wonderland-like playground on Saturday, December 2.
New this year is a pet-friendly Winter Wonderland photo station, hosted by Happy Photo Bus, and live music from the East Van Horns. The little ones can write a letter to Santa during their visit to CandyTown.
When: December 2, 2023
Time: Noon to 5 pm
Where: Yaletown Neighborhood, Bill Curtis Square/Yaletown Canada Line and Helmcken Plaza (between Earls Yaletown and Yaletown Brewing Co.)
Admission: Free
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