Resist the urge to hibernate with these fun winter activities

Vancouver doesn’t slow down during the winter. So this season, make a resolution to get out and about. This is your guide to the winter activities that will keep you entertained: from ziplining in Whistler to ice skating in Robson Square and tickets to the coolest events in the city, including Winter Wonderland, Canada’s largest indoor Christmas festival. There are a lot of things to do in Vancouver this winter, so get out there and experience something new!

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Tickets to Vancouver Winter Wonderland

Come enjoy Canada’s largest indoor Christmas festival at Vancouver Winter Wonderland from December 11 through December 20, 2015. This holiday extravaganza is filled with activities, arts and crafts, fun attractions and photo opportunities featuring Santa and his reindeer. Perfect for the whole family.

SocialShopper Deal: $5 and up for general admission tickets for two (up to 57% off)

Tickets to Vancouver Christmas Market

The Vancouver Christmas Market is back for its sixth year at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza in Downtown Vancouver from November 21 to December 24, 2015. Step back in time and experience a traditional German Christmas festival for all!

SocialShopper Deal: Starting at $11 for 2 tickets to Vancouver Christmas Market, plus optional carousel rides, apple cider and Christmas mugs (up to 37% off)

Ice-skating at Robson Square ice rink

Sip your hot chocolates surrounded by the award-winning architecture of Robson Square. Skate under the glass dome in rain, shine or snow from December 2 to February 27, 2016. This winter activity is perfect for the family, date nights and group outings!

SocialShopper Deal: $7.50 and up for ice-skating, rentals & hot chocolate for 2 or 4 people (up to 56% off)

Round trip transfer between Vancouver and Whistler with SNOWBUS

Sit back and relax as you anticipate your zipline adventure with round trip tickets between Vancouver and Whistler exclusive on SocialShopper only. This is not just a transfer – on board you can connect to WIFI, ask the host any questions about Whistler or just chill out and enjoy the on-board movies.

SocialShopper Deal: $45 for round trip transportation between Vancouver and Whistler with SNOWBUS (up to 41% off)

Unforgettable experience: Superfly zipline in Whistler

Take the ride of your life above the treetops just outside Whistler Village with a three-hour guided Superfly ziplining. You’ll soar through the air at amazing speeds while taking in the view of beautiful Cougar Mountain.

SocialShopper Deal: Starting at $97 for three-hour guided Superfly zipline for one person (up to 25% off)

Carol ship holiday dinner cruise 

Enjoy a 2.5-hour carol ship cruise with a Christmas buffet, music and a carol sing-along as you take in the great views of the beautifully decorated buildings along Vancouver Harbour, Granville Island, False Creek and more.

SocialShopper Deal: $44 and up for 2.5-hour carol ship holiday dinner cruise parade of lights for 1 person, includes fresh buffet, dessert, coffee and tea (up to 56% off)

Snowmobile tour adventure in Whistler

Enjoy the pristine quality of early morning fresh tracks while breathing in the crisp mountain air. The trails are groomed daily giving you a smooth ride and spectacular viewpoints. This is the ultimate backcountry experience.

SocialShopper Deal: $159 and up for 2.5-hour tandem fresh tracks snowmobile tour adventure for two or four people from Whistler Snowmobile (up to 50% off)

Trappers trail snowshoe experience in Whistler

Snowshoe through the pristine pines and picturesque powder of Whistler valley and up into a traditional trapper’s trail for the first hour and learn of the local First Nations people and how they survived the harsh Canadian winters. A great introduction to the sport of snowshoeing, ideal for first timers and families.

SocialShopper Deal: Starting from $89 for trappers trail snowshoe experience tour for 2 or 4 people (55% off)

Christmas Canyon Lights tour in Vancouver

This 5.5-hour Canyon Lights Tour that will take you around downtown Vancouver’s sparkling light displays before heading to Capilano Suspension Bridge as it lights up the night sky with thousands of glittering Christmas lights. 

SocialShopper Deal: $75 for Canyon Lights Tour: a 5.5-hour Vancouver city and Capilano Suspension Bridge bus tour for one person (up to 26% off)

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