It’s finally the holiday season and time for twinkling lights, bright nights, and bundling up while wandering in a winter wonderland.
When you need the perfect holiday photo and want to have a bit of fun while you’re at it – here’s where you should go.
1. The Christmas Store at Potters
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Worth the trip to Surrey, check out Potters for surprisingly great photo ops. The store is so richly decorated for the holidays that you can take a ton of fun snaps while you shop.
2. Reflections: The Winter Terrace
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Whether you go for brunch or late-night cocktails, you’re sure to grab a great holiday-themed photo with your friends while treating yourself at Reflections.
3. šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
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Wander by the Art Gallery and check out the massive tree. It’s hard to get a bad photo of this plaza, and it looks even better in the snow.
4. Burnaby Village
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A small magical Christmas town right here in Metro Vancouver? Worth a trip, and worth taking out your phone for a few photos.
5. Grouse Mountain
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There are so many instagrammable spots at the Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain, from the ice rink to the glittering arch of lights.
6. Vancouver Christmas Market
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A holiday season isn’t complete without snapping a few pics at the Christmas Market. Whether you love to ride the carousel or cheers with your glühwein, there are limitless possibilities.
7. VanDusen Festival of Lights
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Our very own winter wonderland in the city, you’re guaranteed to have at least a few gems in your camera roll after a night spent wandering the gardens.
8. Downtown Vancouver
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Honestly, just walking around downtown Vancouver at night during the holidays you’re going to find a ton of photo-ops from the giant ornament at Nordstrom to the Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital.