Seasonal Events, Attractions, and Activities in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
There are many seasonal events, attractions, and activities that occur every year in Stanley Park. Below is a list of these events.
Polar Bear Swim
On January 1 of every year, the largest polar bear swim in the world takes place in English Bay!
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Easter Train
During the time before and during Easter weekend, the miniature train operates with an Easter theme.
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Horse-drawn Tours of Stanley Park
The Horse-drawn carriage tour of Stanley Park is one of the most popular attractions in the park. Click here to go to our webpage with lots more information about the Horse Drawn Tour.
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Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool
During the summer months, the Second Beach Outdoor pool is open. This is a large, very popular pool.
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Theatre Under the Stars
During July and August, Theatre Under the Stars(TUTS) puts on 2 different musicals every night alternating nightly between the 2 musicals! The musicals take place at Malkin Bowl in the middle of Stanley Park. These are very professionally done full on musicals in a beautiful setting!
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Variety Kids Water Park
The Variety Kids Water Park is a free water park with many water features that children can play in and around. It is only open during the summer months and is very popular.
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Movies in the Park
During July and August, there are movies on Tuesday nights in Ceperley Park.
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Dancing in the Park
During June, July and August, there is Scottish Dancing every Monday night at Ceperley Park.
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Brahm's Tams Drum Circle
Brahm's Tams Drum Circle is free jam of drummers modeled after a similar drum jam in Montreal. It occurs every sunny Tuesday from May 3, 2016 to September 27, 2016 after work until sun sets at Third Beach in Stanley Park. Everyone (including non-drummers) is welcome. It is family friendly and completely free.
To find out more about Brahm's Tams go to: Brahm's Tams
Celebration of Light Fireworks
For 3 nights at the end of July, there is a huge fireworks display in English Bay. Hundreds of thousands of people come to the West End to watch the fireworks.
Halloween Ghost Train
During the weeks prior to and including Halloween, the miniature train operates with a Halloween theme!
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Bright Nights Christmas Train
During the Christmas and New Years season the miniature train operates with a Christmas theme! There are millions of Christmas lights strung up by the firefighters for charity!