Canada Festivals, Events & Sales in Canada

Les Grands Ballets presents The Nutcracker at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts, from December 5 to 30, 2026 — 21 performances, matinees and evenings, running 2 hours 10 minutes with intermission, for ages 5 and up.

Grand Minuit rings in the New Year at Quai Jacques-Cartier, in the Vieux-Port de Montréal, on Wednesday, December 31, 2026, from 7:30 PM — free general admission, with a midnight countdown and show.

The Vancouver Christmas Market returns to Jack Poole Plaza for its 16th season, November 16 to December 24, 2026: a holiday market beside the Vancouver Convention Centre, with food, gifts and live entertainment — tickets are for a 30-minute arrival window, and you can stay as long as you like.

VanDusen Festival of Lights returns November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027: more than one million lights across 15 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden, open 4:00 to 10:00 PM daily with timed-entry tickets booked online in advance.

Canyon Lights returns to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for its 20th season, November 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027: the canyon, bridge and rainforest lit up nightly, included with regular park admission, with timed entry and two new features for 2026/27.

The Shipyards Christmas Market returns November 27 to December 24, 2026: free admission at Shipbuilders' Square in North Vancouver, with 90+ chalets, 120+ vendors, free skating with your own skates and free Santa and Mrs. Claus photos.

Glow Langley celebrates its 10th season, November 19, 2026 to January 2, 2027, with the theme "Christmas Treasures": an indoor-outdoor evening of lights, the Glow-comotive train, Crystal Palace and live entertainment, with all attractions included in the ticket.

The Peak of Christmas returns to Grouse Mountain, November 20 to December 24, 2026: Santa's Workshop, the Light Walk, mountaintop skating and reindeer talks, all included with Mountain Admission, with a round-trip Skyride included.