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Santa Photos in Metro Vancouver 2025
- November 19, 2025
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Santa Photos in Metro Vancouver. This post is sponsored by the vendors featured below.
Looking for the perfect Santa photo in Metro Vancouver this year? We’ve made it easier than ever. Whether you’re after a classic mall setup, a magical immersive experience, or a quiet sensory-friendly session, this 2025 Santa list rounds up the best spots across the Lower Mainland. Bookmark this guide and check back often as we continue to update it throughout the holiday season!
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This holiday season, the Britannia Mine Museum invites families to step into a winter wonderland for ‘Toys through the Decades: Capture Santa On your Phone.’ In celebration of our landmark 50th anniversary, this heartwarming event is a community gift, offering an authentic, multi-generational experience completely free of charge. Families can share cherished moments with Santa in a festive photo zone, beautifully adorned with vintage charm, twinkling lights, and timeless holiday magic. Journey through time along a twinkling walkway of Christmas trees and explore Santa’s magical setting showcasing 50 years of toys that shaped generations, from the 1970s to the 2020s. Our friendly staff will be delighted to help you capture beautiful photos with your own camera or phone, ensuring a fun and relaxed experience for all.
No booking is required — just come and create lasting memories while celebrating the rich heritage of families who once called Britannia Mine home. Share a warm cup of complimentary hot chocolate or cider as you connect with the spirit of the season, bringing generations together.
Join us on Sunday, December 7, for Santa at the Cannery! Celebrate the holiday season, enjoy FREE admission, and festive activities – including meeting Santa! Take your photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 2pm-4pm in the Cannery’s Boiler House Theatre.
 | North Pole Express Visit us in the Roundhouse to see Santa Claus! Come for a ride on our Holiday Mini-rail train, through the Christmas Car Shop and right on by ‘Buddy’, our 1910 Pacific Great Eastern #2 Steam Engine! Explore our Holiday Model Train Displays. Enjoy crafts and other fun activities. Date: November 29 – 30, December 6 – 7, 13 – 14, 20 – 21 Location: Railway Museum of BC, Squamish Tickets: 3 classes of tickets: $41, $47 and $52.50 Website |
| Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights Noel Surrey is a holiday light festival that brings people together to embrace the joy and wonder of the season. With dazzling light installations, enchanting holiday décor, and the return of Bright Nights to its original home in Surrey, the festival creates a magical atmosphere perfect for families, friends, and holiday enthusiasts. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of light, warmth, and community spirit — and every ticket purchased supports the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Date: November 28 – December 28 Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey Tickets:Kids 6 & Under Free Youth/Senior Tickets starting at $17 Adult tickets starting at $22 Website |  |
 | Holiday Splash Experience the magic of the season like never before at Holiday Splash! Vancouver Aquarium transforms into an enchanting winter wonderland beneath the waves, nestled in the heart of Stanley Park. Immerse yourself in the glow of over 1 million twinkling lights and festive decor that fill every corner of Canada’s largest aquarium. Capture unforgettable moments with family at our Jelly Snow Globe, a picture-perfect backdrop for your next holiday card. And for a limited time, guests can watch in wonder as Scuba Claus makes a magical splash surrounded by adorable aquatic animals, spreading Fishmas spirit during three daily dive shows. Don’t miss the excitement of our newest 4-D experience, Penguins 4-D. Date: November 12, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Tickets: Regular Ticket Price Website |
*Please double-check event details on their website before attending as details may change
| Company | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Toys through the Decades: Capture Santa On your Phone.’ at Britannia Mine Museum | Squamish | December 6, 7, 13, 14 |
| Santa at the Cannery (Photos with Santa) | Richmond | December 7 |
| North Pole Express | Squamish | November 29 – 30, December 6 – 7, 13 – 14, 20 – 21 |
| Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights | Surrey | November 28 – December 28 |
| Holiday Splash at Vancouver Aquarium | Vancouver | November 12, 2025 – January 4, 2026 |
| Capilano Mall | North Vancouver | November 22 – December 24 |
| CF Richmond Centre | Richmond | November 14 – December 23 |
| Coquitlam Centre | Coquitlam | November 19 – December 24 |
| Guildford Town Centre | Surrey | November 14 – December 23 |
| Highstreet Shopping Centre | Abbotsford | November 21 – December 24 |
| Lansdowne Centre | Richmond | November 15 – December 24 |
| Metropolis at Metrotown | Burnaby | November 19 – December 30 |
| Park Royal | West Vancouver | November 19 – December 24 |
| Royal City Centre | New Westminster | December 4 – 23 |
| Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops | Tsawwassen | November 19 – December 24 |
| Semiahmoo Shopping Centre | White Rock | November 19 – December 24 |
| The Amazing Brentwood | Burnaby | November 14 – December 19 |
| The City of Lougheed Shopping Centre | Burnaby | November 21 – December 24 |
| Visit with Santa (Granville Island Kids Market) *Your Own Camera | Vancouver | November 29 – December 24 |
| Willowbrook Shopping Centre | Langley | November 23 – December 24 |
 | Mixed Nuts Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents Mixed Nuts, a modern and engaging twist on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Performed annually at the Vancouver Playhouse each December, Mixed Nuts brings together a flavoursome assortment of dance styles for an extra-special holiday treat. Date: December 12 – 14 Location: Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver Tickets:Adult: $55 Student/Senior: $40 5 Years Old & Under: $5 Website |
| Big Elf Run This holiday themed run offers a 5km/10km/15km Big Elf Run/Walk as well as a 1km Wee Elf Run/Walk around scenic Stanley Park. Run with hundreds of elves, enjoy a DJ, “elfie station”, prize giveaways, vendors and more. The Big Elf Run tours picturesque Stanley Park. Starting at Lumberman’s Arch, the course winds its way along trails surrounded by old oak trees before looping onto the seawall with hallmark views of Coal Harbour and the Burrard Inlet. With few inclines and mainly paved paths, everyone is assured a beautiful and stress-free run/walk. The route is for all ages and abilities. Pet & Stroller Friendly! Date: December 13 Location: Stanley Park, Vancouver Tickets: *early bird pricing 1k: $23+ 5k: $40+ 10k: $42+ 15k: $45+ Promotion Code: Save 10% with code “VCK10” Website |  |
✨ This guide is updated for Santa Photos in Metro Vancouver. Events featured with images in this post have partnered with us to share their holiday magic and we’re so grateful for their support in helping bring this guide to you!
