Vancouver Holiday Itinerary: December 24‑26, 2025

Day 1: December 24 — Fable Dinner

Morning: Begin with a leisurely Coal Harbour waterfront walk, taking in the harbor’s sparkle and the mountains beyond. Continue to the Vancouver Lookout for panoramic city views that set the tone for the day.

Afternoon: Hop on a ferry to Granville Island and explore its vibrant market and artisan shops. Afterwards, wander through Queen Elizabeth Park for its stunning skyline vistas, then unwind at the Kits Beach area for a pre‑dinner seaside pause.

Evening: Dine at Fable Kitchen (7:00 PM) for a memorable culinary experience. End the night with the magical illumination of the Capilano Canyon Lights, strolling through the forest of twinkling displays.

Day 2: December 25 — Botanist Dinner

Morning: Stroll through the iconic Stanley Park, pausing at its scenic viewpoints for sunrise‑lit ocean vistas. The park’s lush trails offer a peaceful start to the holiday.

Afternoon: If weather permits, drive the breathtaking Sea‑to‑Sky Highway, stopping at Porteau Cove, Shannon Falls, and the Grouse Mountain gondola for stunning alpine scenery. Conclude with a sunset over English Bay, perfect for holiday photos.

Evening: Celebrate the season with dinner at Botanist (6:15 PM). Afterward, enjoy a festive waterfront night walk along Coal Harbour and Canada Place, illuminated by holiday lights.

Day 3: December 26 — St. Lawrence Dinner

Morning: Wander the historic streets of Gastown, sipping coffee at a local café and admiring the steam clock. Follow with boutique shopping at Pacific Centre and Holt Renfrew.

Afternoon: Return to the hotel for a brief rest, then ascend to either Queen Elizabeth Park (again for daylight views) or the soaring heights of Grouse Mountain for an elevated city perspective.

Evening: Dine at St. Lawrence (5:30 PM) for a refined culinary finale. Cap the night with a scenic SeaBus night ride, showcasing Vancouver’s glittering skyline from the water.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Coal Harbour waterfront walk – 1 hour – $0
• Vancouver Lookout – 1.5 hours – $15
• Granville Island (ferry + market) – 2 hours – $12 (ferry)
• Queen Elizabeth Park – 1 hour – $0
• Kits Beach area – 0.5 hour – $0
• Fable Kitchen dinner – 2 hours – $120
• Capilano Canyon Lights – 1 hour – $20
• Stanley Park – 2 hours – $0
• Sea‑to‑Sky Highway drive – 3 hours – $0 (fuel not included)
• Porteau Cove – 0.5 hour – $0
• Shannon Falls – 0.5 hour – $0
• Grouse Mountain gondola – 1 hour – $35
• English Bay sunset – 1 hour – $0
• Botanist dinner – 2 hours – $130
• Coal Harbour / Canada Place night walk – 1 hour – $0
• Gastown morning stroll & coffee – 1.5 hours – $10
• Pacific Centre / Holt Renfrew shopping – 2 hours – $0 (excluding purchases)
• St. Lawrence dinner – 2 hours – $115
• SeaBus night ride – 0.5 hour – $5

Total estimated cost: $597

Tips

If you have extra time, consider adding a day trip to nearby Whistler for winter sports or extending your stay to explore more of Vancouver’s museums and culinary scene. To shorten the itinerary, you can combine the Sea‑to‑Sky Highway drive with a quick stop at Shannon Falls and skip the second visit to Queen Elizabeth Park, focusing instead on the city’s core attractions.