{"id":38920,"date":"2017-12-01T11:28:52","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T18:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=38920"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:17:01","slug":"whats-good-week-november-17-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-week-november-17-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Good This Week &#8211; December 1 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to do Around Vancouver This Week<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s now December and I can&#8217;t believe how fast the year has zipped by! I&#8217;m already sick of the weather, so I&#8217;m heading to sunnier skies on Sunday and off to Palm Springs. In the meantime I&#8217;ve got a few things to do before I go including Vancouver Theatre Sports annual Christmas Queen, the opening of Lumiere in the West End, and a couple classes at The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedaileymethod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dailey Method<\/a> in an attempt to look a little better in my short sleeved tops. Here&#8217;s some suggestions for you this week!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-queen.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38923\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-week-november-17-edition\/christmas-queen\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-queen.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"christmas queen\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-queen.jpg?fit=788%2C526&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-38923\" title=\"christmas queen\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-queen-1024x683.jpg?resize=788%2C526\" alt=\"christmas queen\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-queen.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-queen.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-queen.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-queen.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-queen.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/christmas-queen.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">\n<header class=\"title\">\n<h3>Christmas Queen 4 \u2013 Secret Santa<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p class=\"p1\">We just saw this and it&#8217;s once again hilarious!\u00a0<i>The Christmas Queen<\/i>, in all her nasty, bitchy glory returns this holiday season with the latest installment in the series,\u00a0<b><i>Christmas Queen 4<\/i>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<i>Secret Santa.<\/i><\/b>\u00a0The previous three editions of Christmas Queen saw HRM (Her Royal Meanness) hilariously thwarted in her attempts to ruin Christmas. This year is no exception. Confusion and hijinks ensue when the Queen and Santa exchange bodies in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freaky_Friday_(2003_film)\"><span class=\"s1\">Freaky Friday<\/span><\/a>-style magical sleight- of-hand.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>No two shows are ever the same thanks to the unpredictable nature of the suggestions and the creative talents of the players. To see\u00a0ticket prices,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vtsl.com\/tickets\/ticket-info-gift-certifcates\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>November 22 \u2013 December 23: Wednesdays through Saturdays \u2013 7:30 p.m.<br \/>\nSunday, December 10 \u2013 2:00 p.m.<br \/>\nSunday, December 17 \u2013 2:00 p.m.<br \/>\nTuesday, December 19 \u2013 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumiere.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38929\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-week-november-17-edition\/lumiere\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumiere.png?fit=1200%2C723&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,723\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"lumiere\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumiere.png?fit=788%2C475&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-38929\" title=\"lumiere\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumiere-1024x617.png?resize=780%2C470\" alt=\"lumiere\" width=\"780\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumiere.png?resize=1024%2C617&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumiere.png?resize=300%2C181&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumiere.png?resize=768%2C463&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumiere.png?resize=498%2C300&amp;ssl=1 498w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumiere.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Lumiere<\/h3>\n<p>Stroll through downtown Vancouver and experience <a href=\"http:\/\/lumiereyvr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lumiere<\/a>! Lighting up Vancouver\u2019s iconic West End, English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza come alive this December with a series of light art installations, performances and community building initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GSH16010_185_OldFashioned-srgb38x.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38928\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-week-november-17-edition\/gsh16010_185_oldfashioned-srgb38x\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/GSH16010_185_OldFashioned-srgb38x.jpg?fit=903%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"903,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;P45&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1462819480&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"gsh16010 185 oldfashioned srgb38x\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/GSH16010_185_OldFashioned-srgb38x.jpg?fit=771%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-38928\" title=\"gsh16010 185 oldfashioned srgb38x\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GSH16010_185_OldFashioned-srgb38x-771x1024.jpg?resize=771%2C1024\" alt=\"gsh16010 185 oldfashioned srgb38x\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/GSH16010_185_OldFashioned-srgb38x.jpg?resize=771%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 771w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/GSH16010_185_OldFashioned-srgb38x.jpg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/GSH16010_185_OldFashioned-srgb38x.jpg?resize=768%2C1021&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/GSH16010_185_OldFashioned-srgb38x.jpg?w=903&amp;ssl=1 903w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Gotham Steak House Social Hour<\/h3>\n<p>The iconic lounge at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gothamsteakhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gotham Steakhouse<\/a> is an ideal setting for celebrating the holidays in style, with live music five nights a week, a DJ to get things moving during the weekday <strong>Social Hour<\/strong>, and a world-class wine list and cocktail program to add holiday cheer. On weekdays, a DJ is on hand from 3:00pm &#8211; 6:45pm to set the mood with old school tracks on vinyl from deep soul to jazz favourites. From Tuesday to Saturday, Gotham presents outstanding jazz and pop artists from 7:00pm \u2013 11:00pm, warming up the room like only live music can.<\/p>\n<p>From 3-6pm Monday to Friday, Gotham offers a special <strong>Social Hour Menu<\/strong> which includes iconic Gotham favourites like Prime beef sliders, fresh shucked oysters, and Portobello mushroom fries. And if the special pricing on craft cocktails, select wine and local beers isn\u2019t tempting enough, every celebration will be elevated by taking 40% off all champagne.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vancouver-Foodster.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38924\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-week-november-17-edition\/vancouver-foodster\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vancouver-Foodster.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"250,250\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vancouver foodster\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vancouver-Foodster.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-38924\" title=\"vancouver foodster\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vancouver-Foodster.jpg?resize=471%2C471\" alt=\"vancouver foodster\" width=\"471\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vancouver-Foodster.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vancouver-Foodster.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Vancouver Foodster&#8217;s Holiday Market<\/h3>\n<p>A delicious night of sampling at several markets around the city while strolling through a few neighborhoods from South Granville, to False Creek and Kitsilano. This evening tasting extravaganza is on Wednesday December 6 from 5pm until 9pm and is presented by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverfoodster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Vancouver Foodster<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/vancouver-foodster-holiday-market-tickets-39731548130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Register<\/strong><\/a> at\u00a0 Milano Coffee Roasters at\u00a0156 W 8th Avenue.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/capilano-1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38925\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-week-november-17-edition\/capilano-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/capilano-1.jpg?fit=336%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"336,150\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"capilano\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/capilano-1.jpg?fit=336%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-38925\" title=\"capilano\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/capilano-1.jpg?resize=589%2C263\" alt=\"capilano\" width=\"589\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/capilano-1.jpg?w=336&amp;ssl=1 336w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/capilano-1.jpg?resize=300%2C134&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Capilano Suspension Bridge Park expands its popular Canyon Lights event<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In response to popular demand, the 12<sup>th<\/sup> season of Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has been extended. From November 23 to January 28 the park is alive with lights, lights and more lights! Last year, Canyon Lights imagery was so popular, it was the top trending hashtag in Canada for #ChristmasLights on Instagram!<\/p>\n<p>New this year, the famous Douglas-firs of Treetops Adventure receive the star treatment &#8211; dressed in sparkling lights from top to bottom! \u00a0New and returning park guests will enjoy the changing light display that illuminates Capilano River from the suspension bridge and Cliffwalk, as well as the magical illumination of the West Coast rainforest. Getting into the spirit of the season is made easy at Canyon Lights with holiday craft stations, cookie decorating, a scavenger hunt and sing-a-long tunes with the band.<\/p>\n<p>Canyon Lights tickets are valid all day with holiday activities beginning at 4:00pm. Capilano operates a free shuttle to and from Canada Place. For general information, including the shuttle schedule, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.capbridge.com\">www.capbridge.com<\/a> or call 604.985.7474.<\/p>\n<h3>Fly Over Canada Unti &#8211; January 7th<span style=\"color: #6a6c6e; font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.8rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #6a6c6e; font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.8rem;\">10am \u2013 9pm daily<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ho, ho, hold on tight! This Christmas season, come down to FlyOver Canada to fly with Santa and his elves on a magical flight across Canada and on to the North Pole. After meeting some of Santa\u2019s elves, Chestnut and Pinecone, you\u2019ll join them as they take flight in search of the rest of the missing elves. You may even get a sneak peek of Santa\u2019s Workshop as you soar over the North Pole.<\/p>\n<p>Also part of the Christmas magic is the festive outdoor sightseeing deck. You can to enjoy holiday performances, Christmas lights, hot drinks and seasonal snacks. For a full schedule of events and to save 15% off the gate admission price visit <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.FlyOverCanada.com\/Christmas\">www.FlyOverCanada.com\/Christmas<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOL-2017-Landing-Image.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38926\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-week-november-17-edition\/fol-2017-landing-image\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOL-2017-Landing-Image.jpg?fit=720%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"720,250\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fol 2017 landing image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOL-2017-Landing-Image.jpg?fit=720%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38926\" title=\"fol 2017 landing image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOL-2017-Landing-Image.jpg?resize=720%2C250\" alt=\"fol 2017 landing image\" width=\"720\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOL-2017-Landing-Image.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOL-2017-Landing-Image.jpg?resize=300%2C104&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/FOL-2017-Landing-Image.jpg?resize=600%2C208&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #1a1c1e; font-family: 'Noto Serif', Georgia, serif; font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: bold;\">Van Dusen Festival of Lights<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"modContainer\">\n<div id=\"basicBox40375\" class=\"basicBox \n                    module-one-third-width-right\n                 cov_folding_element\" data-cov_folding-region=\"content\" data-cov_folding-position=\"top\" data-cov_folding-sortorder=\"2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"listItem\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"listItem\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Experience VanDusen Festival of Lights, a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating VanDusen Botanical Garden open from December 1, 2017 to January 7, 2018.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Take the perfect holiday instagram and share it with #vandusenFOL. All tickets include a free ride on the carousel!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bright-nights-stanley-park-burn-fund-landing.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38927\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-week-november-17-edition\/bright-nights-stanley-park-burn-fund-landing\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/bright-nights-stanley-park-burn-fund-landing.jpg?fit=720%2C266&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"720,266\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bright nights stanley park burn fund landing\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/bright-nights-stanley-park-burn-fund-landing.jpg?fit=720%2C266&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38927\" title=\"bright nights stanley park burn fund landing\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bright-nights-stanley-park-burn-fund-landing.jpg?resize=720%2C266\" alt=\"bright nights stanley park burn fund landing\" width=\"720\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/bright-nights-stanley-park-burn-fund-landing.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/bright-nights-stanley-park-burn-fund-landing.jpg?resize=300%2C111&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/bright-nights-stanley-park-burn-fund-landing.jpg?resize=600%2C222&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"content\">\n<h3>Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park<\/h3>\n<div class=\"imgallpadding\">\n<p>During the holiday season, the\u00a0Bright Nights Christmas\u00a0Train and Stanley Park Train Plaza sparkle with three million twinkling lights. 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