So are you an international student who isn’t going home for Winter Break, a fellow Canuck who doesn’t have enough money to get all the way home and back at the peak of Winter prices, or maybe just someone who’s hanging around Gage for no good reason? You have to find something to do over the break, well thank your lucky stars because Vancouver is one of those cities where you can find things to do no matter what type of activities you enjoy. Here are my top 3 picks for things to do over Winter Break!

1. Peak of Christmas – They call us the city that goes from sea to sky, so why not start with the sky. Grouse Mountain during the summer is a place I avoid like the plague, because it involves this dreadful thing called the grind. For those who are lucky enough to have not experienced the pain of walking up those stairs, for your own sake keep it that way. However, the winter brings a new and fresh look. The easily accessible mountain boasts an outdoor ice-skating area, sleigh rides, breakfast with Santa, live entertainment and of course hot cocoa and some delicious bites. See.. no exercise involved.
2. Bright Nights at Stanley Park – They create a beautiful lit area in Stanley Park, with various scenes like Santa Claus in the North Pole, or elves working on the presents. It is delightful and marvelous experience, so grab a warm coat, some hot cocoa and head down to an annual Vancouver Tradition.
3. Polar Bear Swim on New’s Years – “Want to chill out while bringing in the New Year? Meet up with the other crazies at the foot of Denman and Davie on the Beach around 1pm New Year’s Day”. Vancouver has one of the oldest Annual Polar Bear Swim in the world, the once a year event attracts a large crowd. Go down, and jump in, or just stand on the side and watch these outrageous people nearly get frozen to the core.

So no matter what you choose to do over your break, if you are in Vancouver with nothing to do, maybe try something new, and enjoy the variety of options that this fine city has to offer.

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