What: Santa fans will be flocking to B.C.'s biggest shopping centre this festive season for an up-close encounter with the ultimate whiskered wonder––the star attraction of 2025's sparkling Santa Experience at Burnaby's Metropolis at Metrotown. Throughout the season, visitors will have the chance to meet the classic storybook Santa or Father Christmas, international Global Santa, super-cool Tropical Santa or this year's brand new West Coast Santa, complete with red flannel, hiking boots and a cool driftwood walking stick. Choose the Santa you'd like to visit by checking the dates on the dedicated website below. Keep in mind that part-proceeds from all Santa photos will benefit Burnaby Neighbourhood House as well as Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Also mark you calendar for some additional festive fun, including December 6's Santa Dance Party (complete with a jiving snowman and polar bear) and the brand new Holiday Hive Market on December 6 and 7. This fun-tastic open air event will feature more than 30 local vendors alongside live music and family-friendly activities––don't miss it!

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When: November 12 to December 30, 2025

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Where: Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby

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Cost: Photo packages from $32 to $48

 

For more information, visit the official website or click on the advert above