Christmas is just around the corner, but haven’t you checked everything off your gift list yet? Don’t worry! Here are a variety of gift ideas that you can easily purchase online. Shop comfortably in your pajamas.
The Gift of Health and Wellness
FAIRGROUNDS metro Vancouver’s largest indoor pickleball hub, Fairgrounds is fun for everyone, with no initial membership fee or strict dress code. With 15 pickleball courts, a warm-up zone, hitting wall, social lounge and community space, people of all ages and abilities are welcome. located in Capilano mall, this public club makes the perfect gift for any pickleball lover.
HEART + BONES YOGA Founded by Canadian yoga instructor Brea Johnson, Heart + Bones Yoga combines mindful yoga philosophy with anatomy and movement education to make it accessible to people of all ages and abilities. A subscription to an online anatomy-based yoga class that focuses on mobility over versatility is the ideal gift for someone who values experiences over material things.
AETHERHAUS West End’s newest relaxation destination, AetherHaus, offers two communal cold pools, a large Himalayan salt sauna and a relaxing tea lounge. Inspired by Russian Banya and German Aufguss, it offers a variety of 90-minute sessions including meditation, breathing, deepening cold exposure, yin yoga poses and live music immersion.
JAYBIRD Jaybird’s Pilates and yoga-inspired classes are held with candlelight, infrared heating, and loud music in a mirrorless room to help participants prioritize mindfulness and conscious movement. We have Vancouver locations in Yaletown and Kingsway, and two in Toronto.
TEVAH Tevah features Canada’s largest sauna (725 square feet, seating up to 60 people), three cold pools and a fireplace lounge. Guided sessions cycle through breathing exercises in the sauna and cold baths, and are also freely available.
A GIFT OF ACTIVITY AND ADVENTURE
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB For those who enjoy skiing and snowboarding, a lift ticket from Whistler Blackcomb is a fantastic gift. You can enjoy the best conditions from January to March, spring skiing in april, and glacier skiing in May. Bonus: Save up to $100 when you purchase 4 weeks or more in advance.
KEEFER HOUSE The newly opened Keefer House is centrally located in Chinatown, Gastown and the arena District, making it the perfect base for a Vancouver staycation. Offering suites ranging from studios to three bedrooms, each with a full kitchen and in-suite laundry facilities, children and pets are welcome.Discounted rates apply for long-term stays of 30 days or more.
CHINESE CANADIAN MUSEUM Located in Chinatown’s oldest brick structure, the Chinese Canadian Museum features temporary exhibitions such as ‘Dream Factory: Cantopop Mandopop 1980s-2000’ (until July 19) and ‘Montréal Chinois: The Lost Decades / Les décennies perdues photography 1945-1960s’ (until May 10), as well as a battlefield for Chinese Canadians. It hosts permanent exhibitions such as ‘A Soldier for All Seasons’ that highlight the experience. An annual pass is a great gift for any history buff.
CANYON LIGHTS Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland with Canyon Lights through January 18th.You can cross a swaying suspension bridge, walk through a rainforest, and see wildlight 3D wildlife projections. BC residents recieve free admission for one year with the purchase of a regular ticket.
TALAYSAY TOURS Learn about indigenous ecological and sustainable practices in Stanley Park when you book a Talking Trees walking tour with Talaysay Tours. Each tour is led by an indigenous guide who shares captivating stories and history.Cultural tours are also offered in North vancouver, West Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast.
GIVEAWAY LIVE SHOW TICKETS
PUSH FESTIVAL Running from January 22 to February 8, the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival fills the city’s stages with boundary-pushing theatre, dance, music, film and multimedia performances. You can purchase individual tickets and 4- or 6-session passes.
LES MISÉRABLES The beloved musical is coming to Vancouver! Tickets are now on sale for performances running from January 30 to February 18 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
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