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The PNE will transform into a sparkling holiday wonderland for 'WinterLights'

The tickets are now on sale for this illuminated holiday experience
Holiday light display at WinterLights in Vancouver.
Holiday light display at WinterLights in Vancouver.

Are you ready to get your merry on?

The Pacific National Exhibition will be transformed into a glistening winter wonderland this holiday season with a magical, family-friendly drive-through experience called WinterLights - A Magical Journey to Santa. 

Guests may enjoy the elaborate displays from the warmth of their car as they travel along a 2-kilometre route. They'll journey through nine enchanted lands filled with glowing lights in their mission to discover Santa, with special characters and festive performers to help them along your way.

"The Merry & Bright Forest will be lit up in dazzling colours with the musical sounds of your favourite Christmas songs so you can join in on the CAROL-oke," explains the PNE.  "In Polar North, you’ll feel the chill of the iceberg cave, igloos, polar bears, seals and penguins. The Teddy Bear Brigade will bring Dreamland to life along with a magical Pegasus and Unicorn."

After that, guests will discover a staggering 50-foot purple Christmas tree that leads them to Santa and his dancing elves in Candy Cane Lane.

WinterLights will also adhere to full social distancing protocols developed in consultation with Vancouver Coastal Health, and offering guidelines for a safe experience.