Holiday events across the province

BC Transit and its partners are celebrating the holidays with events in communities across the province. From parades and light tours to special events to help us stuff a bus, there is no shortage of activities this holiday season.

Chilliwack – The annual City of Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade will take over the streets of downtown Chilliwack on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The parade starts at Chilliwack Secondary School on Yale Road and wraps up on College Street and Young Road, expect detours and delays in this area. Transit will be free on November 30, and there will be additional service on Route 51 Vedder to accommodate those headed to the parade. For full schedule, click here.

Saturday, December 2

5:30 p.m.

Creston – Join us for Creston’s Annual Tour of Lights and experience the magic of Christmas lights around the Creston Valley. On December 19, 20 and 23 there will be three trips taking you on a one hour tour around town to check out the holiday lights. The fare is only $1.00, and reservations are recommended. To reserve your spots, call the Creston Valley Visitor Centre at 250-428-4342. For more information and a map of the route, click here.

December 19, 20, 23 2024

5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Kamloops – On Saturday, December 7, and Sunday December 8, join BC Transit and the City of Kamloops and help Stuff the Bus! You can make someone’s holidays a little brighter by donating non-perishable food items to benefit the Kamloops Food Bank at the Sahali Save-On-Foods store.

Saturday, December 7

Sunday, December 8

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Kelowna – The 22nd annual Santa Bus will take place in Kelowna from December 1 – 7, 2024. During this time toys, food and cash donations will be collected on behalf of the Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance Program. For the full schedule of events, click here.

Merritt – The Merritt Lights Tour will be running from December 16 – 18 this year. Tickets are $5.00 and must be purchased by noon on the day of the tour. You can buy tickets by calling 250-378-4080. Children on laps are free.

Once you have your tickets, riders will meet the bus at Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght Stret ahead of the 6 p.m. departure time. This tour will last approximately two hours. All proceeds from the Lights Tour will go to the Merritt Food Bank.

Monday, December 16 – Wednesday, December 18

6 p.m.

Penticton – Join in on the Magic on Main Street in Penticton on Sunday, December 1, 2024. There will be a free shuttle every 15 minutes departing from three locations in the city bringing passengers to the parade and the light up ceremony. For a full schedule and pick-up locations, click here.

Sunday, December 1

4 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.

Port Alberni – Help make the holidays a little easier for our neighbours by taking part in the Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, November 30, 2024. A BC Transit bus will be parked outside the Wal Mart from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with volunteers collecting donations for the Salvation Army.

Saturday, November 30

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Powell River – Leave your car at home and take transit for only 25 cents! On December 13 and December 14, you can ride the bus for 25 cents. This is valid on the following routes only: Route 1 Townsite/Wildwood, Route 2 Grief Point, Route 3 Upper Westview and Route 9 Brooks School.   

The Santa Bus comes to town on Friday December 20 and Saturday, December 21, 2024. Join Santa on the bus for some holiday music along the way!

Prince George – Food for Fare is back for the holiday season from December 2 until December 4, 2024! Bring along a non-perishable food item and ride the bus for free. All donations will be given to the Prince George Salvation Army.

Monday, December 2 – Wednesday, December 4

All Day

Prince Rupert – BC Transit is making finishing up your holiday shopping a little easier in Prince Rupert! Friday level service will be available every day from Monday December 16 until Tuesday, December 24, except Sunday, for all conventional routes.

Princeton – Stuff the Bus returns to Princeton this holiday season! On Friday, November 29 from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. volunteers will be at Veterans Square collecting toys, gifts and nonperishable food items. All items collected will go to the Princeton Christmas Hamper Drive and Princeton Food Bank.

Friday, November 29

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Quesnel – Ride the bus for free on Christmas Eve in Quesnel. Whether you’re off getting a last-minute gift or just trying to get home for the holidays, all transit will be free in Quesnel, up until the last bus at 4 p.m.

Summerland – The 37^th annual Summerland Festival of Lights is taking place on November 29, 2024. Free shuttles will be available starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Prairie Valley Road Tim Hortons and at 4:40 p.m. at the Sumac Ridge Golf and Country Club. Route 30 Penticton/Summerland will be affected by downtown road closures from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. For more details, click here.

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