VANCOUVER—Bright Nights in Stanley Park, one of Vancouver’s annual Christmas events, will launch its considerable seasonal sparkle on Friday, November 28.
During the five-week event, the children’s farmyard, miniature train, and surrounding forest displays are lit with about a million tiny lights, transforming the park into an enchanting forest playground.
Created by the Vancouver Park Board and the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, Bright Nights turns the park’s the lush woodland into a winter wonderland.
A musical train ride takes passengers on a twinkling tour past dozens of animated displays, while the children’s farmyard provides interactive entertainment.
The popular event not only provides a magical adventure for young and old alike, but also assists the Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
The Burn Fund brings “life saving, life supporting, and life enriching services” to survivors of fire trauma in British Columbia. The non-profit charity began in 1978 through the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Association.
Each year, firefighters and burn survivors volunteer to help set up the display. Donations cover programs such as Burn Awareness and Research and Prevention Programs.
Ray Boucher, Burn Fund director and a firefighter of 31 years, talked about the positive impact that Burn Camp has had in supporting the welfare of burn survivors.
“You know, having a burn injury can be very disfiguring and scarring; it can be quite hurtful as [victims] are growing up. So Burn Camp really takes that away and they become their own identities and they really enjoy it.”
Santa and his reindeer will be one of the main attractions at Bright Nights.
“I’ll be down here every day and night through to, of course, Christmas Eve,” said Santa. His wish is “peace and happiness and prosperity” for children and adults too. Bright Nights is closed on Christmas Day.
Approximately 200,000 people attend the event annually, which is now in its 11th year. However, the miniature Christmas Train did its inaugural run 27 years ago.
Admission is free, but there is a charge to ride the train and enter the Children’s Farmyard. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. Donations are welcome at the front gate to support the Burn Fund. For more information on the event please visit www.vancouverparks.ca or www.burnfund.org .
During the five-week event, the children’s farmyard, miniature train, and surrounding forest displays are lit with about a million tiny lights, transforming the park into an enchanting forest playground.
Created by the Vancouver Park Board and the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, Bright Nights turns the park’s the lush woodland into a winter wonderland.
A musical train ride takes passengers on a twinkling tour past dozens of animated displays, while the children’s farmyard provides interactive entertainment.
The popular event not only provides a magical adventure for young and old alike, but also assists the Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
The Burn Fund brings “life saving, life supporting, and life enriching services” to survivors of fire trauma in British Columbia. The non-profit charity began in 1978 through the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Association.
Each year, firefighters and burn survivors volunteer to help set up the display. Donations cover programs such as Burn Awareness and Research and Prevention Programs.
Ray Boucher, Burn Fund director and a firefighter of 31 years, talked about the positive impact that Burn Camp has had in supporting the welfare of burn survivors.
“You know, having a burn injury can be very disfiguring and scarring; it can be quite hurtful as [victims] are growing up. So Burn Camp really takes that away and they become their own identities and they really enjoy it.”
Santa and his reindeer will be one of the main attractions at Bright Nights.
“I’ll be down here every day and night through to, of course, Christmas Eve,” said Santa. His wish is “peace and happiness and prosperity” for children and adults too. Bright Nights is closed on Christmas Day.
Approximately 200,000 people attend the event annually, which is now in its 11th year. However, the miniature Christmas Train did its inaugural run 27 years ago.
Admission is free, but there is a charge to ride the train and enter the Children’s Farmyard. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. Donations are welcome at the front gate to support the Burn Fund. For more information on the event please visit www.vancouverparks.ca or www.burnfund.org .
