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Britannia Village tree lighting set for Friday, November 27

Old wooden building with a rusty roof on pilings at the shore of Howe Sound, with forested mountains behind
The Britannia Beach waterfront on Howe Sound. Photo: Jason Jackson, CC BY-SA 3.0

Britannia Village is bringing back its holiday lights this season, with new lit features and a taller tree in the historic village centre. The official tree lighting celebration is on Friday, November 27. Weekly Holiday Makers Markets will run on Fridays and Sundays through the season.

Nov 27Tree lighting

What changesThe tree lighting celebration and the first Holiday Makers Market are on Friday, November 27 in the Britannia Village centre.

What is happening

The holiday lights are coming back to Britannia Village. This year the display adds new illuminated features. There is also a taller tree in the historic village centre.

The season starts with an official tree lighting celebration. It will include:

  • Carollers
  • Hot drinks
  • Holiday activities for kids
  • The first Holiday Makers Market of the season
  • The Britannia Beach Fire Department's vintage fire truck
Weathered wooden building covered in graffiti near the water with mountains in the background
An old building on the Britannia Beach pier. Photo: Anton Bielousov, CC BY-SA 3.0

The rest of the season

After the tree lighting, there is more to do in the village through the holidays:

  • Holiday Makers Markets every week on Fridays and Sundays, with local artisans
  • Festive exhibitions at Sea to Sky Art Gallery
  • Holiday food from Beaucoup Bakery, Kawartha Dairy and Autostrada
Historic black and white panorama of Britannia Beach town houses and mine buildings on the hillside
Britannia Beach town and waterfront in the mining era. Photo: William John Moore, Public domain

Where and when

  • Tree lighting celebration: Friday, November 27
  • Place: the historic village centre in Britannia Village
  • Holiday Makers Markets: Fridays and Sundays during the season, starting November 27
  • The source does not give a start time for the tree lighting or the market hours

More information

The event was shared by the Squamish Chamber of Commerce. For details, see the original notice. For road conditions on Highway 99 before you head out, check our today page.

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