Bear Creek Lights

Bear Creek Lights is a free after-dark light walk through the gardens of Bear Creek Park in Surrey. For two weeks in November, the City of Surrey fills the park with glowing displays along its paved garden trails, and visitors stroll the loop at their own pace. This guide covers the 2026 dates, how to get tickets, parking, transit and what to expect on the night.

Bear Creek Lights Photos and Video

A look at the displays along the Bear Creek Park garden trails. Tap any photo to enlarge it.

What to Expect at Bear Creek Lights

Bear Creek Lights has run in Bear Creek Park for over a decade, and the 2026 edition is the City of Surrey's largest display yet, with about 25 per cent more light displays and an expanded garden walking loop of roughly 1.5 kilometres. The lights are designed to follow the natural landscape, so trees, garden beds and pathways all become part of the show.

• A returning 40-foot Starlight Tunnel and the popular Giant Bear display, both favourite photo spots
• Animal and nature-themed light displays set along the garden trails
• Guided nature walks, storytime and live performances on select nights
• An event area near the Spray Park with food trucks, activities and photo opportunities, open to everyone without a ticket

The event goes ahead rain or shine, subject to extreme weather, so dress for the conditions. Schedules for the extras can change, so confirm them on the official City of Surrey page.

Bear Creek Lights 2026 Dates

Bear Creek Lights runs from November 6 to 20, 2026 in the evenings. The event is closed on November 11 for Remembrance Day. Nightly start and end times are listed on the official page, so check there before you book. If you are planning around November 11, see our guide to Remembrance Day events in Vancouver.

How to Get Bear Creek Lights Tickets

Admission is free, but tickets are required for the illuminated garden light walk. You can book online through the City of Surrey ticketing site or by phone at 604-501-5100, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

• Tickets are issued in 30-minute time slots; check in at the start of your chosen slot
• You are welcome to stay longer than your ticketed slot
• Each order allows up to 6 tickets; place another order for a bigger group
• After check-in you receive a wristband for the light walk and special programming
• A limited number of walk-up spaces are available first come, first served, but walk-up entry is not guaranteed
• If you can no longer attend, cancel your tickets using the link in your confirmation email

Ticket rules and availability are set by the City of Surrey and can change, so rely on the official page for the final word.

Getting to Bear Creek Park

Bear Creek Lights is at Bear Creek Park, 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey, one block east of King George Boulevard.

• By car: event parking is in the main lot off 88 Avenue; some extra parking may be available near the Surrey Arts Centre
• Check-in: follow the signs from the parking lot to the Spray Park entrance, just south of the lot
• By bus: from Surrey Central Station, take the R1 or 321 along King George Boulevard, or the 325 or 326 along 140 Street
• By bike: there is a bike rack at the entrance to the event space, next to the stadium and across from the playground

Tips for Visiting Bear Creek Lights

• Book your time slot early; popular evenings and weekends tend to fill first
• Arrive at the start of your slot so check-in is smooth
• Wear warm layers and waterproof shoes, since the walk is outdoors in November
• Charge your phone for photos; the tunnel and the Giant Bear are the busiest photo stops
• A weeknight visit is likely to feel calmer than a Friday or Saturday
• Bring a thermos of something warm, or check what the food trucks near the Spray Park are serving

Accessibility at Bear Creek Lights

The City of Surrey describes the garden and light display pathways as user-friendly for visitors of all abilities. The garden trails are paved and flat with varied, gentle slopes, which makes the loop manageable for strollers, wheelchairs and young children.

More to Do Near Bear Creek Lights

Make an evening of it by combining the light walk with a daytime visit to Bear Creek Park, or explore more of Surrey. Later in November, the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market runs November 21 and 22 at Surrey Civic Plaza, and Noël Surrey returns with its own Bright Nights light walk.

Want more glowing displays? See our guide to the best Christmas lights in Vancouver, the VanDusen Festival of Lights, and our roundups of Christmas activities and events and Christmas markets in Vancouver. For the full month, browse things to do in Vancouver in November or this weekend of November 6 to 8.

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