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    DEEP WINTER

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DISCOVER NORTH AMERICA'S WINTER WILDERNESS DOWNTOWN

See the Northern Lights in Bill Curtis Square, then follow DEEP WINTER through Yaletown. 

From November 20, 2026, to January 20, 2027, Whistler-based studio Best Coast brings North America’s winter landscapes into the city, projecting snowy forests and mountain peaks across eight locations in the neighbourhood.

Free and easy to explore on foot, DEEP WINTER sets the scene for a perfect night out in Yaletown, giving you even more reason to shop, dine and spend time locally this holiday season.

See all eight locations below, or use the map to plan your visit.

view the deep winter map

PROJECTIONS

BILL CURTIS SQUARE

Mount Temple, Banff National Park, Alberta.

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HELMCKEN PLAZA

  • Whistler Mountain, Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia.
  • Black Tusk, Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia.
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ROUNDHOUSE TURNTABLE PLAZA

Middle Fork Flathead River, Glacier National Park, Montana, United States.

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357 DAVIE STREET

Mount Rundle, Banff National Park, Alberta.

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1198 HOMER STREET

Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks,  Banff National Park, Alberta.

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1039 HAMILTON STREET

Mount Shuksan, North Cascades National Park, Washington, United States. 

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1020 MAINLAND STREET

Mount Nelson, The Purcell Mountains, British Columbia.

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yeti in yaletown

12 DAYS. $3,000 IN PRIZES.

You’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf, but have you heard of YETI in Yaletown?

For 12 days this December, the YETI is hiding out at a different Yaletown business each day. Find it for your chance to win great prizes from local favourites like Mavi, Dovetail and Earls.

There is $2,000 in daily prizes up for grabs. Plus, every entry puts you in the running for a $1,000 grand prize, awarded at the end of the competition.

How to enter

  1. Follow @iyaletown on Instagram for daily clues.
  2. Find the YETI in Yaletown.
  3. Send a message to @iyaletown telling us where you spotted the YETI. The first eligible person to send the correct location wins that day’s prize.

You can enter once per day, giving you up to 12 entries in the grand prize draw.

The YETI is on the move from December 1 to December 12, 2026.

Keep your eyes peeled, your next Yaletown stop could be a lucky one.

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