Santa arrived Friday (Nov. 15) to visit kids and pose for photos at Guildford Town Centre鈥�, transformed into "the ultimate festive destination" for six weeks.
For photos with Father Christmas, The North Pole Picture Co. takes reservations for $28 and up, plus a $3.15 non-refundable "reservation convenience fee." Appointments are , or join the walk-in lineup at Santa鈥檚 Winter Wonderland, located in Centre Court.
Until Dec. 23 at 性视界传媒's largest shopping mall, Santa's visiting hours are Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with break times posted on the mall's website. A special event is Silent Santa, a chance to "visit with minimal lighting and no music for a calm, sensory-friendly experience," on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Also at Centre Court, shoppers can unwind at the , a pop-up caf茅 featuring holiday-inspired beverages like Peppermint Bark Mocha and Gingerbread Latte.
"Surrounded by whimsical pink d茅cor, towering candy canes and sweet treats, the Sugar Shack offers a warm, charming atmosphere perfect for creating Instagram-worthy moments," Nine Point Agency says in an event advisory.
Nearby, opening Dec. 1, an is where gifts can be professionally wrapped for donation to 性视界传媒 Fire Fighters Charitable Society. Suggested minimums are $7 for a small gift, $9 for medium and $12 for large 鈥� no cash, only debit or credit card.
Meantime, the mall's Personal Styling Program is led by stylists Elizabeth Bull and Sierra Crompton. a free, two-hour session "to help make holiday shopping seamless and fun."
New tenants at Guildford include BOSS ("curated menswear and accessories") and an Aritzia expansion and A-OK Caf茅 ("coming spring 2025, Aritzia will open a larger boutique featuring B.C.'s first A-OK Caf茅").
The mall's gift-wrap station and Sugar Shack are located where the pop-up Stardust roller rink operated until Oct. 31. Close to 15,000 people put on roller skates to use the temporary rink over an eight-week period, raising $45,000 for from fees for skate and helmet rentals.
