Lights of Life Kickoff at the Gibsons & District Public Library

A Sunshine Coast Hospice holiday tradition since 1992

Lights of Life provides an opportunity for the public to pause and reflect on the memory of their loved one(s) during the busy holiday season.

Throughout December, Hospice volunteers host booths in public locations such as Sunnycrest Mall in Gibsons, Trail Bay Mall in Sechelt, and the Craft Fair in Pender Harbour. At the tables, we provide ornaments for passersby to write a loving tribute, or simply the names of their loved one(s) who have died, and hang it on the tree. On New Years’ Day, the hundreds of ornaments are gathered and then brought to a ceremonial public beach bonfire event called Lighting of the Memories. 

While visiting the Lights of Life tables, volunteers are there to create a safe space for people to remember and talk about memories of loved one(s), share how they are coping with grief, or learn about the services we offer.

We look forward to seeing you at our displays this year; the following dates and locations are where you can find us within the community.

Lights of Life Dates for 2024:

Gibsons & District Public Library | November 23 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Lights of Life Kickoff

Sunnycrest Mall | November 28th to December 4th | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Trail Bay Centre | December 5th to December 11th | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pender Harbour | December 14th | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Christmas Market

We are grateful to the Gibsons & District Public Library for their generosity in hosting this event and to the Province of BC (gaming grant) for funding this event.

For more information, please access our webpage below:

Winter Tea

Join us for tea and community

This Hospice tradition is a gathering where we honour the memory of a loved one. You are welcome to bring a photograph or object for the remembrance table. Everyone is welcome.