VIFF, Thanksgiving & Halloween: A Local's Guide to October in Vancouver (And Where to Stay)
October in Vancouver is a quieter, cozier season built around film, food, and fall festivities — headlined by the 45th Vancouver International Film Festival, Thanksgiving Monday, and Halloween events across Gastown. The St. Regis Hotel's downtown Dunsmuir Street location keeps guests close to it all while the crowds thin out from summer.
Vancouver International Film Festival (Oct 1–11, 2026)
VIFF marks its 45th edition this October, screening roughly 150 features and 90 shorts alongside talks and live performances at venues including the VIFF Centre on Seymour Street. The St. Regis Hotel is a short walk or transit ride from the festival's core downtown screening venues, making it easy to catch multiple showings without a long commute back to a hotel room.
Thanksgiving Weekend (Oct 10–12, 2026)
Thanksgiving Monday falls on October 12, 2026, and many downtown restaurants offer special turkey dinners and three-course menus over the long weekend. Guests can pair a Thanksgiving dinner out with the hotel's own complimentary breakfast the next morning.
Halloween in Gastown and Downtown
Late October brings spooky walking tours like Lost Souls of Gastown and the Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour, both within easy reach of the hotel's historic downtown setting. It's a fitting backdrop, since The St. Regis Hotel itself occupies a heritage building with more than a century of Vancouver history.
A Quieter, More Personal Fall Stay
With summer's crowds gone, October is an ideal time to experience The St. Regis Hotel's boutique character: warm, personal service, freshly refurbished rooms following the hotel's annual winter renovation cycle, and a full complimentary breakfast each morning.
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Whether it's a week of VIFF screenings, a Thanksgiving weekend getaway, or a Halloween city break, The St. Regis Hotel offers a central, independently owned base for exploring Vancouver's fall calendar.
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