34 Gingerbread Houses Registered in Support of Make-A-Wish Canada
Vancouver (November 22, 2024) – Hyatt Regency Vancouver is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved holiday tradition, the 32nd Annual Gingerbread Lane, a festive event dedicated to spreading joy and granting wishes for children facing critical illnesses through support of Make-A-Wish Canada.
The 2024 Gingerbread Lane opens to the public from November 28 to December 27, promising to be more meaningful and exciting than ever. This year features 34 gingerbread house entries—the largest number in our history—thanks to the support of partners including Whitecaps FC, Starbucks, Vancouver Civic Theatres, Pharmacopia, K-Bro, Encore, Art Vancouver, Vancouver Sun Run, Harris & Company, Choice Flowers, Access Rent-A-Car, OURO and Downtown Vancouver.
As Canada’s longest-running Gingerbread Lane, the event draws over 20,000 visitors annually, inviting the community to experience extraordinary gingerbread creations. Local professionals, amateurs, and secondary school students transform gingerbread into awe-inspiring masterpieces, showcasing exceptional talent and creativity.
This year’s Gingerbread Lane not only highlights stunning gingerbread house displays but also features engaging activities and surprises designed to delight visitors of all ages. The involvement of our valued partners adds even greater depth to the experience, ensuring a truly memorable celebration of the holiday season.
General Manager Patrick Gosselin states "We are honoured to host the 32nd Gingerbread Lane and collaborate with incredible partners to support Make-A-Wish. Together with the Vancouver community, we believe in the power of hope and making dreams come true for children in need."
For more information on Hyatt Regency Vancouver's Gingerbread Lane, visit www.gingerbreadlane.ca.
About Hyatt Hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s portfolio included more than 1,250 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 76 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Residence Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove; the Boundless Collection, including Miraval®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt®; the Independent Collection, including The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt®; and the Inclusive Collection, including Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith™, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services.
For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com
About Gingerbread Lane
Gingerbread Lane is a heartwarming annual tradition hosted by Hyatt Regency Vancouver, dedicated to supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It is a delightful holiday event that spreads joy and grants wishes to children facing critical illnesses. In a past event, Gingerbread Lane made history by creating the world's largest gingerbread man cookie as awarded by the Guinness World Records
For more information, please visit www.gingerbreadlane.ca.
About Make-A-Wish Canada
Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The organization’s mission is to make the dream of each eligible child come true, since the dream is an integral part of the child’s treatment. Research shows that children who receive wishes are much more likely to regain the physical and emotional strength necessary to fight a critical illness. Make-A-Wish International is the world’s largest wish-granting organization, operating in more than 50 countries. As an independent affiliate, Make-A-Wish Canada serves children in every community across the country. In 2023, Make-A-Wish Canada is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since 1983, more than 38,000 dreams have been realized across the country, including more than 1,000 this last year alone.
For more information, please visit www.gingerbreadlane.ca.
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