Canucks Autism Network

12/21/2025

A million lights, one magical night at the BC Wildlife Park in ! ✨

From walking through glowing displays to sipping hot chocolate, CAN families enjoyed it all.💙💚

Thank you to all the staff for making Wildlights a fantastic event!

12/21/2025

Santa sightings at the Festive Village at Burnaby Village Museum! 🎅

Over 280 CAN families enjoyed special moments meeting Santa and soaking in the holiday magic. ✨

From cozy lights to cheerful carols, the festive vibes were felt all around.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this Family Experience so magical! 💙💚

12/20/2025

🚂 “This was our very first time going to the BC Forest Discovery Centre Christmas Train. It was over an hour drive but was well worth it!

My kids loved the train and all of the displays. Their favourite part was the private CAN area though. They spent most of the evening in there with Santa and doing crafts.

It is nice to have a place when they get over stimulated by the crowds. My daughter also forgot her headphones and needed some.

The wonderful staff ran and got her some to borrow which was much appreciated!”

🗨️ Christine, CAN mom in

Thank you to the Parhar Group for making this annual family experience in possible! 🎅

12/19/2025

🎅🤶 We met Mr. & Mrs. Claus at the BC Wildlife Park in !

Over 70 CAN families enjoyed sharing their wishes and smiles during our Wildlights Family Experience this month.

Thank you, Mr. & Mrs. Claus, for making it a delightful night. ✨

12/18/2025

Join us for Move, Learn & Connect in ! Offered this Winter for girls ages 11-14! ❤️💜

Held on Tuesday evenings at Edmonds, this new program fosters connection & empowerment, while building sports skills.

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Learn more & register now: loom.ly/UeAq0dw

𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴, 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳-𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴.

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This program is made possible by the Canadian Women & Sport / Femmes et sport au Canada Spotlight Grant!

Part of the Community Sport for All initiative, this project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.

Ce programme est rendu possible grâce à la subvention Focus de Femmes et sport au Canada!

Faisant partie de l’initiative Sport communautaire pour tous, ce projet est rendu possible en partie grâce au Gouvernement du Canada.

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Join us for an inclusive program that fosters connection, safety, and empowerment, while building skills to navigate and enjoy sport confidently. Open to girls, gender non-conforming and gender-diverse individuals who identify as girls, ages 11-14. Each two-hour session begins with a one-hour worksh...

12/18/2025

🥅 From social media superstar to CAN fundraiser! It was Nick the Goalie's third time at the , presented by Dallas Watt Demo Ltd., this past Fall.

Nick raised over $2,000 to suit up with NHL Alumni Association stars like Meghan Agosta & Chris Higgins! 🏒 canproam.ca

🎥 Honey Mustard Media

12/17/2025

Shout out to the CAN staff & volunteers who helped us make The Butchart Gardens Family Experience in a success!

Thank you for always bringing the energy and enthusiasm that families and participants appreciate.

You are the best! 🫶

12/17/2025

What a magical night on the Christmas Express at BC Forest Discovery Centre, presented by Parhar Group!🚂

Over 60 families gathered for a cozy, sensory-friendly holiday experience, enjoying hot chocolate, meeting Santa, and riding the festive train through the lights.

We’re so grateful to Parhar Group for bringing this CAN Family Experience to Duncan over the past 4 years!

We look forward to continuing to bring our CAN community together! 💙💚

12/16/2025

"It's not to keep Owen from missing out. It's to keep 𝘯𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 from missing out." -Lewis, CAN participant. 💙💚

Help create more unforgettable moments like this for kids, youth and adults on the spectrum across BC.

🎁 Give a gift this holiday season: canucksautism.ca/give
*Give by Dec 31, and your gift will be DOUBLED up to a total of $100,000!

12/16/2025

Over 50 families enjoyed a magical day at The Butchart Gardens in ! ✨🎄

From exploring the gardens and skating, to carousel rides and crafts in our CAN Sensory Friendly space, kids had a blast & parents too! 💙💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this holiday experience.

12/13/2025

🎅 We got Santa magic in thanks to Do U Photography and Bricks & Mortar Creative!

Over the past week, we welcomed 60 families to our Sensory Friendly Santa Experience, triple the number from last year!

It was such a joy to create a calm, cozy space where kids could meet Santa in their own way. 💙💚

Thank you to everyone who made it happen: He Changed It, She Changed It, GAAB Design, Love and Flour, Mid-Town Station Kitchen + Drink and Tug 6 Coffee.

Shout out to our friends at Westcoast Women in Engineering Science and Technology (WWEST), who brought an extra burst of fun with a “Melting Frosty the Snowman” experiment. ☃️

You're all the best!

12/12/2025

Hey there, ! Join us for our CAN-STEP Information Night on Mon, Dec 15 at 5pm!

Learn all about our Skills Training Employment Program for individuals aged 15-30 who self-identify as .

It's a wonderful opportunity to see how we support Autistic job seekers in developing skills, gaining confidence, and finding meaningful job opportunities.

📍 In person at our Kelowna office (242-1889 Springfield Rd)
💻 Or connect via Zoom at loom.ly/RzkFq7Y

We can’t wait to see you there! 😊

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CAN STEP Kelowna Information Night. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.