‘Tis the season for shopping and celebrating and there’s no better place to do so than on the bustling sidewalks of the Heights.

To kick-off the festive season, the HMA hosted a community Tree Lighting Ceremony at Heights Fountain Square (Hastings and MacDonald) on Saturday, Dec. 5. The event featured sweet treats, family activities and photos with Santa.

Congratulations to Wendy Smith, the winner of a basket of goodies donated by Heights merchants. Combined with money raised from Hats Off Day, the HMA donated more than $1,000 to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau this year. A special thank you to the following merchants who contributed to the Light up the Heights prize basket:

Adele-Rae Florist
Carleton Square Dental

Cioffi’s Meat Market & Deli

Double One Chinese Restaurant

Expedia Cruiseship Centres

Gilmore Restaurant

Hagen’s Travel & Cruises

Hastings Brewers & Vintner Supply

Heart Centre Yoga

Malito Printers

Manulife Securities

The Cooperators Insurance

Vancity Savings Credit Union