Harry Potter™️: A Forbidden Forest Experience Makes its Canadian Debut in Vancouver this Fall

An amazing nighttime experience premieres in Stanley Park on November 7

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VANCOUVER, BC (September 3, 2025) – For the first time in Canada, Harry Potter fans of all ages will have an opportunity to explore a spellbinding illuminated trail inspired by the iconic Forbidden Forest seen in the films. Presented by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Fever, and in partnership with Rifflandia Entertainment Company, Harry Potter™️: A Forbidden Forest Experience opens on November 7, 2025, in Stanley Park for a limited engagement.

The highly anticipated, family-friendly experience has captivated over two million visitors to date across the world, including in the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, France and the United States.  It offers all fans a unique opportunity to experience the franchise like never before.

“We are thrilled to bring this enchanting journey to the Canadian market,” says Annie-Lou St-Amant, regional manager, Fever Originals Canada. “This experience will be a must-visit event for Vancouverites and tourists alike.” 

Set within one of Vancouver’s most treasured landmarks, Stanley Park, this enchanting outdoor experience invites visitors to discover an illuminated path filled with magical creatures such as Hippogriffs and Nifflers, and practice casting spells. At the end of the trail, visitors will enter a themed village where they can enjoy a selection of food and drink and explore a souvenir shop offering official and bespoke merchandise.

Information and Tickets:

Harry Potter™️: A Forbidden Forest Experience will be presented from November 7, 2025, for a limited time at Stanley Park via the main entrance on West Georgia Street.  

Tickets will go on sale starting Wednesday, September 10, 2025.  Effective today, fans are invited to join the waitlist for early access and special offers at HPForbiddenForestExperience.com. Adult admission to the experience starts at $49.50 with time-entry tickets required. The approximate duration of the experience is 45-60 minutes. 

For further information about Harry Potter™️: A Forbidden Forest Experience, please visit HPForbiddenForestExperience.com and follow along on social media Instagram and Facebook, and use #HPForbiddenForestExperience, #HPForbiddenForest


About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment  

Warner Bros.  Discovery Global Themed Entertainment (WBDGTE), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits and theme park experiences based on the biggest franchise stories and characters from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGTE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™️ at Universal theme parks around the world, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour, and countless other experiences inspired by the Wizarding World, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. With best-in-class partners, WBDGTE allows fans around the world to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.

About The Harry Potter™ Franchise

From the moment eleven-year-old Harry Potter met Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his adventures have left an indelible mark on popular culture. Today, over 25 years later, the Harry Potter phenomenon thrives as one of the most successful and best-loved entertainment properties in history.  

J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter novels have been brought to life in an ever-evolving, interconnected universe which is loved by millions of fans worldwide. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films and three epic Fantastic Beasts films bring the spellbinding action to life on screen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child mesmerizes on stage, and state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games allow players to experience the wizarding world like never before. Fans can proudly showcase their passion through innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences - including themed lands at six Universal Destinations and Experiences theme parks around the world.  This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts offerings includes ground-breaking touring experiences and events, each developed to celebrate special moments and locations that fans cherish, as well as Harry Potter Shops in King’s Cross, New York, Chicago, Akasaka, and Harajuku. Wizards, Witches and Muggles alike can also discover something new as they explore behind-the-scenes secrets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter. With a new HBO Original TV series based on the Harry Potter books on the way, this extended world continues to provide the community with fresh and exciting ways to interact. For its global fans, and for generations to come, it invites everyone in to find the magic for themselves.  For the latest Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts news and features, visit www.harrypotter.com. All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s25)

     

About Rifflandia Entertainment Company

Rifflandia Entertainment Company is a full-service production company specializing in culture and entertainment, sport, and social impact. For over 20 years, the core executive and production teams have been producing events in Canada and internationally. Whether it be large-scale sporting events, engaging immersive experiences, municipal public celebrations, or electrifying music festivals, the team consistently delivers on a commitment to create unforgettable experiences. REC programs their events to feature diverse artistic elements, supported by high-level technical production. Meaningful inclusion and collaboration with local Indigenous Nations, with whom they have long-established relationships, is a priority in every event that they touch.

About BrandLIVE

BrandLIVE is an award-winning event production agency based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since 2008, we have built a portfolio of extraordinary events, including music festivals, civic celebrations, brand activations, live sites, conferences, award shows, and fundraising galas.

About Fever

Fever is the leading global live entertainment discovery platform, inspiring over 300 million people every month to discover the best experiences in over 40 countries. With a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique experiences and events—from immersive exhibitions and sports to interactive theatrical performances, concerts, and festivals—while empowering its partners with data and technology to develop and expand new experiences worldwide.

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