15 Christmas Markets Around Vancouver Worth the Trip This Year

The season starts this weekend in Squamish and the last of the craft fairs wraps up in Fort Langley the weekend before Christmas. In between, the chalets go up at Jack Poole Plaza and on the Shore, and Langley City gets its first European-style village. Several of the craft fairs that locals plan their gift lists around run for a single weekend or less.

This guide covers the big waterfront markets, a heritage village lit up in Burnaby, a light festival in Cloverdale and the maker fairs from Commercial Drive to Whistler. For each one you get the 2026 dates and hours, what it costs, how to get there and what makes it different. Details come from each market’s own page, its host or an official partner. Where something isn’t posted yet, the guide says so.

A few are free to walk into. Others reward you for buying ahead. The short-run fairs are easy to miss if you wait, so the list runs in the order they open.

15. Arts Whistler Holiday Market (Whistler)

Arts Whistler’s long-running holiday market moves back to the Whistler Conference Centre for 2026, with more than 100 artisan stalls planned. Bratz Biz, a youth artisan market, runs alongside it and is free.

The market is Nov 28 and 29. Tourism Whistler lists it as Saturday 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Admission for 2026 isn’t posted yet. Bratz Biz lists the same hours, Saturday 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm on its own page.

It lands on a full weekend in the village. Whistler Winterlight runs Nov 27 to 29 at Olympic Plaza, so you can pair the two. For parking, call (604) 932-5535. If you’re driving the Sea to Sky, winter tires are required from Oct 1. Check road conditions before you leave and go prepared for winter weather.

14. Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market (Chilliwack)

This is the market’s 51st year, which is a long run for any craft fair. It’s also the Chilliwack Arts Council’s yearly fundraiser.

It runs Nov 20 to 22 at Chilliwack Heritage Park. Friday is 2 to 8 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Admission for 2026 isn’t posted yet. Watch the Heritage Park events page for updates.

Only service animals are allowed, so leave the dog at home. The Friday session runs latest, which helps if you’re heading out from the city after work.

13. Christmas in the Village Festive Market (Fort Langley)

This three-day festive market is run by the Fort Langley Village Farmers’ Market and takes over the Fort Langley Historic Community Hall on Glover Road. It’s the last market on this list, landing the weekend before Christmas.

It runs Dec 18, 19 and 20, 10 am to 6 pm each day. Admission isn’t posted.

The farmers’ market itself runs Saturdays near St. Andrew’s historic chapel until Dec 5. If you want both, plan two trips: the last regular Saturday on Dec 5, then the festive market two weeks later. Updates are on the market’s Facebook page.

12. Steveston Christmas Craft Fair (Richmond)

This one-day fair fills the Net Shed beside Steveston Community Park with up to 125 vendors. Expect handcrafted items, jewellery and foodie gifts, plus a raffle. The organizer describes the venue as family-friendly and accessible.

It’s Saturday, Nov 28, 10 am to 4 pm, at 4111 Moncton Street. Admission is by donation, and you can give by cash or card. Bring cash for shopping, since there’s no ATM on site and not every vendor takes cards. Only service animals are allowed, and parking is limited.

The organizer warns would-be vendors that table registration is only available through the Steveston Community Centre, and says third parties have been trying to sell tables online. Stick to the community society’s event page for details.

11. Wesbrook Village Holiday Market (UBC)

Now in its third year, this weekend market sets up in Norman MacKenzie Square in Wesbrook Village, south of the UBC campus. More than 45 local artisan vendors take part over the season. Expect live music and seasonal cocktails. New this year are bigger seating areas with fire pits.

It runs Friday to Sunday each weekend from Nov 20 to Dec 20. The Wesbrook Village tree lighting is on opening day, Nov 20.

It’s open Fridays 3–9 pm and Saturdays and Sundays 12–7 pm, with live music 4–7 pm on Fridays and 2–5 pm on weekends. Entry cost isn’t posted. Check the UBC announcement before you head out.

Because it runs most weekends until just before Christmas, it works as a late stop if you’re still short a gift or two.

10. SEEK Bespoke Market (Squamish)

The market season opens in Squamish. About 100 creative brands set up inside the Railway Museum of BC, so you shop under a museum roof instead of in a tent. Expect ceramicists, distilleries, chocolatiers and skincare makers.

Friday runs 4 to 9 pm. The first hour is for VIP pass holders, and the public gets in at 5 pm. Saturday is 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday is 10 am to 4 pm.

A $7 ticket covers all three days, bought online or with cash at the door. Seniors pay $4 at the door (cash only), and kids 15 and under are free. The early-bird VIP pass is $34 plus tax. It includes the Friday 4 to 5 pm VIP hour and is valid all three days. Details are on the market’s page.

It’s the first market weekend of the season. That makes it a good chance to get gifts sorted before the Sea to Sky ski season gets busy. Winter tires are required on the Sea to Sky Highway from Oct 1.

9. Portobello West Holiday Market (Yaletown)

Portobello West bills itself as Vancouver’s original makers market, and it’s celebrating 20 years in 2026. The holiday edition is indoors at the Roundhouse, Yaletown’s historic railway building, so it goes ahead rain or shine.

Expect free live music, family entertainment. The first 100 people to buy advance tickets go into a draw for a $50 shopping spree.

It’s Saturday Nov 28 and Sunday Nov 29, 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Buy through Portobello West early if you want a shot at the draw.

8. Toque Craft Fair (Mount Pleasant)

Toque is the yearly holiday market and fundraiser for Western Front, a non-profit artist-run centre in Mount Pleasant. More than 65 BC artists sell textiles, ceramics, jewellery, prints and homewares across two floors of the heritage building.

Your money goes further here. Vendors donate 30% of their sales to Western Front’s programs and the care of the building. Toque has carried on Western Front’s winter fair tradition since 2002.

It runs Dec 4 to 6. Friday is an opening party from 5 to 9 pm, then Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. General admission is $5, the $15 Supporter ticket includes a tote bag, and kids under 12 are free. Tickets are sold in advance or at the door, but the door takes cards only. Details are at Western Front.

7. Got Craft Holiday Market (East Vancouver)

Got Craft is an East Van favourite, and this year it runs over two weekends. About 100 makers and small shops set up at the Croatian Cultural Centre on Commercial Drive. Expect clothing, jewellery, homewares, art and artisanal food.

Kids get their own corner. The Mini Makers Area is for young entrepreneurs aged 16 and under, and there’s a free DIY station. Food trucks handle lunch.

Dates are Nov 21 and 22, then Nov 28 and 29, 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets are sold online or at the door, and the ticketing page lists $5.72 to $9.74. The first 50 shoppers each day get a free swag bag, so be there at 10 am if you want one. Details are on gotcraft.com.

6. Festive Village at Burnaby Village Museum (Burnaby)

This isn’t a market in the chalets-and-stalls sense. The museum’s open-air heritage site is decorated with festive lights and traditional decorations, with seasonal entertainment, demonstrations and activities. The gate is free.

Food comes from Mai’s Cafe or the food trucks. Carousel rides are $2.86 plus tax each.

From Nov 25 to Dec 13 it’s open Wednesday to Sunday, 2 to 9 pm, and closed Monday and Tuesday. From Dec 16 to Jan 3 it’s open daily, 2 to 9 pm, except Dec 24 and 25. The Bright in Burnaby tree lighting is Nov 28 at 6:30 pm. Hours are on the City of Burnaby page.

It’s the only one on this list that keeps going into the new year. It sits at 6501 Deer Lake Ave beside Deer Lake Park, and an arrival late in the afternoon lets you see it in daylight and lit up.

5. Noël Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights (Cloverdale)

Noël Surrey is mainly a light festival, with about three million lights at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds and a Christmas Market inside. One ticket covers the market plus Santa’s Snow Barn, Jack Frost’s Bar, the Bavarian Plaza, photos with Santa and a Ferris wheel.

Your ticket also does some good. The BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund is a partner and calls Bright Nights its single largest yearly fundraiser.

It runs Nov 27 to Dec 29 and closes at 9:30 pm each night. The official FAQ lists closures on Nov 30 (one line says Nov 20, which is before opening), Dec 7, 24 and 25, so check the festival FAQ and booking calendar before you go. Adult tickets start at $24. Kids 6 and under are free, but they still need a free ticket booked online. Prices change by day, so compare dates before you buy. Parking is included.

4. Langley Christmas Village (Langley City)

This one is new for 2026. It comes from the team behind the Shipyards market and is run in partnership with Langley City. The plan is a free European-style village with more than 70 vendors, Glühwein and cider, European food and a pop-up curling rink in the middle. Photos with Santa are free, and there’s live entertainment every day.

It runs Nov 26 to Dec 24 around City Hall and the Timms Community Centre. Hours are Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday 11 am to 10 pm. From Dec 18 to 23 it’s open until 10 pm, though the City’s calendar shows a 9 pm close on Sunday, Dec 20. Christmas Eve runs 11 am to 8 pm.

Opening night is Thursday, Nov 26, and the tree lighting is Friday, Nov 27. Both are free. Parking is free after 5 pm on Douglas Crescent, and there’s a shuttle from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. It’s a first-year event, so check the official site before heading out.

Tree lightings and opening nights, 2026

Event	Where	Date
Wesbrook Village tree lighting	Norman MacKenzie Square, UBC	Nov 20
Langley Christmas Village opening night (free)	Downtown Langley City	Thu Nov 26
Langley Christmas Village tree lighting (free)	Downtown Langley City	Fri Nov 27
Bright in Burnaby tree lighting (free gate)	Burnaby Village Museum	Nov 28, 6:30 pm

3. Circle Craft Holiday Market (Downtown Vancouver)

Circle Craft bills itself as Western Canada’s largest craft market. More than 315 Canadian artisans, artists, makers and designers fill the Vancouver Convention Centre. You’ll find ceramics, wooden toys, glassware, leather goods, clothing and handmade soaps. Live music, craft demos and drinks round it out.

It runs Nov 11 to 15. Wednesday to Friday it’s open 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, per circlecraft.com. One ticket gets you in on all five days. At a show this size, that means you can scout on a weeknight and come back for the real shopping.

Early-bird tickets are 25% off until Nov 4. After 5 pm Wednesday to Friday, tickets are $8. Seniors 65 and over get 50% off on Thursday, Nov 12. The regular adult price wasn’t confirmed on the official page.

The Convention Centre sits next to Jack Poole Plaza. The Vancouver Christmas Market opens there the day after Circle Craft wraps.

2. Shipyards Christmas Market (North Vancouver)

The Shore’s big market costs nothing to get into. More than 90 wooden chalets and 120 vendors fill the Shipyards on the Lower Lonsdale waterfront, along with an ice rink and Santa’s chalet. The organizers say they kept entry free on purpose, pointing to rising ticket prices and European tradition.

The City of North Vancouver runs the rink right next to the market. Skating is free with no booking and no session times, from noon to 8 pm, and rentals are at the Supply Shop. Santa and Mrs. Claus photos run weekdays 4:30 to 8 pm and weekends 12 to 3 pm and 5 to 8 pm. The market is run by Parfait Productions and isn’t affiliated with the City.

It runs Nov 27 to Dec 24. Until Dec 17, hours are Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday 11 am to 10 pm. Dec 18 to 23 is 11 am to 10 pm, and Christmas Eve is 11 am to 8 pm. The market’s FAQ says it stays open until 10 pm from Dec 17, a day earlier than the homepage’s Dec 18, so check the homepage if you’re planning a late visit that week.

Take the SeaBus. The crossing from Waterfront Station is about 12 minutes, and the market is about two minutes from the terminal. Waterfront Station is a short walk from Jack Poole Plaza, so you can do both waterfront markets in one evening. There’s also street and underground parking.

1. Vancouver Christmas Market (Downtown Vancouver)

This is the region’s original German-style Christmas market, set up on the waterfront at Jack Poole Plaza beside the Vancouver Convention Centre. New for 2026, the market lists a Wishing Forest, a Secret Wall Cocktail Hut, a Fire Pit Lounge, new German Village facades at the entrance and a limited-edition collectable mug.

The season runs Nov 16 to Dec 24, which the market counts as 39 market days. To start, it’s open Monday to Friday 4 to 9:30 pm and weekends 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. From Dec 5 to 18 it opens at 11:30 am every day and closes at 9:30 pm Sunday to Thursday and 10 pm Friday and Saturday. Dec 19 to 23 runs 10 am to 10 pm. Christmas Eve closes at 6 pm. The market’s own pages disagree on when the early schedule ends and when Dec 24 opens, so check Plan Your Visit before you go.

Single-day tickets start at $7.99 and go up if you buy on the day. Each ticket has a 30-minute arrival window, and once you’re in you can stay as long as you like. Kids 6 and under are free with no ticket needed. Season passes, with unlimited visits and priority entry, are $32.99 during pre-sale (until Nov 15) and $35.99 after. The family pass for 2 adults and 2 youth aged 7 to 14 is $74.99 pre-sale and $84.99 standard. Single tickets also go up to standard pricing from Nov 16. Book on the ticket site.

The market’s accessibility guide names the calmest windows: Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 pm, and the first two hours after weekend opening, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The busiest times are weekday evenings from 4 pm, all day Friday to Sunday, and especially the last week before Christmas. Waterfront Station is nearby, and the Plan Your Visit page has parking and transit details.

When to go: the 2026 calendar

• Nov 6 to 8: SEEK Bespoke Market, Squamish
• Nov 11 to 15: Circle Craft Holiday Market, Vancouver Convention Centre
• Nov 16: Vancouver Christmas Market opens
• Nov 20 to 22: Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market. Nov 20: Wesbrook Village weekends and tree lighting begin
• Nov 21 to 22 and Nov 28 to 29: Got Craft
• Nov 25: Burnaby Festive Village opens. Nov 26: Langley Christmas Village opens
• Nov 27: Shipyards and Noël Surrey open, and Langley lights its tree
• Nov 28: Steveston craft fair and the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting. Nov 28 to 29: Portobello West and the Arts Whistler Holiday Market
• Dec 4 to 6: Toque Craft Fair
• Dec 18 to 20: Christmas in the Village, Fort Langley
• Dec 24: Vancouver Christmas Market, Shipyards and Langley Christmas Village close for the season
• Dec 29: Noël Surrey ends. Jan 3: Burnaby’s Festive Village ends

The weekend of Nov 28 and 29 is the most crowded on the calendar, with several fairs running at once. If you want the downtown market with fewer people, the market itself points to Monday to Thursday, 4 to 6 pm.

Getting there

• The SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay takes about 12 minutes, and the Shipyards market is about two minutes from the terminal. Waterfront Station is also near Jack Poole Plaza.
• Langley Christmas Village runs a shuttle from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Parking is free after 5 pm on Douglas Crescent.
• Noël Surrey includes parking in the ticket price.
• The Arts Whistler Holiday Market is at the Whistler Conference Centre; for parking information, call (604) 932-5535.
• The Vancouver Christmas Market’s Plan Your Visit page has its own parking and transit details.

Saving money

• Vancouver Christmas Market: buy before your visit day, because prices go up on the day. Kids 6 and under are free.
• Circle Craft: tickets are $8 after 5 pm Wednesday to Friday, early birds save 25% until Nov 4, and seniors get 50% off on Nov 12.
• Shipyards is free to enter, and Langley Christmas Village, from the same organizer, is billed as a free village too. Burnaby’s Festive Village has free gate admission.
• Shipyards skating is free if you bring your own skates.
• Kids get in free at Portobello West (12 and under) and at Toque (under 12).

What to bring

• A card for Toque, where door sales are card only.
• Cash for Steveston: the donation takes cash or card, but there’s no ATM on site and not every vendor takes cards.
• Your own skates if you want to skip rentals at Shipyards.
• Warm layers for the outdoor markets: Jack Poole Plaza, the Shipyards, Langley, Burnaby Village Museum and Wesbrook Village.

Etiquette and safety

• The Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market allows service animals only.
• The Vancouver Christmas Market, Shipyards and Langley pages disagree with themselves on some dates and hours. Check the official page on the day.
• For Squamish and Whistler, winter tires are required on the Sea to Sky Highway from Oct 1. Check road conditions before you leave and go prepared for winter driving.

Christmas Eve and last days of the season

Market	Dec 24	Last day
Vancouver Christmas Market	Closes 6 pm (opening time differs between its pages)	Dec 24
Shipyards Christmas Market	11 am to 8 pm	Dec 24
Langley Christmas Village	11 am to 8 pm	Dec 24
Festive Village, Burnaby Village Museum	Closed	Jan 3, 2027
Noël Surrey	Closed	Dec 29

If you only make one trip, take the SeaBus and do both waterfront markets in an evening. If you’re shopping for gifts, the one-weekend craft fairs are where the makers are, and they come and go fast. Check the official pages before you head out, buy ahead where it saves you money, and leave room in the bag.

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Photo credits

• Christmas lights in Whistler (11824435344).jpg by Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 (combined into a montage, cropped). Via Wikimedia Commons.
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