Yours To Enjoy

At the Vancouver Christmas Market, holiday cheer is around every corner. Enjoy gourmet food, authentic German drinks, and festive sweets that keep your heart warm and belly full.

The Market has something for everyone – from family Carousel rides to treasured moments amongst friends; our holiday festivities are yours to enjoy.

About the Vancouver Christmas Market

The Vancouver Christmas Market is delighted to return to its seaside home at Jack Poole Plaza (downtown at the Olympic Cauldron). Vancouver’s largest and longest-running outdoor Christmas market invites families and friends to reconnect and celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with an expanded six-week schedule from November 12th to December 24th.

Since 2010, the Vancouver Christmas Market has delighted locals and visitors alike with authentic German-inspired festivities. Combining colourful décor, artisan gifts, sweet and savoury food and drinks, and live music, the yuletide celebration creates the ideal atmosphere to mix and mingle with friends and family, enjoy a quick lunch or after-work drinks, and indulge in a variety of cultural activities, old world confections, and seasonal entertainment

According to centuries-old tradition, many German towns host Christkindlmarkts in December; each one is unique, featuring local artisans and festive regional refreshments. Residents take the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company, sample local delicacies, shop for gifts, and share holiday cheer.

Each year, the Vancouver Christmas Market brings this festive Old World tradition to Vancouver. This cherished holiday event offers an authentic German feast for the senses. Stroll the twinkling pathways of a European-inspired Christmas village in the crisp winter air.

Discover unique treasures to stuff into stockings or tuck under the Christmas tree at one of the more than 80 artisan huts offering handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list. Festive foodies can sample Glühwein (mulled wine), a selection of German and Austrian beers, and a variety of sweet and savoury epicurean delights.

Get into the holiday spirit with our lively line-up of holiday entertainment, performing on the Flying Stage from Vancouver’s only Christmas Pyramid. Kids (and kids at heart!) will love riding the Christmas Carousel, embarking on a market-wide scavenger hunt, and frolicking with Vancouver Christmas Market mascots “Holly and Jolly”.

Combining colourful décor, authentic gifts, enticing food and drink, and family entertainment, this Yuletide celebration creates the perfect atmosphere to mix and mingle with friends and family, have a quick lunch or after-work drink, find a festive photo op, and take in a wide variety of holiday entertainment!