Vancouver Christmas Market

When is Vancouver Christmas Market 2026?

Vancouver Christmas Market 2026 runs November 16 to December 24, 2026.

How the dates are set: The organizers announce each season's dates; the 2026 season runs from mid-November to Christmas Eve.

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Source: vancouverchristmasguide.com

Vancouver Christmas Market schedule

• November 16 to December 24, 2026: The market runs at Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place, in downtown Vancouver.
• Every visit: Pick a date and a 30-minute arrival window, then stay as long as you like.
• On site: The market has almost 100 wooden huts, live music, a walk-through Christmas tree, light installations, the Christmas Pyramid and a vintage carousel ride that is free with admission.

Sources: vancouverchristmasguide.com, tickets.vancouverchristmasmarket.com

Getting to Vancouver Christmas Market

• The market is at Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place, steps from the downtown waterfront.
• A separate market, the Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver, is near the SeaBus and bus routes. It has 100+ wooden stalls and an ice rink.
• The market is accessible to guests with mobility aids.

Sources: vancouverchristmasguide.com, vancouversnorthshore.com, tickets.vancouverchristmasmarket.com

Tickets and cost

Single-entry tickets include a selected 30-minute arrival window. Children 6 and under are free and do not need a ticket. Tickets are non-refundable but can be exchanged for another window if requested at least 24 hours ahead. Season passes are valid for unlimited visits from November 16 to December 24, 2026, and are non-transferable.

Source: tickets.vancouverchristmasmarket.com

History of Vancouver Christmas Market

The market was founded in 2010 by Malte Kluetz, who grew up with the Christmas markets of Germany. It has grown from there into a full European village, and 2026 is its sixteenth season.

Source: vancouverchristmasmarket.com

Vancouver Christmas Market: questions people ask

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About Vancouver Christmas Market

A German-style Christmas village of wooden huts on the Vancouver waterfront, with Glühwein, a pyramid and a carousel.

The market sets up an old-world village at Jack Poole Plaza on the downtown waterfront, with around 100 wooden huts, live music and a tall Christmas Pyramid. Food runs from bratwurst to raclette, and a vintage carousel ride comes with your ticket. It is a ticketed, outdoor event, so book a 30-minute arrival window and dress warmly.

Know before you go

• It is an outdoor event, so dress for cold, wet winter weather.
• Tickets come with a 30-minute arrival window, and late arrivals are not accommodated.
• Vancouver International (YVR) is the main airport, and the market is on the downtown waterfront at Jack Poole Plaza.

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