For details for the 2023 event, click here.
A cherished holiday event with a German twist will be back this year.
Offering an authentic German Christmas market appeal, this festival unites everyone and offers attractions, treats, hot seasonal drinks, and holiday gifts.
Guests can peruse amongst twinkling lights, visit vendors or relish in the German feasts available. This European-inspired Christmas village will sure be a must-see of the season.
The Vancouver Christmas Market opens to the public at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 12.
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What to do at the Vancouver Christmas Market
Truly a Christmas Market that covers it all, where family and friends feel the vibes of the holiday season surrounding the beauty of Jack Poole Plaza.
This Yuletide celebration boasts a number of things to do.
Shop
There will be more than 80 artisan huts and vendors offering handcrafted gifts, food products, and more.
Also new this year, an augmented reality experience and a light curtain with 22,000 lights.
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Eat & Drink
Arguably you cannot visit without partaking in the festive feasts and drinks. Warm up with Glühwein (mulled wine) or get a selection of German and Austrian beers, ciders or spiced hot chocolate.
To eat, there are a number of savoury and sweet delicacies to enjoy. Some popular items include Mr. Hotcakes rolled up pancakes, soft pretzels, artisanal deli meats, turkey haus, roasted pork haus, perogies, schnitzel, and so much more.
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Be Merry
In addition to festive photo opportunities with the twinkling “Lovers Lane” and Walk-In Christmas Tree, there is much to do to get into the holiday spirit. There is a Christmas carousel, market-wide scavenger hunt, and even market mascots “Holly and Jolly.”
And there will even be live entertainment happening on the Flying Stage on the second story of the beautiful Christmas Pyramid.
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Don’t miss out on this beautiful Christmas experience, tickets and passes can be purchased online.
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