Join in the festive magic of the holiday season at the Vancouver Christmas Market returning to Jack Poole Plaza in the heart of Vancouver for 2024! As one of Canada’s most beloved Christmas markets this annual event draws locals and visitors alike for an unforgettable European-inspired holiday experience.
You name it Vancouver Christmas market has got it. From wooden huts and artisan craftwork to fairground rides vast light installations and even scavenger hunts the Canadian city’s take on a traditional German Christkindlmarkt is a hyperactive blaze of stuff to see and do – and every year it just seems to get that much bigger brighter and more glorious.
Dates and Times:
The market is open daily from November 13 through December 24 2024 with extended hours leading up to Christmas Eve. Plan to spend an enchanting day or evening wandering through the market’s cheerful displays as you take in twinkling lights lively music and the seasonal aroma of festive treats.
Here is the perfect schedule for this anticipated Christmas Market:
November 13 – November 30
Monday – Thursday: 4 pm to 9:30 pm
Friday – Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
December 1 – December 19
Monday – Thursday: 11:30 am to 9:30 pm
Friday – Saturday: 11 am to 11 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
December 20 – December 24
Dec 20: 11 am to 11 pm
Dec 21: 10 am to 11 pm
Dec 22 & 23: 10 am to 10 pm
Dec 24: 10 am to 6 pm
Market Highlights:
The Vancouver Christmas Market boasts over 80 artisanal vendors offering a wide array of unique and high-quality gifts handmade crafts and delicious food. You’ll find authentic German goods from traditional nutcrackers and hand-blown glass ornaments to handcrafted toys and artisanal candles—perfect gifts for family and friends.
Family-Friendly Experiences:
Bring the whole family along to explore festive attractions like the Holiday Carousel and the Lovers’ Lane—an illuminated tunnel perfect for capturing holiday photos. The little ones will love Santa’s Workshop where they can meet Santa himself and enjoy festive activities.
Christmas Pyramid & Wishing Tree:
Standing as a centerpiece the 10-foot tall Christmas Pyramid with its rotating scenes and candles adds a traditional German touch to the market. Don't miss the Wishing Tree where you can make a holiday wish while admiring the stunning Vancouver skyline.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5, Canada
