First Published: November 13, 2018  |  Updated: November 21, 2023

Vancouver Christmas Market, the city’s cherished yuletide event returns this year with more festive offerings, free rides, fun activities and live entertainment.

Vancouver Christmas Market is largest and longest running Christmas Market and only European Christmas Market in Vancouver.  The fun event where families and friends can enjoy and experience the beloved holiday tradition, German-style.

Christmas markets originated in Germany.  It’s an advent tradition going back to the late Middle Ages in German-speaking Europe and many former Holy Roman Empire territories.

The Vancouver Christmas Market is a wonderful event to enjoy authentic German-inspired sights and sounds.   Savour German flavours and shop for unique gifts at over 90 huts at the market and usher in the joyous season with families and friends.

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What to Do and See?

Below are some of the market features.

• Alpine Haus –  relax and savour hot beverages and delicious food in a warm holiday setting.
• Lovers’ Lane – an Instagram-worthy 30-foot long tunnel decorated with 20,000 twinkling lights and mistletoe.
• Love Lock Installation – an area where lovers can attach a ‘Vancouver Christmas Market Love Lock’, representing their love and partnership over the holiday season..
• Winterdeck – an area to soak up the scenic views of the North Shore.
• Walk-In Christmas Tree – experience magical moments under the display of 36,000 twinkling lights.
• Live entertainment on the Christmas Pyramid’s ‘Flying Stage’ perched 10ft high above the market.
• Scavenger Hunt – a family favourite where you and your kids can go on a merry quest for goodies scattered across the Market and more..

Delectable Food and Beverages

There is nothing more jolly than sampling the array of German delicacies:

• Glühwein (a hot-spiced mulled wine), German Bratwurst,
• Gulasch, Spätzle, Schnitzel
• A selection of German beer, award-winning German style wine, and more

Ticket Information

Ticket Purchase at the Gate: Adult $21.99, Seniors $18.99, Youth Age 7-12 $13.99, Children Age 0-6, FREE.

Discounted pricing available for online purchase. Price varies depending on date of purchase.  Season passes are also available at $35.99.  Click here for more ticket information.