With winter fast approaching, there’s no shortage of festivals and markets around Metro Vancouver to welcome in the season. Even as the days get shorter and the nights longer, the many light displays and festivities are sure to fill locals and visitors alike with the warmth of holiday spirit.

Keep checking back as more events are added to the list.

Vancouver

Circle Craft Christmas Market

Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
When: November 8^th-12^th, 2023
Admission: Paid
Western Canada’s largest indoor craft market is a Vancouver tradition, offering creations from local artisans just in time for the holiday season.

Vancouver Christmas Market

Where: Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
When: November 16^th-December 24^th, 2023
Admission: Paid
Experience the European outdoor Christmas festival with many local artisans and retailers offering all sorts of Christmas-themed treats and handicrafts.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Where: VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
When: November 24^th, 2023-January 7^th, 2024
Admission: Paid
The lush VanDusen Botanical Gardens are lit up for visitors to stroll through and enjoy a variety of colourful displays with photo opportunities.

Japan Market Christmas Market

Where: UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
When: December 2^nd-3^rd, 2023
Admission: Paid
The Christmas-version of the popular annual Japan Market offers up local and imported Japanese-inspired gifts, treats and entertainment.

Burnaby

Heritage Christmas

Where: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
When: November 25^th-December 17^th, 2023, December 19^th, 2023-January 5^th, 2024
Admission: Free
Step back in time with the Burnaby Village Museum to see how Christmas was celebrated with traditional decorations, entertainment and family-friendly activities.

Surrey

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market

Where: Surrey Civic Plaza, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey
When: November 25^th-26^th, 2023
Admission: Free
A free event with live music, food vendors, local artisans, rides and displays will bring joy for the whole family. Don’t forget to stick around for Surrey’s largest Christmas tree lighting!

Richmond

Steveston Christmas Craft Fair

Where: Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond
When: November 25^th, 2023
Admission: By donation
Over a hundred local artisans will setup shop in the heart of Steveston Village for a family-friendly market.

Coquitlam

Lights at Lafarge

Where: Lafarge Lake Park, 1251 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
When: November 24^th, 2023-January 2024
Admission: Free
Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor Christmas lights display also includes live entertainment and food trucks and is just steps from public transit!

North Vancouver

Spirit of the Season

Where: The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
When: December 2^nd, 2023
Admission: Free
The Shipyards transforms into a winter wonderland with ice skating, live entertainment and of course, an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus!

 

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