Christmas craft fairs and winter holiday artisan markets take place in November and December at various venues in Metro Vancouver.
The fairs offer wonderful Christmas shopping opportunities, provide inspiration and creative ideas for people, and support local craft entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations.
Christmas craft fairs and markets in the Lower Mainland.
The Vancouver Christmas Market is located at Jack Poole Plaza outside the Vancouver Convention Centre by the Olympic Cauldron at 1055 Canada Place.
In 2018 the market runs from November 21st until December 24th. It’s open daily from 11 am until 9 pm from November 21st until December 23rd. On December 24th the hours are 11 am until 6 pm.
For tickets and more information Visit the Vancouver Christmas Market
• December 12 to 16, 2018 (Wednesday to Sunday) – the MAKE IT CRAFT SHOW features around 250 vendors and takes place at 2901 East Hastings Street at the PNE. Admission is $4 plus fees online or $8 at the door and children 12 and under are free. The event runs from 5 to 9 pm on the Wednesday, 11 am to 9 pm on the Thursday and Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm on the Saturday and from 11 am to 5 pm on the Sunday.
• December 8 & 9, 2018 (Saturday & Sunday) – the GOT CRAFT Christmas market takes place this year at the Maritime Labour Centre at 1880 Triumph Street in Vancouver from 10 am until 5 pm both days. Admission is $5 at the door or about $3 online.