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 and provide inspiration and creative ideas for people. They also support local craft entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations.
Artisan and Christmas-themed markets taking place in December 2022 include the Vancouver Christmas Market, Shipyards Artisan Market, Kensington Holiday Craft Fair, and Coquitlam Christmas Night Market. There is also the Christmas Gifts Expo, New West Craft Markets, Women’s Winter Faire, Made in the 604 Markets and New West Holiday Market.
See below to learn about Christmas craft fairs and holiday artisan markets taking place both this year and in the past.
Vancouver Christmas Fairs
Below is a list of some of the best and most popular Christmas craft fairs and markets in the Lower Mainland that take place most years. Some of them took place in 2021, but not all of them. Hopefully more craft fairs take place in 2022. Exact details for some, however, are to be confirmed.
Click on the following cities for details about Christmas craft fairs in specific parts of the Lower Mainland, or scroll down for information about them all.
Abbotsford | Burnaby | Chilliwack | Coquitlam | Fort Langley | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Port Moody | Richmond | Squamish | Surrey | Squamish | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Other Markets
Abbotsford Markets
Craft fairs in Abbotsford in recent years have included the Old Farmhouse and West Coast Christmas Show.
West Coast Christmas Show
The West Coast Christmas Show & Artisan Marketplace takes place at the Tradex Centre at 1190 Cornell Street in Abbotsford. In normal years the trade show-style event features an artisan gallery, kids’ activities, cooking demonstrations, a model train, numerous trade show vendors and all kinds of Christmas-y things to see and buy.
In 2021 the event was cancelled due to COVID-19. The event returns from November 18th to 20th in 2022. Hours on the Friday are from 1:00 to 9:00 pm. On Saturday the market opens at 9:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm, and on Sunday it runs from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
See our article about the West Coast Christmas Show to learn more about the event.
The Old Farmhouse Vintage Market
The Old Farmhouse is an exceptional market featuring antiques, vintage goods, farmhouse furniture and one-of-a-kind knick-knacks that make perfect and unique holiday gifts (for you yourself or to give away).
The Olde Farmhouse is definitely not a “craft fair” or “artisan market”. It is a market though with lots of interesting things so see and buy. Many of the vendors are also the owners of small businesses, or people who just like to restore antiques and other vintage items.
This event takes place in the Tradex building beside the Abbotsford Airport. Admission for folk ages 12+ costs $8 per day or $10 for the weekend.
This year the market happens on November 12 and 13 in 2022.
To learn more see our article about The Old Farmhouse.
Burnaby Artisan Markets
Swedish Christmas Fair
The annual Swedish Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday, November 19th and Sunday, November 20th in 2022. In years that the fair takes place, there are 30 or so vendors offering a selection of traditional Swedish goods and food items (including Swedish glögg).
The fair is held at the Scandinavian Community Centre at 6540 Thomas Street from 11 am to 4 pm in 2022. There is live music and craft activities for children. Admission is usually free, as is parking. Around 1800 people attend in normal years.
In 2020, the event happened as an online bake sale on November 21st. In 2021 the market took place on the Saturday and Sunday of November 20th and 21st. For the latest details about the market, visit the Scandinavian Community Centre website.
Deer Lake Craft Fair
The Deer Lake Craft Fair takes place at the Shadbolt Centre at 6450 Deer Lake Avenue in Deer Lake Park. The event is sponsored by the Burnaby Arts Council and showcases the work of local artists, craftspeople and artisans including potters, wood artists, clothing designers, glass work artisans and jewelry makers.
Live entertainment and a variety of food options are also available in normal years at this event. In addition, there’s Santa’s workshop where kids can find activities such as face painting and cookie decorating.
In 2022 the event runs from November 18th to the 20th, so from Friday to Sunday. Hours on the Friday are from 11 am until 7 pm. Hours on the Saturday and Sunday are from 10 am until 5 pm. Admission to the fair and parking are both free. Approximately 3500 people attend the event each year.
For more details about the fair in general, see our Deer Lake Craft Fair article.
Chilliwack Craft Markets
Christmas Gifts Expo
The Christmas Gifts Expo happened in an online format in 2020, but as a full in-person event in 2021. In 2022 the in-person event happens on the weekend of December 9th to 11th at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
It’s a huge Christmas-themed market with over 250 vendors. Admission costs just $5 for those over the age of 5. Scheduled hours of operation are 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the Friday, 10:00 am until 6:00 pm on the Saturday, and 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on the Sunday.
If you take a non-perishable food donation you’ll get a chance to win some great door prizes. The donations benefit the local food bank.
For more information about the event click Christmas Gifts Expo.
Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market
In years that the event takes place, the Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market usually features over 175 artisans at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 44140 Luckakuck Way.
In 2019, the impressive event ran from noon until 8 pm on the Friday, 10 am to 6 pm on the Saturday, and 10 am to 4 pm on the Sunday. Admission was $5 and children 10 and under entered for free. Parking was by donation.
The event was cancelled in 2020, but the plan was for it to return on the weekend of November 19 to 21 in 2021. Because of flooding in the Fraser Valley the week before, however, the 2021 event was cancelled too. In 2022 it happens on the weekend of November 18th to 20th.
To learn more about what to expect, see our Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market article.
Coquitlam Craft Fairs
Coquitlam Christmas Night Market
The Coquitlam Christmas Night Market last happened on Sunday, December 22nd in 2019. It didn’t take place in 2020 or 2021, but it’s back again in 2022. This year it happens on the Friday and Saturday of December 2nd and 3rd.
It’s an artisan market at the Evergreen Cultural Centre featuring about 30 vendors at 1205 Pinetree Way. Admission to the event is $2 for adults and free for kids. The event is also right by a SkyTrain Station and Lights at Lafarge!
See our Coquitlam Christmas Night Market article for more information.
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
The Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair takes place at 618 Poirier Street at the Poirier Forum. The event happens on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of December 2nd to 4th in 2022.
At this event over 100 vendors sell handmade creations including ceramics, clothing, glasswork, woodwork, jewelry, healthcare products, housewares, food items and more. Admission for this season costs $5 for adults and $3 for seniors while children 12 and under get in for free.
In 2022 the event is open on the Friday from 4 to 9 pm, 10 am to 6 pm on the Saturday and on the Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.
For more information about the event in past years, see our Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair article.
Positively Petite Christmas Boutique
The festive opening reception for the Christmas Boutique happened at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts at 1120 Brunette Avenue.
The free event included displays of fine art, artisan products for sale and live music in normal years. At the event here is also usually a cash bar. In 2022 the festive opening reception happened on Saturday, November 12th, from 7 to 9 pm. For more details visit the Place des Arts website.
Fort Langley Craft Markets
Two popular craft markets in Fort Langley are the Fort Langley Christmas Market and Christmas in the Village.
Fort Langley Christmas Market
The Fort Langley Christmas Market celebrated its 7th year on Sunday, November 17th in 2019. The event took place at the Fort Langley Community Hall at 9167 Glover Road from 10 am to 5 pm.
The indoor market featured over 30 vendors and admission was by donation (minimum of $2 per person). The event is usually hosted by the Think Generously Society which helps families in need.
The market may or may not happen in 2022. For more information about the event in the past, visit the Fort Langley Christmas Market event page.
Christmas in the Village
The Christmas in the Village event is a 3-day artisan fair at 9167 Glover Road.
In 2022 the event takes place from Friday, December 16th until Sunday, December 18th. The fair features traditional Christmas food, gifts and music indoors at Fort Langley Community Hall. There are also free photos with Santa Claus. In 2022 the event runs between 10 am and 6 pm each day. Admission is usually by donation.
For more details, see the Christmas in the Village Facebook page.
New Westminster Craft Fair
In 2022 a number of Christmas artisan markets happen in New Westminster including one hosted by the New West Farmers Market (on Dec. 10th & 11th) and four hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster (on Nov. 5th & 19th and Dec. 3rd & 17th).
New West Holiday Market
The New West Holiday Market is an artisan market featuring more than 90 artisan vendors and food trucks, as well as live music and free activities for kids. Hosted by the New Westminster Farmer’s Market, it takes place outside City Hall in New Westminster on December 10th and 11th in 2022. Its hours of operation are from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Admission is by donation.
Click New West Holiday Market to learn more.
New West Craft Holiday Markets
New West Craft hosts a number of winter holiday-themed artisan markets in the weeks leading up to Christmas. New West Craft is a series of markets that take place all year long on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. The Holiday Night Market is one of them and it happens on December 3rd at the River Market at 810 Quayside Drive from 3:00 until 9:00 pm.
In addition to the Holiday Night Market, New West Craft hosts a collection of holiday markets taking place on Saturday, November 19th, and Saturday, December 17th, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at River Market. New West Craft is presented by The Arts Council of New Westminster. On December 23rd there is also a market in the Uptown district of New Westminster.
For more information about these markets, see our article about New West Craft or visit the events’ Facebook Page or the Arts Council of New Westminster‘s website.
North Vancouver Craft Fairs
Made in the 640 Markets
Holiday-themed Made in the 604 Markets take place indoors in North Vancouver at the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards on December 3rd, 4th, 17th and 18th. There are also indoor markets on November 19th and 20th as well as on December 3rd and 4th at Heritage Hall in Vancouver. Admission to all of these is free!
Note: The December 3rd market takes place on the same day as the Shipyards Christmas Festival which is a free family-friendly event. There are also other Made in the 604 Markets on the Saturday and Sunday of December 3rd and 4th at Heritage Hall in Vancouver.
To learn more about these events see our article about Made in the 604 Markets or visit madeinthe604.ca.
Shipyards Christmas Market
The Shipyards Christmas Market typically features over 4 dozen vendors in the Pipe Shop at Shipbuilders’ Square between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm on Saturdays and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sundays. Admission both days is free (or by donation).
The event happened on December 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th in 2019. Due to COVID-19, it didn’t return in 2020. However, it did happen on December 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th in 2021. In 2022 it takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of December 10th and 11th.
For more information about the event, see our Shipyards Christmas Market article or click northvancouvershipyardsdistrict.com.
Shipyards Christmas Festival
The Shipyards Christmas Festival is a community event that includes live entertainment as well as a Winter Artisan Market in the Pipe Shop at Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver.
In 2019 the festival took place on Saturday, November 30th, but the market continued on the Sunday too. Admission was free both days. The market usually features over 4 dozen vendors in the Pipe Shop at Shipbuilders’ Square.
The market was cancelled in 2020 due to the global pandemic, but it did happen in 2021! Its dates were December 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th. The actual festival, meanwhile, was scheduled for Saturday, December 4th. 2022 dates and details are to be confirmed.
Click Shipyards Christmas Festival to learn more about North Vancouver’s official “start of the season” event.
Artisan Markets at MONOVA
It’s not a “Christmas” or “winter holiday” market, but there is an artisan market in mid-November that offers great things to buy as Christmas presents. The Indigenous Artisan Market takes place at MONOVA: the Museum of North Vancouver on November 17th and 18th in 2022. There is also the Meet the Makers Market featuring about ten different vendors on December 17th between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Admission to the markets is free. To enter the museum’s main galleries, however, does cost regular admission.
Silver Harbour Christmas Market
The Silver Harbour Christmas Market usually features handmade arts and crafts, baked goods and “vintage attic treasures”. It takes place at the Silver Harbour Centre at 144 East 22nd Street (which is just behind the Harry Jerome Rec Centre on Lonsdale Avenue).
All artisan products are made on site, over 1000 shoppers visit in normal years, and there are also books and vintage items for sale. Admission is usually free.
In 2022 the market takes place on Saturday, November 26th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. See our article about the Silver Harbour Christmas Craft Market to learn more.
STA Christmas Craft Fair
The STA Christmas Craft Fair attracts as many as 1200 shoppers and over 100 vendors to their annual fundraising event at Saint Thomas Aquinas Secondary School at 541 West Keith Road. Items for sale include everything from handmade clothing to home decor, gourmet food, jewellery, children’s items and more.
The fair in 2019 ran on Sunday, November 3rd from 10 am until 4 pm. Admission was $5 for adults, $2 for seniors and free for both elementary and high school students.
The event was cancelled for 2020 and 2021. 2022 dates and details are to be confirmed. To learn more see our article about the Saint Thomas Aquinas Christmas Fair.
Fall for Local Holiday Market
The Fall for Local Holiday Market usually takes place indoors at the Pipe Shop in Shipbuilders’ Square at 115 Victory Ship Way from 11 am to 5 pm.
The market features around 80 vendors in normal years. The 2019 market took place on the weekend of November 16th and 17th. Admission cost $3 online and $5 at the door. Kids under 13 entered for free.
2022 dates and details are to be determined. For the latest news about the event, visit the Fall for Local Market Facebook page.
Etsy Holiday Pop Up Market
In normal years, the Etsy Holiday Pop Up Market includes craft vendors set up in North Vancouver’s Shipyards at the Pipe Shop at 115 Victory Ship Way. In 2022, the event happens on November 12th and 13th. Admission costs $5 in advance (but likely a bit more on the day at the door).
For more details as they become available, see our Etsy Holiday Pop Up Market article.
Port Moody Craft Fair
Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair
The Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair celebrated its 6th year at Port Moody City Hall on Saturday, November 27th in 2021.
The event featured more than 30 vendors and it took place in the Galleria at 100 Newport Drive in Port Moody. Hours of operation were from 10 am until 4 pm. Admission was by donation and proceeds from admission benefited the SPCA and Pet’s Matter.
Visit the Port Moody Craft Fair website for more details about the event.
Port Moody Station Museum Holiday Festival
The Port Moody Station Museum hosted an artisan market in 2021. It was called the Port Moody Station Museum Holiday Festival, but it was more just a market. It had live music though, and people could visit the museum while they were there.
The market was set up inside a giant tent, which made it good for rainy days.
To learn more see our article about the Port Moody Station Museum.
Richmond Craft Fairs
Steveston Village Craft Fair
In 2019, the Steveston Village Craft Fair took place on Saturday, November 23rd. The event happens at 4111 Moncton Street at the Steveston Community Centre in Steveston Village. It usually runs from 10 am to 4 pm, includes over 150 vendors, and features only local and Canadian handmade items. Admission is typically by donation of cash or non-perishable food items.
Dates and details for the 2022 Steveston Village Craft Fair are to be confirmed. For the most up-to-date information, visit the City of Richmond‘s website.
Heritage Christmas Craft Fair
The annual Heritage Christmas Craft Fair takes place at Britannia at the Seine Net Loft, the Chinese Bunkhouse and the Murakami Boatworks at 5180 Westwater Drive in Steveston Village.
In 2019, the fair happened on Saturday, December 7th from around 11 am until 4 pm. Admission is typically free. Dates and details for the 2022 event are to be confirmed.
For more information as it becomes available, visit the Britannia Shipyards website.
Christmasland Artisan Market
Lavenderland is a lavender farm in Richmond. It opened to the public in 2021. In the summer people who want to pay admission can wander around the garden, admire the flowers and buy lavender-themed souvenirs.
In December of 2021 the farm hosted an artisan market which they called Christmasland. It ran from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm each day. Admission was by donation with proceeds benefiting the Orange Shirt Society.
To learn about the venue, see our article about Richmond Lavenderland.
Squamish Winter Market
Refresh Winter Market
The Refresh Winter Market is a giant market which features locally-made and curated goods. It usually takes place at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park at 39645 Government Road in Squamish.
In 2019, the event was on the Friday and Saturday of November 15th and 16th. Admission is typically $3 online or $5 at the door. The market is usually open from 4 to 9 pm on the Friday and from 10 am to 5 pm on the Saturday. As many as 3000 people attend the event each year.
The Refresh Winter Market happened online in 2020 and it looks like this was the case again in 2021. Hopefully the event can return to its normal format in 2022. Click Refresh Winter Market for more details.
Surrey Craft Fairs
Alexandra Neighbourhood House Craft Fair
The Alexandra Neighbourhood House Craft Fair takes place at Surrey’s Crescent Beach. Admission is free (or at least it has been in past years). The exact location is 2916 McBride Avenue. More than 50 vendors typically participate.
The 2019 craft fair ran on Saturday, November 16th from 9 am to 3 pm. Dates and details for 2022 are to be confirmed. For the event’s most up-to-date status, visit the Alexandra Neighbourhood House website.
Vancouver Artisan Markets
Markets in Vancouver in recent years have included Christmas at Hycroft, the West End Holiday Craft Fair and Vancouver Christmas Market. There is also the Kensington Christmas Craft Fair, Women’s Winter Faire, Chanukah Market and Circle Craft Market.
Vancouver Christmas Market
The Vancouver Christmas Market is the city’s most famous and longest running holiday market. It has a German theme and is located at Jack Poole Plaza beside the Vancouver Convention Centre.
The Vancouver Christmas Market isn’t just a “craft” or “artisan” market. It’s lots of fun and features live entertainment, a carousel and dozens of vendors selling both locally-made and European products.
In 2022 the event takes place from November 12th until December 24th. Hours up until November 25th are from 4 to 9 pm. From November 26th to December 23rd, hours are from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. On December 24th the attraction opens at 11:30 am and closes at 6 pm.
Admission in 2022 costs about $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $9 for youth between the ages of 7 and 17. Younger kids get in for free.
For more details about the event, see our Vancouver Christmas Market article or visit vancouverchristmasmarket.com.
Women’s Winter Fare
Women’s Winter Faire is a holiday market that features BC women artisans. The 27th annual edition of the event takes place in 2022 at Heritage Hall at 3102 Main Street on December 17th and 18th. It runs from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on both days.
Admission to this market is by donation with proceeds benefiting Rainbow Refugee which is a non-profit organization that helps LGBTQ2+ refugees from abroad settle in Canada.
To learn more about the event see the Women’s Winter Faire‘s website.
Vancouver Chanukah Market
The Chanukah Market isn’t a “Christmas” event, but it is a holiday-themed artisan market. Chanukah is the same as Hanukkah which is the Jewish Festival of Lights. Hannukah is the more commonly used name. Chanukah, on the other hand, is the more traditional.
This market takes place at the Jewish Community Centre at 950 West 41st Avenue in Vancouver. The event usually features artisan vendors, live music and family-friendly activities. Admission is normally free with a donation to the Jewish Food Bank.
In 2022 the market runs on multiple days. This year it takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between December 5th and 14th. Hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day.
See the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver‘s website for more information.
Kensington Holiday Craft Fair
The Kensington Holiday Craft Fair takes place in Vancouver on December 3rd from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. It happens at the Kensington Community Centre at 5175 Dumfries Street (which is about 3 km east of Queen Elizabeth Park and 3 km south of Trout Lake). The event features about 30 vendors and admission is free.
To learn more about this event see our article about the Kensington Holiday Craft Fair.
Made in the 640 Markets
Made in the 604 Markets take place at Heritage Hall at various times of the year including on December 3rd and 4th in 2022. Heritage Hall is a beautiful building located at 3102 Main Street (at the corner with East 15th Avenue). Markets take place on the same weekend too at the Shipyards in North Vancouver, and then on the North Shore again on December 17th and 18th.
Admission to both the Heritage Hall markets in Vancouver and the ones in North Vancouver is free.
To learn more about these markets visit the official madeinthe604.ca website or see our article about Made in the 604 Markets.
Project EveryBODY, PEBCelebratesLive
Project EveryBODY, PEBCelebratesLive is an event celebrating people from Vancouver’s disability community. In 2022 it takes place at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown on December 2nd.
The event features a good number of artisan vendors. There is also live music and other entertainment, plus free hot chocolate. All of the artists and entertainers are persons with disabilities.
To learn more about the event see our article about Project EveryBODY, PEBCelebratesLive.
Holidays at Hycroft
Formerly called Christmas at Hycroft, Holidays at Hycroft is held at the beautiful Hycroft Clubhouse at 1489 McRae Avenue in Shaughnessy. In 2019, the event happened from November 14th to November 17th. The market happens again in 2022, this time from Thursday, November 17th, until Sunday, November 20th. The first day (November 17th) is for members only. The other days though the market is open to the public.
The market is open between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm daily. Admission in the past has been $15 and it’s the same again this year. It’s free though for children under 13 years old. This is a high-end Christmas season market in a stunning venue.
Holidays at Hycroft usually involves just their awesome Christmas artisan market. This year, however, it includes other great events too. On November 27th there is Brunch Around the World, on December 1st there is the Hycroft Holiday Ball and on December 4th there is a Children’s Brunch with Santa.
To learn more about the event in general, see our Holidays at Hycroft article or visit hycroftfortheholidays.com.
West End Holiday Craft Fair
The West End Holiday Craft Fair features about 60 vendors in 2022 and runs from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on November 26th and 27th at the West End Community Centre at 870 Denman Street. Admission is free and around 1000 or so shoppers attend over the course of the weekend in normal years.
To read more about the event, click West End Holiday Craft Fair or visit the West End Community Centre‘s website.
Circle Craft Market
Vancouver’s Circle Craft Market took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre at 1055 Canada Place. It’s a large craft fair with over 300 vendors selling an impressive variety of items including, jewellery, art and decor. An average of over 40,000 people check out the event each year.
In 2022 the market ran from November 9th to 13th. Hours on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. On the Saturday the market operated from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday hours were from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
For more information about the event, see our Circle Craft Market article.
Got Craft
The Christmas market happens on the weekend of November 19th and 20th in 2022. Taking place at the Croatian Cultural Centre at 3250 Commercial Drive in Vancouver, the event runs from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on both days. Admission is $5 online (and likely a few dollars more at the door).
In 2020 and 2021, the event happened in a virtual format. The 2021 market took place online between November 17th and November 28th. Check out the Got Craft website for the latest news.
Kitsilano Winter Market
The Kitsilano Winter Market takes place at the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, which is located at 2305 West 7th Avenue. Admission is usually $2 per person over the age of 12. It is a small to medium-sized craft fair that includes locally-made artisan products, food, live entertainment, a small farmers market and child care.
The 2021 market was going to take place on Saturday, November 27th, between 10 am and 4 pm. However, the event was cancelled. For more information, visit the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House website.
Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair
In 2019, the Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair ran on Saturday, November 23rd from 10 am until 5 pm. The event happens at the Dunbar Community Centre at 4747 Dunbar Street in normal years. The fair usually features over 140 vendors in multiple rooms and attracts over 2000 shoppers. Admission is about $5 or so.
The fair was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, the event didn’t happen in 2021 either. Hopefully it returns in 2022. For more details about past years, see our Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair page.
Britannia Christmas Craft Fair
The Britannia Christmas Craft Fair takes place in the gym at the Britannia Community Services Centre at 1661 Napier Street. Admission is usually $2 (but free for kids under 13 years of age).
The 2019 craft fair happened from Friday, November 22nd until Sunday the 24th. As many as 2000 people attend in normal years, even on days with bad weather, and in 2019 over 40 local vendors were expected to participate.
It looks like no fair was held in 2020. It also looks like the event was cancelled for 2021. For the most up-to-date details regarding the event, visit the Britannia Craft Fair Facebook page.
Make It Craft Show
The Make it Craft Show usually features around 250 vendors and takes place at 2901 East Hastings Street at the PNE. Admission is usually around $4 plus fees online or $8 at the door. Children 12 and under are free.
In 2022 the event runs daily from Wednesday, December 7th until Sunday, December 11th. It’s open from 5 to 9 pm on the Wednesday and from 11 am to 9 pm on the Thursday and Friday. Saturday hours are from 10 am to 6 pm and on Sunday it runs from 11 am to 5 pm.
The craft show was cancelled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. It didn’t happen in 2021 for the same reason. Go to the Make it Show website for more information.
Weirdos Holiday Market
An alternative-style Christmas craft fair is the Weirdos Holiday Market. It takes place on December 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th and 18th in 2022 at Vancouver’s Russian Hall. Admission is $5.
Some of the vendors at this market are the same as you’ll see at other places. Some of them, however, are not. In amongst the handmade cards and wood products, expect to see things made out of bones and with magical special properties.
To learn more about this event click Weirdos Holiday Market.
West Vancouver Artisan Market
Fall Artisan Market
Formerly called the Craft Market, the Fall Artisan Market takes place at 2121 Marine Drive at the West Vancouver Community Centre on the North Shore. In 2019, it ran between 10 am and 4 pm on both November 2nd and 3rd.
The venue is at the same place as the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre which is one of the Lower Mainland’s best places to take children for a swim. The location is also a short walk from the waterfront and seawall connecting Ambleside with Dundarave, so a great place for a post-Christmas shopping stroll.
2022 details are to be confirmed. Visit the West Vancouver Recreation website for the latest updates.
Gleneagles Holiday Artisan Festival
The 2019 Gleneagles Holiday Artisan Festival took place on Saturday, November 30th. It featured over 30 vendors at the Gleneagles Golf Clubhouse at 6190 Marine Drive in West Vancouver between 10 am and 3 pm.
2022 details are to be confirmed. For more information visit the Gleneagles Holiday Artisan Festival website.
White Rock Market
White Rock Christmas Market
The White Rock Christmas Market is part of the Christmas on the Peninsula event which features live entertainment and family-friendly activities at various places in downtown White Rock.
The market itself usually takes place at the White Rock Community Centre at 15154 Russell Avenue from 10:00 am until about 4:00 pm.
The 2021 market was going to happen as a one-day event on Saturday, November 27th, but then got cancelled. It happens in 2022, but for a longer period and at a different venue. In 2022 a smaller number of vendors set up daily at the White Rock Museum every day of the week except for Mondays between November 19th and December 22nd. For the latest details check out the Christmas on the Peninsula website.
Other Markets
Other great markets that also take place throughout Metro Vancouver this time of year include winter farmers markets and the one-day Candytown event in Yaletown (which usually takes place in late November).
Winter Farmers Markets
Lower Mainland winter farmers markets include Saturday markets at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver and Sunday ones in Port Moody and Hastings Park at the PNE grounds in Vancouver.
See Lower Mainland Winter Markets for more information.
Other Holiday Season Information
Many neighbourhood churches and schools also host great craft fairs (as well as entertaining Christmas concerts). Shopping at them is an excellent way to Christmas shop, get crafty ideas and support and connect with your local community. In addition to checking out the above major markets, keep your eyes out for advertisements for smaller events in your local area in 2022.
For a list of places to see holiday lights and enjoy other Christmas activities in the Lower Mainland, see Top Things to do at Christmas. And for other activities over the holiday season, check out the December Calendar.
