The Lower Mainland has a number of winter farmers markets including ones in Burnaby, Vancouver and Port Moody. There is also the Vancouver Christmas Market.
Other winter markets happen in Cloverdale and Squamish. The Shipyards Christmas Market also takes place in North Vancouver.
Winter Markets in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland in 2025
Below are lists of winter markets in Metro Vancouver and other communities in the Lower Mainland. We also list some Christmas-themed markets.
Note: Market details such as dates, times and locations are subject to change. Check each market’s website for exact details.
Metro Vancouver Winter Markets
- Riley Park Farmers Market – takes place on Saturdays between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. From November 2nd in 2024 until March 29th in 2025, the market happens at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street and at nearby Riley Park at 50 East 30th Avenue. During the rest of the year it’s just at Riley Park.
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – on Sundays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm between November 3rd, 2024, and April 27th, 2025. The market takes place at Port Moody’s Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road.
- Hastings Park Farmers Market – on Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora Street) from early November until the end of April or the first weekend in May. Parking is free at the PNE, even if the sign says there’s a price – just say you’re going to the market. (Note: This market is not happening during the 2024/2025 winter season.)
- Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market – on Sundays between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at Kitsilano Secondary School located at 2706 Trafalgar Street in Vancouver. The market’s 2024/2025 season runs from November 3rd to April 27th.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – on Sundays at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. It’s not a farmers’ market, but it often has a good number of vendors selling fresh produce, plants and flowers. And it’s not a winter market, specifically, as it runs year-round. It operates in winter, though, and it’s enormous and very popular. The first market of 2025 takes place on January 12th.
Other Lower Mainland Winter Markets
- Squamish Farmers Market – on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 or 3:00 pm at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Victoria Street in Squamish. The market usually operates from February to December. In 2025 it opens on February 1st and runs on select Saturdays throughout the year.
Christmas Markets in the Lower Mainland
- Vancouver Christmas Market – an annual European-style market at Jack Poole Plaza over the holiday season. The ticketed event usually runs from mid-November until Christmas Eve. In addition to lots of vendors, there’s live entertainment, a carnival carousel and more.
- Shipyards Christmas Market – a free winter market with a European theme in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. There’s ice skating, live music and other activities to enjoy. The inaugural market ran from late November until December 24th last year. 2025 dates are to be confirmed.
- Christmas Craft Fairs – there are lots of other holiday artisan markets to attend each year. Examples include the Circle Craft Holiday Market, Made in the 604 Markets, Shipyards Christmas Artisan Market, New West Holiday Market and the Coquitlam Christmas Night Market.
Other Information
For information on farmers markets at other times of the year, like in the summer, check out our Vancouver’s Farmers Markets page.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Best Places for Shopping
- Vancouver on a Budget
- Lower Mainland Winter Activities
- Vancouver Rainy Day Activities
To learn about events in nearby places outside the Lower Mainland, check out victoriasbestplaces.com and WhatToDoInWhistler.ca.
