Vancouver’s largest Christmas Market returns to Jack Poole Plaza this winter with a significant expansion and five new experiences.
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Vancouver’s Christmas Market is set to return for the 2026 holiday season at Jack Poole Plaza, with organizers calling the upcoming show the most significant expansion in its history.
The market will run from Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, to Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026, operating on various time slots across the season.
The event is designed as a German-style holiday village, transforming Jack Poole Plaza into a winter destination featuring dozens of food and drink vendors along with artisans and makers. Organizers say the market includes more than 90 wooden huts.
Along with its traditional elements, the 2026 edition is being built around a set of new additions. Organizers say the entrance will feature new German Village facades, adding to the market’s arrival experience.
A new Wishing Forest will give visitors a place to write a wish on a wooden ornament and leave it for others to see in the interactive woodland.
Another newly announced feature is the Secret Wall Cocktail Hut, accessed by ringing a bell in the Pyramid area. The hut’s concept includes a hidden window where guests can receive a drink served by Santa or the Grinch.
Organizers say visitors will also be able to unwind at the Fire Pit Lounge, which will include the latest collectible mug as part of the market experience.
The market’s programming will include festive activities and live entertainment, with performances on the Flying Stage on the second storey of the Christmas Pyramid.
Other attractions described for the holiday season include a walk-through Christmas tree, twinkling lights, a carousel ride, and a photo booth for pictures during the market visit.
Season passes are already on sale, and general admission pre-sale is set to open on Oct. 2, with the market located at 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver. Tickets are described as having various prices available online.
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