A One-of-a-Kind Holiday Shopping Experience in Vancouver
Meet Me At the Marktplatz
More than 90 artisan huts fill the Marktplatz and Gourmetstrasse, each one hand-picked for something you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re crossing off your whole list or just browsing, every hut at the Market was chosen with a reason.
The Perfect Christmas Shopping Day
Entertainment and events for shopping day
Take a break from browsing for the Prost Show’s collective toast at 7pm daily, or catch the Pyramid Light Sync as it washes over the Marktplatz every hour. Snow Showers fall every 30 minutes — the perfect excuse to pause between huts.
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A Season Pass for Every Shopping Trip
With a Season Pass, one ticket covers every return trip to the Marktplatz and Gourmetstrasse. Come back as many times as it takes to finish your list — no rush, no re-buying tickets each visit.
Season Pass
Pre Sale Early Bird Pricing (until November 15th):
Starting at $30.99 — includes 1 Adult pass, with unlimited visits and a priority entrance lane, along with 10% off at each vendor (excludes alcohol).
After November 15th:
Starting at $35.99 — includes 1 Adult pass, with unlimited visits and a priority entrance lane, along with 10% off at each vendor (excludes alcohol).
Free Entry for Kids Under 6
Bringing the whole family to shop? Kids 6 and under always join for free.
Refuel Between the Huts
Original-recipe Glühwein and a quick bite from the Gourmetstrasse are the perfect pause between huts — vegetarian and vegan options included, so everyone in your group can refuel.
Fun with Friends Frequently asked questions
The Market's food and drink lineup goes well beyond Glühwein — think Bavarian beers, warm pretzels, chocolate-dipped treats, and hearty European fare from more than 90 vendors, plus dedicated vegetarian and vegan options. View our full list of vendors here.
Absolutely! We recommend having a look at our Eats & Treats and using our filter option to see which vendors offer vegetarian and vegan options at the Market this year.
We encourage our guests to go cashless for convenience. While our Box Office accepts cash, credit, and debit, our vendors may offer various payment methods.
Please Note: There are no ATM machines available at the Market. The nearest ATMs are located inside the Waterfront Centre, across from Canada Place, or at the TD Branch at 1177 W Hastings Street.
Yes, you can absolutely purchase tickets at the gate! However, we highly recommend securing your tickets in advance for various advantages. By doing so, you can:
1. Guarantee your desired timeslot.
2. Benefit from discounted admission rates and avoid 'Day Of' rates.
3. Avoid waiting in the Box Office line.
Especially on weekends, certain timeslots may reach full capacity. Therefore, it's advisable to check availability before you start your trip to the Market. Please be aware that if a timeslot is marked as 'Sold Out', it means tickets won't be available at the gate either.
There are multiple benches throughout the Market. Visitors are also welcome to find seating in the heated Alpen Haus and the Winterdeck area.
The Alpen Haus is a heated area with chairs and tables to sit, socialize, and enjoy the great food offered by our vendors.