The Vancouver Christmas Market is an annual can’t-miss Vancouver Christmas event running from November 22 to December 24, 2013.
The Vancouver Christmas Market
This authentic German Christmas Market has the perfect atmosphere to hang out with friends and family. There are rows of little wooden huts decorated with pine branches and white Christmas lights.
They have a variety of different German food vendors that feature German Bratwurst, suckling pig and Swiss Raclette, traditional Christmas cookies, Lebkuchen, roasted chestnuts, baked apples and spiced Christmas Cake (Stollen). Beverages will include the famous German Christmas Drink (Feuerzangenbowle) and authentic hot spiced red wine (Glühwein) and a selection of German beers (Weissbier).
Mmmm, sausages!
photo credit: Vancity Buzz
The merchandise will include authentic wood carvings and wooden toys, knitted clothes and scarves, Christmas pyramids and tree balls, tin toys, stain glass, nutcrackers in various sizes as well as advent wreaths. You can find unique gifts such as glass jewelry, Polish pottery, organic baby clothes or German beer steins.
Some of the crafts.
Performances will include traditional European choirs and dance performances, world class string ensembles, worldly gospel choirs and festive carol singers. The Pavilion Stage will also host daily feature kid’s activities and a variety of school choirs and bands will show off their talent during their performances on stage.
A special children’s area known as the Kids’ Market will give youngsters the chance to make their own Christmas gifts and ride downtown Vancouver’s only Christmas Carousel.
The Carousel.
The market’s hours are: November 22nd – December 23rd, 2013, 11am-9pm & December 24th, 2013, 11am-6pm
| Admission | Rates (including tax) – Includes Season’s Pass! |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 + years) | $6 Mon – Fri 4pm-9pm & 11am-9pm weekends |
| Adult (13 + years) | $3 Special! Mon – Fri 11am-4pm |
| Youth (7 – 12 years) | $3 |
| Child (0 – 6 years) | FREE |
| Carousel Rides | $3 per ticket; $10 per package of 5 tickets |
The Vancouver Christmas Market has generously provided us with 2 tickets for admission to giveaway to one of our lucky readers!! The giveaway runs from December 4th – December 8th, 2013. Please enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway link below.
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Raincity Parent 
The food!
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Can’t wait to ride the carousel…
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I’m looking forward to the food!
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The carousel and the gingerbread mascots! They look adorable!
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Looking forward to some local, homemade treats.
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Going for the first time as we have never been there. The food would be #1 for us too 🙂
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The food!
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