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Major holiday events kick off in Metro Vancouver this weekend

By Ian Holliday

Published: November 28, 2025 at 8:37PM EST

Shipyards Christmas Market — The 2024 Shipyards Christmas Market is seen in this photo from its website. (shipyardschristmasmarket.com)

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