Vancouver Christmas Market announces dates for 2025 return

The Vancouver Christmas Market at night (Vancouver Christmas Market)

The holiday season is officially on the horizon - Vancouver’s much-loved Christmas market has announced the dates for its 2025 iteration.

The annual festive event is back for its 15th year, taking over Coal Harbour’s Jack Poole Plaza from Thursday, Nov. 13 to Monday, Dec. 24.

Inspired by a traditional German Christmas market, the sprawling event will see over 90 huts host local vendors offering handcrafted gifts and festive, European fare and beverages.

Gulasch, bratwursts, schnitzels, strudels and soups will be among the offerings dished out to hungry visitors, while those looking for a Christmas tipple will revel in the return of huts selling German and Austrian beers, mulled wine, spiced cider and hot cocoa.

As for the entertainment, the market will host the return of a line-up of performances on its Flying Stage, rides on its Christmas carousel, and a market-wide scavenger hunt.

Those eager to get in on the festive action can buy season passes via the 15th anniversary sale now until Sept. 29.

An early season pass for unlimited November visits is up for grabs for $15.99, a pass offering unlimited access throughout the season is available for $30.99, and a family all-season pass, complete with line-skip, is on sale for $74.99.

Tickets are available on the Vancouver Christmas Market website.