The best Christmas gifts from Vancouver are the ones you can’t buy anywhere else: a mug from a local potter, a box of BC chocolates, a print by a Vancouver artist or a ticket to something that becomes a memory. Shopping local also keeps money in the community and makes your list a lot more interesting.
Here’s where to find made-in-BC Christmas gifts around Vancouver this season.
Shop the Craft Fairs
Holiday craft fairs are the easiest way to buy directly from local makers, and many are only on for a weekend.
- Circle Craft Holiday Market, November 11 to 15: 300-plus Canadian artisans at the Convention Centre.
- Portobello West, November 28 and 29: 69-plus BC makers at the Roundhouse.
- Got Craft, November 21 and 22 and 28 and 29, with 100-plus makers.
- Hycroft for the Holidays, November 26 to 29, in a Shaughnessy mansion.
- Toque Craft Fair, December 4 to 6, with 60-plus BC artists.
- Blackberry Winter Arts Market, Port Moody, November 19 to December 22.
- NWFM Holiday Market, New Westminster, December 12 and 13.
The full calendar is in our Christmas markets guide.
Granville Island
Granville Island is the best one-stop shop for local gifts year-round: working artisan studios for pottery, glass, jewellery and textiles, plus the Public Market for edible gifts. Go on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds. See Granville Island at Christmas.
Gift Ideas by Type
Food and Drink
- Chocolate: Purdys Chocolatier was founded in Vancouver in 1907 and has shops across the region.
- BC pantry treats: smoked salmon, local honey, jams, hot sauces and coffee from small BC roasters, many sold at the markets.
- BC wine, craft beer and spirits: pick up a bottle from a local winery, brewery or distillery for the adults on your list.
Art and Handmade
- Prints, ceramics and jewellery from local artists at the craft fairs.
- Indigenous art from galleries that work directly with Northwest Coast artists. Ask how the artist is paid and credited.
- Handmade ornaments, a lovely way to remember a Vancouver Christmas. The Christmas Store at Potters and Glenda’s Christmas Cottage have huge ornament collections too.
Experiences
- Tickets to a holiday show or a Christmas concert.
- A seat on the North Pole Express, or a light show such as VanDusen.
- An annual pass to a local attraction, a gift that lasts all year.
- A festive afternoon tea.
Gifts That Give Back
Many local markets support charities: the Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair gives every dollar to the Share Food Bank, and the Ukrainian Christmas Fair supports Ukrainian relief. You can also donate in someone’s name. See giving and volunteering at Christmas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy local gifts in Vancouver?
At holiday craft fairs like Circle Craft and Portobello West, on Granville Island, and at independent shops on Main Street and Commercial Drive.
What’s a good gift from Vancouver?
BC chocolates, smoked salmon, a piece from a local potter or artist, or tickets to a holiday show.
When are the best Christmas craft fairs?
Most run between mid-November and mid-December. Circle Craft is first, from November 11 to 15.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas Markets in Vancouver
