Three museums in Vanier Park team up for a free one-day winter market on Sunday, December 6, 2026: the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the Museum of Vancouver and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Expect local makers, food trucks, a decorated trolley for photos, a “boat ballet” on False Creek and a visit from the Grinch, with the museums open by pay-what-you-can that day.
Winter Market at Vanier Park: Quick Facts
| What it is | A free outdoor winter market and family day hosted by three Vanier Park museums |
| Date | Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
| Hours | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Where | Vanier Park, Kitsilano, Vancouver |
| Admission | Free. The museums are pay-what-you-can that day |
| Official page | vanmaritime.com |
What’s On
- Local makers selling handmade gifts.
- Food trucks.
- Photos aboard a decorated trolley from the Great Canadian Trolley Co.
- The False Creek Ferries “Boat Ballet” on the water.
- The Grinch, roaming the market.
- Live music from Vancouver Academy of Music students.
- Pay-what-you-can museums: the Maritime Museum, Museum of Vancouver and Space Centre.
Getting There
Vanier Park is at the south end of the Burrard Bridge in Kitsilano. False Creek Ferries stop at the Maritime Museum dock, and buses run along Cornwall Avenue. Parking in the park is paid and limited on busy days.
Tips
- Take the little ferry from Granville Island or downtown. It’s part of the fun.
- Use the pay-what-you-can day to see the St. Roch at the Maritime Museum.
- Continue to Granville Island afterwards for the holiday lights.
Same Weekend
- A Very Victorian Christmas Market at Roedde House, December 5 and 6.
- The Toque Craft Fair, December 4 to 6.
- Christmas with the Bach Choir at the Orpheum, Sunday, December 6.
For every market this season, see our Christmas markets calendar and free Christmas things to do in Vancouver.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Winter Market at Vanier Park in 2026?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Is it free?
Yes. Entry to the market is free, and the three museums are pay-what-you-can that day.
Who runs it?
The Vancouver Maritime Museum, Museum of Vancouver and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, with the Vancouver Academy of Music.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas Markets in Vancouver 2026
