Vancouver Christmas Market
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Vancouver Christmas Market

vancouver christmas market

Vancouver Christmas Market. The sites, the sounds the smells! Christmas has come to Vancouver in the shape of a real German Christmas Market. This tradition began about two years ago (this is year three) and re-creates the traditional markets found in Europe. I admit it, I am a sucker for this, I’ve been looking forward to it for months, it’s truly a magical place.

vancouver christmas market

Each year as the Vancouver Christmas Market gains in popularity, they’ve been bringing in more attractions and vendors, so far so good. This carousel is absolutely gorgeous, I was really happy that I managed to snap a picture in a rare moment when it wasn’t full of kids.

vancouver christmas market

Of course we have to add just a little bit of Canadiana because no event is really complete without a barbecue! If it’s fresh fish caught earlier in the day, I’m not sure I can think of anything tastier.

vancouver christmas market

So much sparkle, so many amazing things that it’s hard to know where to even start.

vancouver christmas market

The organizers have made a real effort to bring in authentic items. This booth is filled with amazing ornaments and earthenware straight from Poland.

vancouver christmas market

The German Nutcracker booth! These wooden toys bring back so many memories for me.

vancouver christmas market

Upon entering the Vancouver Christmas Market you are hit by the electricity. Excitement is in the air, bright colours, textures and Christmas music fill the senses. Excited kids are running around, parents are enjoying warm mugs of mulled wine.  Everyone is in a festive mood as they wait in line to sample the delicacies.

vancouver christmas market

We bought some beautiful ornaments since I’ve decided that this year my little tree will be exotic and filled with birds of all kinds!

vancouver christmas market

My ticket came with a season’s pass and since the Market is open everyday until Christmas Eve I’m definitely coming back to visit with this guy!

What do you think of The Vancouver Christmas Market, would you attend?

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46 Comments

  1. Vancouver Christmas (@VanChristmas)

    Thanks for your wonderful post Caroline. Those are some gorgeous photos of the market, and we’re really happy to be a part of your holidays. We hope to see you again soon and wish you a wonderful happy holiday!

    1. I had such a great time on the weekend and I’m definitely going to be a regular through to Dec. 24th!

  2. Christmas is in the air… my favorite time of the year!
    great photos!
    Borka
    http://www.chicfashionworld.com

    1. Thanks so much and yes it’s starting!

  3. This looks so magical! Wish I could go!
    xoxo,
    Mere
    arabellamag.wordpress.com

    1. It really is! I love it.

  4. Ummm This looks like so much FUN!!! I wish that my town did something festive like this!

  5. Looks like a fun place to be! I’d be going nuts buying ornaments!

  6. i’m definitely going to be checking out the market this year with my sisters 🙂

    http://www.counttofour.etsy.com
    http://www.counttofour.com

    1. Go! It’s way better this year and you automatically get a season’s pass…just make sure to bring cash for the entry ’cause half the time their cash machine is out of order.

  7. Jillian Christison

    I’m going to share this with my brides… looks like there could be some fine finds for decorating!

    1. There are! They have a whole kiosk full of beautiful lace and lots of the ornaments are so delicate and ethereal looking, perfect for a winter wedding.

  8. oh it looks amazing! glad you’re enjoying the christmas around the corner days!
    all what we can find in Dubai if over the top christmas decorations for sale … urghhh… talking aobut christmas spirit!
    nini
    http://jenesaisquoi.me

    1. Oh, yeah most of ours are like that too but this is so much better because it’s based on European traditions…..

  9. Hello dear,
    stopping by to let you know – you’ve been nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Thanks for the impact!
    http://luchessa.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

    ps: i love Xmas markets!! 🙂

    1. Woohoo! thanks so much. I’ll get on this asap.

      1. happy to hear!!

  10. I had my first mug of mulled wine like 2 weeks ago & I’m hooked! Do they really sell that out there? Oh & everything’s great except what’s missing is the snow! lol

    xo,
    -K from loveyouduh.com

    1. I know but we wont have any snow! We aren’t expected to have snow in the city this year……

  11. Nice, I just made a post about a flea market I go downtown.

    XO

    http://calluswhatever.wordpress.com/
    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/3990157

  12. Love christmas great photos made me look forward to it even more!

    Frances O.
    http://www.thefashionhive.com

    1. I usually don’t like it this early but that Market is just so awesome!

    1. Thanks, I really appreciate that! I’m working on it. Thinking of taking a photography course….

  13. That looks so fun and whimsical!! I wish there were amazing things like that happening around my town. Love the shot of the carousel too (I have a soft spot for carousels) 🙂

    Cheers,
    Nina

    lefancygeek.com

    1. I love them too! Trust me normally my city isn’t all that fun…..

  14. Michi of Delphina Luxe

    This christmas market looks so fun! What a great idea it was to bring this custom over.

  15. Here in Austria we have so many Christmas markets, that I m actually a bit bored by them. The problem is that most of them have the same uncreative and uninspiring stuff …
    http://viennarightnow.wordpress.com/

    1. Yeah I can understand that but it’s such a novelty here that I will take it all!

  16. Ah, what a pity, that at us isn’t present anything similar) I with pleasure would buy up a set of Christmas trifles. fine post. reminds that soon Christmas!

  17. My Fashion S/ash Life

    Great post and really gets me in the festive mood. I haven’t been to a market yet this season, but looking forward to the trip once I get back to Berlin. Mulled wine, hhhmmmm Yum!

  18. That looks like loads of fun 🙂

    1. It’s the best! It’s such a fun new event here and that makes it even more exciting!

  19. Looks so much fun and so festive!!!!

  20. That looks like so much fun! I wish we had one here.

    instagram: @anfandhcogirl_us
    http://anfnewsnow.blogspot.com/search/label/An%20ANF%20and%20Hollister%20Girl%20in%20America

  21. I love Christmas markets!They are always so fun and deffinitely bring the Christmas spirit!The only missing thing is the snow! 🙂

    http://theotherside-bg.blogspot.co.uk/

    xoxo

    1. I totally agree! Unfortunately with temps hovering around 6 degrees Celsius I don’t think we’ll get much of that in the city…..

  22. That’s pretty inspirational – yes our Christmas markets look like that here in Europe…I wouldn’t have guessed that this is in Vancouver…
    http://www.theflamboyante.com

    1. The guy who started it is from Germany and he missed them….only thing missing is snow!

  23. I absolutely love heading down to the German Christmas Market in our nearest town (I am a country girl), it completely gets me into the Christmas Spirit. I love the smell of hot chestnuts and mulled wine. mmmmmmm. Seasons Greetings to you and have a great Christmas and New Year. x x

    1. Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year too!!!!

  24. I love it here, so festive and amazing crafts 🙂

  25. It looks beautiful!!!

  26. Nice photos 🙂 I’ve been wanting to check this out, hope I get a chance to go before it closes!

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