Circle Craft Holiday Market opens at Vancouver Convention Centre on Wednesday
The five-day market runs November 11 to 15 at Canada Place with 315 Canadian artisans, ticketed admission, and reduced prices after 5 pm on weekdays.
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The Circle Craft Holiday Market opens at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Wednesday morning, bringing more than 315 Canadian artisans to Canada Place for five days of handmade goods, live music and seasonal food.
The market runs November 11 to 15, 2026. Wednesday through Friday hours are 10 am to 9 pm. Saturday hours are 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday hours are 10 am to 5 pm, according to Circle Craft's own site.
Who it is for
Children 12 and under get in free every day. After 5 pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, admission is $8. Thursday, November 12 is Senior Thursday: visitors 65 and older pay half price that day. One ticket covers all five days of the market.
General admission is ticketed through Gatehopper. Circle Craft operates a year-round store at Granville Island and runs the Convention Centre market each November as its main showcase for Canadian makers. The organization has held the holiday market at Canada Place for several years.
What is there
The market features ceramics, glassware, leather goods, clothing, soaps and holiday decor, all made by Canadian artisans. The event also includes artisan demonstrations, live music, holiday food and beverages, and a kids' craft corner for families.
Getting there
The Vancouver Convention Centre is at 1055 Canada Place on the city's waterfront. Waterfront Station is a short walk away and is served by the Canada Line, the Expo Line and the Millennium Line. Buses also stop near Canada Place. Parking is available in nearby parkades, but transit is the easier choice on busy market days.
Wednesday is Remembrance Day, a public holiday. Transit runs on a holiday schedule that day. TransLink publishes the full holiday schedule at translink.ca.
Visitors can check Circle Craft's own site at circlecraft.com for the latest hours, ticket prices and any changes before making the trip.
Questions this story answers
When does the Circle Craft Holiday Market open in Vancouver in 2026?
The Circle Craft Holiday Market opens on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre (1055 Canada Place). It runs for five days, from November 11 to November 15. Wednesday, November 11 is the first day, and the market closes on Sunday, November 15.
What are the hours for the 2026 Circle Craft Holiday Market?
Wednesday through Friday, November 11 to 13, the market is open from 10 am to 9 pm. Saturday, November 14, hours are 10 am to 7 pm. Sunday, November 15, the market closes at 5 pm. All hours are for the Vancouver Convention Centre location at 1055 Canada Place.
How much does it cost to get into the Circle Craft Holiday Market?
General admission is ticketed and available through Gatehopper. Children 12 and under get in free on all days. Wednesday through Friday after 5 pm, admission is $8. On Senior Thursday, November 12, visitors 65 and older receive 50 percent off. One ticket covers all five days of the market.
What can visitors buy at the Circle Craft Holiday Market?
The market features more than 315 Canadian artisans selling handmade goods. Categories include ceramics, glassware, leather goods, clothing, soaps, and holiday decor. The market also includes live music, artisan demonstrations, holiday food and beverages, and a kids' craft corner. All goods are made by Canadian makers.
Where exactly is the Circle Craft Holiday Market held?
The market is at the Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver. This is the main convention hall on the city's waterfront near Canada Place and the cruise ship terminal. It is accessible by transit from Waterfront Station, served by the Canada Line, Expo Line and Millennium Line.
Is there a special deal for seniors at the 2026 Circle Craft Holiday Market?
Yes. Thursday, November 12 is Senior Thursday. Visitors aged 65 and older receive 50 percent off general admission on that day. The market runs 10 am to 9 pm on Senior Thursday. Children 12 and under are free every day, and weekday evenings after 5 pm offer $8 admission on Wednesday through Friday.
Who runs the Circle Craft Holiday Market?
Circle Craft runs the market. The organization is based in Vancouver and operates a year-round store at Granville Island. The holiday market at the Vancouver Convention Centre is its annual showcase of Canadian artisan work. Circle Craft has held the market at Canada Place for several years.
What transit options are available to get to the Circle Craft Holiday Market?
The Vancouver Convention Centre at 1055 Canada Place is a short walk from Waterfront Station. Waterfront Station is served by the Canada Line, the Expo Line and the Millennium Line. Buses also stop near Canada Place. Parking is available at nearby parkades, though transit is recommended during the busy market days.
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