Free winter market at Vanier Park brings vendors, music and museums on December 6
Four Vanier Park venues are hosting a one-day outdoor winter market on December 6, with local vendors, two Vancouver Academy of Music concerts and a ferry performance.
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Four venues at Vanier Park are hosting a free one-day outdoor winter market on Sunday, December 6, 2026. The Museum of Vancouver published the details on its events page, listing the market as running from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Vanier Park, 1000 Chestnut Street.
The co-organizers are the Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the HR MacMillan Space Centre and the Vancouver Academy of Music. Admission to the outdoor market is free. The three museums are open that day on a pay-what-you-can basis, according to the Museum of Vancouver's event page.
Vendors and activities
Local artisans and makers will have stalls at the market, alongside seasonal food and beverages. Families can take holiday photos with Bard on the Beach costumes at a dedicated photo spot and with the Great Canadian Trolley, which will be parked on site and decorated for the season.
The park is at 1000 Chestnut Street in Kitsilano. The Museum of Vancouver's event page describes the market as a "festive day by the sea" with local vendors, makers, artists and small businesses taking part. The organizers have not yet named every vendor; the page says more details will be posted closer to December 6.
Two concerts at Koerner Recital Hall
The Vancouver Academy of Music is holding two concerts at Koerner Recital Hall, 1270 Chestnut Street, on the same day. The Chamber Music Winter Concert starts at 1:30pm. The Adult Orchestras Winter Concert starts at 3:30pm. Both are part of the market's programming. Koerner Recital Hall is one block from the main market area at Vanier Park.
False Creek Ferry performance at Heritage Harbour
After the outdoor market closes at 5:00pm, False Creek Ferries will perform their boat ballet at Heritage Harbour at 5:15pm. Ferry skippers pilot their boats through figure eights and crossovers in the water beside the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Heritage Harbour is on the east side of the Maritime Museum.
Before you go
The Museum of Vancouver says more information on performances and activities will be posted closer to December 6. Check museumofvancouver.ca/2026-winter-market before attending. Times may change, and the page will carry any updates from the four organizing venues.
Questions this story answers
When and where is the Vanier Park Winter Market?
The Vanier Park Winter Market is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Vanier Park, 1000 Chestnut Street, Vancouver. The park sits on the ancestral lands of the Sḵwxwú7mesh, xʷməθkʷəyəm and səlilwətaɁɬ peoples. The four organizing venues are the Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the HR MacMillan Space Centre and the Vancouver Academy of Music.
Is the winter market free to attend?
Yes, admission to the outdoor market at Vanier Park on December 6, 2026 is free. The Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver Maritime Museum and HR MacMillan Space Centre are open that day on a pay-what-you-can basis. No ticket is needed to browse the vendor stalls or watch the outdoor performances.
What vendors and activities will be at the market?
The market will have stalls from local artisans and makers selling goods, as well as seasonal food and beverages. Families can take photos with Bard on the Beach costumes and with the Great Canadian Trolley, which will be decorated for the holiday season. Museum exhibits are available by donation at all three Vanier Park museums.
What concerts are happening at the market?
The Vancouver Academy of Music holds two concerts at Koerner Recital Hall, 1270 Chestnut Street, on the same day. The Chamber Music Winter Concert starts at 1:30pm and the Adult Orchestras Winter Concert starts at 3:30pm. Both are part of the winter market programming. The Vancouver Academy of Music is one of the four co-organizers of the event.
What is the False Creek Ferry Ballet?
The False Creek Ferry Ballet is a performance by False Creek Ferries in which ferry skippers pilot their boats through figure eights and crossovers in the water at Heritage Harbour, beside the Vancouver Maritime Museum. It is scheduled to begin at 5:15pm on December 6, 2026, after the outdoor market closes at 5:00pm.
Who is organizing the Vanier Park Winter Market?
The Museum of Vancouver is listed as the lead organizer, with the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the HR MacMillan Space Centre and the Vancouver Academy of Music as co-organizers. The four venues share the Vanier Park site on Chestnut Street in Kitsilano. The Museum of Vancouver published the event details at museumofvancouver.ca/2026-winter-market.
Is this event good for families with children?
The Museum of Vancouver describes the market as family-friendly, with activities throughout the day including costume photo opportunities, a decorated trolley for holiday photos and performances. All three museums are open by donation. No specific age restrictions are mentioned on the organizer's page.
Where can I find more information before December 6?
The Museum of Vancouver's event page at museumofvancouver.ca/2026-winter-market has the confirmed details, including the December 6 date, the 11am to 5pm market hours and the concert schedule. The organizer notes that more details on performances and activities will be released closer to the event, so it is worth checking the page again before attending.
Sources
The pages this story draws on. Open one to check a claim yourself.
- Museum of Vancouver: Vanier Park Winter Market 2026museumofvancouver.ca
- Curiocity Vancouver, November 9, 2026curiocity.com
- Vancouver Maritime Museumvanmaritime.com
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