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title: "Free winter market at Vanier Park brings vendors, music and museums on December 6"
description: "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."
canonical_url: "https://voche.me/news/vanier-park-winter-market-december-2026"
last_updated: "2026-11-10T01:00:14.716Z"
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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.

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