The Shipyards Christmas Market returns November 27 to December 24, 2026: free admission at Shipbuilders' Square in North Vancouver, with 90+ chalets, 120+ vendors, free skating with your own skates and free Santa and Mrs. Claus photos.
About this event
The Shipyards Christmas Market returns to The Shipyards in North Vancouver, November 27 to December 24, 2026. The market fills Shipbuilders' Square at 125 Victory Ship Way with more than 90 chalets and 120+ vendors, and admission is free — no tickets or time slots are needed.
The market is open November 27 to December 17 from 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday to Thursday and 11 AM to 10 PM Friday and Saturday, then 11 AM to 10 PM December 18 to 23, and 11 AM to 8 PM on December 24. The skating rink is open 12 to 8 PM, with free skating if you bring your own skates (rentals are available), and free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
With free admission, free skating with your own skates and free Santa photos, it is one of the Lower Mainland's most accessible holiday outings — just show up and enjoy the market.
What to expect
More than 90 chalets and 120+ vendors at Shipbuilders' Square, plus a skating rink open 12 to 8 PM and free Santa and Mrs. Claus photos. Admission is free and no tickets or time slots are required.
How to visit
- No ticket needed — admission is free, with no tickets or time slots.
- Skating — the rink is open 12 to 8 PM; skating is free with your own skates, and rentals are available.
- Santa photos — photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus are free.
Worth knowing before you go
- Admission is free — no tickets or time slots.
- Skating is free with your own skates; rentals are available.
- Santa and Mrs. Claus photos are free.
- The market has 90+ chalets and 120+ vendors.
Details verified against the Shipyards Christmas Market official website on November 12, 2026. Dates, hours and availability can change — please check the official site before you go. Canadafun.ca is not affiliated with the Shipyards Christmas Market.