With a bit over a month left 'til Christmas, there are plenty of festivities going on to get you into the holiday spirit. The Vancouver Christmas Market is one of them. At this authentic German Christmas Market, you shop for coveted gifts, sip on hot apple cider, taste some German specialities, ride a carousel and so much more.Admission to the Vancouver Christmas Market is only $5 for adults and, $2 for youth, and free for children 6 years and under. Better yet, if you stop by the market between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays, admission is only $2! The best part is, you'll get a free re-entry pass that allows you go back to the market as many times as you want this season.
Some highlights to look out for at the Vancouver Christmas Market include:
The X-Mas Factor: A singing competition that takes place every Friday night from 6 to 6:30 p.m. If you think you've got what it takes, sign up and belt out your favourite Christmas tunes at this fun competition.
VCM Days: The Vancouver Christmas Market "Nation Days" celebrate various European cultures, including Swiss, Dutch and Bulgarian.
Gingerbread Haus: Bask in the aroma of this Christmas cookie favourite at the Gingerbread Haus. You'll find an array of gingerbreads, marzipans and sweet treats, perfect for stocking stuffers.
German Beers: Two German brewers serving up thirst-quenching beers are Krombacher and Ayinger. Taste the new Krombacher Dunkel beer, a flavourful dark beer made with roasted malts and the finest hops. Or enjoy a refreshing Ayinger Brau-Weisse wheat beer.
This is just a sampling of what to expect at the Christmas market. There's so much more so make sure to check it out.
The Vancouver Christmas Market is happening from Nov. 24 to Dec. 24 at the outdoor plaza of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Cambie near W. Georgia. It's open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closes on Dec. 24 at 6 p.m.
Photo credit: Vancouver Christmas Market
