Shipyards Christmas Market
Let’s be honest, scrolling through endless pages of products online just doesn’t offer the same magical feeling as handpicking a gift from a small business or community shop.
While it might be your habit to immediately look at a massive retailer’s site for something that fits the bill, or is “close enough”, when it comes to making a gesture, showing you made an effort goes a heck of a lot further. How do we know for sure? Because we know of a LOT of incredible spots around the North Shore that specialize in offering unique gifts and experiences that just can’t be replicated en masse. And when you give a gift from one of these friendly vendors, creators, artists, and artisans, you’re telling your giftee that they are unique too!
An always-reliable place to start is at any of our annual holiday markets. Visit any of the events below, and you’ll find a huge selection of friendly vendors excited to share their passion with you. Plus, you’ll have an added spring in your step to further explore our renowned local shops and boutiques. Go even further and make a day of visiting a few of them (or all of them!). With our holiday hotel packages now open, you can wander at your own pace without having to worry about beating the rush home.
Now that you know the perfect gift is out there, you just need to know where to look!
Showcasing a wide variety of items handcrafted by local seniors, this little market is sure to warm your heart! You’ll see and feel firsthand the immense pride that each creator took in crafting their wares. Expect original art pieces, stained glass, woodwork, quilts… all made meticulously by hand. There will even be Christmas decorations if you’re looking to add an added personal touch to your holiday display.
November 21st from 10:00AM – 2:00PM
70+ local vendors invite you to stroll through their gorgeous wares and find something that speaks to you! This massive market is taking place at the Pipe Shop in The Shipyards, so it’s an excellent addition to your itinerary if you’re out for a waterfront wander. Art, toys, stationery, it’s an excellent chance to fill your stockings with a bit of added charm.
They even have a Mini Maker Market, where young artists and entrepreneurs can get in on the festivities!
November 21st-22nd from 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Brimming with bustling holiday energy, this community market is located in the bright and beautiful Lalji Family Atrium inside the Lionsgate Hospital. Offering a massive range of gift ideas, you could easily knock a few names off your list in one visit! From clothing and jewelry handcrafted by local designers to one-of-a-kind home decor pieces to natural-ingredient cosmetics. We could go on, but we don’t want to spoil the magic of discovery!
November 28th from 9:30AM – 2:30PM
Polygon Gallery
One of the best gift shops around always leans into its merry side this time of year! A beautifully curated collection of art, homeware, books, and games awaits inside as you enter the area-famous art gallery. Perfect for anyone who appreciates art or an artist themself, a visit to Lonsdale isn’t complete without stopping into this always inspiring boutique. And be sure to snap a holiday selfie in their old-school photo booth!
Of course, you can never go wrong with one of the most tried and tested markets on the North Shore, plus it’s entirely FREE to visit! With kids of all ages zooming around the ice rink, the smells of piping hot holiday treats wafting through the air, and all kinds of exceptional vendors showing off their handiwork, there’s a reason why this is a yuletide tradition in our community. From food trucks to live entertainment and carolling, you could easily spend your whole evening here.
November 27th – December 24th from 11:00AM – 9:00PM
