{"id":18821,"date":"2019-12-03T14:12:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T22:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/?p=18821"},"modified":"2019-12-03T14:12:49","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T22:12:49","slug":"vancouver-christmas-market-celebrates-its-10th-year-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/vancouver-christmas-market-celebrates-its-10th-year-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver Christmas Market celebrates its 10th year in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The city’s favourite holiday destination, Vancouver Christmas Market<\/strong>\u00a0has returned to\u00a0Jack Poole Plaza (at the Olympic Cauldron)<\/strong>\u00a0through\u00a0December 24, 2019<\/strong>,\u00a0 celebrating its 10th Anniversary.<\/p>\n

This year the authentic German market offers more than 80 huts stuffed with sweets, treats, and treasures, as well as large-scale activities and live entertainment. I was invited to preview some of these jolly offers.<\/p>\n

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Visitors will revel in the newly improved\u00a0Winterdeck<\/strong>\u00a0featuring lit up seats, heaters, and stunning views of the North Shore.\u00a0Couples will take great pleasure in venturing down the newly expanded\u00a0Lovers\u2019 Lane\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 an Instagram-worthy 40-foot long tunnel adorned with 20,000 twinkling lights and mistletoe. The\u00a0Love Lock Installation<\/strong>\u00a0also returns, where lovers and friends can attach a \u2018Vancouver Christmas Market Love Lock,\u2019 serving as a beautiful symbol of friendship, love, and partnership over the holiday season.<\/p>\n

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Lovers\u2019 Lane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Along with the market\u2019s cozy heated\u00a0Alpine Lounge,\u00a0<\/strong>where they can relax and indulge in hot beverages and delicious food, guests will also relish in attending the market\u2019s\u00a0WunderBAR\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 an 840 square space, offering an exclusive VIP experience in a gorgeous, heated wintry setting, and featuring Christmas cocktails, hot J\u00e4gertee, or non-alcoholic drinks prepared by the market\u2019s merry mixologists, served in commemorative take-home glasses or mugs; as well as charcuterie or vegan charcuterie platters, and delicious German desserts.<\/p>\n

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WunderBAR\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Holiday Cocktails @ WunderBAR\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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charcuterie board @ WunderBAR\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Guests will delight in other returning favourites \u2014 such as the Christmas Carousel, the\u00a0Christmas Pyramid\u2019s \u2018Flying Stage\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0perched 10 feet high above the market offering a lively line-up of daily festive entertainment, Canada\u2019s first-ever\u00a0Walk-In Christmas Tree<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 glittering with 36,000 twinkling lights, and a new, larger-than-life 10th anniversary Christmas mug towering in the centre of the market. These magnificent sights will provide the perfect backdrop for guests to take festive photos with family and friends and share in the magic of the season.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Christmas Pyramid\u2019s \u2018Flying Stage\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Walk-In Christmas Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A huge draw to the Vancouver Christmas Market is its signature array of mouth-watering delectables, including Gl\u00fchwein<\/strong> (a hot-spiced mulled wine), German Bratwurst<\/strong>, Gulasch<\/strong>, Sp\u00e4tzle<\/strong>, Schnitzel<\/strong>, sweet and savoury macarons<\/strong>, syrup-filled pancakes<\/strong>, warm roasted chestnuts<\/strong>, a selection of German beer<\/strong>, award-winning German-style win<\/strong>e, and so much more.<\/p>\n

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Gl\u00fchwein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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syrup-filled pancakes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A variety of new food vendors will be offering the best food and drink BC has to offer, including tender turkey legs from\u00a0Turkey Haus<\/strong>; tomato sauces, pasta, pistachio cream spread, pesto, truffle salt, and jam from\u00a0Damiani Fine Foods<\/strong>; poffertjes<\/strong> (mini Dutch pancakes) and\u00a0aebleskiver<\/strong> (Danish pancake balls) from\u00a0Two Sweet Elves<\/strong>; as well as specialty coffees, hot chocolate, and sweet treats from\u00a0East Van Roasters<\/strong>. The popular\u00a0Transylvanian Traditions Bakery<\/strong>, known for their delicious chimney cakes, will also be serving a new shareable snack this year: l\u00e1ngos or flatbread with sweet or savoury toppings.<\/p>\n

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Turkey Haus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Transylvanian Traditions Bakery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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raclette haus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Some new additions to the market this year include\u00a0The Sock Shack<\/strong>\u00a0offering fun and cute socks,\u00a0Cashmere Crafts\u00a0<\/strong>with colourful pillows and rugs from Kashmir,\u00a0Wooden Wonders\u00a0<\/strong>featuring a wide array of beautiful handcrafted creations from skilled artisans in Russian and Ukraine;\u00a0Kanata Blanket Co.\u00a0<\/strong>offering an assortment of blankets and throws with luxe, high-tech fabrics, and unique designs from some of Canada\u2019s most celebrated Indigenous artists.\u00a0<\/strong>Also, you can find beautiful decorations and lights from\u00a0Customized Ornaments<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Amezing Lights.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Families will be enchanted by a multitude of holiday activities including the return of free arts and crafts at the market\u2019s\u00a0Kinder Kraft Igloo,<\/strong>\u00a0sponsored by 4Cats Arts Studio, a market-wide\u00a0Christmas Treasure Hunt<\/strong>, as well as magical visits from Santa and mascots Holly & Jolly.<\/p>\n

This season, the Vancouver Christmas Market is honoured to partner again with Children\u2019s Wish Foundation, BC & Yukon Chapter. Make a donation to Children\u2019s Wish at the gate from November 20-December 24, or join us for\u00a0Kids Day<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0December 1\u00a0<\/strong>for more amazing ways to help raise $10,000 to make a deserving child\u2019s wish come true!<\/p>\n

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New events and highlights at the 10th annual Vancouver Christmas Market include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

$10 Tuesdays | November 26, December 3, December 10 & December 17<\/strong><\/a>
\nIn celebration of the 10th anniversary season, every Tuesday between November 26 through December 17 will feature admission to the market for just $10.<\/p>\n

Deluxe Date Nights<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0| November 27, December 4 & December 11 | From 5 pm<\/a><\/strong>
\nShare magical evenings with your friend or loved one at our Deluxe Date Nights! Guests are invited to enjoy\u00a02-for-1 admission on the evenings of November 27, December 4, and December 11, starting at 5 pm. This deal can be purchased at the gate and also includes 2-for-1 non-alcoholic hot drinks and carousel rides.<\/p>\n

Kids Day | December 1<\/strong><\/a>
\nJoin Holly & Jolly for a day of family fun! Youth (12 and under) can enjoy admission and carousel rides by donation to Children\u2019s Wish Foundation all day long. All ages are encouraged to support Children\u2019s Wish by making a donation to take a photo with Gingerbread Mascots Holly & Jolly, everyone\u2019s favourite princesses from Enchanted Events Vancouver, and Santa Claus himself!<\/p>\n

Tickets to the 2019 Vancouver Christmas Market are now on sale!<\/u><\/strong>
\nTickets: Adult $15, Seniors $13, Youth Age 7-12 $9, Children Age 0-6 FREE.<\/p>\n

Weekday visitors who purchase admission at the market before 2 pm will receive the Early Bird Rate, offering adults, seniors, and youth $8 entry to the market.<\/p>\n

Purchase online to enjoy an abundance of savings including the discounted pricing and a FREE Season Pass. Another benefit of purchasing online is skipping the box office. A Fast Pass is available online that can be added to a regular entry ticket for $3.99 per person. This offers guests the option to enter through a Fast Pass Lane at the entrance. The Fast Pass can also be purchased on-site at the market for $5, includes a 2019 Season Pass, and can be used throughout the entire season!<\/p>\n

Ticket bookings and Christmas Combos:\u00a0<\/strong>vancouverchristmasmarket.com\/<\/wbr>tickets\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Christmas at FlyOver Canada<\/h2>\n

This year, we\u2019ve partnered with our friends and neighbours at\u00a0FlyOver Canada<\/strong>\u00a0to create the ultimate festive experience! With the\u00a0Holly & Jolly Combo<\/strong>, you can fly like Santa and his elves on a magical flight across Canada and on to the North Pole, and then sample the authentic German sweets, treats, and treasures on offer at the Vancouver Christmas Market.\u00a0Learn more about this special combo<\/strong>\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Christmas at FlyOver Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Christmas at FlyOver Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Christmas at FlyOver Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Christmas at FlyOver Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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