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Description
The Wesbrook Village Holiday Market brings an open-air festive market to Norman MacKenzie Square in the neighbourhood just south of the UBC campus. Organized by UBC Properties Trust, it runs on weekends from late November until just before Christmas, with local artisans selling handmade gifts, vendors serving seasonal food and warm drinks, and live music on the square. The season traditionally opens with a tree lighting celebration in the village. Admission is free, and the compact layout makes it an easy add-on to a walk around Pacific Spirit Regional Park or a visit to campus. In 2026 the market returns for its third year on weekends from Friday, November 20 to Sunday, December 20. Friday evenings tend to have the best light displays, while weekend afternoons are more relaxed for families with young children. Dress for the weather, since everything is outdoors.
Wesbrook Village Holiday Market: dates and details
- When: Weekends (Friday to Sunday) from November 20 to December 20, 2026. The tree lighting opens the market on Friday, November 20 at 5 pm
- Where: Norman MacKenzie Square, Wesbrook Village, 3378 Wesbrook Mall
- Cost: Free
- Official site: destinationvancouver.com
Dates, hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go. For more festive outings, see our Christmas events in Vancouver guide and the list of Christmas tree lightings.
