2023 HOLIDAY MARKET & CRAFT FAIR GUIDE
The Holiday Season is upon us, and Macaroni Kid Vancouver Island has created a guide, to help you find events to shop for those perfect gifts, while strolling the festive holiday markets on Vancouver Island. We've tried to make it easy for you by listing the event with the location noted. So whether you live in Victoria, Sidney, Sooke, Colwood, Langford, Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Comox, Qualicum, or Port Hardy, we hope to make it easy for you to find events! Check back often as we will continue to add Vancouver Island events to the guide, as we become aware of them. Please note, even though we try our best to stay up to date, activities can change or be cancelled.
NOVEMBER
GREATER VICTORIA & SOUTH ISLAND
Nomad Holiday Market
Nov 10th, 4pm - 8pm, Nov 11th, 10am - 6pm, Nov 12th, 11am - 4pm. 1100 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt.
70+ artisans, door prizes, food trucks, live music. Admission $5/day, $8 weekend. Free parking.
44th Annual Creative Craft Fair
Nov 10th, 11am - 7pm, Nov 11th, 10am - 5pm, & Nov 12th, 10am - 4pm. 3100 Tillicum Road, Victoria.
125+ exhibitors. Admission: $6.75, or $7.50 for all 3 days. Under 12 free with adult.
Winter Craft Market
Nov 11th, 10am - 4pm. North Douglas Church, 675 Jolly Place, Victoria.
Features 50 vendors, food & coffee trucks, free admission.
Calico Christmas Market
Nov 11th & 12th, 10am - 5pm. Spectrum School, 957 W Burnside Road, Victoria.
100 local artisans, food trucks, & giveaways. Weekend admission $5, 12 and under free.
All Sooke Arts & Crafts Christmas Craft Fair
Nov 17th, 12pm - 7pm, Nov 18th, 10am - 5pm, & Nov 19th, 10am - 4pm. 2037 Shields Rd, Sooke
50+ local artisans, free admission, live music, fresh food.
Yuletide Christmas Market Bilston Creek Farm
Nov 17th - 19th and Nov 24th - 26th, 10am - 4pm. 4185 Metchosin Rd, Victoria.
90+ local businesses. Admission: $5,16 and under are free.
Ruth King Christmas Craft Fair
Nov 18th, 10am - 3pm. Ruth King Elementary, 2754 Jacklin Rd, Langford
40+ tables of crafts, admission by donation, concession, 50/50
Spencer Middle School Christmas Craft Fair
Nov 18th, 10am - 2pm. 1026 Goldstream Ave, Victoria. All proceeds support the band program.
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary Annual Christmas Bazaar
Nov 18th, 9am - 2pm. Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney
Silent auction, basket raffles, hand crafted knitting & sewing, baking, and more. Admission by donation.
Highlands Winter Craft Fair
Nov 18th, 10am - 4pm. Two locations.
Highlands Community Hall, 729 Finlayson Arm Rd
Caleb Pike Heritage Park, 1589 Millstream Rd.
Magic of Christmas Artisan Fair
Nov 18th, 10am - 5pm & Nov 19th, 10am - 4pm. 1089 Langford Pkwy, Victoria.
Over 100 local Artisans. Admission $3, under 12 free.
Comfort & Joy Holiday Market
Nov 18th & 19th, 10am - 4pm. Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 4635 Elk Lake Dr, Victoria
Crafts, Baking, Vendors, Silent Auction, & Refreshments.
Commonwealth Pool Victorian Christmas Craft Fair
Nov 18th, 10am - 5pm, Nov 19th, 10am - 4pm. 4636 Elk Lake Dr, Victoria
$5 weekend admission.
Colwood Craft Fair
Nov 18th, 10am - 2pm. Colwood Church, 2250 Sooke Rd, Victoria.
Bring your family and friends out to have fun & support the crafters in our community.
Christmas Vintage, Retro, Collectable Show & Sale
Nov 19th, 930am - 4pm. 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney. 50 vendors selling vintage items. Admission $5.
Indigenous Pop up Shop YYJ Winter Artisans Market
Nov 19th, 10am - 3pm. 1110 Hillside Ave, Victoria. 25+ local Indigenous Artists.
Cedar Hill Market
Nov 19th, 11am - 3pm. Cedar Hill Rec Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria
30+ vendors, snacks and beverages. Free admission.
Winter Night Market
Nov 23rd, 4pm - 8pm. Dunsmuir Middle School, 3341 Painter Rd, Victoria
60+ vendors, concession, door prizes, free admission.
West Coast Winter Market
Nov 25th, 10am - 4pm. Oaklands Community Association, 1-2827 Belmont Ave, Victoria
Crafts, treats, music, and a visit from a special someone! By donation.
St. Cecilia's Day Market
Nov 25th, 9am - 530pm, Christ Cathedral Church, 930 Burdett Ave, Victoria
Handmade Village Craft Market
Nov 25th, 10am - 4pm. North Douglas Church, 675 Jolly Place, Victoria.
50 vendors, food & coffee trucks, free admission.
Craft Fair Ukrainian Cultural Centre
Nov 25th, 10am - 3pm. Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas St, Victoria.
Crafts, frozen Ukrainian food. Free admission.
Wishart Elementary Craft & Gift Fair
Nov 25th, 10am - 3pm. 3310 Wishart Rd, Colwood.
35+ vendors, concession, raffle draws. Admission by donation.
Christmas Craft Fair
Nov 25th & 26th, 10am - 3pm. Oak Glen Estates Clubhouse, 4125 Interurban Rd, Victoria.
Lots of one of a kind, handmade crafts! Free admission.
Mistletoe Market
Nov 25th & 26th, 9am - 3pm. 2154 Lazzar Rd, Sooke.
One stop shop for seasonal arts, crafts and delicious treats.
Esquimalt Farmers Holiday Market
Nov 26th, 11am - 5pm. Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St, Esquimalt.
Local makers, bakers, and growers! Free admission.
LOCAL FOLK HOLIDAY FAIRS by MakeShare
Nov 26th, 11am - 4pm. Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, 2487 Mt St Michael Rd, Saanich.
25 vendors, food, music. $5 Admission, includes raffle ticket, under 12 FREE.
UVIC Artisans Market
Nov 30th, 12pm - 6pm. UVic Student Union Building. 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria
COWICHAN VALLEY
Fiesta World Craft Bazaar
Nov 11th, 10am - 4pm & Nov 12th, 10am - 4pm. QMS, 660 Brownsey Ave, Duncan.
Free admission. Local vendors, silent auction, raffle, food, live music.
Christmas Chaos Arts & Crafts Market
Nov 16th, 12pm - 7pm, Nov 17th, 12pm - 8pm, Nov 18th, 10am - 5pm & Nov 19th, 10am - 4pm.
Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James St, Duncan. Arts, crafts. raffles, and more.
Carol's Artisan Christmas Craft Sale
Nov 16th, 17th, 18th, & 19th. North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Rd, Ladysmith
Averill Creek Christmas Market
Nov 17th, 6pm - 9pm. 6552 North Rd, Duncan
A sip and shop experience with a variety of vendors. Free admission.
Honeymoon Bay Christmas Craft Fair
Nov 18th, 10am - 2pm. Honeymoon Bay Community Centre, 10022 Park Drive, Honeymoon Bay.
Amazing handcrafted items and delicious treats from local vendors.
Holiday Kick-Off at Green Acres Market
Nov 18th & Nov 19th, 10am - 4pm. 5971 Mayo Rd, Skutz Falls
Treats, refreshments, and shopping. Free admission.
Duncan Christian School's Annual Christmas Bazaar
Nov 24th, 2pm - 7pm. 495 Beech Ave, Duncan.
Vendors, fun fair, cake walk, bake sale, white elephant sale (3pm) and more.
Deck the Hall Christmas Market
Nov 24th 1pm – 7pm, Nov 25th 10am – 4pm, Nov 26th 10am - 3pm. 7380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan
Over 100 Artisans. Admission is free, Concession on-site.
Shawnigan Lake Artisans Christmas Craft Fair
Nov 25th, 10am - 4pm.
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd.
Chemainus Fire Hall Craft Fair
Nov 25th, 10am - 3pm. 9901 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus
Homemade items, baked goods, and raffle prizes. Free admission.
Winter Faire
Nov 25th, 10am - 3pm. Sunrise Waldorf School, 2148 Lakeside Rd, Duncan
Crafts, local artisans, snacks, silent auction, and entertainment.
Annual Christmas Open House & Local Makers Market
Nov 25th, 9am - 5pm. Dinter Nursey, 2205 Phipps Rd, Duncan.
Stroll amidst the Christmas trees with twinkling lights! Makers Market 10am - 3pm.
Duncan Guide Hall Craft Fair
November 26th, 10am - 2pm. 321 Cairnsmore Street, Duncan.
Shawnigan Lake Legion Christmas Market
Nov 26th, 10am - 2pm. Legion Br 134, 1625 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Shawnigan Lake
Christmas craft sale. Free admission.
GULF ISLANDS
Yuletide Season Markets
Nov 18th & 25th, 10am - 2pm. Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island
Celebrate the holiday season with local food, drink, crafts, and much more.
NANAIMO & NORTH ISLAND
Cumberland Village Pop-Up Craft Fair
Nov 11th & 12th, 10am - 4pm. Masonic Hall, 2687 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland
All local handmade vendors, free admission.
Mistletoe Craft Fair
Nov 10th, 3pm - 7pm, Nov 11th, 10am - 6pm, & Nov 12th, 10am - 4pm.
Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Comox.
Two floors of excitement. Door prizes. Gourmet chef in the house.
South Wellington Cranberry Firehall Christmas Craft Fair
Nov 12th, 10am to 2pm. 1555 Morden Rd, Nanaimo
Christmas Vendor with a variety of gifts for the whole family.
Cedar Christmas Market
Nov 12th, 10am - 2pm. Woodbank School, 2310 Morland Rd, Nanaimo
Christmas market, farmers market, and artisan fair all rolled into one! Free admission.
Willow Point Craft & Vendor Christmas Market
Nov 12th, 11am - 4pm. 2165 S Island Hwy, Campbell River.
Shop local vendors, stay for lunch, free admission & door prizes.
Campbell River 21st Annual Christmas Gift Tour
Nov 17th, 12pm - 5pm, Nov 18th, 10am - 5pm, Nov 19th, 10am - 4pm.
Map available on Facebook page. Tour of crafters, artisans, and homebased businesses.
Fairview Community School's First Winter Market
Nov 17th, 4pm - 8pm. 205 Howard Ave, Nanaimo BC
30+ local vendors, food trucks, and more! Free admission.
Oceanside Grandmothers 15th Annual Christmas Extravaganza
Nov 17th, 10am - 4pm & Nov 18th, 10am - 3pm. Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville
Baking, crafts, jams & jellies, auction, door prizes.
Merry Makers Craft Fair
Nov 17th, 2pm - 7pm, Nov 18th, 10am - 5pm, Nov 19th, 11am - 4pm. R. C. Legion, 4680 Victoria Quay, Port Alberni.
Annual Christmas Craft Fair offering home-made items and goodies.
Departure Bay Elementary Winter Market
Nov 18th, 10am - 5pm. 3050 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo.
45 local vendors, food trucks, bake sale, and more.
Valley Vista Estates Artisans Christmas Market
Nov 18th, 9am - 3pm. 4714 Muir Rd, Courtenay.
Sewing, knitting, quilting, wood crafts, chocolates, home baked goods, raffles, and more.
Longlake Chateau Market
Nov 18th, 12pm - 4pm. 3035 Ross Rd, Nanaimo
Christmas entertainment and shopping while visiting with the residents at the Chateau.
Christmas in the Country Craft Fair
Nov 18th, 10am - 4pm. Cherry Creek Community Hall, 3720 Moore Road, Port Alberni
Vendors in three rooms & concession. Proceeds to Cherry Creek Community Hall.
Lighthouse Community Hall Christmas Market
November 18th, 10am - 4pm. 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach.
50 vendors, food trucks, free admission & parking.
Central Evangelical Church Christmas Market
Nov 18th, 10am - 2pm. 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay.
Festive Crafts & Gifts, Books, Decorations, Baked goods, and more.
Winterfaire Cumberland
Nov 18th & 19th, 10am – 430pm. Cumberland Museum, 2680 Dunsmuir Street, Cumberland
Handmade goods, food and music. Admission by donation.
Christmas Market at Crown Isle Golf Course
Nov 19th from 10am – 6pm. 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay
Get your holiday shopping done with local artisans and vendors!
Comox Valley Made With Love Christmas Market
Nov 19th, 10am - 4pm. Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay.
40+ local vendors, door prizes, yummy treats, and Santa.
2nd Annual Christmas Bucket List Market at 40 Knots Winery
Nov 24th, 2pm - 9pm & Nov 25th, 11am - 6pm. 2400 Anderton Road, Comox.
Free admission. Vendors, giveaways, and more.
Brooklyn Elementary Winter Market
Nov 24th, 4pm - 8pm. 1290 Guthrie Road, Comox.
Art, handmade goodies, and unique holiday items.
WinterFest Craft Fair
Nov 24th & 25th, 9am – 5pm, Nov 26th, 10am – 4pm. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street.
Live music, Haggis hunt, food, give-aways & more. Admission $4.00.
Qualicum Beach Farmers' Holiday Markets
Nov 25th, 830am - Noon. 172 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach
Free admission. Baking, preserves, candles, pottery, clothing, art, and more.
November Festival
Nov 25th, 10am - 2pm. Pacific Shores Resort, 1600 Strougler Rd, Nanoose Bay
Two floors of home crafted items.
Christmas Market Cedar Secondary School
Nov 25th, 9am - 2pm. 1640 MacMillan Rd, Nanaimo
25+ local Artisans. Food trucks. Admission by donation.
Huband Park Elementary Christmas Market
Nov 25th, 9am - 2pm. 5120 Mottishaw Rd, Courtenay. Baking, jewelry, and more.
A Very Merry Christmas Market
Nov 25th, 5pm - 830pm & Nov 26th, 10am – 3pm. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave.
30 artisans, music, raffle, and more. Suggested door donation $5.00.
Christmas Market at Dover Bay Secondary
Nov 24th, 6pm - 9pm & Nov 25th, 10am - 4pm. 6135 McGirr Rd, Nanaimo.
Vendors, food trucks, raffle baskets, and more.
Toy and Craft Sale
Nov 25th & 26th, 10am - 4pm. Sportsplex Gym, 1800 S Alder St, Campbell River
On of the largest craft fairs on VI. Featuring local crafters with handmade items. Free admission
Christmas Market
Nov 25th & 26th, 9am - 5pm. K'omoks First Nation Band Hall, 3330 Comox Rd, Courtenay. 20+ vendors.
DECEMBER
GREATER VICTORIA & SOUTH ISLAND
A Touch of SaltSpring Christmas Show
Dec 1st, 10am - 8pm, Dec 2nd & Dec 3rd, 10am - 5pm. Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly's Cross Rd.
200+ crafters. Admission $5/3 Day Pass, Under 12 Free. Free parking.
Yuletide Christmas Market Bilston Creek Farm
Dec 1st - 3rd, 8th - 10th, & 15th - 17th, 10am - 4pm. 4185 Metchosin Rd, Victoria.
90+ vendors. Admission: Entry: $5, 16 and under are free.
Savory Elementary Craft Fair
Dec 2nd, 10am - 3pm. Savory Elementary School, 2721 Grainger Rd, Langford
Vendors, Crafts for Kids, raffle, refreshments, and more.
The Dickens Fair
Dec 2nd, 10am - 4pm. James Bay Comm Centre, 140 Oswego St, Victoria
Food, Crafts, Gifts. Admission $2, under 12 free.
Holiday Craft Fair
Dec 2nd, 10am - 4pm. Patio Gardens, 6536 W Saanich Rd, Saanichton.
70+ vendors. Live music. Food trucks
Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Dec 2nd, 9am - 2pm. Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, Centennial Park, 1800 Hovey Rd.
Baking, preserves, sewing, crafts. Free Admission.
Nerdy Days of Christmas Craft Fair
Dec 2nd & December 3rd, 11am - 4pm. Market Square, 560 Johnston St, Victoria
Crafts, art, cards, gifts, totes, and more. Admission by donation to Victoria’s Hospital Foundation.
Mistletoe Market
Dec 2nd & 3rd, 9am - 3pm. 2154 Lazzar Rd, Sooke.
One stop shop for seasonal arts, crafts and delicious treats.
View Royal Holiday Market
Dec 9th, 10am - 3pm. View Royal Community Centre, 279 Island Hwy, Victoria
Local vendors, baked goods, candles, knits, jewelry, and more.
Holiday Pop-Up at Bridge St. Corner
Dec 9th, 10am - 5pm. 2524 Bridge St, Victoria.
Handmade clothing, jewelry, soap, wreaths, and more!
Quadra Village Last Minute Holiday Market
Dec 10th, 10am - 2pm. Quadra Village Neighborhood Gym, 950 Kings Rd, Victoria.
Admission $2, or a non-perishable food item.
COWICHAN VALLEY
3rd Annual George Bonner School Winter Market & Festival
Dec 1st, 4pm - 7pm & Dec 2nd, 9am - 3pm. 3060 Cobble Hill Rd, Mill Bay
Free admission. Unique vendors, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and bake sale.
Drinkwater Elementary Christmas Craft Fair
Dec 2nd, 10am - 5pm. 6236 Lane Rd, Duncan
Come find some unique Christmas gifts while supporting local businesses.
Country Christmas Craft Fair
Dec 2nd, 10am - 2pm. Glenora Hall, 3660 Glenora Rd, Duncan
Selected vendors, unique gifts, door prizes and goody bags.
Christmas Market
Dec 2nd, 10am - 4pm. MBBC, 2095 Dickson Rd, Mill Bay
20+ vendors & hot lunch.
Ladysmith Primary School PAC Winter Craft Fair
Dec 9th, 10am - 4pm. 510 6th Avenue, Ladysmith.
A variety of local handmade goods, concession, 50/50 draw, kids zone, Christmas photos, and more.
Holiday Market at the Hub
Dec 10th, 10am - 4pm. 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan
Vendors, food, and a jolly visitor too.
GULF ISLANDS
Yuletide Season Markets
Dec 2nd, 9th,16th and 23rd, 10am - 2pm. Pender Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island
Celebrate the holiday season with local food, drink, crafts, and much more.
NANAIMO & NORTH ISLAND
Lantzville Christmas Market at Costin Hall
Dec 2nd, 10am - 4pm. 7232 Lantzville Road, Lantzville
Free admission, handmade vendors, and more....
Peace & Prosperity Winter Market
Dec 2nd, 11am - 330pm. The Space @ Aura Arcana, 5 - 321 Wesley St, Nanaimo.
Featuring local vendors and other pleasantries.
Coombs Country Christmas Market
Dec 2nd & 3rd, 11am - 5pm. Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Nanaimo
Indoor and outdoor vendors, concession, & more.
Wei-Wai-Kum Elders Annual Christmas Bazaar
Dec 2nd & Dec 3rd, 10am to 3pm. 1420 WeiWaiKum Rd, Campbell River
Toonie table, 50/50, baking, crafts, concession, door prizes, photos with Santa, and more.
The Holiday Market - Nanaimo North Town Centre
Dec 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, & 17th. Sat 10am - 6pm/Sun 11am - 5pm. 4750 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo
Activities, Santa & festive surprises each weekend.
Qualicum Beach Farmers' Holiday Markets
Dec 2nd, 9th, & 16th, & 23rd. 830am - Noon. 172 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach
Free admission. Baking, gingerbread house kits, preserves, candles, & more
Merry Little Christmas on the Farm Market
Dec 2nd - 9th, & 16th, 4pm - 8pm. Arbutus Meadows Farm, 1515 Island Hwy East, Nanoose
Vendors, Walk of Lights, Hay Wagon Rides, Music, Food, and more...
Comox Winter Wander
Dec 3rd, 10am - 3pm. Artisan tour, find the list HERE.
Wander between 6 venues featuring 30+ local artists.
Creating Christmas Craft Fair
Dec 3rd, 10am - 4pm. 936 Sand Pines Cres, Comox.
Local artisans, mainly cash some e-transfer.
Touch of Class Christmas Market
Dec 8th, 3pm - 9pm & Dec 9th, 10am - 4pm. Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, Comox
A European style artisan market, with free admission.
Winter Weekend Holiday Market
Dec 8th, 5pm - 9pm, Dec 9th, 10am - 5pm, & Dec 10th, 12pm - 5pm.
Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial St, Nanaimo. Find one-of-a-kind hand-crafted gifts.
Willow Point Craft & Vendor Christmas Market
Dec 9th & 10th, 11am - 4pm. 2165 S Island Hwy, Campbell River.
Shop local vendors, stay for lunch, free admission & door prizes.
40 Knots Festive
Dec 10th, 12pm - 8pm. 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox.
High quality, unique, and purposeful wares. Cash bar. Gift basket raffle.
Comox Valley Made With Love Christmas Market
Dec 17th, 10am - 4pm. Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay.
40+ local vendors, door prizes, yummy treats, and Santa.
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