Vancouver Christmas Market (650 Hamilton Street)
The Vancouver Christmas Market, located on the Plaza at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, is guaranteed to get you in the festive mood. Stroll through the festively decorated outdoor Christmas village and be treated to row upon row of illuminated wooden huts offering handmade gifts and tempting treats. Listen to the sounds of bells, trumpeters and carolers. As day becomes night, thousands of Christmas lights sparkle and delicious aromas of mulled wine and spicy gingerbread waft through the air. For more info, click here.
The Make It! Show (2901 East Hastings Street)
Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade items from over 250 of Canada’s hottest urban artisans, designers and crafters. Make It! is the ultimate upbeat shopping experience. There will be something for everyone from fashion to accessories, art, jewelry, baby items, home decor and stuff for the guys. Entry is $7 at the door; 100% proceeds raised from the silent auction and coat check will go toward Variety and the Union Gospel Mission charities. For more info, click here.
Just opened: Musette Cafe (75 East Pender Street)
This popular bike-friendly coffee bar and Cafe has recently opened its second location in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood. As the city’s first bicycle lounge, they serve up cup after cup of Parallel 49 brew, homemade power bars to keep you going, baked goods and plenty more. To sweeten the deal, they have scored a liquor license at their new location, so now you can start up your day with java and unwind with a brew or two en route home. For more info, click here.
Portobello West Holiday Market (Creekside Community Centre)
Coming up next weekend is the 7th Annual Holiday Edition of this ever-popular community arts market. Featuring the handcrafted work of more than 75 of Vancouver’s best designers and artisans, it’s a two-day event you won’t want to miss. Working to support Dress for Success Vancouver, this year’s market will also feature a silent auction to help raise much-needed funds for disadvantaged women, as well as host a purse donation drive. Admission is only $2 and there is plenty to explore. For more information, click here.
Recently opened: Ask For Luigi (305 Alexander Street)
Work up an appetite and head down to Railtown’s latest brought to you by the team from Pizzeria Farina and Pourhouse, who have recently opened an intimate and casual Italian-inspired restaurant called Ask For Luigi. Having undergone full renovations, this cozy space bodes a lived-in feel, classic Italian cuisine, freshly made pasta and family-style plates. A tight wine, beer and cocktail list compliment the menu accordingly.
Black Friday at Park Royal (Taylor Way and Marine Drive)
Just in time to spearhead holiday shopping, this weekend marks the grand opening of the new outdoor shopping area at Park Royal. Kick off Christmas festivities and explore plenty of new stores such as LOFT, Lush, Zara, Sephora, Anthropologie, J.Crew and more. Score Black Friday deals all weekend long as you take in live entertainment, sweet treats, and more. For details on Black Friday and the new expansion, click here.
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Top photo courtesy Musette Caffe/Kyle R