Christmas Markets in Victoria BC 2024

Are you looking for Christmas Markets and Craft Fairs in the greater Victoria BC area? You’ve come to the right place! Christmas Markets in Victoria are exceptional, with many returning year after year due to their popularity. In the greater Victoria area, folks attending these community based Holiday Markets and Fairs look upon the events as a way to gather with neighbours and friends at the beginning of the festive season, shop locally and learn even more about their communities.

We’ve compiled a list for you below. It’s in order of occurrence to allow you to plan your time more effectively.

Don’t forget to also check for things to do in Victoria at Christmas!

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Strawberry Vale Christmas Craft Fair

Where: Strawberry Vale Community Hall, 11 High St (High St and Burnside Rd West) Victoria
When: Friday Nov 1:  5-9 pm, Saturday Nov 2 and Sunday Nov 3, 2024: 10am-4pm
Cost: None stated Details

First Chance Christmas Craft Fair

Where: Mary Winspear Centre – 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
When: Sat, Nov 2 10:00 a.m-5:00pm & Sun, Nov 3, 2024 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Cost: $5 admission, kids under 12 free Details

Creative Craft Fair

Where: G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd, Victoria
When: Fri, Nov 8 11am-7pm | Sat, Nov 9: 10am-5pm | Sun, Nov 10, 2024: 10am-4pm
Cost: $6.75 per day or $7.50 for all 3 days (cash only) Children under age 12 (with adult) are free Details

Yuletide Market Series

Where: Bilston Creek Farm, 4185 Metchosin Rd, Victoria
When: Nov 8-Dec 15, 2024, dates vary (mostly Fri, Sat, Sun), Night Market Dec 16-19 4-8 pm.
Cost: $5 per person, for each market, or $10 for five markets which can then be used towards purchasing a Bilston Creek Farm product (some exclusions apply). Ages 16 and under are free Details

Nomad Holiday Market

Where: Songhees Wellness Centre  1100 Admirals Rd in Esquimalt
When: Sat Nov 9: 4-8 pm | Sun Nov 10, 2024: 11am-4pm
Cost: $5 weekend admission Details

Calico Christmas Market

Where: Spectrum Community School – 957 Burnside Rd W, Victoria
When: Saturday, November 9-10, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $5 weekend admission for adults, children 12 & under are free Details

Winter Craft and Handmade Village Craft Market

Where: 675 Jolly Pl, Victoria, BC
When: Saturday, November 9 (Winter Craft) from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday, November 16, 2024 (Handmade Village Craft) from 10:00-4:00pm
Cost: Free admission, collection of non-perishable food and toiletries for the Mustard Seed. Details

Bastion Square Holiday Market

Where: Bastion Square Market
When: Saturdays, Sundays Nov 9-Dec 24 11-5 pm
Cost: free to attend, various pricing of products dependent on vendors Details

Indigenous Pop up Shop YYJ Winter Artists Market

Where: 1110 Hillside Ave, Victoria
When: Sunday, Nov 13, 2024 from 10:00 -3:00 pm
Cost: none stated, please bring some food for the Community Fridge Details

Winter Small Works Exhibition and Sale

Where: Massey Gallery, located in the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria – 1040 Moss Street, Victoria
Dates: November 14, 2024 – January 25, 2025
(Opening Reception: Thursday, November 14th, 5pm-8pm)
Cost: Free to attend. The works in the exhibition are available for purchase. Details

All Sooke Arts & Crafts Fair

Where: Sooke Community Centre 2037 Shields Road, Sooke
When: Fri Nov 15 (12-7 pm), Sat Nov 16 (10am-5pm), Sun Nov 17, 2024 (10am-4pm)
Cost – Free admission Details

Westshore Craft Crawl

Where: 50+small business vendors at 13+ locations (you will travel to the various locations during the times noted)
When: Saturday November 16, 2024 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: None stated Details

Are you looking for some fun tours and excursions in and around Victoria during the winter months or through the holiday? There’s so much to do while you’re out enjoying the ambiance of the Christmas and Winter markets in the Victoria area!

Victorian Christmas Craft Fair

Where: Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Drive in Saanich
When: Saturday, November 16: 10am-5pm and Sunday, November 17, 2024: 10am-4pm
Cost: $5 admission for weekend Details

Magic Of Christmas Artisan Fair Langford

Where: City Centre Park,1089 Langford Pkwy, Langford
When: Fri, Nov 22 5-9pm, Sat, Nov 23 10-5PM & Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 10:00 -4:00 pm
Cost: $3 admission, children 12 and under free Details

Owl Designer Fair

Where: Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Glastone Ave, Victoria
When: Saturday, November 23 (10am-5pm) and Sunday, November 24, 2024 (11a.m-4 pm)
Cost: $5/adult, Kids are free Details

West Coast Winter Market

Where: Oaklands Community Centre – 1-2827 Belmont Avenue, Victoria
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: By donation (suggested $5 but no one is turned away) Details

VicWest Christmas Market

Where: 521 Craigflower Rd, Victoria
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:00am-3:00 pm
Cost: None stated Details

Doncaster School Craft Fair

Where: 1525 Rowan Street, Victoria
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 10:00 am – 3:00 PM.
Cost: Free Admission Details

Esquimalt Farmers Market: Holiday Market

Where: Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt
When: Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Cost: By donation Details

Out of Hand Modern Market

Where: Crystal Garden – 713 Douglas St, Victoria
When: Fri, Nov 29: 10am-7pm / Sat, Nov 30: 10am-5pm / Sun, Dec 1, 2024: 10am-4pm
Cost:  Tickets  $10.50 plus GST. Children 12 and under are FREE Details
Tickets are on sale online, and can be upgraded to a weekend pass on departure, VIP Tickets include Front of the Line entrance to the market, free tote bag and gifts inside.

Holiday Market & Silver Bells Silent Auction-Cook Street

Where: Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook Street Victoria
When: Silent Auction Fri, Nov 29, 2024 4-8PM Holiday market Sat, Nov 30, 2024
Cost: None stated (donation for Mustard Seed appreciated) Details

Nomad Market Events – Artistic Craft Market

Where: Davinci Centre  195 Bay Street, Victoria
When: Sat Nov 30: 10:30 – 6pm | Sun Dec 1, 2024: 1-:30am-4pm
Cost: $5 weekend admission Details

Getting hungry? When you need a break and to gather sustenance to keep going, check out some options for tasty treats here. There are some great restaurants in the Victoria area, and you’re sure to find somewhere to satisfy a variety of tastes and cravings. Or, if you prefer, you can look at some of our favourites here.

Quadra Village Holiday Market

Where: Quadra Village Community Centre – 901 Kings Rd
When: Saturday November 30, 2024 from 10am to 3:00pm
Cost: $2 admission, or canned food. Details

Sooke Winter Market

Where: Sooke Region Museum 2070 Phillips Rd, Sooke
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 11:00 a. to 4:00 pm
Cost: Not stated Details

Dickens Fair – James Bay

Where: James Bay Community Centre,140 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC
When:  Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $3 cash or $3.50 credit/debit, admission, children under 12 free with adult Details

Nerdy Days of Christmas Craft Fair

Where: Market Square, 560 Johnson Street Lower Level Courtyard Victoria
When: Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 11am – 4pm
Cost: by donation and 100% of the door proceeds go to Victoria Hospitals Foundation Details

Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair

Where: Mary Winspear Centre – 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
When: Fri Dec 13: 2-8pm / Sat Dec 14: 10am-5pm / Sun Dec 15, 2024: 10am-4pm
Cost: Last year $5 admission, none stated on website Details

Moss Street Holiday Market

Where: Fairfield Gonzales Community Building, 1330 Fairfield Rd, Victoria
When: Saturday & Sunday, Dec 14 & 15, 2024 from 10am – 4pm
Cost: Not stated Details

Don’t forget to also check our Travel Tips for Victoria BC Guide for other things to do while you’re visiting!