Vancouver’s newest festival will transform the heritage district of Yaletown into a winter wonderland for two days this weekend. Candytown in Yaletown will see lights, candy canes will adorn lamp poles and costumed characters will parade down Mainland Street. And it’s all free to attend.
Holiday shoppers are invited to start their seasonal gift buying in Yaletown with local merchants as well as a specialty market carrying unique gifts and holiday treats. You’ll also find Mainland Street filled with local artisans, street performers and live music.
Candytown Yaletown schedules
Friday, November 23 » 3pm – 9pm
- Scotiabank Yaletown Ice Rink 3pm – 9pm
- All I Want for Christmas Street Market 3pm – 9pm
- Horse-drawn carriage rides 3pm – 9pm
- CandyTown Cocktail tour 6pm – 9pm
Saturday, November 24 » 12 noon – 9pm
- Scotiabank Yaletown Ice Rink 12 noon – 9pm
- Appearance by NHL alumnus Trevor Linden 12 noon – 3pm
- All I Want for Christmas Street Market 12 noon – 9pm
- Horse-drawn carriage rides 12 noon – 9pm
- Visits with Santa (bring your own camera!) 1pm – 5pm
- Reindeer barn 1pm – 5pm
- CandyTown Cocktail tour 6pm – 9pm
Candytown Map
The Vancouver Christmas Market also opens this weekend. The two events are in close proximity so this weekend many Vancouverites can attend both events.