A Handmade Christmas Makers Market
Visitors can explore three rooms filled with Canadian handmade creations, crafts, art, and artisan foods. Guests can stop by to visit and take photos with Santa, or grab a meal at the full concession hosted by Sandy’s Ukrainian Kitchen. The market also includes hourly prize draws and a children’s activity centre with a scavenger hunt.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Weekend pass: $7 per person. Kids 12 & under are free. Pay once for a weekend pass wristband and visit as often as you like. Admission is available at the door or online in advance.
Hours
Market hours: Friday 2:00 pm–8:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Santa visit hours: Friday 3:00 pm–7:00 pm; Saturday 12:00 pm–4:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am–3:00 pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
A full concession hosted by Sandy’s Ukrainian Kitchen is available, and artisan foods are among the market offerings.
Parking
Lots of free parking.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy your admission online before November 19, because advance buyers are entered into a draw for market dollars with three winners.
- Keep your weekend pass wristband on, because one pass lets you come back as often as you like all weekend.
- Bring a camera or phone and come during Santa's hours, since visits happen in his visiting area at set times each day.
- Enter the prize draw again every hour, because the makers' donated prizes are drawn hourly and re-entering is allowed.
- Bring the kids, because those 12 and under get in free and can do the scavenger hunt in the children's activity area.
Special Events & Promotions
- Buy admission online before the cutoff on November 19 to be entered in a draw for market dollars, with three winners drawn.
- Hourly prize draws all weekend with items donated by the makers. Re-enter each hour.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I find at the market?
Three rooms full of Canadian makers, artists, crafters and artisan foods. Everything is 100% Canadian handmade.
Can we visit Santa?
Yes, everyone is welcome to visit Santa in his visiting area during his set hours each day. Bring your camera or phone for photos.
Is there anything for kids?
The Nanaimo Child Development Centre runs a children's activity area with a scavenger hunt. Kids 12 and under get in free.
Where can I get something to eat?
Sandy's Ukrainian Kitchen runs a full concession, and artisan food makers sell their products in the market rooms.
How do the prize draws work?
Makers donate prizes for draws held every hour, and you can re-enter each hour.
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