Whether you’re holiday shopping for an adventurer, a foodie, a creative, or someone else, we’re confident you’ll find the perfect gift from our local Vancouver Island makers and entrepreneurs.
Read on to discover some of Campbell River’s 2024 holiday markets. View our Event Calendar as more events are added.
St Peter’s Christmas Market
November 16, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
The Christmas Market at St Peter’s Anglican Church on Dogwood Street on November 16 is an especially good market for sourcing handmade crafts—from embroidery and felting to sewing and jewellery. Gift baskets make packaging up a few ideas even easier while picking up a famous St Peter’s Christmas Cake will make you an instant hit at any holiday gathering.
Willow Point ‘Craft and Vendor’ Christmas Market
November 17 and December 7 and 8, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Willow Point Lion’s Club is hosting a series of Christmas markets for local crafters, artists, and other vendors. A light lunch is available on-site.
Cozy Kick-off at the Campbell River Art Gallery
November 22, 3:00-7:00 PM
In the heart of downtown, the Campbell River Art Gallery is ready to kick-off the festive season with delicious seasonal sips and works from an incredible 100+ local artists available to purchase. The night is a family-friendly affair with a fun kids crafts area.
Holiday Faire at the Campbell River Art Gallery
November 23-December 23, Monday-Saturday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
The CRAG festivities continue from November 23 with their annual holiday faire. Here you’ll not only find local artisans to support but a wider spread of both professional and emerging Vancouver Island artists. Products from the CRAG’s Art Hive program will also be available for sale. The whole family’s invited—classic holiday movies and kids craft activities in the side gallery will help you shop hands-free!
Crow’s Nest Artisan Yule Market
December 7, 4:00-9:00 PM; December 8, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
The Crow’s Nest Artist Collective in Willow Point is once again hosting its December Market Weekend—officially rebranded for 2024 as the Crow’s Nest Artisan Yule Market! The shop space will be the host of booths by lots of local makers, featuring everything from tasty homemade holiday-themed treats and intricate all-natural fibre artworks to wooden creations and handprinted cards.
Kringle Christmas Market
December 21, 4:00-10:00 PM
Embrace the sparkle of the season at the Willow Point Sportsplex Kringle Christmas Market. Shop for handcrafts goods from local makers while enjoying live entertainment, tasty festive treats, and plenty of fun activities for the whole family.
Once you’ve finished shopping, take in the festive cheer of live holiday performances or head for the snowy hills of nearby Mount Washington. Put your feet up in one of our delicious restaurants or cafes or relax at one of our spas to carve out time to slow down at this joyful but busy time of year.
