Vancouver's Made in the 604 winter markets open with 50-plus local makers

Vancouver's local handmade market series Made in the 604 opened its winter run on November 14, with the first stop on November 14-15 at The Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way, in North Vancouver, from noon to 6 p.m. each day. The market features more than 50 vendors, is free to enter with no RSVP required, and is pet-friendly.

Three stops through December 6

The markets then move to Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, in Vancouver, on November 21-22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; a Fort Langley Holiday Market follows on Sunday, November 29, at Fort Langley Hall, 9167 Glover Road, also 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and the Lonsdale Quay Holiday Market Series runs on select dates between November 21 and December 23. Admission is free at all four, according to the organiser.

Local handmade gifts for Christmas

The markets focus on locally made goods, a good fit for early Christmas shopping; the North Vancouver and Main Street stops each list more than 50 vendors. Organisers suggest allowing plenty of time to browse, as the markets draw a crowd.

(File photo: a Vancouver winter market. Photo: Discover Holidays.)