Vancouver Area Night Markets 2015 in Richmond, North Vancouver, Surrey

Under colourful flags and strings of lanterns swaying in the warm summer air at twilight, fried fare, exotic delicacies, and cheap merchandise can be found at a number of local night markets. They’re as famous for their unique foods-on-sticks and entertainment as they are for their lively ambiance and people watching. Here is a list of Vancouver area night markets that you can look forward to this season:

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International Summer Night Market Richmond

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Location: 12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond (behind Home Depot)
Dates/Hours: May 8th to September 27th, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays 6:00pm to 11:00pm; Sundays 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Admission & Details: Free admission, free Wi-Fi, free shuttle from Bridgeport Station.

Richmond Night Market

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Location: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Dates/Hours: May 15th to October 12th, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays 7:00pm to 12:00am; Sundays and Holidays 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Admission & Details: $2.25, free for children 10 and under, free for seniors 60+. $20 Zoom Passes are available for 10 repeat visits plus 5 bonus visits. The theme is “Magical Candyland” and the market features food booths, vendors, and a candy shop.

Shipyards Night Market North Vancouver

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Location: Shipbuilders’ Square, Wallace Mews Rd, North Vancouver
Dates/Hours: May 1st to September 25th, 2015
Friday nights from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Admission & Details: Free admission. The Shipyards Night Market features with local products, showcasing BC’s artisans, bakers and farmers along with entertainment on the Shipbuilders’ Stage and a Beer Garden, with local beer, organic Betty’s Vodka Iced Tea, wines and ciders.

Surrey Night Market — CLOSED in SEPT

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Location: Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds, 17726 62 Ave, Surrey
Dates/Hours: May 29th to September 20th, 2015
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Admission & Details: $2.00 for adults, free for families of all Canadian Forces personnel and Veterans living in BC, children less than 48″ in height when accompanied by their families, those in wheelchairs, and seniors over 75 years. Sample a wide variety of foods, services and goods, and enjoy performances by local entertainers, rides for kids, door prizes, free parking.
UPDATE: Closed in September due to the windstorm in late August

NEW! Vancouver Night Market

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Location: Plaza of Nations, 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Dates/Hours: June 20th to September 12th, 2015
Saturdays from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Admission & Details: Live music, food trucks, craft beer and more. No admission price listed.

All admission prices are as listed at time of publishing. All are subject to change.