We took a trip up to Vancouver at the end of November.  They had set up their Christmas market near where we were staying and our hotel rate included tickets.  It was only open at peak times while we were there but I think the hours were expanding not long after our visit.  These markets are always interesting to walk around but they rarely have anything that I would actually want to buy – other than food and booze!  In this case, we were heading out to dinner with friends afterwards so we even skipped that side of things.  They are always a colorful and popular place so you can just enjoy watching everyone enjoying themselves and occasionally wonder at some of the strange things people will buy!