{"id":28204,"date":"2014-11-02T10:11:33","date_gmt":"2014-11-02T17:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=28204"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:18:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:18:04","slug":"downtown-vancouvers-sweetest-winter-festival-returns-to-yaletown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/downtown-vancouvers-sweetest-winter-festival-returns-to-yaletown\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Vancouver&#8217;s Sweetest Winter Festival Returns to Yaletown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/candytown.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18510\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/candytown\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/candytown.jpg?fit=616%2C748&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"616,748\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"candytown\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/candytown.jpg?fit=616%2C748&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-18510\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/candytown.jpg?resize=295%2C358\" alt=\"candytown\" width=\"295\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/candytown.jpg?w=616&amp;ssl=1 616w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/candytown.jpg?resize=247%2C300&amp;ssl=1 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/a><\/strong>On November 22, 2014, the third annual <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0012tbuC3Tsbv945g3UeHJYv39xbOYhn5CQ4RlnQn1qCdPDXHsdYO-wTJC0-hwwJaV_9uzOpU354xnpnVwXTdy78iP1ettjMwr6kPtEVqOkLTxzviZ8T11IxCqJNTS1O4KpAxw871Paqvfb_K16RAW4zb0mo-iAKS2YVZbfffevCwj46GGqYgCuQQvudMCrNE5P22PC2NUbCgY=&amp;c=Yts0g5n04DGq9VhiOSgVrNPjRH5IwIGG8l0uaEs1x4ULDbl_Ek7-DA==&amp;ch=9kvEd-jEy0l28Tqg3BQ11JVu4pIojYItXf9J5CA9zU38q1ZPlIEAIQ==\">CandyTown<\/a> festival will set up shop once again, as downtown Vancouver&#8217;s only free outdoor Christmas celebration.<\/p>\n<p>The festival, which drew around 15,000 visitors last year, is hosted and produced by the merchants of Yaletown through the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. CandyTown will draw on a seasonal candy theme to deliver a fun, memorable day for kids of all ages-from families with young children to groups of adults who want to get in on the holiday spirit. Visitors will experience Vancouver&#8217;s heritage district of Yaletown transformed into a winter wonderland.<\/p>\n<p>Little ones will delight in visiting Santa and the Ice Queen at the North Pole (from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bill Curtis Square), taking a horse-drawn carriage ride, sponsored by <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0012tbuC3Tsbv945g3UeHJYv39xbOYhn5CQ4RlnQn1qCdPDXHsdYO-wTJC0-hwwJaV_2_pMAQ7gA88PoTsUuzFwf5nhlwtqL_IRJF_V8Cm9oW5FzOki8XMxg3QQcyiAsGLh9bNFOTkjlaqy8HvezVsRqb-hkta5cq9Ba17lrIazibWZjdH1fMyEbw==&amp;c=Yts0g5n04DGq9VhiOSgVrNPjRH5IwIGG8l0uaEs1x4ULDbl_Ek7-DA==&amp;ch=9kvEd-jEy0l28Tqg3BQ11JVu4pIojYItXf9J5CA9zU38q1ZPlIEAIQ==\">Concord Pacific<\/a>, from\u00a0Salsa and Agave on Pacific Blvd. (the 15-minute ride circulates Pacific, Hamilton and Davie streets) and participating in crafts, face painting and balloon twisting at the Starlight Children&#8217;s Foundation tent. See ice sculptures created live at Bill Curtis Square, pose for a photo op with Santa and other seasonal characters, craft unique candy necklaces and jewellery, and enjoy holiday music courtesy of roaming musicians, street buskers and music tents. The <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0012tbuC3Tsbv945g3UeHJYv39xbOYhn5CQ4RlnQn1qCdPDXHsdYO-wTJC0-hwwJaV_vR7WHyLw0Ey2hVJCyis0Y8ALraHMddtQk6AXXG-m3dYmNqJK-fZorsNqG2A0ltgUotJsM6F2AUd0ZiottKlFDxj698robTyiZCxtkUB2MjV3N_A3O1B-QA==&amp;c=Yts0g5n04DGq9VhiOSgVrNPjRH5IwIGG8l0uaEs1x4ULDbl_Ek7-DA==&amp;ch=9kvEd-jEy0l28Tqg3BQ11JVu4pIojYItXf9J5CA9zU38q1ZPlIEAIQ==\">Grey Cup Festival<\/a> will also pay a visit to hand out candy, mini footballs and other treats. And because it just wouldn&#8217;t be a Christmas celebration without festive trees, guests can pick out a tree to take home from the Yaletown Rotary Club lot.<\/p>\n<p>A popular attraction last year, the All I Want for Christmas Gift Market will brim with tempting treats and gorgeous gifts. Food vendors include Damien&#8217;s Belgian Waffles, Half Baked Cookie Co., Mancakes Bakery, Maples Sugar Shack and many more. The market is the perfect place to get a head start on holiday shopping, thanks to Vancouver Candle Company, Standout Boutique, Elana Lauren Designs jewelry, and 3H Craftworks. Lindt will also have a pi\u00f1ata to launch their seasonal Lindor chocolate line.<\/p>\n<p>CandyTown attendees are also invited to donate to the <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0012tbuC3Tsbv945g3UeHJYv39xbOYhn5CQ4RlnQn1qCdPDXHsdYO-wTJC0-hwwJaV_-hsibXEtX85udIdO9hnCuQaf1QPSsXkqUAWF_2gFfDbJbuv0E7x2xH8vx1Qi4q2v7zMkIVskDr0dUjjfOGFRMPSg8znJNInIczVZ23_PGbFbbpTYAn_CSh9kT7K5Jfz4&amp;c=Yts0g5n04DGq9VhiOSgVrNPjRH5IwIGG8l0uaEs1x4ULDbl_Ek7-DA==&amp;ch=9kvEd-jEy0l28Tqg3BQ11JVu4pIojYItXf9J5CA9zU38q1ZPlIEAIQ==\">BC Children&#8217;s Hospital<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0012tbuC3Tsbv945g3UeHJYv39xbOYhn5CQ4RlnQn1qCdPDXHsdYO-wTJC0-hwwJaV_IhhMcv51sKMbaI7bzgD251eCcpTV68i5a0K2US2N6YV7LcJo3QCOZjNfcee656CHIJWS3XZoJbavVPlAq6RH3OxFDrSCfzREdVOG8gKg0FYApOoq60pujw==&amp;c=Yts0g5n04DGq9VhiOSgVrNPjRH5IwIGG8l0uaEs1x4ULDbl_Ek7-DA==&amp;ch=9kvEd-jEy0l28Tqg3BQ11JVu4pIojYItXf9J5CA9zU38q1ZPlIEAIQ==\">Starlight Children&#8217;s Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CandyTown will take place on Saturday, November 22 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mainland Street in Yaletown.<\/strong> This outdoor Christmas festival is free, open to the public and promises to ignite the Christmas spirit in guests of all ages. 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