Gingerbread Lane
Visitors can view an array of gingerbread creations designed and built by professionals, amateur bakers, and secondary school students. Guests can take in the creative displays, vote for their favorites, and make donations. The annual gathering raises funds to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
What to Expect
Community gingerbread creations supporting Make-A-Wish Canada.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Hyatt Regency Vancouver Marketing Team
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Gingerbread fans and community-minded visitors
Vibe
Festive, creative, community-minded
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Tips & Advice
- Apply before October 29 if you want to build an entry, since entrants are picked in draw rounds and applications that miss out stay in for later draws.
- Enter as Professional if you earn any income at all from baking, pastry or culinary work, and as Amateur if you bake only as a hobby.
- Selected builders need to finish their creation before November 28, then bring it to the Hyatt Regency Vancouver for set-up on November 29 or 30.
- Vote for a favorite and make a donation when you visit, because every visit, vote and donation supports Make-A-Wish Canada's wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: contest entries are chosen in three draw rounds.
- Invite-only opening reception on December 3.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who builds the gingerbread creations?
Professional bakers and culinary workers, amateur hobby bakers, and secondary schools from the Lower Mainland.
Can visitors vote or donate?
Yes. Every visit, vote and donation helps Make-A-Wish Canada grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.
How can I enter my own creation?
Submit an application any time until October 29. Entrants are picked in a series of draws, and everyone is told by email after each one. If you aren't picked, your application stays in for the later draws.
Which category should I enter?
Enter as Professional if you earn any income at all from baking, pastry or culinary work. Amateur is for hobby bakers with no baking income. The School category is for secondary schools in the Lower Mainland.
What's new this year?
Because demand is high, entries for 2026 are chosen in three draw rounds.
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