Toque Craft Fair
Visitors can browse and shop handmade works from over sixty British Columbia artists, craftspeople, and designers spread across two floors of a heritage building. The curated market offers a wide variety of local art, craft, and design items. Every purchase helps support artistic programming, residencies, and building conservation, with makers donating a portion of their sales.
What to Expect
Curated holiday market featuring over sixty BC artists and designers.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Mount Pleasant
Organizer
Western Front
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Handmade-gift shoppers and fans of local art and design
Vibe
Curated and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is $5; children under 12 enter free. A $15 ticket includes admission and a limited-edition Toque tote bag.
- Hours: Fri 5–9 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Parking: Free two-hour street parking on Scotia St and around Guelph Park, paid lots on Kingsway, Broadway and Main, and drop-off at the main entrance.
- Accessibility: The ground floor is wheelchair accessible with 60% of vendors, while the second floor is accessible only by 26 stairs.
- Pets: Pets are asked to stay at home because the event can be crowded and noisy. Service animals are welcome.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a debit or credit card, because Toque is cash-free this year and both admission and makers' sales are card only.
- Pre-order your ticket on Eventbrite, since fixed admission this year is meant to keep the door moving and manage capacity over the weekend.
- Pick the tote ticket if you plan to shop, because it includes a limited-edition Toque tote bag for carrying your finds.
- Take the SkyTrain to Main Street–Science World or Broadway–City Hall, then catch a ten-minute bus or walk about fifteen minutes.
- Use the free coat and bag check at reception just inside the entrance so you can browse both floors with your hands free.
Special Events & Promotions
- The fair opens with a party on Friday, December 4.
- A tote ticket includes admission plus a limited-edition Toque tote bag.
- New this year: fixed admission to manage capacity, and a fully cash-free fair.
- Children under 12 get in free.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay with cash?
No. Toque is cash-free this year, so you pay for admission and makers' items by card only.
Is the fair wheelchair accessible?
The ground floor is step-free and has 60% of the vendors. The rest of the vendors are on the second floor, which you can only reach by 26 stairs and has no elevator.
Can I bring my dog?
Please leave pets at home, because the fair can be crowded and noisy. Service animals are always welcome.
Where can I park?
There's free two-hour street parking on Scotia St between E 7th and E 8th Ave and around Guelph Park. Paid lots are along Kingsway, Broadway and Main St, and you can drop off passengers at the main entrance. The nearest accessible parking is several blocks away at 10th Ave and Main St.
Can I still apply as a vendor?
This year's open call for new vendors has closed. Applications for the next fair open in spring 2027.
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