A little prep.
A great
market day.
Booth sizes, setup, payments and the small details that make the day smoother. Find your answers and get ready to bring your business to the community.
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Lonsdale Quay Holiday Market Series
North Vancouver · Indoor + outdoor
Lonsdale Quay Market, 123 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7
Different spaces, different hours. Indoor booths are on Level 1, the market level. Outdoor booths are in the East Plaza.
What are the Lonsdale Quay market hours?
Indoor
11 AM to 7 PM
On scheduled indoor market dates.
Outdoor · Nov 21 to Dec 20
Friday: 5 PM to 10 PM
Saturday: 2 PM to 8 PM
Sunday: 12 PM to 6 PM
December 4–6 is indoor only.
Outdoor · Dec 21–23
5 PM to 10 PM
These dates fall Monday to Wednesday.
These are public market hours. Your vendor instructions will provide load-in, setup and takedown details.
What are the booth sizes and fees at Lonsdale Quay?
| Booth | Size | Listed fee |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor | 6 ft × 4 ft | $115 + GST |
| Indoor · limited | Approximately 8 ft × 8 ft | $150 + GST |
| Outdoor · November | 10 ft × 10 ft tent space | $165 + GST |
| Outdoor · December | 10 ft × 10 ft tent space | $195 + GST |
Select your dates and booth type in the application for your total. Follow your acceptance email for the final invoice and payment deadline.
What fits in an indoor booth?
6 ft × 4 ft: a 6 ft × 3 ft table and up to two chairs only. There is no room for additional tables, large racks, stands or shelving.
Approximately 8 ft × 8 ft: more space for a larger table, racks, shelving or display fixtures. These spaces are limited.
Keep every part of your display inside your allocated booth.
Are tables, chairs, tents and weights included?
Bring your own tables, chairs and tablecloths for Lonsdale Quay. They are not provided.
Outdoor vendors need a 10 ft × 10 ft tent and weights. Tent and weight rental is available as an application add-on for $45 + GST. Select it when applying if needed.
Are Wi-Fi, power and accessible access available?
The venue information lists free Wi-Fi, electrical plugs and an accessible entrance. Tell the team about power or access requirements in your application and follow your booth-specific instructions. Bring extension cords if you need electricity.
Can I bring a dog to the indoor Lonsdale market?
The indoor market is not pet-friendly. Please contact the team about the venue's assistance-animal access policy before attending.
The dog-friendly information for Heritage Hall and The Pipe Shop does not apply to Lonsdale Quay's indoor space.
When will I receive my Lonsdale setup and floor plan?
Market details and the floor plan are sent approximately three days before the market. Floor plans can change, and special placement requests are not guaranteed.
Use that email for loading, parking, setup, takedown and overnight-storage instructions. Do not assume the arrangements at another venue apply to Lonsdale Quay.
Payments, refunds
& next steps.
Keep your acceptance email handy. It contains your payment instructions and deadline.
When is payment due, and when is my spot secured?
Pay by the deadline in your acceptance email. Your spot is secured once payment has been received and deposited by the market manager. Unpaid spaces may be offered to the waitlist after the deadline.
Where can I find booth fees and the total after tax?
Review your chosen market's application on the Apply page, then follow the amount and payment instructions in your acceptance email. Lonsdale's listed prices above are before GST.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Vendor fees are non-refundable if you cannot attend. Notify the market manager; your fees are forfeited. You cannot transfer or swap your booth with another vendor. Every vendor must apply and be approved.
Refunds or credits are only provided when the market manager cancels or postpones a market, apart from the specific food-vendor approval exception below.
What happens after payment?
A social media promotion package is generally emailed one to two weeks before the event. Market policies, procedures and the floor plan follow approximately two to three days before the market. Watch your inbox and check your spam folder.
Booths, displays
& market manners.
A little planning keeps the space comfortable for you, your neighbours and your customers.
What booth sizes are available at Heritage Hall and The Pipe Shop?
| Venue | Booth size | What fits |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Hall | 3 ft × 4 ft | 3 ft × 3 ft table + one chair. A 3 ft × 4 ft table will not fit. |
| Heritage Hall / Pipe Shop | 6 ft × 4 ft | 6 ft × 3 ft table + two chairs; no additional tables, racks or shelving. |
| Heritage Hall / Pipe Shop | 8 ft × 4 ft | 8 ft × 3 ft table, or 6 ft × 3 ft table + small rack or shelf, with two chairs. |
Keep all displays inside your allocated space. Check the separate Lonsdale section above for its booth sizes.
Can I choose my booth position?
The market manager creates the floor plan. You can request a position, larger space or corner in your application, but requests cannot be guaranteed.
Can I share a booth or bring a helper?
Helpers are welcome. To share a booth with another business, select the sharing option and include that business's details in your application. The second vendor must also be approved.
Can I pack up early?
Please stay set up until the market ends. Early departures disrupt neighbouring vendors and may affect their sales. If you have an emergency, speak with the market manager.
What if I am late for load-in?
Contact the market manager as soon as possible. You must be ready before the doors open; otherwise you may forfeit your table.
Can I attach decorations to walls or rented tables?
Do not tape or staple anything to venue walls or rented tables. Plan a display that stays within your booth.
Setup, facilities
& getting there.
Every venue is a little different. Use your market instructions for the details that apply to your booking.
When can vendors set up?
Your policies, procedures and floor-plan email arrives approximately two to three days before the market and includes the setup information. Public opening times are not load-in times.
What are the standard Summer Night Market hours?
Setup: 3 PM to 5 PM
Market: 5 PM to 10 PM
Takedown: 10 PM to 11 PM
This schedule is for the Summer Night Market format. It is not the schedule for the Lonsdale holiday series.
Are tables and chairs provided?
Heritage Hall: one chair per vendor is included, with extra chairs available if needed. Bring a table or rent one for $15 per market.
The Pipe Shop: bring your own table and chair.
Lonsdale Quay: bring your own tables, chairs and tablecloths.
Is Wi-Fi or electricity available?
Heritage Hall and The Pipe Shop have free Wi-Fi and electrical plugs. Bring extension cords when your display needs power.
Lonsdale's venue details also list Wi-Fi and plugs. For all venues, tell us about your requirements and follow the instructions for your assigned booth. Availability at other venues is communicated ahead of the event.
Where can I park?
Heritage Hall: look for parking on surrounding residential streets and follow posted restrictions. Do not park in the rear alley or neighbouring businesses' spaces, even briefly; vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.
The Pipe Shop: nearby options include two underground parking lots, other lots and street parking a few blocks away.
Lonsdale Quay: follow your vendor email for venue-specific loading and parking instructions.
Are washrooms, a fridge or a microwave available?
Heritage Hall and The Pipe Shop have washrooms. Our team may be able to watch your booth while you take a short break, or you can ask a neighbouring vendor for help.
Heritage Hall: a fridge and microwave are available in the kitchen.
The Pipe Shop: no fridge or microwave is available.
Check your vendor instructions for facilities at Lonsdale Quay or another venue.
What should I bring besides products?
Pack your required table and seating, tablecloth, display fixtures, lighting, extension cords if needed, payment device, cash float and anything else your booth requires. Ensure it all fits inside your allocated space.
Food, furry friends
& finishing up.
Find the answer that fits your venue and business.
What do food vendors need to provide?
Our markets require food products to be prepared in a commercial kitchen. Provide the kitchen's address and work with the market manager on the required Vancouver Coastal Health documentation.
For Lonsdale Quay, the application asks food and beverage vendors to complete the temporary-event application and send it to the manager no later than two weeks before the market.
If VCH does not approve a food vendor, the published vendor policy provides a full refund.
Are dogs allowed?
Heritage Hall and The Pipe Shop are dog-friendly.
Lonsdale Quay's indoor market is not pet-friendly. Contact us about the venue's assistance-animal access rules and arrangements for other market areas.
Is there an ATM?
There is no ATM at Heritage Hall or The Pipe Shop. Bring a card-payment option, such as a portable payment terminal, and prepare your cash float before arriving. Do not assume another venue will have an ATM.
Can I leave my booth overnight at a two-day market?
At the Heritage Hall and Pipe Shop two-day markets, vendors attending both days may leave their display after Saturday's closing. The venue is locked after everyone leaves. Bring a cloth to cover your table.
Items are left at your own risk. Business and product insurance is recommended, although the published policy does not make it mandatory. Follow any requirements in your booking.
For Lonsdale Quay, confirm overnight-storage arrangements with the team; do not assume the same rule applies.
What are the cleanup and takedown rules?
At Heritage Hall and The Pipe Shop, vendors have one hour after closing to take down their booths. Remove everything you brought, including packaging and waste, and leave the venue as you found it.
Follow the garbage-in, garbage-out policy. Do not leave boxes or rubbish in washrooms. For Lonsdale Quay, use the takedown and waste instructions sent for that market.
Packed, prepared, ready to pop up.
- Read your market instructions
- Check your booth dimensions
- Bring the setup your venue requires
- Charge your payment device
- Plan your loading and arrival
- Pack out your waste and displays
Let's get you ready.
Include your business name, market venue and date when you contact us so we can help with your booking.