Nomad Holiday Market
1100 Admirals Road
The beloved Nomad Holiday Market is back, bringing festive cheer, local creativity, and community spirit to the Songhees Wellness Centre on Admirals Road in Esquimalt.
What began in 2018 at the Roundhouse has grown into one of the Island’s favorite holiday traditions, now featuring over 70 vendors showcasing the best in local art, pottery, apparel, beverages, and handmade gifts.
Visitors can enjoy live music, delicious local food, a kids’ coloring contest, door prizes, and plenty of fun activities for all ages. The event celebrates family, community, and the belief that home is where the heart is — a fitting theme for an event that brings together so many “nomads” and makers from across the Island.
The Nomad Holiday Market also proudly supports the Rainbow Kitchen. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for donation, helping local families in need during the holiday season. Partial proceeds from the $5 admission fee will also go toward the Rainbow Kitchen.
“This market has always been about more than shopping,” says Wendy Greer, event co-organizer. “It’s about connection — between makers, families, and the community. Every year, it feels a little more like coming home.”
Come shop, eat, connect, and celebrate local talent at the Nomad Holiday Market 2026 — where creativity, community, and holiday spirit meet under one roof.
Nomad Holiday Market
1100 Admiral road
The Songhees Wellness Centre
Nov. 8th Saturday 10 to 5
Nov.9 th Sunday 10-4
Event details
PrizesAt the upcoming art show, each participating artist will donate an item to be included in the gift baskets. With over 70 vendors, there will be plenty of amazing gifts to choose from. We will create a total of 6 gift baskets and give away 2 each day of the show. Even if you're not present at the time of the draw, you can still win! Simply fill out a ballot when you arrive and take in all the wonderful talent on display. If your name is drawn, we will contact you via email or phone. |
food DriveIn 2010, the Victoria Rainbow Kitchen Society was established as a registered Society & Charitable Organization! Two years later, Rainbow Kitchen expanded to their current home at 500 Admirals Rd in Esquimalt to meet the increasing need. Fast forward to today and Rainbow Kitchen has grown to be regarded as a hub for food security programming in the Capital Regional District. Providing free hot meals and facilitating food sharing to anyone in need. |
1100 Admirals Rd
Hours of OperationSaturday 8th 10 am - 5 pm Sunday 9th 10 am - 4 pm We are returning in 2024 with over 60 local and talented artists and crafts in a curated shopping experience. We are excited to have found a beautiful large space that can accommodate more artists at the Songhees Wellness Centre. There will be local distilleries, live music, foodies, crafts, artists, balloon maker, colouring contest for the kids and more........... 5.00 for the weekend admission with proceeds going to the Rainbow Kitchen |
FoodFood or foodies that is the question ?
To eat or not to eat is not the question to ask at this event. We will have sweet things like chocolates and baked goodies. As an added bonus some distilleries, breweries and food trucks to entice your taste buds. |
ArtWhat is art anyway and who gets to be the judge of what is good art?
You do! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This show will be a feast for eyes, as we showcase a wide variety of artists and crafts. Be prepared to shop and find some surprising good buys for gifts and yourself. |
Hand Crafted BeveragesIt is no secret that our Island makes some very fine craft beers, wine and spirits.
We will have a few at this show. Sample some wine, beer and whisky all made in B.C. |
Special thanks to our media Sponsor
1100 Admirals Rd.
Songhees Wellness Centre
We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the Nomad Market stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.