Gingerbread Lane 2026 opens at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver on Friday, November 27 and runs through Monday, December 28, turning the downtown hotel's lobby into a free holiday display. Organizers say it is Canada's longest-running gingerbread display event, and this is its 34th season.

The hotel announced the return this week, saying the display again raises money for Make-A-Wish Canada, which grants wishes to children living with critical illnesses.

What visitors will see

Gingerbread houses made by local community members fill the lobby floor. Entries are judged in three groups: one for people who make a living in baking or pastry, one for hobbyists who bake without earning money from it, and one for secondary school classes from across the Lower Mainland.

The hotel has a history of large edible creations, including a past Guinness World Records recognition for the world's largest gingerbread man cookie.

Why you should go

  • It is free. Admission costs nothing, which makes it an easy outing for families, couples or anyone already downtown.
  • You can see local baking up close. Entries come from professional bakers, hobby bakers and secondary school students.
  • It supports a charity. Visitors can give at tap-to-donate stations and QR codes placed throughout the display.
  • It has a track record. Last year's event raised $35,000 for Make-A-Wish, according to the hotel.
  • It is a long-standing tradition. The display has run for more than three decades in the same downtown hotel.

What to know before you go

The display runs from Friday, November 27 to Monday, December 28, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street. Admission is free, and donations to Make-A-Wish Canada are optional. The brief does not list daily opening hours, so check with the hotel before planning a visit.

General Manager Patrick Gosselin said the hotel looks forward to making this year's event bigger than past editions and helping children who need it most at this time of year.

FAQ

When is Gingerbread Lane 2026?

It runs from Friday, November 27 to Monday, December 28, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street.

How much are tickets?

Admission is free. Donations to Make-A-Wish Canada are encouraged but optional, through tap-to-donate stations and QR codes at the display.