Every year, the holiday season brings the same question: what do you get for the people who already have everything? This year, Lions Gate Hospital Foundation has an answer that does double duty. On November 1, we’re launching our first-ever Holiday Marketplace, an online space where you can shop holiday gifts, treats and seasonal favourites from our community partners, with every purchase helping support patient care at Lions Gate Hospital.
It’s holiday shopping that gives back to the North Shore, all in one convenient place.
What Is the Holiday Marketplace?
The Holiday Marketplace is part of our 2026 Holiday Giving Campaign. It brings together local businesses and fundraising partners who have generously agreed to share a portion of their holiday sales with Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
You’ll shop directly with each partner, just as you normally would. The difference is that a percentage of your purchase comes back to the Foundation, helping fund vital medical equipment and enhanced patient care at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver.
This is our pilot year, and we’ll be adding new partners throughout the season, so it’s worth checking back.
Meet Our Holiday Marketplace Partners
Purdys Chocolatier
Crunchy, creamy, smooth, dark, milk or white, there’s a Purdys chocolate for everyone on your list. Order online direct from Canada’s favourite chocolatier, and 30% of your purchase will be donated to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. It’s hard to think of a sweeter stocking stuffer.
Nicli Pizzeria
Hosting over the holidays? Nicli’s chef-crafted pizza and pasta bundles take one meal off your to-do list, and 40% of every order is donated to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
Two Rivers Meats
From everyday dinners to festive gatherings, Two Rivers Meats’ frozen mixed-meat boxes are made with sustainably raised, responsibly sourced meat from local farms. 10% of every order supports patient care on the North Shore.
Save-On-Foods
Pick up a holiday favourite on your regular grocery run and support Lions Gate Hospital Foundation at the same time. Details will be available when the Marketplace opens.
LGH Foundation Christmas Cards
Our North Shore themed Christmas cards feature the winning designs from our annual Christmas Card Contest. Thousands of cards are sold every year, and they come in packs of 10 for $15. They’re a simple way to send holiday wishes to friends, family and colleagues while supporting patient care. Learn more about the Christmas Card Contest.
Why Shop the Holiday Marketplace?
Your gifts go further. The chocolates, meals and cards on your list turn into support for the patients and health care teams at Lions Gate Hospital. Funds raised help the Foundation invest in life-saving equipment like the items on our Equipment Wish List and priorities like our Re-Imagine Rehab campaign.
You’re supporting local. Many of our partners are businesses you already know and love, and choosing them this season helps them and your community hospital at the same time.
It’s easy. There are no extra steps or checkout codes. Just click through from the Marketplace and order directly with the partner.
How It Works
- Visit the Holiday Marketplace on or after November 1.
- Choose a holiday gift or treat from one of our community partners.
- Click through and place your order directly with the partner.
That’s it. A percentage of your purchase goes to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation to support patient care.
More Ways to Give This Holiday Season
If someone on your list would rather see a gift make a difference, a tribute donation lets you give in their name. You can donate in tribute to honour a friend, family member or colleague this holiday season. You can also make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support care at Lions Gate Hospital all year long.
Mark Your Calendar
The Holiday Marketplace opens November 1, just in time for the start of the holiday shopping season. We’ll see you there, and thank you for helping make this season brighter for patients, families and health care teams across the North Shore.
