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Early Bird pricing runs from September 14 - October 31, 2026 with the following discounts:VVIP tickets: $100 (regularly $110)VIP tickets: $75 (regularly $88)General Admission: $50 (regularly $65)New this year!Secondary/University Student tickets are $25 each. Please note student ID must be presented at the door.$50 General Admission Happy Hour Special on Saturday November 21st from 3pm-5pm. Guests will also receive free hot chocolate!VVIP tickets include:Entry anytime over the entire weekend.Entry to the Designer Happy Hour event on Friday, November 20 from 5pm-7pmBreakfast by Design on Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 11am. Reserved exclusively for VVIP & VIP guests, this intimate breakfast gathering offers a rare opportunity to meet and engage with this year's celebrated designers. Enjoy a curated morning reception while hearing firsthand the inspiration and artistry behind their stunning creations.One Free drink ticket.A private tour with Toula Favreau, former Homes for the Holidays event chair and Interior Design Consultant with ACANTHUS INTERIORS (offered Saturday and Sunday, at 12pm and 2pm).VIP tickets include:Entry any time on the selected day (Saturday or Sunday).Breakfast by Design on selected day (Saturday or Sunday) from 10am to 11am. Reserved exclusively for VVIP & VIP guests, this intimate breakfast gathering offers a rare opportunity to meet and engage with this year's celebrated designers. Enjoy a curated morning reception while hearing firsthand the inspiration and artistry behind their stunning creations.A private tour with Toula Favreau, former Homes for the Holidays event chair and Interior Design Consultant with ACANTHUS INTERIORS (accessible on selected day, Saturday or Sunday, at 12pm and 2pm).General admission tickets are $65 each. It offers ticket holders entry during the specific time slot selected, on the date selected. This is perfect for those who are keen to plan ahead.Attending with a group? Purchase a 4 pack of general admission tickets for the price of three at $195.Please note, taxes and service fees may apply. 100% of the proceeds go towards supporting YWCA BC's Housing Action Fund.
Homes for the Holidays is a self-guided tour, and we estimate that it will take about an hour and a half to complete the tour at a leisurely pace. This provides plenty of time to check out the Silent Auction, Terrace of Trees and Boutique Boulevard as well as enjoy live music and refreshments!Each regular entry ticket is available for a two-hour window. You are welcome to arrive anytime during the time slot you purchase.Saturday, November 21, 202611am - 1pm1pm - 3pm 3pm - 5pmSunday, November 22, 202611am - 1pm1pm - 3pm VIP ticket holders can select either Saturday anytime between 11am and 5pm or Sunday anytime between 11am and 3pm. VVIP ticket holders can attend anytime Saturday between 11am and 5pm or Sunday anytime between 11am and 3pm.
New for 2026 is a 4 pack of tickets for the price of three - $195.
To purchase in blocks of 10 or 20, please email info@homesfortheholidays.ca to tell us about your purchase and we will send you a unique coupon code to apply for discount upon check-out.
Discounts are as follows:
10% discount on blocks of 10 tickets
15% discount on blocks of 20 tickets
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Wreaths are available for purchase in advance online after tickets sales go live on September 14, 2026.
Ornaments are available for purchase for $20 each at Boutique Boulevard.
Our Silent Auction offers a fun, whimsical and elegant curation of art, dining, wellness, home goods, and travel experiences for bidding (many excellent holiday gifts to be found!).
Raffle prizes will be available. More details to come in September 2026.
A limited quantity of trees from Terrace of Trees will be available for purchase.
A member of our auction team will contact you by email at the end of the auction to schedule a pick-up appointment. If your item is a physical prize, an appointment is required to ensure it is ready for collection. If your item is a digital certificate, it will be emailed to you within 3 business days after the event concludes.Mailing is only available for gift cards and gift certificates. All other items must be picked up in person by appointment.Please do not visit the YWCA BC office without a confirmed appointment with our Homes for the Holidays auction team.

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