Quebec German Christmas Market
The unmissable German Christmas Market in Quebec returns to light up Old Quebec for its 16the editing. We go to this small, magical village to shop with some 90 exhibitors, who offer crafts, local products as well as German and European specialties. Musical performances, board game evenings: the free programming is aimed at young and old. Don’t forget to enjoy a mulled wine and admire the old toy cable car, new this year.
Until December 23 (variable time)
Laval Christmas Market
PHOTO ANDRÉ CHEVRIER, PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LAVAL
Santa’s cottage at the Arts Village of the Laval Christmas Market
The city of Laval welcomes its citizens to the Nature Center for two weekends full of holiday magic. Local artisans will offer their creations in small houses. A visit from Santa Claus and the Star Fairy and a planting of mini-trees are some of the activities offered for families. Street food trucks and Christmas music will also be there.
December 2 and 3 and December 8 to 10
Frelighsburg Christmas Market
PHOTO OLIVIER BOURGET, PROVIDED BY THE FRELIGHSBURG CHRISTMAS MARKET
In Frelighsburg, the Christmas Market takes place partly in the town’s Anglican church.
The Christmas Market in the small Eastern Townships town highlights a number of local producers: market gardeners, cheesemakers, bakers, winegrowers. Artisans join the festive gathering to display jewelry, pottery, candles and other objects of art. The festivities take place in particular in the heart of a heritage church in the village. Musical entertainment and ready-to-eat meals around campfires will also be there.
December 16 and 17
Longueuil Christmas and Traditions Market
PHOTO ÉRIC PICHÉ, PROVIDED BY THE LONGUEUIL CHRISTMAS AND TRADITIONS MARKET
St. Mark Park, in Vieux-Longueuil, is transformed into a Christmas village.
Vieux-Longueuil is adorned in its most beautiful finery for its traditional Christmas and traditions market. More than a hundred regional creators welcome us in St. Mark Park, and in the church of the same name, to bring us a warm holiday atmosphere. In addition to the traditional visit from Santa Claus, the Market is bringing back its unusual activity: sawing a log of wood to make a table centerpiece. Many gourmet delights also await visitors.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, until December 17
Grand Montreal Christmas Market
PHOTO JONATHAN DUVAL, PROVIDED BY LA LUTINERIE MONTRÉAL
Small houses have taken over the Quartier des spectacles to allow you to find everything you need in terms of gifts and treats.
The Quartier des spectacles hopes to enchant its visitors with its Grand Christmas Market which brings together more than 40 exhibitors, huddled in their chalets on the Place des Festivals. Don’t miss the musical and theatrical performances, including the signature show Christmas in Montreal.
Until December 30 (variable time)
Winter Indigenous Market
PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE KANESATAKE ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FACEBOOK PAGE
Artisans will sell their creations on site during the Winter Indigenous Market.
A first Indigenous Winter Market will take place this year at Oka National Park. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity of indigenous culture by learning about artisanal practices and attending traditional dance and song performances. Creators will also sell their crafts on site. The event, an initiative of Kanehsatà Tourism: ke, aims to bring people together in a spirit of sharing and welcome.
December 2 and 3
Access will be free to Oka National Park as part of the visit to the Indigenous Winter Market.
Joliette Christmas Market
PHOTO YSABELLE FOREST, PROVIDED BY JOLIETTE CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Joliette Christmas Market is now, with its 17e edition, a tradition for the locals.
Lanaudière producers and local culture are featured at the Joliette Christmas Market. On the menu: festive lighting in the city center, visits from Santa Claus to his house and a day reserved exclusively for dogs.
Until December 23