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Wondering when Christmas markets will be open this year in Canada? We’ve done all the research so you don’t have to!
In this post, we’ll be sharing a list of the most popular Christmas markets in Canada, along with the opening dates that we know of so far.
We know it isn’t easy to find all this information in one place, so we’ve spent hours assembling all the dates and official websites of various markets to make your trip planning infinitely easier.
We hope you find this list helpful!
Canadian Christmas Markets 2024 Opening Dates
So, what about opening dates for Canadian Christmas markets in 2024?
In the table below, we’ll be summarizing the known opening dates for some of Canada’s biggest and best-known Christmas markets this year.
PS: While we try our best to ensure the information is up-to-date and accurate, we recommend double checking with official sources (like the websites below) before making any plans. Dates and details can change quickly these days, so it’s always better safe than sorry!
As of October 2024, only the dates for some of Canadian largest Christmas markets have been announced. We will update this page as we learn more.
But for now, here is a table summarizing the opening dates of 2024 Canadian Christmas markets that we know of so far.
NOTE: We’ve put a lot of time and effort into assembling the information below, so if you are quoting/referencing these details in your own articles and websites, we would greatly appreciate a link back to this page. Thank you for your understanding!
| Location | Christmas Market Name | 2024 Dates | More Info | Hotels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff, AB | Banff Christmas Market | Nov. 14 - 17 Nov 22 - 24 Nov 29 - Dec 1 Dec 6 - 8 | Click here | |
| Carlyle, SK | Carlyle Dickens Village Festival | Dec 6 - 7 | Click here | |
| Charlottetown, PEI | Charlottetown Victorian Christmas Market | Nov 29 - Dec 1 | Click here | |
| Kitchener, ON | Kitchener Christkindl Market | Dec 5 - 8 | Click here | |
| Montréal, QC | Village de Noël de Montréal | Nov 28 - Dec 22 Opening day Thursday Nov 28 (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays) | Click here | |
| Montréal, QC | Le Grand Marché de Noël | Nov 22 - Dec 30 Dec 25 closed (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays) Exceptional hours (Dec 23 - 24, Dec 30 - 31) | Click here | |
| Montréal, QC | Marché de Noël à Jean-Talon | More info | ||
| Québec City, QC | Marché de Noël Allemand de Québec | Nov 21 - Dec 23 | Click here | |
| Saskatoon, SK | Sundog Arts and Entertainment Faire | Click here | ||
| Sherbrooke, QC | Noël au Marché de la gare de Sherbrooke | Nov 16 - Dec 22 | Click here | |
| St John's, NL | Merry Makers Market | Click here | ||
| Toronto, ON | Distillery Winter Village | Nov 13 - Jan 5 | Click here | |
| Vancouver, BC | Vancouver Christmas Market | Nov 13 - Dec 24 | Click here | |
| Whitehorse, YT | 12 Days of Christmas Fireweed Community Market | Dec 9 - 22 | Click here | |
| Winnipeg, MB | Winnipeg Christkindlmarkt | Nov 29 - Dec 1 | Click here |
Help us improve this list of Christmas market opening dates in Canada!
Know of any other Canadian Christmas markets we should add to our list? Let us know in the comments with a link to an official source if possible so we can ensure we get accurate dates! Thanks in advance.
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Vendredi 26 nov, 3 déc de 16h à 20h
Samedi 27 nov, 4 déc de 10h à 20h
Dimanche 28 nov, 5 déc de 10h à 16h
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We look forward to welcoming you at the Old Aylmer outdoor Christmas Market with 30+ vendors and food trucks. New location near La Basoche Cultural Center and pedestrian streets.
Friday Nov 26 & Dec 3 from 4-8pm
Saturday Nov 27 & Dec 4 from 10am-8pm
Sunday Nov 28 & Dec 5 from 10am-4pm