3 Christmas markets in Canada in our guide this season. Distillery Winter Village opens first, on Nov 12, and closes last, on Jan 3. 1 of them is free to enter.
- 3 markets
- 2 cities and towns
- First opens Nov 12
- Last closes Jan 3
- 1 free to enter
Where to go
Christmas tours and food tastings in Canada
Christmas walks and tickets first, then the best-reviewed food tours and tastings there.
All 3 Christmas markets in Canada, soonest first
12 Nov to 3 Jan
Distillery Winter Village
Toronto
Hours Shops open 10am to 9pm on days without tickets (cabins 12 to 9 pm)
Entry Free before 4 p.m. daily and all day Monday to Wednesday through 13 December; tickets are needed from 4 p.m. at other times, from CAD 16 plus HST and service charge
13 Nov to 3 Jan
Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market)
Montreal
Hours 13 Nov to 13 Dec: Wed to Fri 3PM to 10PM, Sat 11AM to 10PM, Sun 11AM to 8PM; 16 Dec to 3 Jan daily 3PM to 10PM; 21 to 23 Dec 11AM to 10PM; 24 and 25 Dec 11AM to 7PM
Free and open to everyone
26 Nov to 24 Dec
Montreal Christmas Village (Village de Noël de Montréal) at Atwater Market
Montreal
Hours Until 20 Dec: Fri 16:00 to 20:00, Sat 11:00 to 20:00, Sun 11:00 to 18:00; Thu 26 Nov 16:00 to 19:00; Fri 27 Nov closes 22:00; 21 to 23 Dec 11:00 to 18:00; 24 Dec 11:00 to 15:00
Christmas markets in Canada 2026: dates and hours
Every market at a glance: opening and closing days, hours and entry, as each organiser states them.
| Market | Where | Opens | Closes | Hours | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distillery Winter Village | Toronto | Nov 12 | Jan 3 | Shops open 10am to 9pm on days without tickets (cabins 12 to 9 pm) | Free before 4 p.m. daily and all day Monday to Wednesday through 13 December; tickets are needed from 4 p.m. at other times, from CAD 16 plus HST and service charge |
| Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market) | Montreal | Nov 13 | Jan 3 | 13 Nov to 13 Dec: Wed to Fri 3PM to 10PM, Sat 11AM to 10PM, Sun 11AM to 8PM; 16 Dec to 3 Jan daily 3PM to 10PM; 21 to 23 Dec 11AM to 10PM; 24 and 25 Dec 11AM to 7PM | Free and open to everyone |
| Montreal Christmas Village (Village de Noël de Montréal) at Atwater Market | Montreal | Nov 26 | Dec 24 | Until 20 Dec: Fri 16:00 to 20:00, Sat 11:00 to 20:00, Sun 11:00 to 18:00; Thu 26 Nov 16:00 to 19:00; Fri 27 Nov closes 22:00; 21 to 23 Dec 11:00 to 18:00; 24 Dec 11:00 to 15:00 |