Montréal's best holiday markets for 2024
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Get out your Santa sacks! It’s that time of year when Christmas markets spring up all over town. We’ll be taking you from modern bazaars to temples for artisanal products to Christmas villages. See our suggestions on the best Christmas markets to fill up your recyclable baskets or bags with one-of-a-kind local gifts.
QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES
The Great Montréal Christmas Market
Where: Place des Festivals
When: November 22 to December 30, 2024
A magical journey awaits you at the Place des Festivals in the Quartier des spectacles on Sainte-Catherine Street. Some 40 chalets of local and regional artisans will show off their wares, while a fine selection of gourmet stations will serve up holiday treats to delight young and old alike. Discover over 50 Québec artisans in all and take part in over 150 free activities.
QUARTIERS DU CANAL
Where: Atwater Place du Marché, 138 Atwater Avenue at the corner of Saint-Ambroise Street
When: November 28 to December 22, 2024
A charming festive village of about fifty booths showcasing the wares of local artisans will once again be set up around the Atwater Market. On the agenda: over 90 free events, including family activities in the Kingdom of the Elves and much more. And on December 15, 2024, don't miss a morning choir performance at the market, and the presence of chansonnier Alexandre Légaré in the afternoon.
VILLERAY, LITTLE ITALY AND ROSEMONT
Marché des Fêtes du Collectif Créatif de Montréal
Where: Locoshop Angus, 2600 William Tremblay Street
When: November 16-17, 2024//November 23-24, 2024
The eighth edition of the Marché des Fêtes, in partnership with the Technopôle Angus et Le Phare, Enfants et familles, will reunite over 95 creators from Montréal and Québec over the course of two weekends. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to get your hands on hundreds of local products made with love.
Two festive weekends at Jean-Talon Market
Where: North side of the Jean-Talon Market, 7070 Henri-Julien Avenue
When: Weekends of December 7-8 and 14-15, 2024
The Jean-Talon Market in Little Italy is decked out in its holiday finest! Experience the magic (and indulgence) of Christmas with festive local products. Various activities are also organized for families, such as cooking a holiday recipe with the p'tits chefs, taking part in workshops to create ornaments for the tree, meeting Santa Claus, having fun on an obstacle course, enjoying delicious raclette sandwiches, chocolate or mulled wine on a gourmet terrace open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, all while listening to chansonniers and choirs.
Where: 1695 Bélanger Street
When: dates to be announced
Cross some gifts off your list while contributing to a worthy cause: the third edition of the La Cabane Children’s Holiday Market offers an array of unique, eco-friendly gifts made by children while raising funds for the La Cabane Family Makeshop, a creative family space.
Marché de Noël 2024 presented by the Marché artisanal de Montréal
Where: Paroisse Saint-Ambroise, 6510 De Normanville Street
When: November 9-10, 2024//November 30-December 1, 2024//December 14-15, 2024// December 21-22, 2024 Experience the fun of four combined markets showcasing numerous Québecois artisans at the Paroisse Saint-Ambroise in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie neighbourhood. Activities include gifts at the entrance, face painting for children, a Christmas choir, free treats and prizes to be won. Unearth beautiful objects, handmade soaps, jewelry, clothes, accessories, delicious treats and more!
DOWNTOWN/THE VILLAGE
Where: Centre Communautaire de Loisirs Sainte-Catherine d'Alexandrie, 1690 Atateken Street
When: November 23-24, 2024
Come and discover or rediscover Japanese merchants and products such as natural skin care products, boxes of assorted biscuits, mochi, teas imported directly from Japan, homemade soy sauce fermented using traditional methods, original T-shirts and manga. Really fun and original!
Le Marché des Artisans Récupérateurs
Where: Esplanade Tranquille Pavilion, west of Clark Street between Sainte-Catherine Street and De Maisonneuve Boulevard
When: November 29 to December 1, 2024
Discover over 40 local eco-creators have taken it upon themselves to create your future Christmas gifts using a minimum of 75% recycled materials. Zero-waste items are up front and centre in this eco-friendly market that puts the planet first. New this year: a holiday giveaway featuring three baskets full of items from multiple market vendors. Good luck!
Salon des métiers d’art du Québec
Where: Palais des Congrès de Montréal Convention Centre – Room 220, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
When: December 12 to 22, 2024
Celebrating its 68th edition, the Salon des métiers d’art du Québec is a cultural and holiday favourite. Go see some 200 Québecois, Canadian and international exhibitors who will be showcasing their creations and sharing their unique way of seeing the world and art.
Montréal Vegan Christmas Market
Where: Sherbrooke Pavilion (UQAM), 200 Sainte-Catherine Street West
When: December 7-8, 2024
Much to the delight of vegans and the vege-curious, the Montréal Vegan Christmas Market will be back for another edition! On the menu: baked goods, cosmetics, artisanal soaps and clothing, all made without animal exploitation or cruelty.
Where: Résidence Fulford, 1221 Guy Street
When: December 1, 2024
For this Christmas market that embodies the spirit of giving, Indigenous women supported by the charitable organization Chez Doris have created little treasures (mittens, scented candles, etc.) and many other surprises. All the proceeds from this event will help these women in need and fund socio-recreational activities. A wonderful opportunity to give joy while contributing to a meaningful cause.
PLATEAU MONT-ROYAL, MILE END
Where: Église Saint-Denis, 5075 Rue Rivard
When: December 13-14-15 and 20-21-22, 2024
This typically Montreal fair, beloved by locals, is back for two weekends. It's a celebration of independent creation, with over a hundred artisans spread over the two weekends, offering a fine selection of objects, clothing, ceramics, posters, leather goods and other treasures to slip into your Christmas sacks.
Marché de Noël Illustratif & Ludique
When: December 7-8, 2024
This year, as well as exploring the indoor market where over 30 local exhibitors will be selling their playful and illustrative creations, you can get into the festive spirit with free outdoor entertainment and concerts for all the family every Saturday and Sunday.
Where: La Grover, 2065 Rue Parthenais // Chat des artistes, 2205 Rue Parthenais
When: November 29 to December1, 2024
Fifty artists await you in the heart of their creative worlds, right in their studios on Rue Parthenais. It's the perfect opportunity to give a 100% local gift that encourages local creators.
Marché de Noël Gourmand & Artisanat
Where: location to be announced
When: dates to be announced
As part of the Christmas in the Park Festival that runs from December 6 to 31, 2024, take part in free outdoor concerts and entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as traditional music shows and activities for the whole family. To accompany the festivities, visit these Christmas markets featuring over 30 exhibitors each. Warmth, treasures and good times await!
OLYMPIC QUARTER AND HOCHELAGA-MAISONNEUVE
Marché des Fêtes du Collectif Créatif de Montréal
Where: Théâtre Denise-Pelletier, 4353 Sainte-Catherine Street East
When: December 13-14-15, 2024
For this 5th edition, in partnership with the SDC Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, over 130 designers from Montréal and surrounding area will come together, along with Hochelaga's merchant-creators, to present their wares made with passion. Give the gift of a unique Christmas present, made right here in Montréal.
EAST END
Marché de Noël de Pointe-aux-Trembles
Where: Église Saint-Enfant-Jésus, 11 boulevard Saint-Jean-Baptiste // Place du Village de Pointe-aux-Tremble, boulevard Saint-Jean-Baptiste at the intersection with rue Notre-Dame Est
When: December 7-8, 2024
The5th edition of this Christmas market welcomes nearly fifty exhibitors and offers outdoor installations on Place du Village, with festive activities for young and old, music and entertainment for a magical experience.
PÔLE DES RAPIDES
Le Grand Marché de Noël de Bazar Verdunois
Where: Église Notre-Dame-de-lourdes, 630 4e Avenue
When: November 23-24, 2024
Back for its third edition, this Christmas market features over 60 artisans and vendors, along with a cozy snack bar to warm up and indulge in festive treats. On Saturday morning at 10:30 AM, don’t miss the free screening of De la neige pour Noël, presented by Ciné-quartier—popcorn included! It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with a little extra magic and community spirit.
Collectif Créatif de Montréal Holiday Market
Where: Verdun Auditorium, 4110 LaSalle Boulevard
When: November 30 to December 1, 2024 //December 7-8, 2024
This 3rd edition will bring together over 90 local artisans offering handmade gifts to suit all tastes. It's a great opportunity to support the local economy and hunt for Christmas treasures.
Where: Centre culturel et communautaire Henri-Lemieux, 7644 Édouard Street
When: November 30 to December 1, 2024
Join some forty artisans and producers from LaSalle and the Greater South-West showcasing their products in a festive atmosphere. Enjoy a variety of winter activities for the whole family, interactive art installations, delicious offerings from food trucks, live musical performances, and exciting prize draws.
A BIT FURTHER AWAY
Where: Parc national d’Oka National Park
When: December 6 to 8, 2024
The second edition of this Indigenous Winter Market presented by Kanehsatà:ke Tourism is a great way to celebrate and discover Indigenous cultural and heritage.
ONLINE
This Virtual Christmas Market offers over 100 products from Québec artisans, entrepreneurs and designers. It's a great opportunity to discover and encourage local businesses, without dealing with the cold, crowds and traffic of traditional markets.
Laure Juilliard
Originally from Paris, Laure Juilliard made Montréal her home over 15 years ago and has never looked back. Won over by her new city's unique energy, cultural vibrancy and gastronomic effervescence, she loves exploring all the coolest spots. A writer and blogger specialising in lifestyle, culture, travel and gastronomy, she has lent her pen to Tourisme Montréal for more than 10 years, in addition to magazines such as ELLE Québec and Clin d'œil, as well as a variety of well-known companies and agencies. Always on the lookout for innovative concepts and the best addresses wherever she is in the world, she is also always planning her next trip.