Montréal's best holiday markets for 2025
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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 by neighbourhood to fill up your recyclable baskets or bags with one-of-a-kind local gifts.
IN MANY MONTRÉAL NEIGHBOURHOODS
Le Collectif Créatif Montréal Holiday Markets
Moving from neighbourhood to neighbourhood, the Collectif Créatif de Montréal keeps the holiday spirit alive with Christmas markets that spotlight local creators. It’s the perfect chance to stock up on gifts crafted right here, with care and heart.
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie – Holiday Market at Locoshop Angus // November 15 & 17 and 22 & 23, 2025 // 2600 William-Tremblay Street
Downtown – Holiday Market at the Time Out Market Montréal // November 28, 29 and 30, 2025 // 705 Sainte-Catherine Street West
Pôle des Rapides – Holiday Market at the Verdun Auditorium / December 5, 6 and 7, 2025 // 4110 LaSalle Boulevard
Olympic Quartier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve – Holiday Market at the Théâtre Denise Pelletier // December 12, 13 and 14, 2025 // 4353 Sainte-Catherine Street East
QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES
The Great Montréal Christmas Market
A truly magical experience awaits you in the Quartier des spectacles, at Place des Festivals. Nearly 60 artisans fill the picturesque chalets with their unique pieces, giving you plenty of beautiful finds to discover, while a solid lineup of food stations has you covered when hunger hits. Live performances, music, and a festive atmosphere round out the experience.Where: Place des Festivals
When: November 21, 2025, to January 4, 2026
QUARTIERS DU CANAL
Montréal Christmas Village
Right next to Atwater Market, a festive village comes alive with close to 60 local artisans. More than 90 free activities animate the site, from family fun in the Elves’ Kingdom to tasty discoveries and plenty of surprises along the way. And every Saturday and Sunday, Santa will be in his cozy little office, ready for free photos.
Where: Place du Marché Atwater, on the corner of Atwater Avenue as well as between Sainte-Émilie Street and Greene Avenue
When: November 27 to December 21, 2025
VILLERAY, LITTLE ITALY AND ROSEMONT
Marché de Noël 2025 presented by the Marché artisanal de Montréal
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!
Where: Paroisse Saint-Ambroise, 6510 De Normanville Street
When: November 8-9, and 29-30, 2025//November 15-16, 2025//December 13-14, 2025
DOWNTOWN/THE VILLAGE
Japanese Holiday Market
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.
Where: 1700, rue Atateken
When: November 22-23, 2025
Le Marché des Artisans Récupérateurs
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!
Where: on the 2nd floor of the Pavillon de l’esplanade Tranquille, 1442 Clark Street
When: December 5 to 7, 2025
Montréal Vegan Christmas Market
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: Salle Agora, 175 av. du Président-Kennedy
When: December 6 – 7, 2025
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Marché des fêtes Chez Doris
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.
Where: Résidence Fulford, 1221 Guy Street
When: November 30, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PLATEAU MONT-ROYAL, MILE END
Puces Pop
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.
Where: Église Saint-Denis, 5075 Rue Rivard
When: December 12, 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21, 2025
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Holiday Market at Pop-up Lab
For its fifth edition, Le Pop-Up Lab creative coworking space in the heart of the Plateau is hosting two markets featuring some forty artisans from across Québec. Mark your calendars!
When: December 6-7, 2025 (illustrative & playful) // December 20-21,2025 (gourmet & artisanal)
Where: 4510 Cartier Street, suite 201
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PÔLE DES RAPIDES
Le Grand Marché de Noël de Bazar Verdunois
Back for another edition, this Christmas market celebrates local artisanal expertise and entrepreneurial spirit.
Where: Église Notre-Dame-de-lourdes, 630 4e Avenue
When: November 29-30, 2025
ONLINE
Idée Cadeau Québec
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.