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!
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.
Three weekends of holiday magic at the Jean-Talon Market
Where: North side of the Jean-Talon Market, 7070 Henri-Julien Avenue
When: dates to be announced
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. Holiday spirit abounds with family activities, including Christmas decoration workshops, visits with Santa Claus, singers, choirs and free hot chocolate.
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.
Grand Bazar Vintage et Artisanal #MAMTL
Where: Bain Mathieu, 2915 Ontario Street East
When: dates to be announced
Inside the legendary Bain Mathieu, the Grand Bazar offers a full-on experience featuring an array of talent in crafts, vintage finds, stage shows, live art, auctions, big-screen entertainment and DJs.
PLATEAU MONT-ROYAL, MILE END
Where: Saint-Denis Church, 5075 Rivard Street
When: dates to be announced
This large, typical Montréal fair, much loved by locals, is back! It is a celebration of independent creation with more than a hundred artisans, spread out over the two weekends, offering a beautiful selection of objects, clothing, ceramics, posters, leather goods and other treasures to put in your Christmas hampers.
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 Parthenais Street // Chat des artistes, 2205 Parthenais Street // Lézarts, 2220 Parthenais Street
When: dates to be announced
Some forty artists and artisans are eager to welcome you into their creative workshops on Parthenais Street. It’s a great place to pick up 100% local gifts for those near and dear while supporting local designers.
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: location to be announced
When: dates to be announced
The 5th edition of this Christmas market features close to fifty exhibitors, storytelling, a visit with Saint Nick and holiday jazz to make your shopping experience merry and bright. Be sure to head outside to Place du Village to enjoy a chestnuts and mulled wine by the fire. You can even pick out your Christmas tree!
PÔLE DES RAPIDES
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: dates to be announced
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.