The holiday season is upon us and while it can feel like the to-do list leading up to Christmas morning is endless, there are certain so-called chores that can easily make the whole experience feel that much more festive and cozy. Christmas markets are one of those things that can easily make the frenzy of the holiday build-up feel cheerful and bright—and as it turns out there are a lot of festive Christmas markets across Canada that might even rival some of the best ones in Europe. If you want to make your holiday shopping up north a little more cheerful while also supporting local brands and makers (and perhaps indulging in a little mulled wine or hot pretzel), you’ll want to check out one of these festive Christmas markets in Canada: The Great Montréal Christmas Market It’s hard to miss the Great Montréal Christmas Market .
The annual Christmas market sets up shop right in the middle of Place des Festivals and features more than eighty different artisans and boutiques set in picturesque chalets. There’s also plenty of food and drink to be had, including mulled wine by the generous cupful. Montreal's Christmas Village Montreal's Christmas Village , located just next to the Atwater Market, offers a similar concept to the other big market in Montreal but this one focuses on seasonal food and drink from local producers.
Sample some of Montreal’s best while picking up thoughtful gifts for the foodie-inclined friends on your list. The Québec City German Christmas.