Wooden chalets, local artisans, hot chocolate and a wandering Santa: Christmas markets are one of the easiest holiday outings to do with children, and most of them are free. This guide brings together 67 Christmas markets in Quebec, from Montreal and Quebec City to the villages of the Laurentians and the Eastern Townships, each with the venue’s listing, dates and address.
The season generally runs from mid-November to December 23, but many markets open only on weekends or for a single weekend: check the dates on the listing before heading out. Our family tips: arrive early on Saturday to beat the crowds, bring cash for the small stalls, and look for the free activities (choirs, storytelling, kids’ workshops) in the day’s program.
🎄 Our family visits (in French)
We have written about four Montreal-area markets: the Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal, the Village de Noël at Atwater Market, the Jean-Talon Christmas market and the Marché de Noël et des traditions de Longueuil.
Christmas markets by region
MontrealQuebecLavalMontérégieLaurentidesLanaudièreChaudière-AppalachesEastern TownshipsOutaouaisCentre-du-QuébecCharlevoixSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanEeyou Istchee Baie-James
Montreal
Quebec
Laval
Montérégie
Laurentides
Lanaudière
Chaudière-Appalaches
Eastern Townships
Outaouais
Centre-du-Québec
Charlevoix
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Eeyou Istchee Baie-James
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