Christmas markets in Ottawa

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  Holiday market · Ottawa

  Ottawa Christmas Market

  A European-style market at Lansdowne in the Glebe: wooden cabins, mulled wine and pierogi, open Friday to Sunday.

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  What's there

  • ★Wooden chalets and a big Christmas tree in Aberdeen Square
  • ★60-plus vendors and makers
  • ★BeaverTails, poutine, hot chocolate and local cider and spirits
  • ★Santa meet-and-greets and live music
  • ★Skating rink and Friday holiday movie nights next door

  What visitors say

  People like the lights, fire pits, live music and the mix of artisans, and many make it a yearly tradition. The complaints: evenings get so crowded that groups lose each other, some find the décor the same every year, and parking at Lansdowne is a headache. Daytime visits are calmer.

  Ottawa's one proper outdoor Christmas market — free and worth an evening, ideally combined with skating or the farmers' market. Go in the daytime or early on a Friday; weekend nights are packed.

  2026

  Select dates, November 20 – December 31, 2026

  Last season

  Fridays to Sundays, November 21 – December 31, 2025

  Cost

  Free entry; food, drinks and gifts at stall prices

  Getting there and parking

  • OC Transpo buses along Bank Street (routes 6 and 7) stop at Lansdowne
  • Underground parking at Lansdowne, entrances off Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Bank Street — rates go up during events
  • On foot or by bike along the Rideau Canal

  Worth knowing

  • Open Friday to Sunday only (plus New Year's Eve) — check the dates before you go
  • r/ottawa tip: there are two potato-stick stands — the one by the rink usually has the shorter line
  • Pets allowed but not recommended at busy times
  • The Ottawa Farmers' Market runs in the Aberdeen Pavilion beside it

  Lansdowne, 1000 Exhibition WayOfficial site
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  Holiday market · Gatineau

  Canadian Museum of History Christmas Market

  Artisans in the museum's Grand Hall, just across the bridge from Parliament.

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  What's there

  • ★Nearly 100 artisans in the Grand Hall under the totem poles
  • ★Woodwork, blown glass, jewellery, Christmas ornaments
  • ★Gourmet foods and Quebec spirits
  • ★Indigenous creators among the exhibitors

  One of the best indoor Christmas markets in the capital region — the Grand Hall setting alone is worth the trip across the river. Go Thursday or Friday daytime to avoid the weekend crowds.

  2026

  November 26–29, 2026

  Last season

  November 27–29, 2025

  Cost

  Free entry to the market (museum exhibitions are ticketed separately)

  Getting there and parking

  • In Gatineau at 100 Laurier Street, directly across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill — STO (Gatineau) and OC Transpo cross-river buses serve Laurier Street
  • Paid parking on site at the museum; vendors are asked to park elsewhere to free spaces for visitors

  Worth knowing

  • Free coat check and an ATM on site
  • 2025 hours: 11 am–8 pm Thursday–Friday, 9 am–8 pm Saturday, 9 am–5 pm Sunday
  • 2026 edition: November 26–29

  100 Laurier Street, GatineauOfficial site
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  Holiday market · Ottawa

  Originals Christmas Craft Sale

  Ottawa's long-running Christmas craft show (since 1974): more than 200 Canadian artisans and makers, live demos and music — moved to the EY Centre by the airport.

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  What's there

  • ★200+ Canadian artisans and makers
  • ★Live artist demos and music
  • ★Sip & Shop evening with local craft drinks
  • ★Ceramics, jewellery, clothing, home décor

  The big one for handmade gifts in Ottawa — come on a Wednesday or Thursday evening for half-price entry and room to browse.

  Dates

  December 10–14, 2025

  Cost

  Adults about $10 at the door (less online), seniors $8, 17 and under free; half price after 5 pm on Wednesday and Thursday

  Getting there and parking

  • O-Train to Uplands Station, beside the EY Centre
  • On-site parking at the EY Centre

  Worth knowing

  • Five days: 10 am–9 pm Wednesday to Friday, shorter at the weekend
  • Late weekday evenings are the quietest

  EY Centre, 4899 Uplands DriveOfficial site
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  Holiday market · Ottawa

  613 Christmas Market

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  What's there

  • ★200+ vintage, antique and handmade vendors
  • ★Indoors at Carleton University's Fieldhouse

  Worth it if you like vintage and second-hand finds alongside handmade gifts.

  Dates

  November 29–30, 2025

  Cost

  Free

  Getting there and parking

  • O-Train Line 2 to Carleton station, on the campus
  • Parking: paid campus lots (Carleton University) — check the organiser for event parking

  Worth knowing

  • One weekend only
  • Bring cash for smaller vintage sellers

  Carleton University FieldhouseOfficial site
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  Holiday market · Ottawa

  Robert Plante Greenhouses Holiday Market

  More than 200 local artisans among the tropical plants of the greenhouses.

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  What's there

  • ★200+ local artisans among the plants
  • ★Santa and Mrs. Claus photos
  • ★Christmas greenery and wreaths

  What visitors say

  Free, warm and dog-friendly; visitors love the setting and the Santa photos (book ahead), with parking a short walk away when the lot is full.

  One of the nicest free markets around Ottawa — especially with kids or a dog.

  Dates

  November 15–16, 2025

  Cost

  Free

  Getting there and parking

  • By car to 4228 Navan Road in Ottawa's east end — transit is impractical
  • On-site lot; when it is full you park nearby and walk

  Worth knowing

  • Dog-friendly during the market

  4228 Navan RoadOfficial site
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  Holiday market · Manotick

  Christmas Market at Watson's Mill

  🧒 With kids✨ Date night

  What's there

  • ★Historic 1860 mill, Dickinson House and Carriage Shed
  • ★35 local vendors
  • ★Used book store

  What visitors say

  Visitors describe the mill as a lovely, well-kept piece of history in a pretty village, with friendly volunteers — the Christmas market adds to that charm.

  A lovely small-village outing — pair it with a walk along the Rideau River in Manotick.

  Dates

  November 22–23, 29–30 and December 6–7, 2025

  Cost

  Admission by donation ($2 suggested)

  Getting there and parking

  • By car to 5525 Dickinson Street in Manotick village, south of Ottawa (about 10 minutes from Barrhaven)
  • Parking in the village; no direct rapid transit

  Worth knowing

  • Three weekends, 10 am–4 pm
  • The market spreads over three historic buildings — the mill, Dickinson House and the Carriage Shed
  • Walk across the dam to the park on the other side of the Rideau River

  Watson's Mill, ManotickOfficial site
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  Holiday market · Ottawa

  Christmas at Mādahòkì Farm

  An Indigenous craft market at Mādahòkì Farm.

  🧒 With kids

  What's there

  • ★Indigenous marketplace
  • ★Ojibwe spirit horses
  • ★Short light show

  What visitors say

  The Indigenous marketplace is praised for its gifts; the light show is short.

  Go for the Indigenous crafts and gifts — a different kind of Christmas market.

  Dates

  November 29 and December 6, 2025

  Cost

  Indigenous Craft Market free; Trail of Lights, workshops and breakfast with Santa ticketed ($10–$75)

  Getting there and parking

  • By car to 4420 West Hunt Club Road, west of the airport — on-site parking
  • No convenient transit — drive or take a taxi/rideshare

  Worth knowing

  • Craft market days in 2025: November 29 and December 6, 11 am–8 pm
  • Fireside bannock and hot drinks
  • Barnyard animals and hay play area for kids

  4420 West Hunt Club RoadOfficial site
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  Holiday market · Ottawa

  Adàwàning Indigenous Women's Art Market

  🎉 With friends✨ Date night

  What's there

  • ★Beadwork, moccasins, paintings, sculpture and jewellery
  • ★Métis, Inuit and First Nations women makers
  • ★In the National Arts Centre's glass atrium

  A must for authentic Indigenous art and gifts — buying here goes straight to the makers.

  Dates

  December 13–14, 2025

  Cost

  Free

  Getting there and parking

  • O-Train Line 1 to Parliament or Rideau station, a few minutes' walk
  • Underground parking at the National Arts Centre

  Worth knowing

  • 2025: December 13–14, 11 am–5 pm
  • Many pieces are one of a kind — come early on the first day

  National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin StreetOfficial site
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  Holiday market · Carp

  Carp Christmas Market

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  What's there

  • ★70+ farmers' market vendors
  • ★Santa visits and live music
  • ★International food court

  What visitors say

  One of Ottawa's best-liked farmers' markets: friendly vendors, lots of free parking and dog-friendly on leash.

  A good small-town outing for an hour.

  Dates

  November 28–29, 2025

  Cost

  Free

  Getting there and parking

  • By car to the Carp Fairgrounds, 3790 Carp Road, in rural west Ottawa
  • Free parking on site

  Worth knowing

  • Dogs on leash welcome
  • Free parking on site

  3790 Carp Road, CarpOfficial site
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  Holiday market · Ottawa

  Ukrainian Christmas Market (Ottawa)

  Ukrainian baking, varenyky and crafts at the Ukrainian Banquet & Convention Hall.

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  What's there

  • ★Home-made pyrohy (varenyky), cabbage rolls and sausage
  • ★Ukrainian baking for the holidays
  • ★Crafts and gifts from the Ukrainian community

  Go early for the food — the home-made pyrohy and baking are the reason to come.

  Dates

  November 29, 2025

  Cost

  Free entry; food and crafts priced per item

  Getting there and parking

  • The hall is at 1000 Byron Avenue in Ottawa's west end (Westboro area) — plan your OC Transpo route to Byron Avenue
  • Parking: not published by the organiser — street parking around Byron Avenue

  Worth knowing

  • One morning only (10 am–2 pm in 2025)
  • Bring cash and a bag for frozen pyrohy

  1000 Byron AvenueOfficial site
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  Holiday market · Ottawa

  Glebe Craft and Artisan Fair

  A neighbourhood craft fair with more than 40 years behind it: handmade jewellery, soaps, candles, woodwork, clothing and holiday treats in the Glebe Community Centre.

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  What's there

  • ★Handmade jewellery, soaps, candles, woodwork
  • ★Holiday baking
  • ★A Glebe tradition for more than 40 years

  A pleasant small fair for local gifts — easy to combine with the Glebe's shops on Bank Street.

  Dates

  November 15–16, 2025

  Cost

  Free

  Getting there and parking

  • OC Transpo buses along Bank Street (routes 6 and 7)
  • Street parking in the Glebe is limited

  Worth knowing

  • 2025 hours: 10 am–4 pm Saturday, 11 am–4 pm Sunday

  175 Third AvenueOfficial site