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This dreamy Ontario destination has 38 Christmas markets and quaint holiday villages

It's a festive dream come true.

A person standing in front of a Christmas tree. Right: A Christmas market.

An Ontario city at Christmas. Right: A German market in Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

Christmas markets, twinkling lights and cozy villages await in this festive Ontario destination. If you love holiday markets and small town charm, you'll want to head to this spot for some festive fun.

South Eastern Ontario is a holiday lover's dream come true.

The area is home to 38 Christmas markets that are "treasure troves of unique handcrafted gifts for loved ones on your holiday lists," according to the website.

You can find "lights aglow, delicious food for savouring, and the region decked out in its finest greenery and festive swag, local creativity is brilliantly showcased at holiday markets across South Eastern Ontario" this Christmas season.

The markets take place throughout November and December, featuring charming farm settings and historic downtown locations.

Some highlights include the Closson Road Christmas Crawl which leads to cute shops, wineries and more throughout PEC, the MacKinnon Brothers Holiday Market where you can enjoy sleigh rides, cookie decorating and country charm, and the German Christmas market at Amadeus Cafe.

A full list of Christmas markets can be found on the South Eastern Ontario website.

There are lots of other Christmas activities to enjoy throughout the region, such as Kingston's Christmas Trolley Light Tour, Clow's Christmas Trail and Alight at Night.

You can also explore some of the quaint small towns and villages throughout the region and get some holiday shopping done. Gananoque, Picton, Merrickville and Westport are among the beautiful destinations to check out this Christmas season.

Enjoy twinkly streets, markets and more in this Ontario region.

South Eastern Ontario Website

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    • Lead Writer

      Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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