7 enchanting Toronto Christmas markets to visit if you've already been to the Distillery
One of the best ways to enjoy the holiday season is by visiting cozy Christmas markets. Toronto has many enchanting holiday markets where you can shop for gifts, indulge in festive treats and more.
The Distillery Winter Village, formerly the Toronto Christmas Market, is an iconic spot to visit during the Christmas season. The attraction is full of magic and features charming vendor cabins, a glittering tree and holiday-themed activities.
If you're looking to check out somewhere new this year, you'll want to head to some of these charming markets around the city.
Here are seven Christmas markets to visit in Toronto if you've already been to the Distillery Winter Village.
Hogtown Flea
Price: Free
When: December 14 and 15, 2024
Address: 106 Trinity St. at Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can find all sorts of vintage and handmade gifts at the Hogtown Flea Holiday Bazaar. With over 40 vendors, the market is brimming with hidden gem items.
STACKT Holiday Hills
Price: Free admission
When: November 15 to December 29, 2024, closed on Mondays
Address: 28 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON
Why you need to go: STACKT has transformed into a "winter wonderland" for the annual Holiday Hills event. The experience features over 100 local vendors as well as brand pop-ups, festive treats, s'mores stations and a speakeasy.
Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market
Price: Free admission
When: December 13 to 15, 2024
Address: 777 Lawrence Ave. E., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: This enchanting Christmas market is an "eco-minded, nature-inspired, relaxed shopping experience" with more than 60 vendors.
You can explore the Garden Shop, toast s'mores over a fire, snap photos at the selfie stations and more.
Winterfest Toronto
Price: Free admission
When: November 29, 2024 to January 5, 2025 (market is open on weekends)
Address: 235 Queens Quay W., Toronto, ON
Why you need to go: This new holiday event is brimming with things to do. You can enjoy an indoor/outdoor artisan market, food trucks and pop-ups, ice skating, fire pits and more.
The Winter Market
Price: $5 suggested donation
When: December 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2024
Address: 550 Bayview Ave., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Winter Market is back at Evergreen Brick Works and it's full of magic. The event features the Ontario Artisan Market and Ontario Vintage Market with 60 over vendors, a food court, fire pits, winter garden and a light show.
Holiday Fair in the Square
Price: Free, donations accepted
When: December 6 to 23, 2024
Address: 5100 Yonge St., North York, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can fill up on holiday cheer at this festive event. The attraction is home to tons of Christmas-themed activities including a marketplace, Fireside Lounge with boozy drinks, Santa's Village and food trucks.
WinterFest
Price: $29.99 + per person
When: Select dates from November 16, 2024 to January 4, 2025
Address: 1 Canada's Wonderland Dr., Vaughan, ON
Why you need to go: Located just outside of Toronto, WinterFest is a holiday hotspot with skating, millions of lights, festive treats and more. It also has a marketplace in the Yuletide Village with local vendors where you can shop for gifts.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
The Elora Christmas Market. Courtesy of the Elora Christmas Market
The Elora Christmas Market. Courtesy of the Elora Christmas Market
The Elora Christmas Market. Courtesy of the Elora Christmas Market
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