This New France-Style Christmas Village In Ontario Has A Twinkling Market & European Vibes

It's happening this weekend!

Village Noël in Temiskaming, Ontario.

Village Noël in Temiskaming, Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

You'll feel like you've taken a holiday trip to Europe at this twinkling Christmas village in Ontario, and the best part is, you don't even need to buy a plane ticket.

Village Noël is returning for the first time since 2019, and you can enjoy tons of winter magic. The New France-style Christmas village is running from November 24 to 26 at the Fall Fair Grounds in New Liskeard.

The event will transform the fairgrounds into a wintery wonderland that will take you back in time. There will be vendors, activities, food, and more.

Twinkly chalet-style booths will fill the area, and you can shop for stocking stuffers and more. Products include cheese, popcorn, soap, art, and other local goods.

Food vendors like BeaverTails, Mr. Sausage, and Bear's Fish Fry will be onsite to keep your tummy warm. There will also be a variety of activities and entertainment including log sawing, music, dancing troupes, and more.

There is no admission cost to visit this enchanting winter village.

There are lots of other magical Christmas villages to visit in Ontario this holiday season. Blue Mountain Village is transforming into a glittering winter wonderland for its annual Holiday Magic at Blue event. You can explore streets filled with garland and a dazzling light trail around a pond.

You can also visit a Christmas Land outside of Toronto. Niemi's Farm is bringing back its Scandinavian Christmas market complete with Polar Express Rides and bonfires.

Village Nöel

Price: Free admission

When: November 24 to 26, 2022

Address: May St. S., Temiskaming Shores, ON

Why You Need To Go: Step back in time at this twinkly Christmas village in Ontario.

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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.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

  • 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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