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Summary

11 Christmas Markets Around Toronto That Are Charming Enough To Be In The North Pole

The sweetest places to do your holiday shopping. 🎄

Lead Writer, Travel

One of the most magical ways to spend the holiday season is wandering through a Christmas market, and there are so many happening in and around Toronto.

You can visit some old favourites and explore some new spots to fill up on treats, shop for goodies, and get in the festive spirit.

The Distillery Winter Village

Price: $8 per person on select dates

When: November 18 to December 31, 2021

Address: Distillery District, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This iconic Christmas market, rebranded as The Distillery Winter Village, is such an enchanting place to spend a day. You can shop from quaint cabins beneath a canopy of lights.

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Holiday Street Market

Price: $20 per adult

When: Weekends, December 3 to19, 2021

Address: 520 Progress Ave., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This new market boasts 100 vendors, tons of tasty treats, a lights show, and even rides.

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Toronto Zoo Holiday Marketplace

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Price: $5.50 per person

When: Select dates from November 19 to December 23, 2021

Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: The Zoo is getting festive this year, and you can shop from so many vendors and snap some pics at the photo ops.

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Holiday Hills

Price: Free

When: November 23 to December 31, 2021

Address: 28 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Holiday Hills is returning to Stackt Market, and it's bringing all the Christmas vibes with it. You can do your holiday shopping, play a game of Crokicurl, and more.

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Burlington Holiday Market

Price: Free admission

When: December 9 to 12, 2021

Address: Burlington, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can visit a twinkling new market that's straight out of Europe. The attraction features carollers, treats, and a Christmas tree forest.

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Niagara Falls Christmas Market

Price: Free

When: November 13 to December 19, 2021

Address: 4605 Queen St., Niagara Falls, ON

Why You Need To Go: Find handmade goods and take some Insta-worthy photos by the light installations at this glittering market.

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Niemi's Outdoor Christmas Market

Price: $14.99+ per person

When: November 12 to December 22, 2021

Address: 18463 Highway 48, Mount Albert, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can visit a Scandinavian-style market with a trip to this charming farm. The event comes with glittering lights and hot chocolate.

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Christmas Fest

Price: $15 per person

When: November 27 to December 19, 2021

Address: 1805 Taunton Rd., Hampton, ON

Why You Need To Go: Pingle's Christmas Fest has a Merry Market where you can find artisanal gifts and holiday greenery. After shopping, you can enjoy some themed treats, cozy up by a bonfire pit, and take a winter wagon ride.

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Mississauga Festival Of Trees

Price: $9.50 per adult

When: December 9 to 19, 2021

Address: 1352 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, ON

Why You Need To Go: A culinary market, wood installations, and more await at this new holiday festival.

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Polar Winter Festival

Price: $19.99 per adult

When: November 25 to December 26, 2021

Address: Bandshell Park, Exhibition Grounds, 210 Princes' Blvd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Polar is returning as a walk-thru winter festival featuring a market, ice tunnel, and even a boozy lounge where you can sip drinks beneath the stars.

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Holiday Nights Of Lights

Price: $16.99 per adult

When: November 26, 2021 to January 2, 2022

Address: 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON

Why You Need To Go: This dazzling lights event has teamed up with Holiday Fair In The Square to bring a brand new experience to the city. You can explore glowing trails and shop at a festive market.

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    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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