Looking for Christmas markets near Toronto? Beyond the Distillery Winter Village and the city’s own markets, every corner of the GTA holds holiday markets in November and December, from village festivals in Streetsville and Brooklin to artisan sales in Mississauga and a tree-lighting market in Oakville. Most are free and far less crowded than downtown.
Christmas markets near Toronto 2026
| Date | Market | Where | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | Unitarian Congregation Festive Fair; Eden United Church Christmas Bazaar | Mississauga | Peel |
| Fri – Sat, Nov 20 – 21 | Streetsville Christmas in the Village (artisan market) | Village Square, Streetsville | Peel |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Brooklin’s Christmas in the Village (market vendors) | Downtown Brooklin, Whitby | Durham |
| Sat – Sun, Nov 21 – 22 | Annual Brampton Christmas Market | Shoppers World Brampton | Peel |
| Sun, Nov 22, 12 – 4 p.m. | Holly Jolly Christmas Market | Bramalea Celtic Club, Brampton | Peel |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Arts on the Credit Holiday Market | Mississauga | Peel |
| Sat, Nov 28, 1 – 6 p.m. | Kerr Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market | Westwood Park, Oakville | Halton |
| Sat, Dec 5 | Streetsville Legion Christmas Craft Market | Streetsville | Peel |
| Sat, Dec 12 | Cranberry Christmas Market (Mississauga Arts Council) | Mississauga | Peel |
| Mid-Nov (TBA) | Bright and Merry Market and tree lighting | Downtown Oshawa | Durham |
| TBA | Christmas market and Polar Express farm train | Niemi Family Farm, Mount Albert | York |
Community markets often confirm late, so check with organizers before you go. We’ll keep adding markets as they announce.
By region
Peel: Mississauga and Brampton
Peel has the busiest market calendar outside Toronto. Streetsville’s Christmas in the Village (November 20 to 21) pairs an artisan market with a tree lighting, carriage rides and Santa. Brampton has two markets on parade weekend, and Mississauga’s artisan markets run into mid-December. Christmas markets in Mississauga and Brampton
York Region
York’s markets lean rural and historic: farm Christmas markets like Niemi’s in Mount Albert, village shopping in Unionville and Kleinburg, and church bazaars. Christmas markets in York Region
Durham and Halton
Brooklin’s village celebration (November 21) and downtown Oshawa’s Bright and Merry Market anchor Durham, while Oakville’s Kerr Village market (November 28) and Burlington’s Festival of Lights events lead in Halton. Christmas markets in Durham and Halton
Bigger markets a short trip away
- Toronto: the Distillery Winter Village, the free St. Lawrence Winter Market and the One of a Kind Christmas Show. See Toronto Christmas markets 2026.
- Kitchener: the German-style KW Christkindl Market, about 90 minutes west.
- Ontario road trip: see Ontario Christmas markets.
Best GTA Christmas markets by type
- Most charming village setting: Streetsville’s Christmas in the Village in Mississauga and Brooklin’s Christmas in the Village in Whitby.
- Biggest indoor show: the Seasons Christmas Show at the International Centre in Mississauga.
- Best for a lakeside day out: Kerr Village’s tree lighting and holiday market in Oakville. Oakville Christmas events
- Best historic Main Street: Unionville in Markham. Unionville at Christmas
- Best for crafts and baking: church and community bazaars across every region.
Regional market guides
A GTA market road trip
With a car, you can link two or three markets in a day. For example, on a late-November Saturday: Streetsville in the morning, Square One for lunch, and Oakville’s Kerr Village in the afternoon, finishing with the Festival of Lights in Burlington after dark. For bigger markets farther afield, see the Ontario Christmas markets road trip and the Kitchener Christkindl Market.
Christmas markets near Toronto: FAQ
What’s the best Christmas market near Toronto? For atmosphere, Kitchener’s Christkindl Market is the best-known outside the city. Within the GTA, Streetsville and Brooklin’s village markets and Unionville are favourites.
Are GTA Christmas markets free? Most community and village markets are free. Large shows like Seasons charge admission.
Tips for GTA markets
- Bring cash. Smaller community markets don’t always take cards.
- Go early for the best handmade items; popular vendors sell out of small-batch goods.
- Combine a market with a parade or tree lighting on November 21 or 28.
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