Toronto has one famous Christmas market and dozens of smaller ones. The Distillery Winter Village gets the headlines, but the city’s holiday market season also includes a free outdoor market on Market Street, Canada’s biggest craft show, a market in a former brickworks in the Don Valley, shipping-container pop-ups, church bazaars and neighbourhood maker fairs.
This guide lists the Toronto Christmas markets worth your time in 2026, with dates where organizers have announced them, what makes each one different and which to choose for your trip.
Toronto Christmas markets 2026 at a glance
| Market | 2026 dates | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distillery Winter Village | Nov 12 – Jan 3 (closed Dec 25) | Free at quiet times; from $16 at peak times | The classic European-style market |
| St. Lawrence Market Winter Market | Nov 19 – Dec 22, Thursday to Sunday | Free | Free outdoor market, food lovers |
| One of a Kind Christmas Show | Nov 27 – Dec 6 | Ticketed | Serious gift shopping, Canadian makers |
| Evergreen Brick Works | Weekends, late Nov to Dec (dates TBA) | Free | Local, sustainable and outdoorsy |
| Holiday Hills at Stackt Market | Mid-Nov to late Dec (dates TBA) | Free | Downtown pop-up shops |
| Community craft fairs | Weekends through Nov and early Dec | Mostly free | Handmade bargains |
Dates are from organizers as of late October 2026. We update this page as more markets announce their 2026 dates; for a weekend-by-weekend view, see the Toronto Christmas market calendar.
1. Distillery Winter Village
November 12, 2026 – January 3, 2027 · Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street
Toronto’s original Christmas market, founded in 2010 as the Toronto Christmas Market, is the one to see if you only see one. The 13-acre Distillery District is car-free, cobblestoned and lined with Victorian brick buildings, and for seven weeks it’s strung with lights and filled with wooden vendor cabins, a giant tree, carollers, outdoor bars and Santa.
It’s free all day Monday to Wednesday until December 13. Tickets (from $16 plus HST and fees) are required after 4 p.m. on Fridays to Sundays, Thursdays in December and every day from December 14 to 31. Kids 9 and under are always free.
New for 2026: a redesigned tree, a digital Nutcracker experience (separate ticket) and a new Santa’s Village at Soulpepper Theatre.
Read more: Distillery Winter Village guide · tickets · tips · food and drink
2. St. Lawrence Market Winter Market
November 19 – December 22, 2026 · Thursday to Sunday · Market Street · Free
The City of Toronto turns Market Street, the short pedestrian street beside the historic St. Lawrence Market, into a free outdoor holiday market. Expect local artisans and makers, seasonal food and warm drinks, live music and free photos with Santa on weekend afternoons.
- Hours: Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; also open Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Santa: free photos Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 3 p.m.
- Weekend bonus: a holiday vendor market with more than 75 makers and vintage sellers runs on Saturdays and Sundays under a large white tent at Jarvis Street and The Esplanade.
Pair it with lunch inside the South Market and a walk east to the Distillery District. See St. Lawrence Market at Christmas.
3. One of a Kind Christmas Show
November 27 – December 6, 2026 · Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place · Ticketed
The One of a Kind show is the place for serious gift shopping. Hundreds of Canadian artists, designers and food producers fill the Enercare Centre with jewellery, ceramics, clothing, home goods, art and gourmet food. It’s indoors, which makes it the best Christmas market in Toronto for a cold or rainy day.
Exhibition GO station and the 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcars serve Exhibition Place. Read the full One of a Kind show guide.
4. Evergreen Brick Works winter market
Weekends in late November and December (2026 dates to be announced) · Free
Evergreen Brick Works, a former brick factory turned environmental centre in the Don Valley, runs a seasonal winter market with local makers, farmers and food vendors, plus fire pits and family activities. It has a more local, outdoorsy feel than the downtown markets, and it’s a good add-on to a walk in the ravine.
There’s a free shuttle from Broadview Station on many weekends; check Evergreen’s website for the season’s schedule. See our Evergreen Brick Works holiday market guide.
5. Holiday Hills at Stackt Market
Mid-November to late December (2026 dates to be announced) · 28 Bathurst Street · Free
Stackt, the shipping-container market at Bathurst and Front, runs an annual holiday market called Holiday Hills with local shops, food vendors, music and festive decor. It’s a quick stop if you’re near the Entertainment District or King West.
6. Church, community and school craft fairs
Every weekend from early November to mid-December, churches, community centres, libraries and schools hold Christmas bazaars and craft sales. They’re usually free or a few dollars, they support local causes and they’re the cheapest place in the city for handmade gifts, baking and decorations. Our Toronto Christmas craft fairs guide lists them by weekend.
7. Neighbourhood pop-up markets
Business improvement areas and local makers run small markets in neighbourhoods across the city, from Leslieville and the Junction to Roncesvalles and the Danforth. They change every year, so we round them up in neighbourhood holiday markets in Toronto.
Which Toronto Christmas market should you visit?
- First time in Toronto at Christmas: the Distillery Winter Village, on a Monday to Wednesday before December 14.
- On a budget: the St. Lawrence Winter Market and craft fairs. More in free Christmas markets in Toronto.
- For gifts: the One of a Kind Christmas Show.
- On a cold or rainy day: One of a Kind, or see indoor Christmas markets.
- With kids: St. Lawrence Winter Market on a weekend for the free Santa photos, or the Distillery’s Santa’s Village on a weekday.
A one-day Toronto Christmas market route
- Morning: Evergreen Brick Works market (weekends)
- Lunch: St. Lawrence Market, then browse the Winter Market on Market Street
- Afternoon: walk 20 minutes east to the Distillery District
- Dusk: watch the lights come on at the Distillery Winter Village
Christmas markets beyond Toronto
If you have a car or a free day, there are excellent markets within a short drive, including the Christkindl market in Kitchener and holiday markets in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Unionville. See Christmas markets near Toronto and the KW Christkindl Market day trip.
Avoid fake tickets
Fake ticket sites and social media ads for Toronto Christmas markets pop up every year. Most markets are free, and the Distillery sells tickets only through its official website. Read how to avoid fake Christmas market tickets.
Christmas markets across the GTA
Outside the city, almost every GTA community holds a holiday market, from civic squares in Mississauga and Markham to historic main streets in Unionville and Port Perry. See the full regional list in Christmas markets near Toronto, or go straight to Mississauga and Brampton, York Region and Durham and Halton.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest Christmas market in Toronto?
The Distillery Winter Village in the Distillery Historic District. It covers 13 acres and draws more than a million visitors a season.
Are there free Christmas markets in Toronto?
Yes. The St. Lawrence Winter Market on Market Street is free, as are most community craft fairs and neighbourhood markets. The Distillery Winter Village is also free at quieter times, including all day Monday to Wednesday until December 13.
When do Christmas markets open in Toronto?
The Distillery Winter Village opens on November 12, 2026. The St. Lawrence Winter Market opens on November 19, and the One of a Kind Christmas Show runs from November 27.
Which Toronto Christmas market is indoors?
The One of a Kind Christmas Show at the Enercare Centre is fully indoors. Many church and community craft fairs are indoors too.
Is there a Christmas market at Nathan Phillips Square?
Nathan Phillips Square is home to the Cavalcade of Lights, the city’s tree and skating rink, rather than a large market. See Cavalcade of Lights 2026.
Plan the rest of your season with our complete guide to Christmas in Toronto.
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