As Christmas approaches, Montreal's holiday and Christmas markets are popping up across the city (and this year, even we are joining in—more on that in a moment). Throughout November and December, you'll find everything from sprawling downtown spectacles to neighbourhood pop-ups in church basements, each with its own energy. Some lean into maximum festivity with mulled wine and twinkling lights, others keep it low-key with local makers and strong coffee.
We've rounded up the best of what's happening this season, from our own debut market in Griffintown to the ones that have been holding it down for years. Here's where to go, what to expect, and when to show up.
Here they are in chronological order:
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