10 Christmas Markets for 100% Outaouais Gifts
November has barely begun and it’s already time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. To delight your loved ones with 100% local gifts, or just to put you in the holiday mood, here’s a list of 10 local Christmas markets that are well worth a visit.
November
Get into the Christmas spirit
Etsy Outaouais 2017 Holiday Market
Are you a fan of the Etsy online store? Come and meet local crafters in the beautiful setting of the Moore Farm, and get your holidays off to a great start.
When: Saturday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Moore Farm (670 Alexandre-Taché Blvd.)
Admission: $2 / Free for ages 12 ans and under (Cash only)
Bring the whole family to see Santa on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (don’t forget your wish list!). Face painting, loot bags and souvenir photos—there’s lots of fun for everyone.
When: Saturday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Gatineau-Ottawa
Admission: Free
When: Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 230 Saint-René E., Gatineau (in the old firehall)
Admission: Free
Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair at the Galeries Aylmer
When: Saturday, November 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Galeries Aylmer
Admission: Free
The Canadian Museum of History hosts one of the region’s largest Christmas markets, with more than 80 exhibitors.
When: Thursday, November 30 and Friday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Canadian Museum of History
Admission: Free
December
Track down those last-minute gifts
Ready or not, the countdown is on: 25 days until Christmas. Here are a few markets where you can pick up those last-minute gifts!
A Christmas market the whole family will love, with arts and crafts workshops, visits from Santa’s elves, calèche rides, live music, hot chocolate, and last but not least, the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 2 starting at 6 p.m.
When: Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3
Friday, December 8 to Sunday, December 10
Friday: 4 to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Principale Street in Old Aylmer
Admission: Free
Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas market in a beautiful heritage setting.
When: Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: George Bryson Heritage House
Admission: Free
Vallée-de-la-Gatineau Christmas Craft Fair
When: Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3
Where: Blue Sea Presbytery
Admission: Free
The Canadian Museum of History hosts one of the region’s largest Christmas markets, with more than 80 exhibitors.
When: Friday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Canadian Museum of History
Admission: Free
Petite-Nation Christmas Market
Stock up on local crafts and agrifood products that will delight your guests.
When: Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10
Where: Petite-Nation Public Market
Admission: Free
Val-des-Monts Christmas Market
When: Saturday, December 16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Parc Thibault Community Centre (24 chemin du Parc)
Admission: Free
