A Festive Guide to Ottawa's Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, because I get to shine a spotlight on so many incredible events across Ottawa!
Shopping local, small businesses is something I try to prioritize in my day-to-day life, and especially around the holiday season. It’s not just so I can find unique gifts for my long-distance loved ones, either. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to make lasting connections with local makers from every corner of this city, and it’s brought me so much joy to be able to spread the word about their creations. Yet since the pandemic began, I have seen so many of local businesses have to close up shop or seriously scale back. Shipping fees are astronomical, supply chains are still under great strain, and the overall cost of living is a nightmare. These entrepreneurs, creatives, and side-hustlers are our neighbors; and they need our support now more than ever.
I have scoured the internet to find as many possible markets and crafts fairs from all over Ottawa, and compiled them into a festive directory. From The Ottawa Valley, to Orleans, Gatineau, and beyond - There are over 30 events listed, all happening throughout November and December 2023!
Be the holiday hero your community deserves, and check out these amazing craft fairs and markets across Canada’s capital!
Ottawa Central
'Tis The Season to Shop Local Craft Market
Nov 18, Glebe Community CentreMarché des Fêtes/Holiday Market
Nov 21, Alex Trebek Alumni Hall - 157 Séraphin Marion Private,Shoppacino Mini Market
Nov 24, Ministry of Coffee on Wellington StOttawa Christmas Market.
Nov 24-Dec 23, Lansdowne Aberdeen SquareADAAWE Indigenous Holiday Market
Nov 25, 338 Somerset St WCeltic Yule Psychic & Craft Fair
Nov 25, Bronson CentreHintonburg Artisan Craft Fair
Nov 25, Hintonburg Community CentreHoliyay Craft Market
Nov 26, National Arts CentreFestivus: A Holiday Market For The Rest Of Us
Dec 2, 55 Byward Market Square - 2nd FloorNot Your Typical Holiday Market by Urban Art Collective
Dec 2, 6 Booth StUnder The Mistletoe Market
Dec 2-3, Lansdowne Horticulture Building. *Early access tickets available.Holiday Queer Market
Dec 8, Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre, Woodside HallHo Ho Holiday Craft Market
Dec 9, Glebe Community CentreGet Stuffed Market
Dec 9, Mill Street Brew Pub
Ottawa East
Holiday Gloucester Night Market
Nov 17, 1980 Ogilvie RdRobert Plante Holiday Market
Nov 25, 4228 Navan RdYuletide Treasures Christmas Market
Nov 25, Ray Friel Recreation ComplexManor Park Holiday Night Market
Dec 2, 1805 Gaspe AveXmas Night Market
Dec 9, Dominion City Brewing CoHoppy Holiday Makers Market
Dec 10, Broadhead Brewery
Ottawa West
Nepean Craft Market
Every Saturday through November & December, Merivale Mall.613Christmas
Dec 2-3, Carleton UniversityKanata BIA x Ottawa Artisans Holiday Craft Fair
Dec 3, Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa KanataThe Very Merry Holiday Pop-Up
Dec 9-10, Carlingwood MallOriginals Christmas Craft Sale
Dec 6-10, The EY Centre. Tickets required.Parkdale Holiday Night Market
Dec 6, 366 Parkdale AveOttawa Mystic Market Yule Festival
Dec 17, Westboro Legion
Ottawa South
Outdoor Christmas Market
Nov 18 & 25, The Log FarmHoliday Bazaar
Nov 18, Riverside United ChurchDistillery Holiday Market
Nov 19, 34 Industrial Dr, AlmonteWellings of Stittsville's Holiday Sip & Shop Market
Dec 5, 5731 Hazeldean Rd
Ottawa Valley
The Christmas Craft Market
Nov 18, Watson's Mill ManotickMetcalfe Farmers Christmas Market
Nov 18 & Dec 16, Greely Community CentreHoliday Sip & Shop
Nov 23, Saunders FarmHome For The Holidays Night Market
Nov 30, Bridge St - Downtown Carleton Place
Gatineau
Marché La Fabrique des Lutins
Nov 18, Ramada PlazaThe Museum's Christmas Market
Nov 23-26, Canadian Musuem of History