The best Christmas markets in Canada
Where can you find the best Christmas markets in Canada? There are few countries that host as many cultures from around the world as Canada. There's no city that isn't home to people from all over the world—like Toronto, for example, where almost exactly half of the residents were born in other regions of the world.
There are cities and regions where ethnic groups have settled and are decisively shaping events there. I don't just mean the French-speaking regions of eastern Canada. In Alberta, for example, there are areas where particularly large numbers of Ukrainians live. Vancouver, on the other hand, is known for its Chinese population.
There are certainly other regions where one or another settler group is in the majority. Therefore, it's hardly surprising that several Canadian cities boast a German Christmas market. These are usually organized by the city's German community, which aims to evoke a sense of German homeland or at least foster the community of ethnic Germans in the respective city.
One of the best Christmas markets in Canada is in Kitchener, Ontario
The small town of Kitchener, about 100 km west of Toronto and 133 km west of Niagara Falls, is certainly the place where you'd most likely expect to find a German Christmas market, as the place was once called Berlin. The town was founded by German Mennonites, who still travel the area today with their horse-drawn carriages. They are also known for their agricultural and homemade products.
Strolling through Kitchener, I notice German names everywhere. I'm delighted to see the German bakery, which not only serves German rye bread, but also cakes like streusel cake, and, of course, Stollen and Christmas cookies at Christmas.
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The Christmas market is probably one of the best Christmas markets in Canada, and the one whose German roots are most evident. There's even a live nativity scene, a post office for the Christ Child, and a Servant Rupert. Christmas carols ring out throughout the night, including "Silent Night." The Kitchener Christmas Market takes place every year and lasts four days.
Next date: 4.-7. December, 2025
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Quebec City has one of the best Christmas markets in Canada
The German Christmas market in Quebec City lasts for ten days. Perhaps it's because Quebec is considered Canada's most European city, with its cobblestone streets, numerous churches, and picturesque squares, that a German Christmas market is held there.
The location of the event is certainly well chosen: in front of the Town Hall of Quebec City and the Basilica in Old Quebec, the scents of Mulled wine, cookies, sausages, and roasted chestnuts waft through the air. Those who like can pick out a suitable Christmas gift for the family at the stalls of Quebec artisans and artists.
And in the Christmas shop of Quebec, the Boutique de Noel, which is also in this square, you can stock up on typical Quebec Christmas decorations.
German Christmas Market
November 20 to December 23, 2025
The German Christmas Market is open on these days.
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Vancouver has one of the best Christmas markets in western Canada
The city where you'd least expect to find a German Christmas market is Vancouver. With its large Chinese population, Asian influences tend to dominate. But Vancouver's German community also has its own Christmas market. Therefore, the Pacific metropolis boasts one of the best Christmas markets in Western Canada.
There, on the square in front of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, a Christmas village of log cabins is set up, wafting with Christmas aromas. Christmas carols, bells, and trumpet sounds enhance the Advent atmosphere. There are, of course, handicrafts for sale here as well. Incidentally, Vancouver's German Christmas Market is the only one that takes place during Advent, until December 24th.
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Vancouver Christmas Market
The Christmas market takes place annually from mid-November to Christmas Eve.
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Text Best Christmas Markets in Canada: © Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
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