What to know
- Toronto is hosting several holiday markets starting in November, offering local artisan gifts, seasonal food, festive entertainment and family-friendly activities.
- The One of A Kind Show brings hundreds of local artisans to the Enercare Centre, with fashion shows, presentations and other attractions.
- Holiday on Beach Hill features vintage finds, ceramics and treats, while the Evergreen Winter Market runs Sundays until Dec. 20 with artisan shopping, ice skating and workshops.
- Holiday Hills at STACKT Market and the Distillery Winter Village offer extended holiday programming, with local shopping, festive food, games and entertainment.
Are you looking to get your Christmas shopping done early this year and avoid the December mall crush?
Why not check out one of the many holiday markets Toronto has to offer? Starting in mid-to-late November, Toronto will transform into a winter wonderland dotted with can’t-miss local artisan fronted shopping experiences, delicious seasonal food, family-friendly presentations, and hands-on workshops.
Here are 5 holiday markets to kickstart your holiday shopping:
One of A Kind Show
- When: Nov. 27 to Dec. 6
- Where: Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd
Held each winter and spring at Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, One of A Kind is the largest annual indoor holiday market in Toronto. The market was founded in 1975, and has provided holiday shoppers with local gift options for over 50 years.
The 2026 edition of One of A Kind will have hundreds of artisans (from apparel, to ceramics, to jewellery), a carousel, feature presentations, fashion shows, and a photo booth.
Tickets are $23 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and older, and $18 for students. More ticket options can be found here.
Holiday on Beach Hill Market
- When: Nov. 28 and 29
- Where: The Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E
Holiday on Beach Hill Market is the inaugural festive market put on by two Toronto printing shops, Flycatcher Press and Secret Planet.
Head over to the Naval Club — located in the Upper Beaches neighbourhood — for a curated selection of vintage finds, ceramics, treats, and more. Don’t forget to cast your vote in the window decorating competition and help crown the best display.
Tickets are free but make sure to RSVP here.
Evergreen Winter Market
- When: Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20
- Where: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave
Starting on Nov. 29, Torontonians can visit the Evergreen Winter Market at Evergreen Brick Works each Sunday until Dec. 20. Visitors can shop the vintage and artisan markets for unique Christmas gifts, grab lunch at the food court, go ice skating in Koerner Gardens, or attend a crafting workshop.
Admission to Evergreen Winter Market is pay-what-you-can. Organizers recommend $5 per person.
Holiday Hills at STACKT Market
- When: Nov. 13 to Jan. 3
- Where: 28 Bathurst St.
Enjoy holiday fun at STACKT Market’s Holiday Hills from now until Jan. 3. Head over to Front Street and Bathurst Street for one-of-a-kind gifts, carnival-inspired games, family friendly entertainment, hands-on workshops, and community days featuring local artisans.
Admission to Holiday Hills varies based on the event, but most programming is free.
Distillery Winter Village
- When: Nov. 12 to Jan. 3
- Where: Distillery District, 55 Mill St.
Previously known as the Toronto Christmas Market, the Distillery Winter Village is the city’s largest outdoor Christmas market. Feel the holiday magic with locally made goods, festive food and drink (including A5 Wagyu sandwiches and torched smores hot chocolate), a silent nite disco, and a cashmere shopping cabin sponsored by Quince.
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Tickets are $19.89 for adults and children over the age of 9. Admission is free before 4 p.m. and for kids under 9.
