F. A. Q.
The Ottawa Christmas Market is located at Lansdowne Aberdeen Plaza, just North of the Aberdeen Pavilion – 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON, K1S 3W7
This season we are offering free shuttles. Plan your trip; please click here.
Yes, you will find all vendors, stages, services, information booth, and contact information here: https://www.ottawachristmasmarket.com/venue-map/
There is parking on-site at the Ottawa Christmas Market. The availability in the parking lot depends on the day, time, weather, etc. There’s NO prepaid parking available for attendees.
Our busiest times are typically weekends after 3 p.m.
Click here for parking alternatives.
The Ottawa Christmas Market days and hours of operations are as follows:
DATES:
WEEK 1: Friday, November 22 to Sunday, November 24, 2024
WEEK 2: Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1, 2024
WEEK 3: Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8, 2024
WEEK 4: Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15, 2024
WEEK 5: Friday, December 20 to Sunday, December 22, 2024
HOURS WEEKS 1–5:
Fridays: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
NEW!! WEEKS 6 & 7, POST-CHRISTMAS DAYS AND HOURS:
WEEK 6: Thursday, December 26 to Sunday, December 31*, 2024
Everyday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., except December 31, which is from 2 p.m. until midnight.
WEEK 7: Wednesday, January 1 to Sunday, January 5, 2025
Wednesday, January 1, 2025: Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday to Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Yes, the Ottawa Christmas Market is accessible to people with limited mobility or special needs. For more information, please visit: https://www.tdplace.ca/ accessibility
Plan your trip, please click here.
Yes, entry into the Market is free however some activities are paid, and some activities/events require registration. Check out our activities.
You will find the complete information here ottawachristmasmarket.com/schedule
The Santa’s Workshop (Activity Cabin) schedule can be found here www.ottawachristmasmarket.com/activities/#workshops
You will find Santa’s schedule here: www.ottawachristmasmarket.com/activities/#santa-s-schedule
Access the Ottawa Tourism ‘Where to Stay’ webpage and find out about the options.
You will find the vendors here: www.ottawachristmasmarket.com/vendors
Well-behaved pets are allowed at the Ottawa Christmas Market. However, it can be very busy and often not the most comfortable environment for pets to be walking around. Pets are not permitted on restaurant patios or inside restaurants due to health and safety regulations. Santa Paws will happen on Nov 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Fill out the form here and we will get in touch when it’s time to apply for 2025 edition.
The tree lighting will take place on the opening night of the Ottawa Christmas Market on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
It will also be broadcast on CTV Ottawa.
Lansdowne restaurants, shops, and parks are open every day. The Arena and The Stadium are open according to the event’s upcoming schedule.
For all restaurant information on-site, please click here.
For all shopping options on-site, please click here.
Lansdowne Indoor Market – Christmas Edition will happen at Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne, with more 85 local vendors. Saturdays and Sundays until December 22, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The 613Flea Market is hosting 2 events.
Every Friday night, November 29, December 6 and 13, you will find 140+ local artisans in the Aberdeen Pavilion, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
From November 22 to 24, the 613Artisan Market takes place on the first weekend of the Ottawa Christmas Market and features over 50 of Ottawa’s top artisans in a fun and festive atmosphere!
Both events are FREE admission. Learn more about 613Flea.
