Find answers to the most common questions about the Montréal Great Christmas Market (Quartier des Spectacles) and the Montreal Christmas Village (near Atwater Market).
We encourage sustainable transportation: metro, bus, or bike. Full access details are listed on each event’s page:
Yes, all our sites are stroller- and wheelchair-friendly.
The Great Christmas Market (Quartier des Spectacles): Restrooms are located in the lower level of Complexe Desjardins.
The Christmas Village (Atwater Market): Sanitary facilities are available at the Atwater Market.
You’ll find detailed schedules on the dedicated pages:
The Great Christmas Market hours // Montreal Christmas Village hours
The Great Christmas Market : paid parking at Complexe Desjardins and Place des Arts
Montreal Christmas Village : paid Atwater Market lot and nearby street parking (some free, some paid)
Great Christmas Market : 1499 Jeanne-Mance street, Montréal, QC H2X 2J4
Montreal Christmas Village : 3325 Saint-Ambroise street, Montréal, QC H4C 3L8
The Great Christmas Market : The Orangery (a large heated tent with bar and lounge atmosphere), outdoor terrace, fire pits, and public seating
Montreal Christmas Village : Fully outdoor with picnic tables and fire pits
The Great Christmas Market : Open December 24 & 25 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Montreal Christmas Village : Closed on December 24 & 25
All events are closed on January 1st
At The Great Christmas Market (Quartier des spectacles), pets are welcome as long as they are kept on a leash.
At the Montreal Christmas Village (Atwater Market), they are also allowed in the outdoor event area, but are not permitted inside the Atwater Market building, in accordance with MAPAQ regulations.
Assistance dogs are allowed on all sites.
We prioritize diversity among vendors to offer a unique experience at each market. That said, participating in multiple events is possible if your products stand out and appeal to the public.
From the most recent edition: The Christmas Village 80,000 visits over 12 days. The Great Christmas Market 748,000 visits. For 2025, we are targeting a combined total of 900,000 visits.
Yes. Visit the Private Packages and Events page to explore available options.
Great Christmas Market: Santa Claus parade (Saturday, Nov. 22 on René-Lévesque Blvd.), the signature “Noël à Montréal” show, Saturday evening concerts (Apéros givrés), gospel performances, and family-friendly entertainment.
Christmas Village: Santa present every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (free photos), the new show Le Secret des Lutins, Bal des Lutins, Montréal Raclette Party (two-day event), and Grand Festin des Lutins
Yes. You can purchase your tree online and pick it up at the Great Christmas Market, or have it delivered to your home via our partner Téo Taxi. Trees are also sold directly at Atwater Market.
A wide variety of gourmet chalets and food kiosks await you on both sites:
Raclette, fondue, churros, vegan tacos, poutine, waffles, hot chocolate, mulled wine and cider, and much more.
Menus can be found on the Food & Drink page for each event.
All our events are free and open to everyone. However, optional packages (seasonal or daily) are available for advance booking and offer exclusive perks on-site and with our partners.
Yes. Bring your reusable cup and get 10% off your drinks.
