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
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.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025: Closed for the holiday.
WEEK 7: Thursday, January 2 to Sunday, January 5, 2025
Everyday 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
Yes, entry into the Market is free however some activities are paid, and some activities/events require registration.
The complete schedule will be available soon.
The Santa’s Workshop (Activity Cabin) will be available soon.
Santa’s schedule will be available soon.
Vendors will be announced soon.
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.
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The tree lighting will take place on the opening night of the Ottawa Christmas Market on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
It will also be broadcast on CTV Ottawa.
Access the Ottawa Tourism ‘Where to Stay’ webpage and find out about the options.
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.
Winter Farmer’s Market hours will be announced soon. This event happens inside the Aberdeen Pavilion.
