The Museum's Christmas Market
Visitors can browse handcrafted creations from nearly 100 exhibitors across the Grand Hall and museum salons. Offerings include holiday decorations, artistic woodworking, glass items, gourmet food products, fine spirits, original jewellery, and fashion accessories. Guests can meet diverse artisans and Indigenous creators or stop by the Panorama Café to sample ready-to-eat culinary products.
What to Expect
Nearly 100 artisans and exhibitors gathered in the Grand Hall.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Canadian Museum of History
Food & Drink
The market features gourmet food products and fine spirits, plus ready-to-eat products from vendors gathered in the Panorama Café’s dedicated food market.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and gift hunters
Vibe
Festive and relaxed
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission; a ticket is not required. Complimentary coat check.
- Hours: Thu-Fri 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat-Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Leave your winter coat at the free coat check, so you can browse the Grand Hall and the salons without carrying it.
- Some vendors may prefer cash, and the on-site ATM means you don't need to bring it all with you.
- Visit the Haida Gwaii, W. E. Taylor and Douglas Cardinal salons as well as the Grand Hall, because exhibitors fill all four spaces.
- Bring your holiday gift list, since the stalls cover everything from jewellery and woodworking to gourmet food and fine spirits.
- Head to the Panorama Café when you're hungry, because this year all the ready-to-eat food vendors are gathered there.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: a dedicated food market in the Panorama Café, bringing all the ready-to-eat vendors together.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the market?
Nearly 100 exhibitors sell holiday decorations, artistic woodworking, glass items, gourmet food, fine spirits, original jewellery and fashion accessories.
Where is the food?
New this year, the ready-to-eat food vendors are together in a dedicated culinary space in the Museum's Panorama Café.
Will I meet the makers?
Yes. Artisans from many traditions are there, including Indigenous creators, and they're happy to talk about their work.
Is there somewhere to leave my coat?
Yes, there is a free coat check. There's also an ATM on site.
How can I become a vendor?
Applications for the 2027 Christmas Market open in spring 2027.
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