La Pocatière Christmas Market: local crafts and food at the Sainte-Anne cathedral

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In La Pocatière, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, the Christmas market takes place at the Sainte-Anne cathedral. For one weekend, artisans and food producers from the area set up to offer their creations and products. The Association des Marchés publics du Québec (AMPQ), Quebec’s public market association, describes it as a festive community event that brings people together and showcases local talent.

Why go? To do your holiday shopping directly from the people who make and grow things, and to support a local cause at the same time: the market is organized by the Knights of Columbus (Chevaliers de Colomb), council 5425 – Sainte-Anne, for the benefit of the Fondation André-Côté.

Crafts and local food: what you’ll find

According to the AMPQ, the market welcomes 68 exhibitors every year and draws nearly 1,200 visitors. The offering is split between crafts and food products: enough to find gifts made in the region and stock up your holiday table at the same time. The list of 2026 exhibitors had not been published by mid-October, so we can’t tell you yet who will be there.

A tip: bring your reusable bags, and plan your holiday menu before you go so you buy just what you need. If you’re looking for inspiration, our traditional Quebec holiday recipes will give you ideas for the réveillon.

Holiday season 2026: November 28 and 29

The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days, at the Cathédrale de Sainte-Anne de La Pocatière. These dates and hours are published on the AMPQ listing. The market falls just before December: a good time to get a head start on your gifts.

The event is held in collaboration with Développement économique La Pocatière and the Ville de La Pocatière (the town). We did not find a website dedicated to the Christmas market: if in doubt (weather, a change in hours), the AMPQ listing is the page to check.

Good to know: a public market in summer too

On the AMPQ website, the Christmas market is listed with the Marché public de la Grande-Anse, La Pocatière’s summer public market. Founded in 2009 by two women producers, it is a collective project run by its participating producers and processors, with Développement économique La Pocatière acting as manager. In 2026, it was held on Saturdays from June 27 to September 26 in the ITAQ parking lot, at 401, 1re Rue Poiré.

The AMPQ describes a country setting along the trails of the Collège de Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière mountain, with up to 14 producers, processors and artisans. Something to look forward to next summer. To learn why these short supply chains matter, read our article on the benefits of local markets.

Practical info

• Address: Cathédrale de Sainte-Anne de La Pocatière, La Pocatière (Québec) G0R 1Z0
• Region: Bas-Saint-Laurent
• Type: Christmas market
• Season and hours: Annual one-weekend event; in 2026, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Holiday season 2026: Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (dates published on the AMPQ listing).
• Website: no dedicated event website; listing on marchespublicsduquebec.ca (in French)

Market dates and hours change from year to year, and the weather can force a cancellation. Check the official website before you go. Information verified on October 15, 2026.

Sources

• Marché public de la Grande-Anse (La Pocatière) – Marché de Noël de La Pocatière, Association des Marchés publics du Québec, accessed October 2026 (market listing, holiday version; in French).
• Marché public de la Grande-Anse – Accueil, Marché public de la Grande-Anse, accessed October 2026 (home page; in French).
• Marché public de la Grande-Anse – À propos, Marché public de la Grande-Anse, accessed October 2026 (about; in French).