Village de Noël in Montréal: 59 artisans on Place du Marché Atwater

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At the corner of Rue Saint-Ambroise and Avenue Atwater, right next to the Christmas tree sellers, Place du Marché Atwater takes on a festive look in December. The Village de Noël de Montréal, a Christmas village of Quebec artisans, returns there from November 26 to December 24, 2026, over four weekends of festivities, with a few extra days just before Christmas.

The event is organized by La Lutinerie, a Montréal non-profit that also runs the Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal on Place des Festivals. Admission is free, and the program is aimed first and foremost at families. Since the neighbouring public market stays open, it's a chance to combine your gift shopping with your holiday groceries; our article on the benefits of local markets explains why it's worth it.

What you'll find at the Village de Noël

The Village brings together 59 Quebec artisans, local and regional, who offer ethical and eco-responsible products, according to the organizer. Tourisme Montréal mentions local creations and regional products, tastings and snack stands. The online artisan directory, still the 2025 one in mid-October, is divided into jewellery, drinks, cosmetics, decorations and miscellaneous items, children's items, food products, clothing and accessories.

As for the atmosphere, the theme is the "Royaume des lutins" (the elves' kingdom): children can visit Santa's office and take part in activities to help the elves and Santa save Christmas. More than 90 free activities are announced, and Tourisme Montréal mentions free photo sessions with Santa on Saturdays and Sundays. The detailed calendar is to be published on the event's website.

2026 dates and hours of the Village de Noël

The Village is open from November 26 to December 24, 2026, according to the schedule published by La Lutinerie:

• From November 26 to December 20: Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Exceptions: Thursday, November 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, November 27, late closing at 10 p.m.
• December 21 to 23: from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• December 24: from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Before December 21, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are not on the schedule, except November 26. Atwater Market, for its part, is open every day: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. To build your réveillon menu, our traditional Quebec holiday recipes will give you ideas.

Good to know before you go

To get there, the Lionel-Groulx metro station and bus routes 35, 36, 101 and 108 serve the area. About 200 bike parking spaces are nearby, along with several parking lots for cars. According to the organizer's FAQ, the site is accessible to strollers and people with reduced mobility, and there are washrooms on site, between the Petite Taverne and Havre aux Glaces.

Pets on a leash are welcome in the Village, but not inside Atwater Market, even on a leash, under MAPAQ rules; assistance dogs are always accepted. Bring warm clothes: the Village is held outdoors, on the square.

Practical info

• Address: Place du Marché Atwater, 3325, rue Saint-Ambroise, Montréal (Québec) H4C 3L8 (corner of Avenue Atwater)
• Region: Montréal
• Type: Christmas market
• Season and hours: November 26 to December 24, 2026. Until December 20: Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Thursday, November 26: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, November 27: until 10 p.m.). December 21 to 23: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 24: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Holidays 2026: November 26 to December 24, 2026 (dates published by the organizer). Free admission.
• Phone: 514 550-7646 (number listed by Tourisme Montréal)
• Website: noelmontreal.ca

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

• Le Village de Noël de Montréal, La Lutinerie, accessed October 2026 (in French).
• FAQ, Le Village de Noël de Montréal, La Lutinerie, accessed October 2026 (in French).
• Nos artisans, Le Village de Noël de Montréal, La Lutinerie, accessed October 2026 (our artisans; in French).
• Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal, La Lutinerie, accessed October 2026 (in French).
• Village de Noël de Montréal, Tourisme Montréal, accessed October 2026 (in French).
• Marché Atwater, Société des Marchés publics de Montréal, accessed October 2026 (in French).