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Guide: Calgary’s best Christmas Markets

 Guide: Calgary’s best Christmas Markets
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We might not have much snow yet, but what we lack in fluffy white stuff we make up for in Christmas cheer– which is exactly why we’ve made a list of every awesome Xmas fair in town. Keep reading for all the markets you’re gonna be hitting this holiday season!

Calgary Night Market Holiday Shopping Series

Calgary Night Market is back in action every Friday evening, with 40+ vendors to shop from. Jewelry, pottery, woodwork, ornaments and tons more stuff can be found, so don’t miss out!

  • Where: Eau Claire Market– 200 Barclay Parade SW
  • When: Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14
  • Time: Starts At 5 PM

Calgary Christmas Market

This market will have freshly Roasted Holiday Nuts (chestnuts on an open fire, anyone?), a friendly strolling Santa, and plenty of mulled cherry wine to sip on… so basically, it’ll be like walking in a winter wonderland, if that wonderland was stocked with the very best in local food and drink.

  • Where: Calgary Farmers’ Market– 510 77th Avenue SE
  • When: Nov 15–Dec 23
  • Time: 9 AM–5 PM Thursday–Sunday

Spruce Meadows Christmas Market

Whether you kick it indoors in Reindeer Alley or Candy Cane Lane or face the elements out in Founders Plaza or Twin-Peaks, you’re bound to find something that tickles your fancy. We suggest grabbing a couple pics with the gigantic Christmas Tree and checking out the 300+ vendors that will be set up at this market!

  • Where: Spruce Meadows– 18011 Spruce Meadows Way
  • When:  November 16-18, November 23-25, November 30-December 2
  • Time: Friday, 10 AM-8 PM; Saturday, 10AM-7PM; Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM; Outdoor Booths Open At 9:30 AM

Once Upon A Christmas at Heritage Park

Heritage Park’s bringing us old-fashioned Christmas vibes, and we’re living for it. Enjoy a festive wagon ride, sing carols or visit with jolly old Saint Nick himself at the historical buildings of the park!

  • Where: Heritage Park–1900 Heritage Dr SW
  • When: Saturdays & Sundays, November 24–December 23
  • Time: 9:30AM–4PM Daily

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Market Collective’s 10 Year Anniversary + Holiday Market

It’s Market Collective’s 10 Year Anniversary, so you can bet they’re going big! The Holiday Market will feature live music, interactive workshops, galleries, food and bevies, 150+ local vendors, and special surprises, so we’d better see you there.

  • Where: BMO Centre Hall C– 20 Roundup Way SW
  • When: December 7-9, December 14-16
  • Time: 4 PM–9 PM Friday; 10 AM–6 PM Sat-Sun

Granary Road Christmas Market

Go ice skating, enjoy hayrides, play North Pole games, and live it up at Granary Road this year! There’s also a petting zoo, a ton of festive foods, and Calgary’s only indoor roof-top lounge… need we say more?

  • Where: 226066 112th ST W, Foothills
  • When: Friday, Saturdays, Sundays, Nov 30–December 23
  • Time: 11 AM–7 PM Friday; 9:30 AM–5:30 PM Sat-Sun

That’s it for now! Happy present hunting, Calgary!

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