Last updated: October 26 2026
The Ottawa Christmas Market opens at Lansdowne Park on Friday November 20 2026, according to the Ottawa Christmas Market’s official website. It is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for five weekends, from November 20 to December 20, plus New Year’s Eve on Thursday December 31. Friday hours are 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday hours 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday hours 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Dates and hours
| Weekend | Friday, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Saturday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | Sunday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (opening) | November 20 | November 21 | November 22 |
| Week 2 | November 27 | November 28 | November 29 |
| Week 3 | December 4 | December 5 | December 6 |
| Week 4 | December 11 | December 12 | December 13 |
| Week 5 | December 18 | December 19 | December 20 |
New Year’s Eve: Thursday December 31 2026, 6:00 pm to 1:00 am, according to the official website.
Where
The official website says the market is located at Lansdowne Park. Its home page, read October 26 2026, does not name a specific square or building. More on the park’s central square: Aberdeen Square.
Admission
The official website’s home page does not state an admission price.
Chalet rentals
The market’s website says its private Chalet can be rented for groups Monday to Thursday from November 23 to December 23 2026, with enquiries to the market by email.
Getting there
TD Place’s getting-here page says its free OC Transpo offer for event ticket holders is not available for the Ottawa Christmas Market. Driving: where to park at Lansdowne Park. Bus, bike and walking routes: getting to Lansdowne Park. Some market days fall on TD Place event days; gate information is in the TD Place gates guide, and every dated event is on What’s On at Lansdowne.
Sources
- Ottawa Christmas Market, official website home page: opening on November 20 2026, weekend dates and hours, New Year’s Eve date and hours, location at Lansdowne Park, Chalet rental dates. Read October 26 2026.
- TD Place, getting-here page: free OC Transpo tickets not available for the Ottawa Christmas Market. Read October 26 2026.
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