Once again Toronto is all set to host Toronto Christmas Market, an annual holiday street market. With colourful musical performances, beer gardens and an array of family friendly stalls, this street market reflects the joyous celebratory mood of Christmas.
In 2015, the Distillery Historic District will host this holiday street market from 20th November to 20th December. On Mondays, the market will remain closed but on other days, you have a lot to enjoy and experience. Let’s check out a few highlights of this lively annual event.
White Spruce Christmas Tree and Magical Lighting
One of the most prominent draws of this street market is the massive Christmas Tree. This 45-foot high tree is donated by Forests Ontario & Ontario Wood.
Besides this tree, the market also allures visitors with its magical lighting. The streets and squares of the historic district are lit up with colourful lights and while walking around, you can listen to a variety of festive sounds and taste scrummy dishes at various food counters.
Beer Gardens
Toronto Christmas Market features numerous Hospitality Lounges where you can sit back, relax and enjoy authentic Christmas Market beverages. A few popular lounges here include Mill Street Beer Garden, Holiday Spirits Square presented by William Grant & Sons, and Pure Spirits Gluehwein Terrace. At these beer gardens, you can choose from a range of traditional beers and wines. Glühwein is perhaps the most popular beverage that you can enjoy at this Christmas market. This wine is available at almost every hospitality lounge.
Entertainment
Every moment at this annual street market is packed with entertainment. You can enjoy live music and dance performances. Each day features themed entertainment. You can enjoy bluegrass music on Traditional Tuesdays, and world and folk musicians will rock the stage on World Wednesdays. Choirs, carollers, ensembles and co-presentations with SING! Festival are major highlights of A capella Thursdays. Fridays offer spectacular performances for Jazz lovers. If you want to check out the upcoming music talent, buy tickets for Rising-Star Saturdays. Instrumental bands and dance groups will perform on Ensemble Sundays.
Entry Requirements
Toronto Christmas Market is open for people of all ages and kids (0-2 years) are entitled to free entry. You don’t need to buy tickets to visit this street market on Tuesdays and Fridays. Tickets are available online and if you want to buy same day tickets at the venue, visit Toronto Christmas Market Ticket Sales Tent located on Trinity Street.
