Alberta’s Most Magical Christmas Markets to Visit This Season

Shop small, sip local, and sleigh your holiday shopping list!

Twinkle Lights in YYC

‘Tis the season to wander through twinkle lights, sip something warm, and get lost in the cozy chaos of handmade gifts, local treats, and holiday cheer.

From mountain towns dusted in snow to prairie barns bursting with handmade goodies, Alberta’s Christmas markets are where festive magic meets small-town charm.

At Bellwood Creative Studio, we’re all about celebrating the people and places that make Alberta shine, and these markets are packed with makers, storytellers, and community spirit worth spotlighting.

So grab your mittens, cue the carols, and let’s unwrap some of the most merry and bright  Christmas markets across Alberta this season.

Perfect for a weekend road trip, a date-day adventure, or a festive family outing!

Banff Christmas Market | 327 Railway Avenue, Banff Nov 20 (Twinkle Night) | Nov 21-23 | Nov 28-30 | Dec 5-7 | Dec 12-14 A winter wonderland in the Rockies full of local makers and festive feels!

10th Annual Local Christmas Craft Fair - Jasper | 400 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB

Saturday, Dec 6 | 11 am - 4 pm Where every gift tells a local story, Jasper’s 100% handmade Christmas market is worth the drive!

International Christmas Market - Spruce Meadows | 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB Nov 14 - 16, | Nov 21 - 23 | Nov 28 - 30

A Calgary classic, where festive lights, artisan gifts, and holiday cheer fill every stall!

Canmore Christmas Artisans' Market | 1900 8th Avenue, Canmore, AB

Find festive favourites and handmade treasures featuring 75 artisans, creators, and makers with event proceeds going to the Canmore Preschool Society!

Millarville Christmas Market | Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society (306097 192 St. W) Nov 6 - 9 | Nov 13 - 16 | 9 am - 4 pm Daily

Bundle up and head to the foothills for one of Alberta’s longest-running and most loved holiday markets!

Holidays at the SLS Centre, Cochrane, AB

Christmas at Casa 2025 | 318 - 7 Street, South, Lethbridge, AB Nov 14 | 5 pm - 9 pm, Nov 15 | 10 am - 5 pm

Kick off the holiday season and find one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures made by local and regional artists!

Tinseltown Winter Market | Bonnetts Energy Centre (10017 99 Ave), Grande Prairie, AB Nov 14 - 16

Step into a winter wonderland where twinkling lights, handmade treasures, and holiday cheer fill the heart of Grande Prairie!

Red Deer Festival of Trees Market | Westerner Park (4847A 19 Street), Red Deer, AB Nov 28 - 30 Step into the spirit of the season with dazzling displays, festive shopping, and locally made gifts that make holiday memories shine!

Christmas Market at the Peace River ART HUB | 10018 101 St, Peace River, AB Nov 28 | 4 pm - 9 pm

Find the perfect handmade gift and experience the festive spirit at Peace River’s Art Club Christmas Market, where local creativity shines bright during Moonlight Madness!

Christmas Market at The Saskatoon Farm | #20 80181 338 Ave East, Foothills County, AB First Weekend: Nov 28 | 12 pm - 7 pm, Nov 29 & 30 | 9 am - 5 pm Second Weekend: Dec 5 | 12 pm - 7 pm, Dec 6 & 7 | 9 am - 5 pm Escape the city and step into a prairie winter paradise with sleigh rides, hot cocoa, and greenhouse full of local cheer!

Drumheller Farmers Market Pre-Christmas Market | Badlands Community Facility (80 Veterans Way) Nov 22 | 10 am - 3 pm

Get into the holiday spirit at the Pre-Christmas Market, where local makers, festive treats, and small-town cheer make shopping in Drumheller a true holiday tradition!

Cochrane Christmas Farmers' Market | SLS Centre (800 Griffin Rd. E), Cochrane, AB Dec 13 & 14 | 10 am - 4 pm

Twinkle lights, local makers, and that unmistakable small-town cheer...it’s Christmas in Cochrane!

Edmonton Christmas Market | Fort Edmonton Park (7000 143 St NW), Edmonton, AB Nov 29 - Dec 21 | Thursdays to Sundays From artisan stalls to twinkling lights, the YEG Christmas Market turns Fort Edmonton Park into pure Christmas joy!

O Wholly Night Christmas Market | The Agora (401 Festival Lane), Sherwood Park, AB

Dec 12-14

Stuff their stockings with local!

A handmade holiday haven, discover local talent and one-of-a-kind gifts at Wholly Handmade in Sherwood Park!

So bundle up and get out there because Alberta’s Christmas markets are filled with creativity, connection, and pure holiday magic.

This year, skip the big box stores and fill your holiday list with locally made Alberta products that tell a story.