Trees, crafts & choirs!
Winter is at our doorstep! With it comes the beautiful joy of the holidays, the excitement of the first “real” snow, the toasting to memories made, and the drafting of naughty or nice lists. This year, Ottawa Markets wants to encourage you to give a piece of where you live this holiday season.
Our small neighbourhood businesses need your support! So, as we are coming to the time of giving, let’s, as a community, commit to buying local, but don’t just gift; take a minute to write a card and explain your local purchase and why you LOVE your neighbourhood. Finally, after almost two years of making every effort to be apart, let’s make every effort to become better together.
Ottawa Markets is going to help! We are very excited to let you know that our holiday tree vendors and wreath makers will be returning to ByWard and Parkdale markets starting in the middle of November. You can find them along York Street and ByWard Market Square. So this season, when you come to pick up your tree or wreath, why not cozy up in one of the many wonderful cafes or restaurants to warm the spirits!
A friendly reminder to also get your catering orders in sooner rather than later, hop on any local gift buying early, and remember to bring your festive spirit. To help get you in the spirit, we are excited to share several events happening in the area:
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: * Subject to change *
November 15th – December 23rd, 2021
Toasty Toes – Launch of drop-off location in ByWard
November 20, 2021
Afrotechture Holiday Pop-Up / 11:00am – 7:00pm
55 ByWard Market Square
November 24 – December 24, 2021
Christmas Trees and wreaths
ByWard Market (York Street / ByWard Market Square)
November 25 – December 23, 2021
Returning by popular demand, hit the streets for our holiday Scaveng-art Hunt
ByWard Market / Hints posted weekly on @OttawaMarkets social media.
December 4-5, 2021
Assembly of Seven Generations Winter Market – 10:00am – 6:00pm
55 ByWard Market Square
December 4, 2021
Northern Stars Chorus – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
George St. Plaza
December 5, 2021
Ottawa Fire Services Band 1:00pm – 3:00pm
(Sponsored in Partnership with the ByWard Market BIA)
George St. Plaza
December 11, 2021
Salvation Army: Brass Band – 10:00am – 2:00pm
George St. Plaza
December 18, 2021
Christmas Pop up in ByWard – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
55 ByWard Market Building
Northern Stars Chorus – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
George St. Plaza
December 19, 2021
SAAAAANTTTTAAAAAAA Will be roaming the neighbourhood!
2:00pm – 4:00pm
ByWard Market
Salvation Army Choir – 2pm-4pm
ByWard BIA COMPLIMENTARY CARRIAGE RIDES
Pickup in William Street Plaza (William & York)
Saturday, December 4th – 12pm-3pm
Sunday, December 5th – 12pm-3pm
Saturday, December 11th – 12pm-3pm
Sunday, December 12th – 12pm-3pm
Saturday, December 18th – 12pm-3pm
Be sure to mark your calendar and discover some new local favourites! See you in the neighbourhood this holiday season!
