The Victorian Christmas Market Lights Up Charlottetown This Weekend

Charlottetown is officially kicking off the holiday season with one of its most beloved traditions. The Victorian Christmas Market returns November 28 to 30, filling Queen Street with twinkling lights, festive performances, cozy firepits, and more than 50 local vendors.

If you’re looking for a heartwarming holiday weekend on the Island, this market is the place to be.

View this post on Instagram

A Festive Weekend in Downtown Charlottetown

For three days, Queen Street transforms into a Christmas village complete with horse and wagon rides, live music, ice sculpting, meet and greets with Santa, and delicious Island-made treats. From early morning breakfasts with Santa to nighttime firepit vibes, the entire downtown core is packed with things to see and do.

The market is part of the larger Charlottetown Christmas Market and brings thousands of Islanders and visitors together every year to celebrate the start of the season.

Daily Highlights

Here’s a look at what’s happening throughout the weekend.

Friday, November 28

Market Hours: 5 pm to 9 pm

50+ artisan vendors and local food
Horse and wagon rides
Live ice sculpting
Charlottetown Christmas Tree Ceremony
Meet Santa
Live music from Nudie, Great George Street Brass Band, and Luisa Güiza
The Mistletoe Market in Boulder Park runs 5 pm to 9 pm

Saturday, November 29

Market Hours: 10 am to 9 pm

Breakfast with Santa at The Brickhouse
Ice sculpting and multiple Santa sessions
Horse and wagon rides
The Charlottetown Christmas Parade
Live music and carolling all day featuring Great George Street Brass Band, Island A Cappella, Luminos Ensemble, Nathan Carragher, The 8th Avenue Players, and more
The Mistletoe Market runs all day

Sunday, November 30

Market Hours: 10 am to 4 pm

Breakfast with Santa at Water’s Edge
Ice sculpting
Horse and wagon rides
Santa meet and greet
Live stage performances from Tall Tunes and Tales, Those Line Dancers, Lawrence Maxwell, Great George Street Brass Band, and Travis Boudreau
The Mistletoe Market runs 10 am to 4 pm

Meet the Vendors

This year features 50+ incredible local makers, artisans, and food vendors, including:

At Your Service Creations and Fat Cat Bakery
Beautiful Bookish Things
Christina Sweets and Pastries
Cosy Home Interiors
Dairy Farmers of PEI
Deep Roots Distillery
East Coast Pet Pantry
Foxy Crystals and Gems
Island Honey Wine Company
Jamil Arabesque
Kathys Cotton Candy
Lucy’s Nest
Paddy Wagon
Red Island Cider
Rise Pottery
South Shore Soaps
Sweet Creatures
The Bread Shed PEI
The Cozy Bookshelf
Wanderlust Candles PEI
Wintermore Orchard
…and so many more Island favourites.

More To Explore

The fun doesn’t stop on Queen Street. The Charlottetown Christmas Festival includes events and performances across the city all weekend long. For even more things to do, you can visit Discover Charlottetown’s website.

A Holiday Weekend Full of Magic

Charlottetown is officially kicking off the holiday season with one of its most beloved traditions. The Victorian Christmas Market returns November 28 to 30, filling Queen Street with twinkling lights, festive performances, cozy firepits, and more than 50 local vendors.