After a rousing success in 2019, Montreal's Atwater Christmas Market is coming back in 2020. But it won't be alone. Montrealers will see locations around the city transform into festive winter wonderlands, a circuit organizers are calling "The Great Enchanted Tour of Montreal 2020."In addition to the extremely popular Atwater Christmas Market, which will feature "a renewed offer of ethical, eco-responsible and quality local and regional products," the Jean-Talon Market is set to host its own festivities. Editor's Choice: Legault Said Quebec Is Looking Into Closing Schools For A Limited Period Of Time “ What motivates us for this Great Enchanted Tour is the desire to comfort Montrealers, in complete safety, and to support local commerce at a crucial time. Line Basbous, Executive Director of Montreal’s Christmas Village A statement shared with MTL Blog promises an "authentic Christmas market" with "gastronomic discoveries and local crafts [...] in a fairy-tale atmosphere." Finally, the holiday spirit will once again return to Place de Arts after a two-year hiatus. The "Winter Gardens" will pop up on the Esplanade de la Place des Arts and on rue Sainte Catherine, where "residents and visitors of the city will discover a very special path that will lead them to the foot of a majestic Christmas tree, facing an incredible Alsatian decor as well as small chalets offering a wonderful scenery." A new website, noelquebec.ca, will guide Montrealers through all there is to explore this year. "I salute these initiatives, which will inject a little magic into the daily lives of Montrealers during this special holiday season," Mayor Plante said. "With the arrival of the cold weather, I am delighted that these ephemeral and lively facilities will be set up to warm hearts, provide a festive atmosphere for the population, and celebrate the northern nature of the city." Get all the details below. Montreal Christmas Markets Price: Free admission. When: Atwater Christmas Market: Thursday, November 26: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.Every weekend until December 20Friday: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jean-Talon Christmas Market: Every weekend December 4 – 20, and December 21 – 23Friday: from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Other days: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Winter Gardens: December 5, 2020 – January 3, 2021 Address: Atwater Christmas Market: Place du Marché, corner of rue Saint-Ambroise and ave. Atwater Jean-Talon Christmas Market: Jean-Talon Market Winter Gardens: Esplanade de la Place des Arts (175, rue Sainte-Catherine O.), rue Sainte-Catherine (between rues Jeanne-Mance and Saint-Urbain) and Place des Festivals Why You Need To Go: To experience some holiday magic across the city. Village de Noël de Montréal | Facebook Website
