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Montreal Christmas Market 2025
Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montreal, full of wonderful character, gifts and Christmas cheer!
Montreal Christmas Market 2025
Christmas Markets, local products, festive circuits, and fabulous settings, discover the unmissable events to visit during the Montreal Christmas season.
- Visiting Montreal? Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites, is a 4 star hotel rated “Superb” by guests and offering great rates, spacious rooms and a pool. It is located close to the gay village and the Christmas markets.
Christmas in Montreal
- Next Edition: Typically mid November to the day before NYE.
- With the soft snowflakes landing on your palm and cosy log cabins offering mulled wine and hot cocoa, there is no better place to be than in the heart of Quartier Latin, in downtown Montreal.
Le Grand Marché de Noël
- The Montreal Christmas Village takes over the Atwater Market in late November with European style chalets featuring Holiday treats and trinkets. Enjoy a trip to Santa’s workshop, buy a Christmas tree, sample Sugar Shack fare, and—catch choir performances and live shows throughout the evening.
- Montreal’s Grand Marché de Noël also offers excellent gift shopping and stunning illumination of historic downtown streets. Seventy stalls sell decorations, artisan, and local products in a traditional holiday market setting.
- Book a room at the luxurious Le Mount Stephen for a genuinely fabulous festive escape housed in a historic mansion dating from 1880, beautifully decorated for the Holiday Season and offering the perfect location for exploring the best of Montreal.
- The Christmas Market is a 15-minute taxi ride from Montreal’s famous gay village.
Christmas Spirit at the Gay Village
- Montreal’s compact Gay Village has an upbeat vibe and a lively club scene that turns festive in late November.
- The main drag, Rue Sainte-Catherine, is home to the city’s most famous gay bars and eateries.
- Rue Amherst is known for its boutiques and antique shops. Nearby, the neoclassical Saint-Pierre-Apôtre Church contains the Chapel of Hope, dedicated to those who have died from AIDS.
Light at Luminothérapie
- Interact with luminous art exhibitions at the Luminothérapie in the Quartier des Spectacles, a perfect seasonal treat.
Noel dan le Parc
- You can feel the Christmas spirit when you enter the small log villages at Noel dan le Parc located in the heart of downtown Montreal. Discover a welcoming ancestral village with swing seats, seesaws, a sheep pen, wishing trees and even motorized carts.
- The Market features a cheerful canteen where you can enjoy hot beverages, sausages and marshmallows; you can even grill them to your standards around a bonfire! The atmosphere is festive: circus artists, fire eaters, storytellers, clowns, giant puppets and many other activities to entertain young and old throughout December.
Fireworks in Old Port Montreal
- On Saturday nights in December, the sky comes alive with lights accompanied by music from award-winning composers at the Old Port.
Where to stay in Montreal?
The following hotels are all close to the city’s top attractions and nearby gay village
Sofitel Montreal, Hôtel Le Cantlie, Le St-Martin Hotel, Hotel Zero 1
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
William Gray is our favourite hotel.
great service and close to everything!
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Gay Map of Montreal
Montreal has one of the largest gay villages in the world. Trendy bars, cafes, restaurants and clubs lined from St-Hubert Street to De Lorimier Street on Saint Catherine Street, and between Sherbrooke Street and René Lévesque Boulevard on Amherst Street, a distance of nearly two kilometres,
1155 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3A 2N3, Canada
Ideally situated in the historic Golden Square Mile of downtown Montreal, the hotel's unrivaled offers exceptional service and contemporary sophistication.
With a number of state-of-the art meeting rooms and elegant banquet facilities, can help make any occasion or presentation unforgettable. Allow the hotel service team to assist you from planning an event to its completion.
1110 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3A 1G9, Canada
Adjacent to and in the city centre, Hotel Le Cantlie Suites offers WiFi access and a .
Guestrooms at the Hotel Le Cantlie Suites are and feature European-style kitchens with a and refrigerator, ideal for families.
980 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O, Montréal, QC H3A 1N4, Canada
Le St-Martin Hotel Centre-ville – Hotel Particulier is above Montreal’s . An , located above the restaurant, is available along with in the guest .
While staying at the Le Saint Martin Hotel, each room also provides a 42-inch flat-screen cable TV. A minibar is in the rooms.
1 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Montréal, QC H2X 3Z5, Canada
This hotel features an outdoor terrace offering panoramic of Montréal’s Spectacles. A is featured in all guest rooms.
All the soundproofed rooms at Hotel Zero 1 have a flat-screen cable TV. Guests will find an iPod docking station and free WiFi. Rooms with separate seating areas are available, and all rooms have a of the city or the hotel’s atrium lobby.
1019 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2L 3Y3, Canada
Offering free WiFi and free private parking, La Conciergerie- 2 Stories with Private Rooftop is located in a quiet neighborhood a block from Old Montreal and close to eclectic Gay Village. close to the gay bars
1241 R. Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3K9, Canada
The apartment has 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. private parking available on site and free WiFi.
916 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2E7, Canada
This apartment includes 3 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Air conditioning and free WiFi
1303 Rue Montcalm, Montréal, QC H2L 3G6, Canada
The property offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV with DVD player, a balcony and a terrace. There is a full kitchen and dining area. Free WiFi access is also available. city and garden views close to restaurants and shops.
1171 Rue Ste Catherine East Montreal, QC H1B, Canada
Strip club with nude male dancers The best male strippers in North America
1111 Sainte-Catherine Street East Montreal, QC H2L 2G2,
Canada Men only strip club with two bars & private booths for lap dances
1681 St Catherine St E, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2J5, Canada
Gay bar with talented erotic dancers
1365 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2H7, Canada
The District Vidéo Lounge is a friendly and lively gay bar-restaurant in the Village, which presents a unique concept of videos on demand. Our customers can access the mobile version of our website and proceed with their special video requests from our bank of more than 85,000 videos.
1272 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2H2, Canada
Hip craft cocktail & beer gay bar with a limited menu of creative bistro plates & a cool vibe.
1812 Rue Ste-Catherine Est Montreal, QC H2X 1Z6, Canada
Since its opening on December 5, 1995, Le Stud Montreal has stood out in the gay village of Montreal. Its motto "A bar for men, where men love men." represents its customers well.
1295 R. Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3K9, Canada
Established in 1981, this easygoing gathering place with a shaded terrace hosts karaoke nights. Mixed gay and str8
1171 Rue Ste-Catherine East Montreal, QC H2X 1Z6, Canada
Gay venue spread over 3 floors 1 bar 2 discos
1669 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2S3, Canada
Moody, red-lit gay lounge featuring karaoke nights, drag shows & traditional cocktails.
1115 Sainte-Catherine St East Montreal, QC H2L 2G2, Canada
Gay Cabaret bar one of the best in town
1950 Boulevard de Maisonneuve East Montreal, QC H2K 2C9, Canada
Taboo has been in business for over 20 years. We are a very popular male strip club for men. Every night is a different night, Gay male Strip bar with lap dancers
1171 Sainte-Catherine St East , QC H2L 3G6, Canada
Unity is located in the heart of the gay village of Montreal. With 2 rooms, a VIP lounge and large terrace on the roof, Unity is recognized to be a place where we have fun in a friendly, festive and respectful environment. Unity is a place that appeals to a varied and diverse clientele that likes to party in a relaxed and unpretentious club. Concerned about the quality of its events, the Unity team offers parties that live up to its reputation, drag shows, go-go Boys
1315 Sainte-Catherine St East Montreal, QC H2L 2H2, Canada
3 bars, 3 atmospheres, DJ every night. Staff very Kind, Patio on summer. ATM on the premise. Gay Leather, rubber, denim fetish bar
917 Sainte-Catherine St East Montreal, QC H2L 3N5, Canada
Mixed gay, The Circus is the largest after-hours entertainment complex in Canada. Ranked 19th in the world in the DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2012, the Circus offers 3 venues that host world-class electronic music events from Thursday to Sunday. House, Trance, Techno and all other styles of electronic music are represented there.
1673 Sainte-Catherine St East Montreal, QC H2L 2S3, Canada
Gay bar older crowd Show bar with singer from Friday to Sunday. Karaoke Thursday.
1218 Sainte-Catherine St East Montreal, QC H2L 2G9, Canada
Gay karaoke and piano bar
The Date Karaoke offers you a unique experience. With over 35,000 songs listed, you can't get bored! Come and try a song and become a star for a moment!
2093 Rue de la Visitation Montreal, QC H2L 3E1, Canada
Gay country & western dance club
Club Bolo offers dance classes and evenings. It is also a social club where people enjoy meeting. The sense of hospitality and friendship has characterized us for more than 20 years! We are a non-profit organization run 100% by volunteers.
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Hotel Birks
5 Star, Location
- 5 Star, Location; Terrace, Restaurant Henri Brasserie
- Close to the gay district
- Desk, flat-screen TV
- Downtown Montreal with city view rooms, some featuring claw-foot bath & fireplace
Sofitel Montreal
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star, Luxury; In historic Golden Square Mile
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Contemporary sophistication
- Prime location near art galleries, museums, and vibrant nightlife with exceptional service
Hôtel Le Cantlie Suites
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star, Readers Choice; Rooftop swimming pool
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Spacious, microwave, refrigerator
- Spacious rooms with kitchenettes near McGill University and a rooftop pool
Le St-Martin Hotel
4 Star, Great Value
- 4 Star, Great Value; Outdoor pool, Underground City access
- A short walk to the gay bars
- 55-inch flat-screen TV, minibar
- Offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and modern rooms with a 55-inch flat-screen TV
Video of Montreal Christmas Markets
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Montreal
From its iconic Gay Village—a symbol of community and celebration—to its myriad of queer events, inclusive bars, and welcoming neighbourhoods, the city masterfully blends its rich cultural heritage with a progressive and accepting vibe.
The Gay Village | Saint Catherine Street
Photo: Montreal’s Gay Village, one of the most famous gaybourhoods in North America
- Stretching along Saint Catherine Street East, Montreal’s Gay Village (often simply “The Village”) is a vibrant and welcoming hub of LGBTQ+ culture and life.
- The Village is known for its summer pedestrian-only zone, where countless colourful balls create a rainbow canopy overhead, and the Beaudry Metro Station with its iconic rainbow pillars.
- Saint Catherine Street hosts street parties throughout the Summer, especially during the Montreal Pride celebrations.
- Discover the best things to see and do in the Montreal.
Old Montreal
Vieux-Montréal is a historic centre with cobblestone streets, grand plazas, and centuries-old architecture.
Plateau Mont-Royal
The bohemian, artsy neighbourhood is known for its colourful houses, vibrant murals, & trendy boutiques.
Downtown
Centre-Ville with high-rises, shopping malls, restaurants, museums & the shops of the underground city.
Mile End
Famous for its food scene, especially bagel shops & cafes, one of Montreal’s most creative neighbourhoods,
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