With the start of the winter weather, people start prepping for Christmas. If you live in Ottawa, you should know that it's one of the best places to enjoy Christmas. Here you can find colorful cityscapes that are decorated with scores of twinkling lights, seasonal entertainment, festive markets, and even culinary delights. Here is a list of the top 17 Magical Christmas Events in Ottawa for 2021.
1.
A Country Christmas
Make your days more appealing with pre-cut
Christmas trees, wagon rides, and Christmas displays. Shop at a Farm Shop to
help local vendors and enjoy the decorations while you drive through the night.
Enjoy it from November 27, 2021, to January 2, 2022. Read more here.
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2.
Alight at Night, Upper Canada Village
Have you seen more than one million lights? No?
Stroll through Upper Canada Village and experience it today. The fun includes Christmas
music, BeaverTails, and more. The fun begins on November 26, 2021, and lasts
till January 1, 2022. Read more here.
3.
Ottawa Art Gallery
Enjoy original artworks and hand-crafted gifts
and make the Christmas gifting process more special. The Art & Parcel
Holiday Sale at Ottawa Art Gallery will start from November 13, 2021, and will
last till January 10, 2022. Read more here.
4.
Christmas Down on the Farm
Have a magical time at the Log Farm, where you
can pick the best Christmas tree, have hot Apple cider Vinegar, visit Sant's workshop,
and get a wagon ride. The fun lasts from November 28, 2021, to December 23,
2021. Read more here.
5.
Christmas Lights Across Canada
From early December to early January each year,
you can see scores of dazzling holiday lights throughout downtown Ottawa from
5.30 PM to 1 AM. See the light illuminate parks, buildings, and streetscapes
this year. Read more here
6.
Glebe Craft and Artisan Fair
Discover unique products, engage with local talent,
and promote local purchases at Glebe Craft and Artisan Fair that will take place
from November 20. 2021 to November 28, 2021. Holiday shopping is sorted! Read
more here.
7.
Handel's Messiah
Celebrate your relationship with the divine
this Christmas with Handel's Messiah. This masterpiece will be presented on
December 15 and 16, 2021. Read more here.
8.
Holiday Art Sale
The Ottawa School of Art will be hosting a
holiday fundraising art sale at its ByWard Market campus. The official dates
aren't out yet. Read more here.
9.
Holiday Cirque
The National Arts Centre plans to mesmerize you
from Dec 9-11, 2021, thanks to the NAC Orchestra that will be combined with the
thrill of the circus from Troupe Vertigo's outstanding performances. The event
will have classics like "A Caribbean Sleigh Ride," "March of the
Toys," and "What Child is This?" Read more here.
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10.
Holiday Craft Fair
Up your Christmas shopping game with Holiday
Inn & Suites Craft Fair that will feature pottery, spices, jewelry, and
much more crafted by Ottawa Artisans. It will be organized on November 28,
2021. Read more here.
11.
Magic of Lights
Get in holiday mode from the comfort of your
car by enjoying a lights drive-through display that will be held from November
19, 2021, to January 8, 2022. A LED lights display lasting 2 km is worth
visiting! Read more here.
12.
Metcalfe Farmers' Christmas Market
Refill on homegrown produce and shop locally
made treasures before anyone else at Metcalfe Farmers' Christmas Market on December
18, 2021. Here you can find everything from coffee to wine and even home decor
items crafted by 50+ vendors. Read more here.
13.
Nutcracker
Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet is descending
upon the National Arts Centre to perform the Canadian version of the timeless
story of Nutcracker. Feel free to Join Clara in her fairy-tale reverie from Dec
3-5, 2021. Read more here.
14.
Ottawa Christmas Market
Spend quality time at Ottawa's European-style
Christmas market. It's ideal for warm drinks, sumptuous foods, local shopping,
traditional kiosks, and live performances. It is expected to go on from November
26, 2021, to December 22, 2021. Read more here.
15.
Watson's Mill's Christmas Craft Market
Explore the creations of two floors of distinct
artisans at the annual Watson Mill's Christmas Market that will be organized
from November 20 to December 5, 2021. Read more here
16.
Signatures Originals
Buy one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for your
loved ones at this handmade marketplace. You can also meet and learn from
Canada's makers, who will display their skills for you. Read more here.
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