Across the St. Lawrence from downtown, the South Shore (Rive-Sud) has one of the region’s prettiest Christmas markets in Old Longueuil. Here’s your guide to Christmas on the South Shore.
Marché de Noël et des traditions de Longueuil
Little lit-up artisan cabins fill Parc St. Mark in Old Longueuil. Expect Quebec crafts, pretzels baked in a bread oven, hot chocolate, mulled wine at a chalet-style bar and a visit with Santa.
- Dates: November 27 to December 20, 2026 (listed)
- Where: Parc St. Mark, 340 Saint-Charles Street West, Longueuil
Saint-Hyacinthe
The Marché de Noël de Saint-Hyacinthe in Montérégie runs from November 27 to December 20, 2026, about 45 minutes east of Montreal. Christmas markets near Montreal
Getting downtown from the South Shore
- REM: the light rail runs from Brossard to Central Station, right on the route of the Santa Claus Parade and close to the Christmas events downtown.
- Metro: the yellow line connects Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke to downtown.
Heading east
The South Shore is the gateway to the Eastern Townships, with ski hills and villages about an hour away. The Eastern Townships
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