In our wildest dreams—the ones we dream by the fireside on a long winter afternoon—the holiday season is full of “sugarplums” (sweetened plums?), little blue birds, a pretty blanket of pure white snow, red holly, and steaming hot chocolate.
During the 2026 holiday season, we recommend stopping by the incredibly charming village of Frelighsburg for its Christmas market on December 12 and 13.
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FRELIGHSBURG, THE “APPLE CAPITAL OF QUEBEC,” AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON
In Quebec, apples are more than just a product—they’re a way of life. We eat apples all year round in Montreal—bags and bags of them. That’s because the region is covered in orchards, and we have, of course, some of the best apples in the world. We’d trade our kingdom for a Red Delicious.
And Quebec’s apple capital is Frelighsburg, a 1 hour and 25-minute drive from downtown Montreal.
The Frelighsburg market isn’t the biggest or the liveliest of Quebec’s holiday markets. But it might just be the most authentic. There are big bonfires, music, and maybe even a little snow.
In the “market” section of this Christmas market, you’ll be able to shop for products from the Val Caudalies vineyard—including local wines and ciders to enjoy or give as gifts this Christmas. You can also fill your shopping basket with Asian vegetables grown in Quebec at Rizen Farm to serve as sides with your turkey on December 25.
Of course, you can also enjoy wine and mulled cider on site, along with hot chocolate for the kids, and grab a bite to eat before heading back to Montreal.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Where? At the Bishop Stuart Memorial Anglican Church and the Grammar School, 5 Chemin Garagona, Frelighsburg
When? December 12 and 13, 2026
How? Free admission
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