The Ritz-Carlton Curated Holiday Market in Toronto

Visit The Ritz-Carlton Curated Holiday Market November 5–December 30, 2026. Check official hours, free entry, seasonal vendors, Sunday Santa visits and reservations.

The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto hotel, venue for the 2026 Curated Holiday Market.
Venue photo; not a photograph of the holiday market.

Event details

Categories: EVENTS · Holiday Markets · Shopping · Food & Drink

When: · Monday–Saturday 4–10 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m. Eastern Time. Santa visits Sundays, November 29–December 20, 1–4 p.m.

Where:

EPOCH Patio, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, 181 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3G7, Canada

Age: All ages

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Cost: Free admission; food, beverages, retail items and select experiences cost extra

Brand: The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto · Activation type: Holiday Markets · Shopping · Food & Drink · Industry: Not stated

About the event

A holiday market on EPOCH Patio

The Ritz-Carlton Curated Holiday Market turns EPOCH's outdoor patio into a seasonal gathering place from November 5 through December 30, 2026. The official market page lists local artisans and specialty vendors, seasonal food and drinks, holiday gifts, festive displays and a photo opportunity inside a giant snow globe.

Dates and official hours

The market is open Monday through Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Admission, walk-ins and reservations

Admission is complimentary. Food, beverages, retail items and select experiences cost extra. Walk-ins are welcome when space is available. Reservations are recommended during peak periods and guarantee access; standing areas are first come, first served.

Sunday Santa visits

The official EPOCH page lists Santa on Sundays from November 29 through December 20, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. The market itself opens at noon on Sundays.

Outdoor visit

The market takes place outdoors on the EPOCH Patio. The hotel recommends dressing warmly. A full EPOCH restaurant-menu reservation is separate from the market's dedicated seasonal menu.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Ritz-Carlton Curated Holiday Market open?
November 5–December 30, 2026. Hours are Monday–Saturday, 4–10 p.m., and Sunday, noon–5 p.m.
Is admission to the Holiday Market free?
Yes. The official EPOCH page says admission is complimentary. Food, beverages, retail items and select experiences cost extra.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability. Reservations are recommended during peak periods and guarantee access; standing areas are first come, first served.
When can I see Santa at the market?
The official EPOCH page lists Sunday Santa visits from November 29 through December 20, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Is the Holiday Market outdoors?
Yes. It is on the outdoor EPOCH Patio. The hotel recommends dressing warmly.

Participation: This is an outdoor patio market. Walk-ins depend on availability; reserve ahead for guaranteed access, especially during peak periods.

Find it under: FREE EXPERIENCES · FAMILY EXPERIENCES · Toronto Holiday Markets 2026 · Free Experiences · Holiday Shopping · Local Artisans · Seasonal Food & Drink · Family Experiences · Downtown Toronto

Official sources and Toronto discovery

EPOCH official Holiday Market details — EPOCH's official page confirms the November 5–December 30 dates, Monday–Saturday 4–10 p.m. and Sunday noon–5 p.m. schedule, complimentary admission, outdoor patio, vendors, seasonal menu, snow-globe photo opportunity, reservation terms and Sunday Santa dates. The Ritz-Carlton's seasonal-events page independently confirms the market.

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