As Dec. 25 approaches, an international travel website has released its official 2022 list of the 25 best Christmas markets in North America, including six in Canada.
People shop at the German Christmas market downtown Old Quebec City, Sunday, December 4, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
In this year’s Big 7 Travel ranking, six Canadian markets are highlighted among 25 best in North America.. "Steeped in French Canadian tradition and German folklore, it’s one of the most authentic Christmas markets in the province ," Big 7's travel team said.Charlottetown's Christmas Festival came in at second place in Canada and ninth in North America, and the good news with this "enchanting" market is that it’s open until Jan. 2, weeks after it first started on Nov. 18..
The German Christmas Market in Québec City ranked as fourth best market in Canada and 15th in North America, with more than 200 local artisan vendors in attendance. This market also allows for some post-Christmas shopping, staying open until Dec. 31.
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