North Bay’s outdoor Winter Market event returns Nov. 8

North Bay’s outdoor Winter Market, featuring vendors, live music, train rides and a visit from Santa, returns Nov. 8-28.

After enjoying success in its inaugural year, Tourism North Bay says it is “counting down the days” until the return of the North Bay Winter Market Experience.

“This new festive event series has quickly become a cornerstone of the city’s Holiday season,” the organization said in a news release Monday.

“Now in its second year, the Winter Market is expanding with even more programming and artisans, allowing more opportunities to celebrate the holidays and support local this winter.”

The event will run on four weekends beginning Nov. 8 from 4-8 p.m. It continues on the weekends of Nov. 15 and 22, with an extended market Nov. 28 from 5-9 p.m. in conjunction with the Old-Fashioned Christmas Walk.

The market will be held at Jack Burrows Parkette, in front of the North Bay Museum.

“This year’s market features a curated lineup of artisan vendors, live music in both English and French, cultural programming, Holiday lighting, mini train rides, visits from Santa and special characters, tours at the North Bay and Quints Museums, make-and-take crafts, and a holiday photo booth,” the release said.

The 2025 Winter Market builds on the success of its inaugural season, which exceeded attendance expectations and earned a provincial nomination and finalist selection for ‘Tourism Event of the Year’ by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario.

The winner will be announced Oct. 29.

“This is more than just a market — it’s a full-sensory experience that brings people together,” Tanya Bédard, executive director of Tourism North Ba, said in the release.

“From the music and lights to mouth-warming aromas and laughter, it’s a celebration of everything that makes North Bay a magical place to be during the Holidays.”

New features at the market this year include a festive Christmas Bar by The Block Public House, hot food vendors, outdoor film screenings on Oak Street West, live performances and a self-guided Christmas Movie Tour and the Christmas Windows Tour on Driftscape.

Programming details for the Winter Market Experience can be found here.

The Artisans Way is still accepting vendors for all four dates, and this year, heating will be provided to all artisans. Sign up here.