Charlottetown is home to many locally run shops that offer amazing gift ideas. Here are just 15 markets and unique shops in Charlottetown that you can visit to do your holiday shopping this year.
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Annual PEICC Christmas Craft Fair
Come out and support professional crafters by shopping for your Christmas gifts locally this year. The PEICC Christmas Craft Fair is the only juried craft show on the Island with over 40 vendors. The vendors will be showcasing products like jewelry, holiday baked goods, art, wooden spoons, ceramics, baskets, gourmet condiments, and many more unique gift ideas.
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November 24, 25, & 26, 2023
Port Charlottetown, 1 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown
Gluten-Free Holiday Market
Get ready for a fun-filled gluten free event for a good cause! For only $5 admission fee, you can enjoy exciting activities while supporting the PEI Celiac Canada Chapter. And the best part? Children under 12 years old can enter absolutely free!
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November 18, 2023, 1 pm – 4 pm
420 University Av, Charlottetown
Benevolent Irish Society Christmas Craft Fair and Tea
The Benevolent Irish Society Christmas Craft Fair and Tea will take place on November 18th.
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November 18, 2023, 12 pm – 4 pm
Irish Hall, 582 North River Rd
Victorian Christmas Market
Come celebrate the holiday season in an enchanting storybook setting reminiscent of European Christmas Markets at the 9th annual Victorian Christmas Market presented by the Confederation Court Mall in Charlottetown. This open-air market is the largest of its kind in Atlantic Canada that brings artisans, food vendors, and crafters from across PEI together in downtown Charlottetown. Don’t miss Whoville-inspired decor, carollers, horse & wagon rides, live music, hot cocoa, fire pits, and plenty of chances to shop for local goods this Christmas. Details
November 24 – 26, 2023
Confederation Court Mall, 134 Kent St, Charlottetown
The Mistletoe Market
This is a boutique open-air market that will feature eight whimsical huts, each transformed into delightful little stores where a selection of local artisans will showcase their crafted goods to shop through in the spirit of the season.
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Weekends, November 24 – December 24, 2023
Confederation Centre Plaza, Charlottetown
Colonel Gray Christmas Craft Fair
Come support Colonel Gray High School and many other businesses by taking a walk through the school. You might even find yourself getting your Christmas shopping done!
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November 24 – 25, 2023
Colonel Gray High School, 175 Spring Park Rd
Indigenous Artisans Christmas Market
The Indigenous Artisans Christmas Market will bring over 50 Indigenous Artisans from across the Mi’kmaq Territory of Epekwitk together to share their history, art and culture as part of the Charlottetown Christmas Festival. Spend a festive day at this artisan market and pick up some unique gifts for your loved ones.
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November 25, 2023 from 10 am – 5 pm
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
HO HO HO Christmas Craft Fair
See PEI’s largest collection of premier art, craft, and gift exhibitors at the HO HO HO Christmas Craft Fair. There are over 90 vendors who will be on hand showcasing their products, so you are sure to find gifts for even the hardest to buy for person on your Christmas list.
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December 2, 2023, 10 am – 3 pm
APM Centre, 35 Mercedes Dr., Cornwall
$2
Holiday Maker Market Hosted by Etsy Team PEI
Over 120 vendors from across the Maritimes are heading to Charlottetown for the 9th annual Holiday Market Hosted by Etsy Team PEI. There will be maker’s, artists, and delicious food at this curated event. Admission includes access to the market on both days.
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December 2 – 3, 2023
Chi Wan Young Sports Centre, Charlottetown
$6, Kids 10 and under are free
BGC Charlottetown Holiday Craft Fair
Charlottetown Holiday Craft Fair on December 9th. Give the gift of community, your entry fee goes directly to funding BGC Charlottetown’s recreational programming
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December 9, 2023
35 St. Peters Rd, Charlottetown
$5
Artisan Christmas Market
Tis the season to love, live, and give local. Here, you’ll find all sorts of beautiful, unique artisan wares that will surely make someone on your gift list smile big! Details
Sundays, December 10 & 17, 2023 – 10 am – 3 pm
Charlottetown Farmers’ Market, 100 Belvedere Ave
Charlottetown Farmers’ Market
From local produce to make your holiday meals and treats to arts and crafts, you can check off everything on your Christmas list at the Charlottetown Farmers’ Market. The market has over 60 vendors that provide you with a wide variety of products, including food vendors, local farmers, and local artisans.
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Saturdays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Charlottetown Farmers Market, 100 Belvedere Ave. Charlottetown
Crow’s Nest PEI
Located on Victoria Row, the Crow’s Nest is a popular gift shop offering handcrafted goods from makers across Canada. The shop offers jewelry, art, home goods and even gourmet food.
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138 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
PEICC Retail Gallery
Supporting creative entrepreneurs since 1965, the PEI Craft Council retail gallery highlights the amazing work of local artisans. The gallery is carefully curated, so only the best items are offered.
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98 Water Street, Charlottetown
Chotto Shoppe
Chotto is the Japanese word for “a little bit”, and that’s what you find at this shop, a little bit of everything. Offering a wide range of goods, Chotto Shoppe makes shopping local a breeze.
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18 Queen Street, Charlottetown
Green Eyes Designs
The Green Eyes Designs boutique is filled with a unique collection of clothing, jewellery, and home decor made exclusively by PEI artisans. The curated collection offers a fresh perspective on sustainable fashion and home decor.
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160 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
Kuriosities: Whimsical Trinkets & Oddities
If you are looking for something a little more whimsical, step into this lovely boutique on Victoria Row. The jewellery is carefully curated from Canadian makers.
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142 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
Moonsnail
Since 1995, Moonsnail has been hand-crafting a full line of soap and natural body care. They make a Red Clay & Kelp Soap and a special limited edition holiday line. They also stock a huge selection of local artisan crafts.
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85 Water Street, Charlottetown
Happy Potter
Get dirty and paint your own holiday gifts. Just outside of Charlottetown is the Happy Potter. They offer a variety of paint you own pottery pieces and kits. If you don’t have time to paint your own, they also offer pre-painted pieces.
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20 Myrtle Street, Stratford
Upstreet Craft Brewing
Starting in 2006, brewing ‘Homebrew’ in kitchens, barns, backyard and basements, Upstreet Craft Brewing quickly grew to be a local legend. They are also the first business on PEI to gain B Corp Certification. Upstreet also has a line of craft sodas.
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41 Allen Street, Charlottetown
Lighters Candle Company
It’s about to get lit! Simple candles with badass quotes, Lighters Candle Company takes the basic candle to a new level. They also offer ‘sweary’ lip balms, glasses, bags, and wax melts.
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13 Clearview Drive, Stratford
Founders’ Food Hall & Market
Located on the waterfront, Founders’ Food Hall & Market brings together 15 local vendors. Pick up freshly made creative donuts, Marizipan, and shop local gift ideas.
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6 Prince Street, Charlottetown
Red Island Cider
Made from the apple juice from the best orchards in PEI and Nova Scotia, Red Island Cider makes traditional clean dry ciders. They also make blackcurrant cider, haskap cider rose, and more. Each season brings new flavours to the cidery.
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101 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown
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