The Christmas Village at Canadian Museum of History

Santa and his whole team are waiting for you by the river for an unforgettable holiday evening. Of course, there’s no obligation. But the magic of Christmas depends on you, after all.

Highlights:

• Lighting of the Great Tree: Every evening, the 10-story-tall Great Tree awaits your voices to come to life. Without you, it remains in the dark.
• Chocolate Foyer: Tucked away inside the big tree is the perfect spot for anyone with a sweet tooth looking to warm up.
• Santa’s Globe
• Northern Train
• Christmas Workshop
• Ice Hog Slide: Winterlude is coming to the Christmas Village with the Ice Hog Slide!
• Festive Lodge
• Bubbles & Bites
• Gourmet Pavilion
• Market of Wonders
• Village Theater
• Enchanted Glare
• Holiday Concert: On December 18 and 19, celebrate Christmas through music inside the Museum! A festive concert featuring Klô Pelgag, Samantha Neves, five musicians, and Le Chœur qui bat choir. A separate ticket from Village admission is required.
• New Year’s Eve: Thought the Village had a lot of lights? Just wait until we light up the sky to celebrate the New Year!

Tickets:

Child 0-12 years: Free
General 13+ years: $19.95

Village + Canadian Museum of History access: $36.95 & UP
plus tax

How to get tickets?

Buy Tickets

AT the door

Date & Time:

Thursday, December 10, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Closed on December 14, 15, and 16, as well as December 25.

Treelighting: 6:30 p.m. daily during operating days

New Year’s Eve: December 31, 2026 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fireworks display at 8 p.m

Venue:

Canadian Museum of History, 100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8

paid parking is available at the Canadian Museum of History
Public Transit Accessible

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