We didn't make it down until the last night and unfortunately it was pretty cold out but we had a great time. The atmosphere was so charming and it really got me in the festive spirit. We ate some sausages, drank some hot apple cider (my favourite!), listened to the carolers and explored all the little huts and boutiques selling food and gifts.
The market had a nice showcase of local businesses selling their handcrafted products. I love small, independent businesses as they're a great way to support the local economy so having these at the market made it feel really personal and was a great way to introduce people to Ontario craftspeople as well as international artisans.
Some things you can find at the market include: knitted scarves, hats and mittens; Canadian beeswax candles; glassblown ornaments; wooden ornaments and figurines; star Christmas lights; candy; homemade cards and stationary; maple products; chocolate dipped bacon; mustards, jams, shortbread cookies, fudge - the list is endless!
One stall that really caught my eye was "Winterbourne Alpaca". They sell products made from organic alpaca fleece.This business is "A collaborative effort between Canadian designers and traditional method artisans and craftspeople in Ecudaor." My sister is currently living and studying in Ecuador and learning about how the citizens sustain themselves through their different crafts, so I had a personal interest in this business.
