 Toronto’s iconic Christmas market is back! The Distillery Winter Village, previously the Toronto Christmas Market, is Canada’s premier outdoor holiday shopping and dining destination, turning the Distillery District into a winter wonderland. Attracting over 750,000 visitors yearly from both near and far, it promises an unforgettable holiday experience thanks to its picture-perfect setting, including charming cobblestone streets, festive decor and all of those delicious eats.
Here are 8 festive foods you need to try at the Toronto’s Christmas market.
1. Christmas poutine
Get into the holiday spirit with Wildy Delicious’ Christmas poutine! This festive dish is topped with cranberry sauce and turkey, creating a  fun and seasonal twist on the classic.
2. Cotton candy creations
Savour amazing cotton candy creations from Dreamland Cotton Candy Art, featuring wintry characters like Santa, polar bears, and even Pikachu—because why not add some extra fun!
3. Holiday Madelines
Catch Gateau Ghost at the Distillery’s Christmas market with Balzacs Coffee. Â Celebrate the season with their holiday madeleine pack. Enjoy flavours like Snowberry with Strawberry Madeleine, Strawberry Buttercream and Strawberry Glaze. Indulge in Burnt Cloud featuring Torched Meringue on a Vanilla Madeleine, or try Matcha-tachio with Matcha Madeleine, Mascarpone Buttercream, and Roasted Pistachios.
4. Christmas Crunch mini pancakes
Get a sweet pick-me-up with Luv Puffs hot mini pancakes. Each order includes 16 pancakes in fun, festively decadent flavours. Try the Candy Crush with melted blue and red chocolate and mini M&M’s, the Nutty Noel topped with melted milk chocolate, strawberries and white and strawberry chocolate curls, or the Christmas Crunch with maple syrup, banana slices, granola and caramelized hazelnut praline pieces.
5. Liège waffles
At Scooped by Demetres, treat yourself to rich, dense and chewy Liège Waffles. Crafted from a buttery brioche dough, each waffle is freshly baked on a hot cast-iron grill. Indulge in flavours like Belgian ruby chocolate  Matcha chocolate and Nutella.
6. Dulce de Leche churros
Panchos is renowned for serving up some of the city’s best churros. If you haven’t tried them yet, here’s your opportunity. Enjoy authentic Mexican churros with your choice of four fillings: Condensed milk, Dulce de Leche, Strawberry (V), or Chocolate (V).
7. Blueberry Pierogies
Pierogi Miska offers the ultimate comfort food with a seasonal twist! Dive into these fruit pierogi featuring a sweet and delicious blueberry filling, typically paired with sour cream and sugar.
8. Nutella Pasteis de Nata
Indulge in the perfect blend of crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside with More Natas Please authentic flavoured Portuguese tarts. What’s great is they offer vegan and gluten-free options too! Delicious flavours include, Nutella, almond, classic and raspberry
