Lorna and I both love all things art, handmade, and local, so when the local holiday market season is upon us we get pretty excited! I’ve updated the 2026 list for the local markets in Bath, Gananoque, Harrowsmith, Kingston, Lyndhurst & Lansdowne, Napanee, Odessa, Westport, Wolfe Island and Yarker. If we missed one that you’d like us to add, just let me know. Listed by location and chronologically below. Shop local and have fun discovering all of the artists, artisans, and small businesses that this amazing area offers!

Bath

Bath Holiday Vendor Market  Bath Public School, 247 Church St, Bath, ON

• Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 9AM-3PM

Over 70 vendor spaces; silent auction and raffle; professional photos with Santa; cafe serving lunch and delicious baked goodies; crafts and cookie decorating for kids! For more info: https://www.facebook.com/BathHolidayBazaar

MacKinnon Brothers Holiday Market  1915 County Rd 22 Bath, ON

• November 20-22 & 27-29, 2026 | 10AM-5PM each day

Stop by MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company’s Holiday Market for some festive cheer, good food, great brews (& cocktails), and to cross those gifts off of your holiday list! $10 admission. For more info: https://www.mackinnonbrewing.com/the-holiday-market/

Merry Little Main Street  Main Street, Bath, ON

• Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5 - 8PM

Enjoy carolling, a visit with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, marshmallow roasting over campfires, and holiday shopping as you twinkle all the way along Bath’s Main Street. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1417127087267307/

Gananoque

Rotary Craft Fair  Gananoque Secondary School, 175 William Street South, Gananoque, ON

• Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10AM - 4PM

• Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 10AM - 4PM

Get your holiday shopping started early with nearly 100 makers and local vendors filling Gananoque Secondary School. https://www.gananoque.ca/events/rotary-craft-fair-0

South Alley Holiday Market  South Alley between William Street and Charles Street, Gananoque, ON

• Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 3 - 8PM

A magical outdoor artisan market set in the backyards of the community. Twinkle lights, music, and Santa all add to the atmosphere. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/southalleymarket/

Harrowsmith

Harrowsmith Holiday Market  Harrowsmith Brewing Co., 4143 Camden Portland Boundary Rd, Harrowsmith, ON

• Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10AM - 4PM

A chance to explore a stunning venue, support local businesses with your holiday shopping, and enjoy amazing craft beer. https://www.harrowsmithbrewing.com/event-details/harrowsmith-holiday-market

Kingston

Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners Annual Fall Sale  Tett Centre, 205 - 370 King St. W, Kingston, ON

• Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 3 – 7PM

• Friday, November 6, 2026 | 10AM – 7PM

• Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10AM – 4PM

• Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 11AM – 3PM

Discover a captivating collection of handcrafted treasures, from cozy, colourful blankets and gorgeously soft shawls to delightful dish towels and more. Each piece is thoughtfully made by local makers and offers a chance to bring something truly special home. For more info: https://www.tettcentre.org/kingston-handloom-weavers-and-spinners-annual-sale-2026

CFB Fall Craft Sale  Thompson Drill Hall, CFB Kingston, 7 D'Artisan Rd, Kingston, ON K7K 7G5, Canada

• Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10AM – ?PM

The CFB Kingston Fall Craft Sale is back! Proceeds go toward the Military Veteran Program Plus (MVP+). For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1133536672706028/

Kingston Potter’s Guild Holiday Sale  Tett Centre, 370 King Street West, Kingston, ON

• Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 5 – 9PM

• Friday, November 20, 2026 | 10AM – 7PM

• Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10AM – 5PM

• Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 10AM – 4PM

Find unique handmade ceramics from over 30 local artists at the Kingston Potters’ Guild Holiday Sale! Discover pottery both functional and decorative, gifts for the whole family, friends, or something special for yourself. It’s an annual sale not to be missed. For more info: https://www.tettcentre.org/kingston-potters-guild-holiday-sale-2026

Kingston Christmas Harbour Show Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge St, Kingston

• Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 9AM - 4PM

https://mytimelessmemories.ca/harbour-christmas-show/

Fall Metal Rocks Show & Sale  Tett Centre, 370 King Street West, Kingston, ON

• Thursday, November 19 | 5 – 9PM

• Friday, November 20 | 10AM – 7PM

• Saturday, November 21 | 10AM – 5PM

• Sunday, November 22 | 10AM – 4PM

The Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club's (KLMC) Fall Metal Rocks Show & Sale is an annual event. Members of the KLMC will be featuring for sale their handcrafted jewellery, rocks, minerals, home decor and other gift items just in time for the holiday season. More info: https://www.tettcentre.org/2026-fall-metal-rocks-show-sale

All Things Christmas, Gifts & Art Sale  Kingston Symphony Warehouse, 785 Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd. Unit 7A, Kingston

• Fri. Nov. 27, 2026 | 4 PM - 8 PM

• Sat. Nov. 28, 2026 | 10 AM - 4 PM

• Sun. Nov. 29, 2026 | 10 AM - 2 PM

The Kingston Symphony Volunteers All Things Christmas, Gifts & Art Sale is your chance to find both great holiday gift ideas and beautiful artwork at fantastic prices! For more info: https://kingstonsymphony.ca/blogs/fundraising-events/all-things-christmas-gifts-art-sale

Fat Goose Craft Fair  Grant Hall, Queen's University, Kingston, ON

• Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 10AM - 4PM

Mark your calendars and get ready to shop from over 50 talented makers and creators. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique, high-quality handmade goods from Canadian artists! For more info: https://www.fatgoosecraftfair.com

Indigenous Holiday Market  Cultivate Art Commons, 370 King Street WestKingston

• Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 10AM - 4PM

Join us for the 3rd Annual Indigenous Holiday Market, a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and cultures. This event will feature handmade beadwork, art, skincare, and gifts from talented Indigenous makers just in time for the holiday season! https://www.cultivateartcommons.org/events/indigenous-holiday-market

The Carson House Christmas Artisan Market  1640 Bath Road, Kingston, ON

• Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 10AM - 3PM

One of Kingston’s finest furniture consignment shops is opening its doors for an exceptional artisan market! Drop by Carson House in Kingston’s west end for an array of over 15 local makers, a Christmas Choir performance, holiday treats and hot drinks, and draws for special prizes. Accepting donations for Loving Hands Kingston. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/thecarsonhousekingston

Kingston Holiday Market  Tett Centre, 370 King St West, Kingston, ON

• Saturday, November 28 & Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 10AM-4PM

• Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7, 2026 | 10AM-4PM

• Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14, 2026 | 10AM-4PM

Their mission is to support the local creative scene by providing easy opportunities for shoppers to connect with local artists and makers. They've worked hard to forge a legacy of hosting meticulously curated events featuring unique, high quality products. More info: https://kingstonartistevents.com/

Lansdowne, Elgin, Lyndhurst, Delta, Seeley's Bay

Local Christmas Shop and Hop 

• November 27, 29, and 29, 2026 (hours vary by location)

Shop and Hop is back with a full 3 days of local shopping fun and more chances to win. Support your favourite local merchants and discover new gems! Check locations for hours (they vary). More info: https://www.shopandhop.ca/

Napanee

The Cozy Christmas Market  Empey Estates Wedding & Event Venue, 1340 Deseronto Rd, Greater Napanee, ON

• Friday, November 27, 2026 | 6PM - 9PM

• Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 10AM - 2PM

'Tis the season to be jolly! Embrace the holiday spirit and join us for a festive wonderland at the Cozy Christmas Market. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/913328311202825/913328314536158/

Indoor Holiday Market  Banquet Hall at the Best & Bash Arena, 16 McPherson Drive, Napanee, ON

• November 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM 

For list of vendors and more info: https://www.greaternapanee.com/play/municipal-events/#HolidayMarket

Hawks Holiday Bazaar  Napanee District Secondary School, 245 Belleville Rd, Napanee, ON

• Saturday November 28, 2026 | 9AM - 3PM

OVER 140 VENDORS from Toronto to Ottawa to Montreal and everywhere in between have just the right gift for you! Take your chances with a raffle, silent auction, and delicious home-baked goodies. Capture memories with Santa with our professional photographer! For more info: https://www.facebook.com/p/Hawks-Holiday-Bazaar-61554534741510/

Christmas Market at the Lennox Agricultural Society Office, 170 York St, Napanee, ON

• Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 10AM - 3PM

Napanee Fair presents the first Christmas Market in the new building. Come on out to see some of the talented Community vendors. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/napaneefair

Odessa

Merry Makers at the Mill Christmas Market  Outdoor rink at the Odessa Fairgrounds, 231 Main St, Odessa, ON

• Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 11AM - 3PM

Over 35 vendors, The Odessa Children’s Choir, Wood fire pizza, a visit from Santa and more! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1592358922052005/

Westport & Newboro

Westport & Newboro Holiday Shop ‘N Hop & Gingerbread Themed Weekend

• Friday, November 27 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

Two Villages, One Festive Weekend! Westport's annual Holiday Shop 'n Hop is back November 27–29, and this year we are spreading the holiday cheer to Newboro! For more info: https://whatsonwestport.ca/event/a-gingerbread-themed-weekend/ or https://www.facebook.com/HolidayShopandHop/

Wolfe Island

8th Annual Holiday Maker's Market  St. Margaret's Hall 1127 County Rd 96, Wolfe Island, ON

• Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 10AM - 3PM

Bring your friends and enjoy a festive day filled with locally made goods, gifts & snacks. You might even see Santa! Free admission. https://fishtaleshop.com/pages/shop-happenings#calendar-d5bbe1be-1b9b-4765-94a4-5f4a55909587

Yarker, Moscow, Colebrook, Camden East, and Centreville

Artisans Christmas Tour in the Country

• Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8AM - 4PM

• Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 10AM - 4PM

A full tour with lots of new stops to check out! This year all stops are open Saturday 8-4 and Sunday 10-4, except for Friends Meeting House which will be open Saturday for Breakfast and on Sunday will have vendors. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/artisanschristmastourinthecountry

If you’ve been watching the Kingston real estate market this fall and wondering whether prices are falling, the short answer is: not really. Prices across the Kingston area are mostly holding steady year to date. What has changed is the pace. Fewer homes are selling, buyers have more to choose from, and the Bank of Canada just raised interest rates for the first time in three years.

In this update, I’ll walk you through the October 2026 numbers for Kingston, Loyalist Township, Greater Napanee, South Frontenac, Stone Mills and Gananoque, and what they mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling. If you’d rather watch, the video is right here.

The Big Picture: Steady Prices, Slower Sales

Across the six communities I cover, 183 homes sold in October, down about 15% from 216 sales in October 2025. Year to date, sales are down about 7%, from roughly 2,240 to just over 2,080.

Here’s the part that tells the real story: new listings this year are almost exactly where they were last year. When the same number of homes come to market but fewer of them sell, buyers end up with more choice — and they’re taking their time to use it.

The Bank of Canada Raised Rates on October 28

On October 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada raised its policy interest rate by 0.25% to 2.5%, its first increase since July 2023. The Bank said the move was meant to stop rising energy costs from spreading into broader price increases. The next rate announcement is scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Who feels this most? Homeowners with variable-rate mortgages and anyone with a mortgage renewal coming up. For buyers, it’s a reminder to get a pre-approval in place now, so you know exactly where you stand before you start shopping.

Kingston Real Estate Market

Kingston had 106 sales in October, with an average sale price of $572,299, down 9.5% from October 2025. The median sale price was $552,500.

That monthly drop looks bigger than it really is. The average list price was down about 7% too, which tells me a lot of that decline comes from which homes happened to sell this month, not from every home in Kingston losing value. The year-to-date picture is much calmer: the average sale price is $627,328, down just 0.6%, and the median is $585,000, down 1.8%. Kingston prices are essentially flat for the year.

•     Sale-to-list ratio: Homes sold at an average of 96.7% of asking price in October.

•     Days on market: 34 days on average in October, and 35 days year to date (up from 32 last year).

•     Sales over asking: About 10% of October sales went over list price.

A note on days on market: This number only counts homes that sold. It also resets when a listing is cancelled and relisted, which many sellers do to get fresh exposure. So many homes were actually on the market longer than the number suggests, and homes that are priced too high can sit much longer.

Loyalist Township Real Estate

Loyalist Township, which includes Amherstview, Odessa and Bath, had 21 sales in October. The October average of $548,619 was down 10% from last year, but with only 21 sales a few homes can swing that number. The year to date is more reliable: the average sale price is $597,811, down 2.2%, on 247 sales, almost the same as last year’s 253.

Loyalist is one of the stronger markets in the region for well-priced homes. October sales averaged 98% of asking, and 19% sold over list price. Year to date, the sale-to-list ratio is 98.2% — actually a little higher than last year. New listings are up about 5% for the year, so buyers have a bit more choice, but homes priced right are still moving.

Greater Napanee Real Estate

Greater Napanee had 16 sales in October, so I’d focus on the year-to-date numbers here. There have been 153 sales so far this year, down about 20% from 192 — the biggest drop in sales of any community I cover.

Prices, though, are holding up better than that suggests. The year-to-date average is $546,280, down just 1.2%, and the median is $495,000, down 5.5%. Homes are selling at about 96% of asking and taking an average of 44 days to sell. In Napanee, the story is fewer transactions, not a price collapse.

South Frontenac Real Estate

South Frontenac had a busier October, with 24 sales, up from 14 in September. Looking at the full year, the average sale price is $680,312, down 6.5%, and the median is $620,000, down 8.5%.

South Frontenac is the highest-priced market of the six, and it’s where prices have adjusted the most this year. New listings are up nearly 12% year to date, which gives buyers real choice. There’s good news for sellers too: homes that do sell are selling faster, averaging 41 days on market this year compared with 49 last year.

Stone Mills and Gananoque: Why Year-to-Date Matters

Stone Mills and Gananoque are smaller markets, with just nine and seven sales in October. With so few sales, one or two homes can swing the monthly numbers dramatically, so I always focus on the year to date for these two.

Stone Mills

Stone Mills has had 77 sales so far this year, down about 8%. The year-to-date average sale price is $660,574, up 4.3%, but the median is $564,900, down 4.8%. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared with 38 last year, and new listings are up almost 20%.

Gananoque

Gananoque has had 70 sales this year, down about 19%. The average sale price is $527,436, up 4.1%, while the median is $477,000, down 2.7%. Notably, about 94% of Gananoque sales this year closed below asking price, compared with 72% last year, and new listings are up 14%.

Why is the average up but the median down? In both towns, a handful of higher-priced sales are pulling the average up. The median — the price right in the middle — is a better sign of what a typical home is selling for, and it’s slightly lower than last year. That’s a shift in which homes sold, not broad price growth.

What This Means for Buyers

•     You have more choice. With new listings steady and sales down, there’s more inventory to choose from in most of the region, especially South Frontenac, Stone Mills and Gananoque.

•     You have room to negotiate. Most homes are selling below asking price. In Kingston, roughly 87% of October sales closed under list.

•     Get pre-approved now. With the Bank of Canada raising rates, lock in a pre-approval before you shop so you know your budget and can move quickly on the right home.

•     Well-priced homes still sell. In Loyalist especially, the right home at the right price can still draw multiple offers, so don’t assume every listing is negotiable.

What This Means for Sellers

•     Pricing is everything. Homes priced right are still selling close to asking — around 97% in Kingston and 98% in Loyalist.

•     Price for today’s market. Buyers have choice, and they’re comparing your home to everything else available. Pricing based on last year’s peak can cost you time.

•     Presentation matters. When buyers have options, homes that show well and photograph well stand out.

•     Know your local numbers. Markets like Stone Mills and Gananoque behave very differently from Kingston. A local, data-based pricing strategy makes all the difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are house prices dropping in Kingston, Ontario?

Not significantly. Kingston’s year-to-date average sale price as of October 2026 is $627,328, down just 0.6% from 2025. October’s average was lower, but that largely reflects which homes sold that month.

Is Kingston a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?

The Kingston area is leaning toward buyers. Sales are down while new listings are flat, so buyers have more choice and most homes are selling below asking. Well-priced homes, however, are still selling quickly.

How long does it take to sell a house in Kingston?

Homes that sold in Kingston in October 2026 were on the market for an average of 34 days. Keep in mind this only counts homes that sold, and it resets if a listing is cancelled and relisted.

How does the October 2026 Bank of Canada rate hike affect homebuyers?

The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate by 0.25% to 2.5% on October 28, 2026. Variable-rate borrowers and people renewing soon will feel it most. Buyers should get a pre-approval to confirm their budget.

The Bottom Line

Prices across the Kingston area are mostly steady year to date, sales have slowed, and buyers have more choice than they’ve had in a while. Rising rates add another factor to watch heading into winter. Whether you’re buying or selling, the local numbers matter, and they can look very different from one community to the next.

If you’d like to know what this means for your home or your search, give me a call at 613-389-1005 or visit lwrealty.ca. And subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss next month’s update.

Sources

Market data: Kingston and Area Real Estate Association (KAREA) MLS® statistics, October 2026 market reports for Kingston, Loyalist, Greater Napanee, South Frontenac, Stone Mills and Gananoque. Six-community totals calculated from those reports.

Bank of Canada, “Bank of Canada raises the policy rate by 25 basis points to 2½%,” October 28, 2026. https://www.bankofcanada.ca