Join us in the Hess Winter Village, and stroll the streets of Hess and George Street to enjoy features and experiences on your journey. The premium passport ticket allows you to enjoy 12 features or experiences at the local businesses on Hess and George Street. The general passport allows you to enjoy 3 features or experiences. The event begins Friday, November 22nd and the passport ticket can be used up until February 28, 2025. *With the premium passport, a $40 donation is provided directly to the Charity of Hope and you will receive a tax receipt.*

More information about this event and mission:

Hess Village is entering a new era, a fusion of the old and the new. An inspired blend of Victorian architecture and 21ˢᵗ century design and creativity, with a mix of the relaxing atmosphere found in Europe intertwined with the hip, vibrancy of city life found in Toronto or New York City. The local businesses within Hess Village have come together to form a new vision for the streets of Hess and George; to become a vibrant, progressive destination that the locals and surrounding communities want to visit for dining, entertainment, shopping and art.

To jumpstart this vision, the group will host the inaugural “Hess Village Winter Market in support of the Charity of Hope” on November 23rd and 24th and November 30th and December 1st. There are many successful holiday markets around the world including the famous Christmas Market in Toronto’s Distillery District and we believe a similar initiative will achieve the same success right here in Hess Village. The businesses, together with the supporting sponsor, and the community hope to raise $20,000 for the Charity of Hope to be used directly to support children and youth in the Hamilton community.

Your physical passport can be picked up at Radius Restaurant on 18 Hess Street South at the Charity of Hope information booth. Passports can be picked up during the Market days listed above, however, all of the features do not have to be redeemed until February 28th, 2025.