Celebrating Our 16th Season

This January we return for our 16th season with more locations and chocolate artisans than ever before.

Join us Jan 17 – Feb 14, 2026

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Meet Our Vendors!

We’re passionate about supporting independent, local businesses. Here’s how to find your new favourites.

The Vendor Directory

You can use a filter to fine tune your searches by location, hours, or dietary options. Give it a try!

Gluten Free Options

Find cafes that make at least one offering without the use of gluten-containing ingredients.

Open Late

Plan a date night or after-work excursion with cozy cafes open after 6pm for evening hot chocolate treats.

Vegan Hot Chocolate

Whether it’s an allergy or a lifestyle, we have cafes making premium hot chocolate drinks with no dairy or animal products.

Follow us on Instagram @hotchocolatefest for news and updates, to post your photos #hotchocolatefest or enter our photo contest #hcfphotocontest2026.

Watch this space for our latest news and announcements.

$2,500 in prizes to be won!

Click the link to our Contest Page for details.

Our Sponsors and Collaborators