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2026 ILLUMINITE

Get ready to rediscover wonder, joy, and imagination with the return of ILLUMINITE: Downtown Yonge’s annual winter celebration of light, art, and public space. Now in its third year, ILLUMINITE 2026 invites visitors to explore the theme of “PLAY” through immersive light-based installations spread across five unique locations in the Downtown Yonge neighbourhood. From February 13 to March 8, 2026, […]

Kawartha Illuminated Forest

Kawartha Illuminated Forest

The winter magic returns this season as Kawartha Conservation’s Illuminated Forest once again transforms the front trails of Ken Reid Conservation Area into a glowing, white-light wonderland. From Friday, December 12 through Sunday, December 28, visitors are invited to wander beneath the shimmering canopy, take in the peaceful glow of the forest, and enjoy an inspiring seasonal experience with family […]

Lights On Stratford

Lights On Stratford returns with illuminated art and interactive installations across Stratford’s downtown and park system. This year’s theme, RADIANCE, highlights works from international, national, and local artists. Featured Installations: CHRONOHARP — Canadian Premiere (Market Square) A large interactive installation combining light, colour, and sound. Birds of a Feather — World Premiere (Tom Patterson Island) Six oversized illuminated birds that […]

Lights On Stratford: Opening Night Ceremony

Celebrate the launch of Lights On Stratford’s 2025/26 festival with a special Opening Night Ceremony in Market Square. The evening includes: Opening remarks Stratford’s Poet Laureate A traditional Grass Dance Free hot chocolate (while supplies last) Silent Disco at 8:00 PM Festival installations throughout downtown Stratford also illuminate for the first night of this year’s theme, RADIANCE. Friday, December 12, […]

Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights

Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights

The most enchanting of Niagara Falls attractions, the annual Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival. Experience the spectacular displays with millions of lights and larger than life displays across the tourism districts. “Sparkling Winter Lights” Falls Illumination To celebrate the beauty and majesty of the winter season and the annual Niagara Falls Winter Festival of […]

Formosa Country Christmas

Formosa Country Christmas takes place each year during the first weekend in December. The event is ‘by donation only’, to help ensure the involvement and participation of everyone. This is one of the largest drive-thru Christmas light shows in the area. It includes 3.2 km of festive displays, exhibits and, of course, thousands of lights throughout the Hamlet of Formosa, […]

Fairway of Lights

Fairway of Lights

A Magical Return to the Forest – Angus Glen Golf Club is proud to welcome guests back to Fairway of Lights, our beloved winter light experience that celebrates the beauty of the season in one of Markham’s most picturesque settings. Fairway of Lights has been brought back to the forest to create a more unique and intimate setting, highlighting one […]

Winter Wonders

Experience the magic of the season at Royal Botanical Gardens’ Winter Wonders! Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive installations, and enchanting displays. Stroll the scenic pathways to the soundtrack of festive music while savouring warm holiday treats. New this year, enjoy interactive art installations by Canadian artists that invite you to touch, explore, and play, […]

Casa Loma Holiday Lights

This December experience the magic of the season at Casa Loma’s spectacular Holiday Light Tour. Wander through a dazzling lighting display in the gardens and tunnels, all decorated for the festive season. Designed as a self-guided walk, guests stroll through the property’s grounds while enjoying the spectacular decorations, outdoor lighting displays and live performances. As always kids are invited to […]

Holiday Magic at Blue

Holiday Magic at Blue Mountain

This winter, step into a season of sparkle at Blue Mountain Village, where snowflakes meet string lights and joyful moments are around every corner. From mid-November to early January, the Village transforms into a festive wonderland filled with enchanting décor, heartwarming experiences, and seasonal surprises waiting to be unwrapped. Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a cozy couple’s weekend, or […]

Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights

The Festival of Northern Lights Will Shine Brightly Again in 2025! The events will run from Saturday, November 16th Until early January. Nightly from 5:00pm until 10:00pm Downtown Owen Sound and Harrison Park

Winter Nights, City Lights

Pickering’s Winter Nights, City Lights kicks off the holiday season with family fun After the event, the park will be lit until January 31st. Join the City of Pickering for our Winter celebration! Lights, food, music, markets & fireworks. Bring the whole family out for holiday fun! Join us for our annual Winter celebration! Enjoy beautiful lights, live entertainment, food […]

Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights

While the Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights is famously a drive-through event, we are happy to announce that the Fantasy Trail foot path is back again! You may once again walk through the lights as well as drive. This year’s Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights is going to be another special winter holiday! For the past 18 years, it has […]

Schomberg Christmas

A Main Street Christmas

When the snow is just starting to fall and Winter is almost here, Schomberg gets all dressed up and invites everyone from near and far to come and enjoy a fun-filled family outing along our historic Main Street. There are street performers, carolers, children’s entertainers, fireside readings, holiday creations, two parades, and, of course, Santa Claus! The event starts with […]

WinterFest

Winterfest at Canada’s Wonderland

Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, exciting rides, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. ​ […]

Holiday Season at illumi

The Holidays never looked so bright! There is nothing more festive than an evening at the largest light, sound and multimedia show in the world. illumi is the hub for holiday magic with your loved ones this season. Wander amongst snowmen, candy canes, reindeer, gnomes, and giant snowflakes, and step under the illumi Tree of Lights – the world’s tallest […]

Christmas in The Park

The Optimist Club of Orangeville has been bringing Christmas in The Park for over 30 years. It started with a group of volunteers stringing a few lights on trees in Kay Cee Gardens. It has since grown to include fantastic illuminated characters, millions of dazzling lights, music, entertainment, and festive community displays. Throughout December, the park will be open every […]

2026 ILLUMINITE

Get ready to rediscover wonder, joy, and imagination with the return of ILLUMINITE: Downtown Yonge’s annual winter celebration of light, art, and public space. Now in its third year, ILLUMINITE 2026 invites visitors to explore the theme of “PLAY” through immersive light-based installations spread across five unique locations in the Downtown Yonge neighbourhood. From February 13 to March 8, 2026, […]

Kawartha Illuminated Forest

Kawartha Illuminated Forest

The winter magic returns this season as Kawartha Conservation’s Illuminated Forest once again transforms the front trails of Ken Reid Conservation Area into a glowing, white-light wonderland. From Friday, December 12 through Sunday, December 28, visitors are invited to wander beneath the shimmering canopy, take in the peaceful glow of the forest, and enjoy an inspiring seasonal experience with family […]

Lights On Stratford

Lights On Stratford returns with illuminated art and interactive installations across Stratford’s downtown and park system. This year’s theme, RADIANCE, highlights works from international, national, and local artists. Featured Installations: CHRONOHARP — Canadian Premiere (Market Square) A large interactive installation combining light, colour, and sound. Birds of a Feather — World Premiere (Tom Patterson Island) Six oversized illuminated birds that […]

Lights On Stratford: Opening Night Ceremony

Celebrate the launch of Lights On Stratford’s 2025/26 festival with a special Opening Night Ceremony in Market Square. The evening includes: Opening remarks Stratford’s Poet Laureate A traditional Grass Dance Free hot chocolate (while supplies last) Silent Disco at 8:00 PM Festival installations throughout downtown Stratford also illuminate for the first night of this year’s theme, RADIANCE. Friday, December 12, […]

Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights

Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights

The most enchanting of Niagara Falls attractions, the annual Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival. Experience the spectacular displays with millions of lights and larger than life displays across the tourism districts. “Sparkling Winter Lights” Falls Illumination To celebrate the beauty and majesty of the winter season and the annual Niagara Falls Winter Festival of […]

Formosa Country Christmas

Formosa Country Christmas takes place each year during the first weekend in December. The event is ‘by donation only’, to help ensure the involvement and participation of everyone. This is one of the largest drive-thru Christmas light shows in the area. It includes 3.2 km of festive displays, exhibits and, of course, thousands of lights throughout the Hamlet of Formosa, […]

Fairway of Lights

Fairway of Lights

A Magical Return to the Forest – Angus Glen Golf Club is proud to welcome guests back to Fairway of Lights, our beloved winter light experience that celebrates the beauty of the season in one of Markham’s most picturesque settings. Fairway of Lights has been brought back to the forest to create a more unique and intimate setting, highlighting one […]

Winter Wonders

Experience the magic of the season at Royal Botanical Gardens’ Winter Wonders! Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive installations, and enchanting displays. Stroll the scenic pathways to the soundtrack of festive music while savouring warm holiday treats. New this year, enjoy interactive art installations by Canadian artists that invite you to touch, explore, and play, […]

Casa Loma Holiday Lights

This December experience the magic of the season at Casa Loma’s spectacular Holiday Light Tour. Wander through a dazzling lighting display in the gardens and tunnels, all decorated for the festive season. Designed as a self-guided walk, guests stroll through the property’s grounds while enjoying the spectacular decorations, outdoor lighting displays and live performances. As always kids are invited to […]

Holiday Magic at Blue

Holiday Magic at Blue Mountain

This winter, step into a season of sparkle at Blue Mountain Village, where snowflakes meet string lights and joyful moments are around every corner. From mid-November to early January, the Village transforms into a festive wonderland filled with enchanting décor, heartwarming experiences, and seasonal surprises waiting to be unwrapped. Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a cozy couple’s weekend, or […]

Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights

The Festival of Northern Lights Will Shine Brightly Again in 2025! The events will run from Saturday, November 16th Until early January. Nightly from 5:00pm until 10:00pm Downtown Owen Sound and Harrison Park

Winter Nights, City Lights

Pickering’s Winter Nights, City Lights kicks off the holiday season with family fun After the event, the park will be lit until January 31st. Join the City of Pickering for our Winter celebration! Lights, food, music, markets & fireworks. Bring the whole family out for holiday fun! Join us for our annual Winter celebration! Enjoy beautiful lights, live entertainment, food […]

Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights

While the Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights is famously a drive-through event, we are happy to announce that the Fantasy Trail foot path is back again! You may once again walk through the lights as well as drive. This year’s Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights is going to be another special winter holiday! For the past 18 years, it has […]

Schomberg Christmas

A Main Street Christmas

When the snow is just starting to fall and Winter is almost here, Schomberg gets all dressed up and invites everyone from near and far to come and enjoy a fun-filled family outing along our historic Main Street. There are street performers, carolers, children’s entertainers, fireside readings, holiday creations, two parades, and, of course, Santa Claus! The event starts with […]

WinterFest

Winterfest at Canada’s Wonderland

Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, exciting rides, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. ​ […]

Holiday Season at illumi

The Holidays never looked so bright! There is nothing more festive than an evening at the largest light, sound and multimedia show in the world. illumi is the hub for holiday magic with your loved ones this season. Wander amongst snowmen, candy canes, reindeer, gnomes, and giant snowflakes, and step under the illumi Tree of Lights – the world’s tallest […]

Christmas in The Park

The Optimist Club of Orangeville has been bringing Christmas in The Park for over 30 years. It started with a group of volunteers stringing a few lights on trees in Kay Cee Gardens. It has since grown to include fantastic illuminated characters, millions of dazzling lights, music, entertainment, and festive community displays. Throughout December, the park will be open every […]

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