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TD Innovation Lights at Union Station

TD is illuminating Union Station’s West Wing with TD Innovation Lights. An immersive, gesture-powered light canopy with 10,000 individual twinkles, each representing one of the 10,000 ideas implemented through the bank’s iD8 program. Inspiring the innovation mindset – from idea to impact – is exactly what iD8 was designed to do. Launched in 2019, the colleague ideation program empowers TD […]

Simcoe Christmas Panarama

Join us for the 67th Annual Simcoe Christmas Panorama The festival begins Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at 6:00PM with the official light up in the park and Santa’s arrival on the Bickle firetruck. Opening Ceremonies will be hosted by Robyn Beazley, and one local child will help Santa switch on the lights to start the season. Panorama is powered by […]

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 […]

Whitby Lights the Night Festival

Join us at this Town of Whitby community event! The Lights will continue throughout the season with over 200,000 magical lights and ground displays in Civic Park, Celebration Square and Grass Park. Snowflakes also line Downtown Whitby and seasonal décor in Downtown Brooklin welcomes both residents and visitors throughout the community.

Winterlit

Winterlit

Exceptions include December 31, 2025 and February 14, 2026 for Enchanted Evenings.Featuring: Two twinkling trails — the Illuminated Sugar Bush (~1 km) and the Winterlit Trail (~1 km) Sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations Cozy by Fireside Lounges Bring a book to swap for a “new to you” read in our cozy ‘Book Nook’ Play board games at the ‘Book Nook’ […]

Holiday Nights of Lights

This immersive walk-through experience is like none other, featuring more than 1.5 million LED lights animated and synchronized to everyone’s favourite Holiday tunes.

First Light

Sainte-Marie’s First Light

Now in its 25th year, First Light is an award-winning, must-see holiday event with a great lineup of family activities, a huge artisan market, and multiple nightly live musical performances, all amidst the spectacular glow of thousands of candles. This year, guests to explore two attractions for the price of one: Sainte-Marie and Martyrs’ Shrine! The anniversary edition of First […]

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 […]

Christmas in The Park

The Optimist Club of Orangeville has been bringing you Christmas in The Park for more than 30 years! It started with a number of seniors stringing a few lights on a few trees at the park across the street from the Seniors Centre on Bythia. It has since grown to include fantastic illuminated characters, millions of dazzling lights, music, entertainers […]

Light Up the Square 2025

Kickoff the winter season in downtown Mississauga with the Santa Claus parade, the opening of the City’s largest outdoor ice rink, and lighting of the Christmas tree! Watch the downtown glow with live musical entertainment, family-friendly activities, and outdoor holiday experiences across the entire parade route, including Celebration Square, Square One, and the surrounding streets.   Photo Source: City of […]

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. ​ […]

Festive Lights at Queens Park

This season, join us for a free celebration of the holidays showcasing Ontario’s Legislative Building adorned with sparkling lights and festive decorations. Spend an evening with friends and colleagues or a delightful day filled with free, family-fun activities. Explore the building, where you can learn about Ontario’s Legislature or enjoy a variety of seasonal activities, musical performances, roaming festive characters, […]

The Lights at Cornerstone

Cornerstone School is bringing a small dose of Glow’s magic to Guelph with a cozy, family-friendly fundraiser—enjoy festive displays, games, and treats, all while supporting local students! Join us at 108 Forest Street, Guelph, ON.  Open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from Nov 28 to Dec 23.

Light Up the Square 2024

Bringing a bright spark of joy and illuminating a winter’s dark night with colour, this annual event kicks-off the holiday season at the Celebration Square with the official lighting of the Christmas tree for the first time this season, and opening of the ice rink. The magic doesn’t stop there. Celebration Square will be home to a dazzling marque art […]

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, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. Join us at […]

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, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. Join us at […]

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, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. Join us at […]

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, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. Join us at […]

TD Innovation Lights at Union Station

TD is illuminating Union Station’s West Wing with TD Innovation Lights. An immersive, gesture-powered light canopy with 10,000 individual twinkles, each representing one of the 10,000 ideas implemented through the bank’s iD8 program. Inspiring the innovation mindset – from idea to impact – is exactly what iD8 was designed to do. Launched in 2019, the colleague ideation program empowers TD […]

Simcoe Christmas Panarama

Join us for the 67th Annual Simcoe Christmas Panorama The festival begins Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at 6:00PM with the official light up in the park and Santa’s arrival on the Bickle firetruck. Opening Ceremonies will be hosted by Robyn Beazley, and one local child will help Santa switch on the lights to start the season. Panorama is powered by […]

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 […]

Whitby Lights the Night Festival

Join us at this Town of Whitby community event! The Lights will continue throughout the season with over 200,000 magical lights and ground displays in Civic Park, Celebration Square and Grass Park. Snowflakes also line Downtown Whitby and seasonal décor in Downtown Brooklin welcomes both residents and visitors throughout the community.

Winterlit

Winterlit

Exceptions include December 31, 2025 and February 14, 2026 for Enchanted Evenings.Featuring: Two twinkling trails — the Illuminated Sugar Bush (~1 km) and the Winterlit Trail (~1 km) Sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations Cozy by Fireside Lounges Bring a book to swap for a “new to you” read in our cozy ‘Book Nook’ Play board games at the ‘Book Nook’ […]

Holiday Nights of Lights

This immersive walk-through experience is like none other, featuring more than 1.5 million LED lights animated and synchronized to everyone’s favourite Holiday tunes.

First Light

Sainte-Marie’s First Light

Now in its 25th year, First Light is an award-winning, must-see holiday event with a great lineup of family activities, a huge artisan market, and multiple nightly live musical performances, all amidst the spectacular glow of thousands of candles. This year, guests to explore two attractions for the price of one: Sainte-Marie and Martyrs’ Shrine! The anniversary edition of First […]

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 […]

Christmas in The Park

The Optimist Club of Orangeville has been bringing you Christmas in The Park for more than 30 years! It started with a number of seniors stringing a few lights on a few trees at the park across the street from the Seniors Centre on Bythia. It has since grown to include fantastic illuminated characters, millions of dazzling lights, music, entertainers […]

Light Up the Square 2025

Kickoff the winter season in downtown Mississauga with the Santa Claus parade, the opening of the City’s largest outdoor ice rink, and lighting of the Christmas tree! Watch the downtown glow with live musical entertainment, family-friendly activities, and outdoor holiday experiences across the entire parade route, including Celebration Square, Square One, and the surrounding streets.   Photo Source: City of […]

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. ​ […]

Festive Lights at Queens Park

This season, join us for a free celebration of the holidays showcasing Ontario’s Legislative Building adorned with sparkling lights and festive decorations. Spend an evening with friends and colleagues or a delightful day filled with free, family-fun activities. Explore the building, where you can learn about Ontario’s Legislature or enjoy a variety of seasonal activities, musical performances, roaming festive characters, […]

The Lights at Cornerstone

Cornerstone School is bringing a small dose of Glow’s magic to Guelph with a cozy, family-friendly fundraiser—enjoy festive displays, games, and treats, all while supporting local students! Join us at 108 Forest Street, Guelph, ON.  Open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from Nov 28 to Dec 23.

Light Up the Square 2024

Bringing a bright spark of joy and illuminating a winter’s dark night with colour, this annual event kicks-off the holiday season at the Celebration Square with the official lighting of the Christmas tree for the first time this season, and opening of the ice rink. The magic doesn’t stop there. Celebration Square will be home to a dazzling marque art […]

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, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. Join us at […]

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, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. Join us at […]

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, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. Join us at […]

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, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. Join us at […]

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