Now in its 26th 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! Enjoy all the classic elements […]
The Whitby Lights the Night Festival is a magical evening of live entertainment, Christmas Farmers’ Market, and a dazzling lighting ceremony. Celebrate the spirit of the season with family-friendly activities, festive treats, and a joyful community atmosphere! November 27, 2026 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm The Lights will continue throughout the season with over 200,000 magical lights and ground displays in […]
Experience the magic of the Simcoe Christmas Panorama! Returning for its 68th year, this beloved holiday tradition transforms downtown Simcoe into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights, beautifully decorated trees and colourful holiday displays. Bring the family for a festive evening stroll through Wellington Park and the surrounding parklands, where illuminated pathways, whimsical Christmas scenes and […]
Experience the magic of a traditional German Christmas at Kitchener’s Christkindl Market! Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, this beloved holiday tradition is expanding to two festive weekends, with even more opportunities to enjoy holiday shopping, entertainment and family fun. Inspired by the centuries-old Christmas markets of Germany, Christkindl Market transforms Kitchener City Hall and the surrounding area into a […]
Step into a sparkling winter wonderland at Fairway of Lights at Angus Glen Golf Club! This enchanting holiday experience invites families to explore a beautifully illuminated forest trail filled with twinkling lights, festive displays and magical seasonal surprises. The shorter, family-friendly walking route winds through the forest, offering a cozy and memorable holiday outing for visitors of all ages. This […]
Celebrate the magic of the season at Christmas in the Park in Orangeville! Returning for its 34th year, this beloved community tradition transforms Kay Cee Gardens into a sparkling holiday wonderland filled with millions of twinkling lights, colourful illuminated characters, festive music and delightful Christmas displays. Bring the family for an enchanting evening stroll through the park, where beautiful light […]
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. […]
Experience the quiet magic of the holiday season at Kawartha Conservation’s Illuminated Forest! Returning to Ken Reid Conservation Area, this enchanting outdoor experience transforms the forest trails into a glowing wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights. Bring the family for a peaceful evening stroll beneath a canopy of shimmering white lights, surrounded by the natural beauty of the forest. […]
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights! This beloved annual tradition transforms downtown Owen Sound, the Sydenham River and Harrison Park into a sparkling winter wonderland, featuring hundreds of colourful light displays for families to enjoy. Take a festive evening stroll through the illuminated displays and enjoy the sights and sounds of […]
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. Returning favourites such as The Singing Tree and Lantern Alley are joined by new art installations from Canadian […]
Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas past at the Georgina Village Museum’s Vintage Christmas celebration! The historic village transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive decorations and holiday cheer. Stroll through the beautifully illuminated grounds, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Train Station, and warm up with complimentary hot chocolate and […]
Step into the magic of Christmas in historic Streetsville! The 11th Annual Christmas in the Village returns November 20–21, 2026, transforming the charming streets of Streetsville into a festive holiday destination filled with twinkling lights, seasonal entertainment and family-friendly fun. Bring the whole family to enjoy carnival rides, children’s activities, live entertainment, sweet maple taffy and special visits with Santa […]
Downtown Mississauga is getting ready for a magical evening of holiday fun! Light Up the Square and the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade return on Saturday, November 21, 2026, bringing sparkling lights, festive entertainment and Christmas cheer to the heart of the city. The festivities begin at 4 pm with family-friendly activities and holiday fun at Mississauga Celebration Square. Enjoy the […]
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 […]
Discover the magic of winter at Winterlit at Mountsberg Conservation Area! This award-winning outdoor light experience invites families to explore the beauty of nature after dark, with sparkling illuminated trails, creative art installations and cozy fireside gathering spots. Wander along two enchanting forest trails featuring colourful light displays and unique installations created using sustainable and repurposed materials. Along the way, […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
Now in its 26th 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! Enjoy all the classic elements […]
The Whitby Lights the Night Festival is a magical evening of live entertainment, Christmas Farmers’ Market, and a dazzling lighting ceremony. Celebrate the spirit of the season with family-friendly activities, festive treats, and a joyful community atmosphere! November 27, 2026 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm The Lights will continue throughout the season with over 200,000 magical lights and ground displays in […]
Experience the magic of the Simcoe Christmas Panorama! Returning for its 68th year, this beloved holiday tradition transforms downtown Simcoe into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights, beautifully decorated trees and colourful holiday displays. Bring the family for a festive evening stroll through Wellington Park and the surrounding parklands, where illuminated pathways, whimsical Christmas scenes and […]
Experience the magic of a traditional German Christmas at Kitchener’s Christkindl Market! Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, this beloved holiday tradition is expanding to two festive weekends, with even more opportunities to enjoy holiday shopping, entertainment and family fun. Inspired by the centuries-old Christmas markets of Germany, Christkindl Market transforms Kitchener City Hall and the surrounding area into a […]
Step into a sparkling winter wonderland at Fairway of Lights at Angus Glen Golf Club! This enchanting holiday experience invites families to explore a beautifully illuminated forest trail filled with twinkling lights, festive displays and magical seasonal surprises. The shorter, family-friendly walking route winds through the forest, offering a cozy and memorable holiday outing for visitors of all ages. This […]
Celebrate the magic of the season at Christmas in the Park in Orangeville! Returning for its 34th year, this beloved community tradition transforms Kay Cee Gardens into a sparkling holiday wonderland filled with millions of twinkling lights, colourful illuminated characters, festive music and delightful Christmas displays. Bring the family for an enchanting evening stroll through the park, where beautiful light […]
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. […]
Experience the quiet magic of the holiday season at Kawartha Conservation’s Illuminated Forest! Returning to Ken Reid Conservation Area, this enchanting outdoor experience transforms the forest trails into a glowing wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights. Bring the family for a peaceful evening stroll beneath a canopy of shimmering white lights, surrounded by the natural beauty of the forest. […]
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights! This beloved annual tradition transforms downtown Owen Sound, the Sydenham River and Harrison Park into a sparkling winter wonderland, featuring hundreds of colourful light displays for families to enjoy. Take a festive evening stroll through the illuminated displays and enjoy the sights and sounds of […]
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. Returning favourites such as The Singing Tree and Lantern Alley are joined by new art installations from Canadian […]
Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas past at the Georgina Village Museum’s Vintage Christmas celebration! The historic village transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive decorations and holiday cheer. Stroll through the beautifully illuminated grounds, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Train Station, and warm up with complimentary hot chocolate and […]
Step into the magic of Christmas in historic Streetsville! The 11th Annual Christmas in the Village returns November 20–21, 2026, transforming the charming streets of Streetsville into a festive holiday destination filled with twinkling lights, seasonal entertainment and family-friendly fun. Bring the whole family to enjoy carnival rides, children’s activities, live entertainment, sweet maple taffy and special visits with Santa […]
Downtown Mississauga is getting ready for a magical evening of holiday fun! Light Up the Square and the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade return on Saturday, November 21, 2026, bringing sparkling lights, festive entertainment and Christmas cheer to the heart of the city. The festivities begin at 4 pm with family-friendly activities and holiday fun at Mississauga Celebration Square. Enjoy the […]
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 […]
Discover the magic of winter at Winterlit at Mountsberg Conservation Area! This award-winning outdoor light experience invites families to explore the beauty of nature after dark, with sparkling illuminated trails, creative art installations and cozy fireside gathering spots. Wander along two enchanting forest trails featuring colourful light displays and unique installations created using sustainable and repurposed materials. Along the way, […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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