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Mississauga Festival of Trees

The second-annual Mississauga Festival of Trees is back this December 8 to 17, 2023 to celebrate the winter season, art, food, and community! Showcasing twinkling displays of seasonal lights, contemporary tree and woodpile art installations, artisan and culinary markets, entertainment and public workshops, live entertainment, and tasty eats, Mississauga’s Small Arms Inspection Building will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland of art, food,

Holiday Magic at Blue

Holiday Magic at Blue Mountain

Holiday Magic is back at Blue Mountain. By day the Village sparkles with festive décor, holiday music and fires to warm by. Evenings, starting at dusk, follow the one-kilometer Holiday Light Trail through the Village and around the Mill Pond to discover enchanting and interactive light displays. You can be the maestro of the lights with your songs, sounds and good wishes of the season

Collingwood Santa Claus Parade

Collingwood Annual Santa Claus Parade

Downtown Collingwood is once again pleased to present Collingwood’s Annual Santa Claus Parade. As in previous years, the parade will be held in the early evening to capture all the magic of our downtown holiday lights. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18, beginning at 5 p.m., and plan to join the fun! This year’s parade will be part of a fun-filled day in Downtown

Winter Magic at Celebration Square

Bring your skates to enjoy a fun-filled day at Celebration Square and meet Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Members of Council! This frosty day is packed with some of Canada’s winter favourites: live ice carving, a mouth-watering selection of food trucks, photos with the Mayor and Members of Council, and so much more. Our DJs will spin the hottest hits, keeping you toasty while you get

Light Up the Dark at Aga Khan

Light Up the Dark

Watch the stunning exterior of the Aga Khan Museum come to life with mesmerizing light projections created by students at OCAD University.  Light Up the Dark returns to the Museum with animations that celebrate different masterpieces in the Museum’s Collections — from a 400-year-old, marble and sandstone fountain to lushly detailed manuscript paintings from 16th-century Iran.  Watch the animations dance across the Museum’s west façade as a captivating score composed by students at

Light Up the Dark at Aga Khan

Light Up the Dark

Watch the stunning exterior of the Aga Khan Museum come to life with mesmerizing light projections created by students at OCAD University.  Light Up the Dark returns to the Museum with animations that celebrate different masterpieces in the Museum’s Collections — from a 400-year-old, marble and sandstone fountain to lushly detailed manuscript paintings from 16th-century Iran.  Watch the animations dance across the Museum’s west façade as a captivating score composed by students at

Light Up the Dark at Aga Khan

Light Up the Dark

Watch the stunning exterior of the Aga Khan Museum come to life with mesmerizing light projections created by students at OCAD University.  Light Up the Dark returns to the Museum with animations that celebrate different masterpieces in the Museum’s Collections — from a 400-year-old, marble and sandstone fountain to lushly detailed manuscript paintings from 16th-century Iran.  Watch the animations dance across the Museum’s west façade as a captivating score composed by students at

Waterloo Central Railway Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience

Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience

Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience

Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience

Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience

Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train

Ball's Falls Holiday Trail

Ball’s Falls Holiday Trail

The Holiday Trail is an outdoor, evening trail walk experience featuring a 1.5 km (round trip) illuminated path through natural areas along the Niagara Escarpment and Twenty Mile Creek and through the 1800’s heritage village of Glen Elgin at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. Along the way, visitors will get to take in the stunning winter vistas, including the 27-metre lower waterfall, illuminated like never before,

Toronto Cavalcade of Lights

Cavalcade of Lights

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the much-loved Cavalcade of Lights presented by Desjardins Financial Group at Nathan Phillips Square. Inspired by international lantern, fire and light festivals, this year’s festivities will transform City Hall and its surrounds into a dazzling wonderland each night. Enjoy the glittering tree, participate in public skating and bask in the glow of thousands of energy-efficient bulbs as

Northern Lights Festival

Northern Lights

Wrap yourself up in Toronto’s most immersive outdoor holiday experience! Bring your festive spirit and explore everything you love about the most wonderful time of the year! Featuring: SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS Larger-than-life holiday décor, light installations, and incredible photo opportunities. HOLIDAY TOWN SQUARE Vendor market, food and beverage opportunities, and festive games. THE JOURNEY NORTH Boreal Forest, immersive light experiences, and dynamic photo opportunities.

Drive-through one of the GTA’s Largest Holiday Light Shows

Be sure to add the Journey into Enchantment to your Holiday things to do and see list! Enjoy one of the largest holiday light displays from the comfort and warmth of your own vehicle. The drive-through holiday event features over 2 million lights and your favourite Christmas characters, along with unique illuminated displays like the Santa’s North Pole, Little Elves, Polar Bears, Penguins, moving flowers, 3D holiday

Light Up the Square – Festival of Lights

It’s the official kick-off to the winter season, featuring the lighting of the Christmas Tree, live entertainment, ice skating, food trucks, and so much more! Enjoy a magical evening filled with dazzling lights and spectacular entertainment! Official opening of the City’s largest outdoor skating rink. Skate rentals are available on-site. Lighting of the Christmas Tree and trees around the Square Snap a photo with Santa

Canadian Tire Christmas Trail

Canadian Tire Christmas Trail

In celebration of Canadian Tire’s 100th birthday, The Canadian Tire Christmas Trail is back to make this the Christmas of the century. The drive-along experience takes guests on an enchanted 1.5-kilometre journey through thousands of twinkling lights, interactive displays, and live entertainment featuring new and familiar faces. Guests will be immersed in the magic of Christmas and can capture their beloved annual photo with Santa

Mississauga Festival of Trees

The second-annual Mississauga Festival of Trees is back this December 8 to 17, 2023 to celebrate the winter season, art, food, and community! Showcasing twinkling displays of seasonal lights, contemporary tree and woodpile art installations, artisan and culinary markets, entertainment and public workshops, live entertainment, and tasty eats, Mississauga’s Small Arms Inspection Building will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland of art, food,

Holiday Magic at Blue

Holiday Magic at Blue Mountain

Holiday Magic is back at Blue Mountain. By day the Village sparkles with festive décor, holiday music and fires to warm by. Evenings, starting at dusk, follow the one-kilometer Holiday Light Trail through the Village and around the Mill Pond to discover enchanting and interactive light displays. You can be the maestro of the lights with your songs, sounds and good wishes of the season

Collingwood Santa Claus Parade

Collingwood Annual Santa Claus Parade

Downtown Collingwood is once again pleased to present Collingwood’s Annual Santa Claus Parade. As in previous years, the parade will be held in the early evening to capture all the magic of our downtown holiday lights. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18, beginning at 5 p.m., and plan to join the fun! This year’s parade will be part of a fun-filled day in Downtown

Winter Magic at Celebration Square

Bring your skates to enjoy a fun-filled day at Celebration Square and meet Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Members of Council! This frosty day is packed with some of Canada’s winter favourites: live ice carving, a mouth-watering selection of food trucks, photos with the Mayor and Members of Council, and so much more. Our DJs will spin the hottest hits, keeping you toasty while you get

Light Up the Dark at Aga Khan

Light Up the Dark

Watch the stunning exterior of the Aga Khan Museum come to life with mesmerizing light projections created by students at OCAD University.  Light Up the Dark returns to the Museum with animations that celebrate different masterpieces in the Museum’s Collections — from a 400-year-old, marble and sandstone fountain to lushly detailed manuscript paintings from 16th-century Iran.  Watch the animations dance across the Museum’s west façade as a captivating score composed by students at

Light Up the Dark at Aga Khan

Light Up the Dark

Watch the stunning exterior of the Aga Khan Museum come to life with mesmerizing light projections created by students at OCAD University.  Light Up the Dark returns to the Museum with animations that celebrate different masterpieces in the Museum’s Collections — from a 400-year-old, marble and sandstone fountain to lushly detailed manuscript paintings from 16th-century Iran.  Watch the animations dance across the Museum’s west façade as a captivating score composed by students at

Light Up the Dark at Aga Khan

Light Up the Dark

Watch the stunning exterior of the Aga Khan Museum come to life with mesmerizing light projections created by students at OCAD University.  Light Up the Dark returns to the Museum with animations that celebrate different masterpieces in the Museum’s Collections — from a 400-year-old, marble and sandstone fountain to lushly detailed manuscript paintings from 16th-century Iran.  Watch the animations dance across the Museum’s west façade as a captivating score composed by students at

Waterloo Central Railway Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience

Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience

Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience

Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience

Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway Christmas Train

Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience

Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train

Ball's Falls Holiday Trail

Ball’s Falls Holiday Trail

The Holiday Trail is an outdoor, evening trail walk experience featuring a 1.5 km (round trip) illuminated path through natural areas along the Niagara Escarpment and Twenty Mile Creek and through the 1800’s heritage village of Glen Elgin at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. Along the way, visitors will get to take in the stunning winter vistas, including the 27-metre lower waterfall, illuminated like never before,

Toronto Cavalcade of Lights

Cavalcade of Lights

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the much-loved Cavalcade of Lights presented by Desjardins Financial Group at Nathan Phillips Square. Inspired by international lantern, fire and light festivals, this year’s festivities will transform City Hall and its surrounds into a dazzling wonderland each night. Enjoy the glittering tree, participate in public skating and bask in the glow of thousands of energy-efficient bulbs as

Northern Lights Festival

Northern Lights

Wrap yourself up in Toronto’s most immersive outdoor holiday experience! Bring your festive spirit and explore everything you love about the most wonderful time of the year! Featuring: SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS Larger-than-life holiday décor, light installations, and incredible photo opportunities. HOLIDAY TOWN SQUARE Vendor market, food and beverage opportunities, and festive games. THE JOURNEY NORTH Boreal Forest, immersive light experiences, and dynamic photo opportunities.

Drive-through one of the GTA’s Largest Holiday Light Shows

Be sure to add the Journey into Enchantment to your Holiday things to do and see list! Enjoy one of the largest holiday light displays from the comfort and warmth of your own vehicle. The drive-through holiday event features over 2 million lights and your favourite Christmas characters, along with unique illuminated displays like the Santa’s North Pole, Little Elves, Polar Bears, Penguins, moving flowers, 3D holiday

Light Up the Square – Festival of Lights

It’s the official kick-off to the winter season, featuring the lighting of the Christmas Tree, live entertainment, ice skating, food trucks, and so much more! Enjoy a magical evening filled with dazzling lights and spectacular entertainment! Official opening of the City’s largest outdoor skating rink. Skate rentals are available on-site. Lighting of the Christmas Tree and trees around the Square Snap a photo with Santa

Canadian Tire Christmas Trail

Canadian Tire Christmas Trail

In celebration of Canadian Tire’s 100th birthday, The Canadian Tire Christmas Trail is back to make this the Christmas of the century. The drive-along experience takes guests on an enchanted 1.5-kilometre journey through thousands of twinkling lights, interactive displays, and live entertainment featuring new and familiar faces. Guests will be immersed in the magic of Christmas and can capture their beloved annual photo with Santa

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