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Events Description
The River of Lights is a free holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which includes thousands of twinkle lights, flood lights, and other lighting effects set to music.
Walk or Drive Through the Magic – Experience River of Lights your way as you stroll or drive through a stunning display of holiday lights on Blockhouse Island. Set to festive music, the synchronized displays create an immersive holiday experience that has become a seasonal tradition for residents and visitors.
The River of Lights is a holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which includes thousands of twinkle lights and flood lights set to music. The show is approximately 40 minutes in length before repeating the Set. Find a parking space facing the show, tune your car radio to the show frequency, and enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle. The first and final hours each night display a static light show (no music), while between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm each night the light and sound show will run in a loop, making the trees dance with lights as a mix of contemporary music and classic holiday tunes entertain you.
Bring the family, sip on some hot chocolate, enjoy Brockville’s River of Lights and make this holiday season merry and bright with the AQ Holiday Train!
Pickup and drop-off for the AQ Holiday Train is located in the Blockhouse Island parking lot. Look for our festive trailer and head in to prepare for your adventure!
Enjoy a 20 minute ride filled with holiday cheer – featuring 2 magical laps around Brockville’s River of Lights show at Blockhouse Island. And don’t forget to grab a cup of complimentary hot chocolate before your ride! Donations are not required but always appreciated.
Free rides.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets: Free
free, nightly event.
How to get tickets?
At the door: Free event. No tickets required.
Parking spots to watch the show available on site.
Driving loop always available
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027
Open Nightly – Enjoy River of Lights every evening from 6:00pm to 10:00pm throughout the holiday season. Admission is free, so gather your friends and family and experience the magic of Brockville’s waterfront at your own pace.
Nightly Schedule:
Every night until Sunday January 4, 2026 (weather permitting). Join us at this FREE, family friendly, daily event throughout December.
Full light and sound show 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (daily). Set your car radio to the frequency indicated on signs on site to pick up the music.
Lights only (no music) from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm. These hours are sensory-friendly and feature softy glowing lights that slowly change from one colour to the next. No strobing or flashing lights, and no accompanying music or effects.
The AQ Holiday Train will run on the following days (weather permitting):
December 5th
December 12, 19 – 23, 26 – 30
The Train will run at these times: 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm
Venue & Address
Blockhouse Island, 30 Blockhouse Island Parkway, Brockville ON
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Street Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
