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From spectacular illuminations that transform the Niagara Falls area to enjoying an evening stroll through a picture-perfect postcard setting with close to one million lights at Upper Canada Village, Ontario is all aglow with magical lights during the Holiday season. Although every village, town, city, and community has at least one or two houses or buildings worth stopping to check out, the following light shows are worth travelling to see.
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Winter Lights Display St. Marys
Enjoy over 100 colourful holiday displays at St. Marys WinterLights! Located at Milt Dunnell Field, this must-see festive experience is one that everyone can enjoy as you can choose to either walk or enjoy the displays by car ... More Details
When:
November 14, 2025 - January 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where:
Milt Dunnell Field, 1 Veterans Circle, St.Marys
How much:
By Donation
Kingsville Fantasy of Lights
The Fantasy of Lights Festival has something to do for the whole family including a Santa Claus Parade, christmas marketplace, train rides, crafts with Santa santa and more ... More Details
When:
November 15, 2025 to the first week of January 2026.
Where:
Lakeside Park & Cottam Rotary Park, Kingsville
How much:
Free
Holiday Magic at Blue Mountain
Join us for holiday music paired with enchanting and interactive light displays sparkling through the night! ... More Details
When:
November 15, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Where:
Blue Mountain Resort, 190 Gord Canning Drive, The Blue Mountains
How much:
Free
Festival of Northern Lights
Enjoy the beauty of Owen Sound in the Winter season each evening from 5pm to 11pm, as nearly 400 displays and kilometres of lights illuminate Owen Sound downtown ... More Details
When:
November 15, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Where:
Harrison Park, Owen Sound
How much:
Free
OPG Winter Festival of Lights
The most enchanting of Niagara Falls attractions, the annual Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival. Experience the spectacular displays with 3 million lights along the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands and across Niagara Falls ... More Details
When:
November 15, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Where:
Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands and across Niagara Falls.
How much:
FREE
Journey into Enchantment Drive-thru
Experience the magic of more than a million lights illuminating acres of the campground. You’ll encounter dazzling animated and static displays, music shows, simulated starburst fireworks lights, and a spectacular tunnel as you drive through the drive way in the comfort of your own vehicle. The 1.5 km route will impress and amaze you! ... More Details
When:
November 15, 2025 to December 27, 2025
Where:
462 Kingston Rd E, Ajax
How much:
$32.95 & up per car
BPAC Festival of Trees
Step into the magic of the season as BPAC’s Family Lobby transforms into a glittering winter wonderland! Thirty beautifully decorated, pre-lit trees generously donated by RONA+ Burlington and sponsored by local businesses and donors will be on display for all to enjoy ... More Details
When:
November 19 - December 14, 2025
Where:
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington
How much:
Free
Magic of Lights
Magic of Lights, a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience, is bigger and brighter than ever with more than a mile of spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters ... More Details
When:
November 21, 2025 to January 3, 2026
Where:
Springwater Provincial Park 1331 ON-26, Midhurst
How much:
$28.07 to $31.58 per car
LaSalle Holiday Lights Heritage Nights
This beautiful outdoor light display transforms the area into a magical outdoor walk-through holiday wonderland, including numerous ornamental and holiday lighting displays and a forty-foot-tall walk-through tree ... More Details
When:
November 21, 2025, to January 4, 2026
Where:
Event Centre, 970 Front Road, LaSalle Landing
How much:
Free
Magic of Lights
A holiday tradition in Southwestern Ontario, this dazzling, 2.5 km drive-through holiday light experience features amazing, festive displays brought to life by millions of twinkling lights ... More Details
When:
Nightly, November 21, 2025 - January 3, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where:
Fanshawe Conservation Area, 1424 Clarke Rd, London
How much:
$29 - $182
Safari Lights Niagara Falls
This awe-inspiring 3 km drive will immerse you in luminous colour changing motion lights and winding light tunnels, complete with your favourite holiday scenes and displays. This is a once in a lifetime viewing experience that you'll remember long after the holidays! ... More Details
When:
November 21 to December 30, 2025
Where:
Safari Niagara, 2821 Stevensville Rd, Stevensville
How much:
$24.95 to $29.95 per car
Gift of Lights
Come experience this special holiday tradition by taking a tour through an incredible light display running through the holiday season ... More Details
When:
November 21, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Where:
Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener
How much:
Gift of Lights Early Bird $19.95
Magic of Lights
Magic of Lights is a dazzling 2-kilometer drive-through holiday lights show featuring more than 300 spectacular displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Ottawa's favorite holiday tradition ... More Details
When:
November 21 - January 3, 2026
Where:
Wesley Clover Parks, 411 Corkstown Road, Nepean
How much:
$28.07 & up per vehicle
Festival of Lights Sudbury – Holiday Light Display
Every year, in partnership with Science North, the Sudbury Charities Foundation brings holiday cheer to Greater Sudbury by lighting up the shores of Ramsey Lake ... More Details
When:
November 23 to ~ Early January | Nightly
Where:
Science North, 100 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury
How much:
Free
Winter Wonders
Experience the magic of the season at Royal Botanical Garden’s Winter Wonders! Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive installations, and enchanting displays ... More Details
When:
November 27, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Where:
Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park, Plains Road West, Burlington
How much:
$12 – $22 (+HST & 2 Service Fee)
First Light at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
Sainte-Marie’s “First Light” is a must-see Ontario Top 100 event all amidst the spectacular glow of over 5,000 candles. The magic begins when visitors approach the candlelit historic site, as a beautiful amber glow illuminates the famous 17th-century mission ... More Details
When:
November 27 to December 14, 2025
Where:
Saint Marie Among the Hurons, Midland
How much:
$15
Magical Christmas Forest
Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at the Kortright Centre and experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities, horse drawn wagon rides and treats for the whole family - and enjoy a visit with Santa in his cabin! Please note this is event has outdoor components, come dressed for the weather. Advance tickets required. Who is it for? Family & kids HOW MUCH Tickets : $32.10 - $38.80. + HST Child – $32.10 Adult/Senior – $38.30 1 and under – Free How to get tickets? Buy online Phone: 4166676295 Email: vservices@trca.ca WHEN & WHERE Date: Friday November 28 ... More Details
When:
November 28 to December 23, 2025
Where:
Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan
How much:
$32.21 - 38.81 + HST
Bright Lights Windsor
Bright Lights Windsor will once again light up Jackson Park with thousands of lights and stunning displays ... More Details
When:
November 28, 2025 to January 7, 2026
Where:
Jackson Park, Windsor
How much:
Free
Lakeside Festival of Lights
Experience the sparkle of the season as Burlington’s waterfront transforms into a glowing winter wonderland! ... More Details
When:
November 28, 2025 - January 6, 2026
Where:
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
How much:
Free
Alight at Night
Bundle up for an evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting. Over one million lights illuminate Upper Canada Village, creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop – a true winter wonderland! ... More Details
When:
November 28, 2025 to January 15, 2026
Where:
Upper Canada Village , 13740 County Rd. 2, Morrisburg
How much:
$9 to $18
Vintage Village of Lights
Explore a postcard-perfect 1920s and 30s historic village charmingly decorated for the holidays. Visit with Santa, decorate gingerbread cookies, enjoy seasonal heritage trade demonstrations, see a classic model train display, and more! Fun for family and friends of all ages ... More Details
When:
November 28 to December 21, 2025
Where:
The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa
How much:
$26.14 per group
River of Lights
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. Tune in your car radio and enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle ... More Details
When:
November 29, 2025 to January 4, 2025
Where:
Blockhouse Island, 30 Blockhouse Island Parkway, Brockville
How much:
Free
Vintage Christmas and Holiday Light Display
Experience the enchantment of a traditional 19th century Christmas at Georgina Pioneer Village with a magical holiday tribute with festive lighting ... More Details
When:
November 29 to January 4, 2026
Where:
Georgina Village Museum, 26557 Civic Centre Rd. Keswick
How much:
Free to $2
Smiths Falls Celebration of Lights
Come celebrate the magic of the holidays and tour Centennial Park lit by thousands of holiday lights! The Celebration of Lights is a chance to take in festive displays beneath the stars ... More Details
When:
- January 5, 2026
Where:
Town Square, Smith Falls
How much:
Free
Simcoe Christmas Panorama
Plan a trip to Simcoe in Norfolk county and experience the charm of the original light festival in Ontario during the annual Simcoe Christmas Panorama and start your journey in a world of wonder as twinkling lights glimmer throughout the night ... More Details
When:
November 29, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Where:
Wellington Park, 50 Bonnie Drive, Simcoe
How much:
Free
Wonders of Winter
Over 100 colourful and fun displays with over 100,000 light bulbs light up Waterloo Park from Opening Night through all of December until midnight on New Year’s Day ... More Details
When:
November 29, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Where:
Waterloo Park, 50 Young St W, Waterloo
How much:
Free
Christmas Tree Lighting & Miracle on Main Street
Let the countdown to the holidays begin! Watch as the 60-foot spruce tree in Ken Whillans Square comes to life with over 10,000 lights Wander through Gage Park for the ultimate holiday light experience. Enjoy magical light displays and over 145,000 sparkling LED lights, transforming the park into a winter wonderland ... More Details
When:
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 4 to 8 PM
Where:
Downtown Brampton
How much:
Free
Clow’s Christmas Trail
Take a tour to the countryside and when you come over the large hill on Hallecks Road you will be taken back to your childhood with the magic memories of Christmas! We have taken our love of decorating for the holidays and decorated a 1.5 km walking trail through the woods On the trail you will visit the many Christmas displays such as the Nativity Scene, winter sports lane, the North Pole post office, the Candy Shop, Elves Lodge, Santa’s toy shop and many other scenes along the lit path. There may even be special visitors walking the trails! As ... More Details
When:
December 5 to 23, 2025
Where:
2224 Hallecks Rd W, Brockville
How much:
$7.50 to $15.25 plus tax
Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst
See thousands and thousands of Christmas lights transform the beautiful gardens at Glenhyrst Art Gallery into a majestic winter wonderland. ... More Details
When:
December 5, 2025 - January 1, 2026 | 6 PM to 9 PM
Where:
Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, 20 Ava Rd, Brantford
How much:
Donations appreciated
Victoria Park Winter Wonderland
Victoria Park will transform into a Winter Wonderland, with over 75,000 lights illuminating the park nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. There will also be a variety of other displays in the park, including Santa and his reindeer, the Christmas train and the snowmen family ... More Details
When:
December 5, 2025 to January 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where:
Victoria Park, London
How much:
Free
Welland Winter Lights
Plan a self-guided tour of of Winter Lights. This self-guided tour will take approximately an hour to complete ... More Details
Where:
Various Homes, Welland
How much:
Free
A Country Christmas Holiday Light Festival
Join us for an amazing A Country Christmas Holiday Light Festival - a stunning walking trail adorned with thousands of colourful lights and music on our beautiful 180-year-old family farm ... More Details
When:
December 6 to 30, 2025
Where:
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Road, Munster Hamlet - Richmond, Ottawa
How much:
$20 & up
Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights
Drive through fantastic light displays - over 100 light displays from community groups, businesses, schools, churches, families etc. from all around the Uxbridge area. Come and share your winter holiday with us in our amazing Christmas light display ... More Details
When:
December 6, 2025 - Januray 3, 2026 | 06:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Where:
Elgin Park, Elgin Park Drive, Uxbridge,
How much:
Free
Casa Loma’s 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 in a safe environment ... More Details
When:
Select Dates, December 6, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Where:
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
How much:
$52.34 - $70.44
Winter Lights Across Canada
Bundle up, grab your family and friends and head to Ottawa for the 37th edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada. Canadians will be treated to thousands of magical lights that will illuminate Confederation Boulevard, the country’s ceremonial route in the heart of Canada’s Capital Region ... More Details
When:
December 8, 2025 to January 9, 2026
Where:
Across Ottawa
How much:
Free
Lights on Stratford
With the City itself as a dramatic stage, Lights On Stratford winter festival of lights will transform the downtown core with luminous art and interactive light installations. Stratford is home to some of the world’s best artists, lighting designers, props builders and creative minds. Lights On Stratford harnesses this precious resource of local talent to craft a truly unique experience that can’t be found anywhere else ... More Details
When:
Thursday - Sunday, December 12, 2025 through to January 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where:
Downtown Stratford
How much:
Free
Angus Glen’s Fairway of Lights
After nightfall, guests are invited to follow the path through the woods and experience the excitement, mystery and celebration of the winter season in lights. Spectacular decorations and engaging displays are expected to dazzle and enchant you and showcase the wonder of the festive season ... More Details
When:
December 7, 14, 20 to January 4, 2025
Where:
Angus Glen Golf Club, 10080 Kennedy Rd, Gormley
How much:
$10 to $40
Guelph Sparkles in the Park
Experience our festive light displays as you walk through the Guelph’s Riverside Park or stay warm in your car and drive through, the choice is yours ... More Details
When:
December 13 - 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where:
Riverside Park, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph
How much:
Free
Winterlit – Nature Illuminated
Stroll the Illuminated Sugar Bush Trail and then make your way over to the Winterlit Trail for an experience with a little extra sparkle ... More Details
When:
February 15, 16, 2026 | 6:00 to 9:30 pm
Where:
Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
How much:
$14 - $31
Christmas Magic – Cobourg
Enjoy over magical lights 130,000 lights anchored Christmas trees over 20 feet tall in the centre of the Esplanade.
55 King Street West, Cobourg
Hi,
Some of the events are from last year and are not updated for 2023.
Thanks
Many of the listings have last year’s dates. Casa Loma is 2021.
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Where’s Gage Park,Brampton
Southwest corner of Main Street South and Wellington Street West. http://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/parks/pages/gage-park.aspx
Although it’s a smaller town than the others listed, I love the downtown lights in Napanee, Ontario. I’ve never seen lights hung on buildings like they do there…it makes a fantastic colour-flooded main street. And there are some great shops in that town!