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A list of places to see Christmas/ holiday light displays and decorations in Toronto and the GTA.
You may also like to visit –
Niagara Falls during the Winter Festival of Lights, Simcoe for Simcoe Christmas Panorama , London to see the Winter Wonderland in Victoria Park and Kitchener to enjoy a two kilometre drive-thru holiday light display featuring a 200+ foot light tunnel at Gift of Lights.
1. Aurora’s Borealis
Coloured LED festive lights will illuminate Town Park trees every evening. Details
December 20, 2016 to February 20, 2017 | 06:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Aurora Town Park, Aurora
2. Brampton Lights
Enjoy illuminated 65-foot spruce tree with over 15,000 and skate along Gage Park’s circular paved path that is turned into a public ice rink, spectacularly decorated as part of Brampton’s Tree Lighting celebration. Details
November 18, 2016 to Early January, 2017
Gage Park, 45 Main St S, Brampton
3. The Lakeside Festival of Lights | Burlington
The Lakeside Festival of Lights is Burlington’s longest running festival, lighting up the waterfront from dusk to dawn for 40 days over the holiday season. Meander through the park with family and friends, or get a full view of the themed displays while driving along the Lakeshore at the City’s waterfront. It’s a magical sight for the whole family, especially the young at heart. More details.
December 2, 2016 – January 9, 2017
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
4. Light up the Hills | Halton Hills
Light up the Hills is a Winter Festival that showcases Halton Hills during the holiday season. More details.
December 1, 2016 | 07:00 PM – Early January, 2017
Halton Hills, Georgetown, and Glen Williams
5. Light-up the Square | Mississauga
Enjoy the wintry wonderland at Celebration Square and enjoy a family skate at the square! More details.
Saturday, November 19, 2016 to Early January 2017
Celebration Square, Mississauga
6. Winterwonderland | Newmarket
Winter Wonderland is the most beautiful light display in Newmarket hosted for a month during December and January. Enjoy free skating on the Tim Hortons Skating and Water Feature, train rides on the Tim Hortons Express Train, or catch the hockey game playing on the outdoor TV at the Newmarket Ice Lounge. More details.
Lights: December 2, 2016 to January 8, 2017 | 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket
7. Cavalcade of Lights | Toronto
See the 60-foot Christmas tree, which is decorated with 700 ornaments and 3,810 metres of LED lights. Enjoy the illumination around Nathan Phillips Square. More details.
From Saturday, November 26, 2016 – Early January, 2017
Nathan Philips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
8. Holiday Magic | Toronto
Animated store front windows, enchanting light displays and charming decorations are yours to discover throughout the neighbourhood. More details.
November 19 – December 31, 2016
Bloor-Yorkville, Toronto
9. Winter Magic | Toronto
Walk through Downtown Yonge and be amazed by lights suspended above the street, three-dimensional sleigh and reindeer, and much more. At Yonge-Dundas Square be dazzled by an array of extraordinary holiday lighting installations. More details.
Saturday, November 19, 2016 to Early January
D0wntown Yonge, Toronto
10. Spectacle of Lights | Toronto
Witness four stunning illuminated sights come alive this holiday season on Toronto’s Waterfront. The spiral tree at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, the fire truck and snowflake motif at the Fire Hall, NEW fully animated music notes, harps and canopy at the Toronto Music Garden and the Tall Ship on the Amsterdam Bridge at Harbourfront Centre will all be shining with super bright energy efficient LED lights. More details.
November 26, 2016 to April 1, 2017.
Toronto’s Waterfront – Queens Quay, Toronto
11. DeClute Lights @ The Beach | Toronto
See Christmas lights on trees as high as 65ft above the boardwalk through mature oak, maple and willow trees lining the shores of Lake Ontario. 8th annual DeClute Light Up The Beach
Friday November 25, 2016 – Early February 2017
Waterfront Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood
12. Magical Winterland Nights| Toronto
Explore the Magic of Casa Loma.. at night!
Wednesday Nights December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016 & January 4, 2017 | 5:00 PM-09:00 PM
CasaLoma, 1 Austin Terrace , Toronto | $17.00 – $27.005
12. Other Places to Visit| Toronto
There are plenty of other places to visit in downtown Toronto to enjoy the magic of the season.
First Canadian Place, 100 King St W., Toronto
Toronto Dominion Center, 66 & 95 Wellington St W., Toronto
CF Toronto Eaton Center, 220 Yonge St, Toronto
Christie Pits, 750 Bloor St W, Toronto
13. Annual Fantasy of Lights | Uxbridge
Enjoy the light displays. Free. More details.
December 10th through January 1st, 2017 | 06:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Elgin Park, Uxbridge
The event will accommodate both vehicle and foot traffic.
Vehicles will enter the park via the the gates on Elgin Park Drive and exit through the gates on Main Street.
At which fire hall is the Fire Truck and Snowflake Motif for Toronto Spectacle of Lights? Please reply to my email address: [email protected]