Santa & Hot Air Balloons: Scarborough Town Centre Home to GTA’s Largest Santa Experience This Holiday Season

Scarborough Town Centre (STC) is hosting GTA’s largest Santa experience, “Planet Santa,” in its Centre Court.

Credit: Scarborough Town Centre

This 4,500 square-foot festive extravaganza will feature a unique 16-foot tall Hot Air Balloon installation, enabling families to take memorable photos inside the balloon. Adding to the holiday charm, STC is introducing a limited-edition hot air balloon ornament, catering to the demand for iconic and exclusive holiday merchandise.

The holiday season at STC is further enhanced with services like gift wrapping and special gift card promotions, aiming to make the centre a key holiday destination for both the local community and visitors. Thien Nguyen, the Director & General Manager of STC, emphasizes the significance of this year’s holiday festivities, highlighting the new hot air balloon experiences and merchandise as a response to community feedback. STC’s diverse range of retailers and offerings positions it as a prime location for holiday shopping and celebrations.

Here are the highlights: 

  • Planet Santa promises an enchanting winter wonderland, featuring Santa’s workshop, life-sized snow globes, and towering Christmas trees ranging from six to 20 feet. Visitors can enjoy varied seasonal landscapes and a special opportunity to take photos with Santa. This attraction offers both online bookings and walk-in appointments.
      • Location: Centre CourtTimings: Open daily from November 12 until December 24

        Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

        Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

        December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM


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  • The Hot Air Balloon Photo Experience, located in IKEA Court, is another highlight, open daily until December 24 during holiday shopping hours. This installation pays homage to STC’s iconic hot air balloons and allows visitors to capture a piece of Scarborough’s nostalgia.
      • Location: IKEA Court
      • Timings: Open daily until December 24 during holiday shopping hours.Monday – Saturday: 09:30 AM – 09:30 PM

        Sunday: 10:00 AM – 08:00 PM

Credit: Scarborough Town Centre

  • Gift Wrapping in Support of Scarborough Health Network Foundation: STC offers gift wrapping services with all proceeds going to the Love, Scarborough campaign. This service supports local hospitals and is located on the Lower Level across from Stitch It, operating from December 15 to December 24.
  • Gift Card Promotion: Rounding off the holiday offerings, STC introduces a lucrative gift card promotion for Black Friday.    customers purchasing STC gift cards can receive bonuses based on the amount spent.
    • Spend $200 to $499 and receive a $10 bonus.
    • Spend $500 to $999 and receive a $25 bonus.
    • Spend $1000+ and receive a $50 bonus.

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