Toronto 
Embark on a dreamlike adventure at Ontario Place that includes all things magical and mystical when an immersive drive-thru experience, Snow Magic by Fun Co. opens this Holiday season.
Unlike other drive-thru lighted holiday displays, Fun Co. has invited famous artists and talented lighting designers to design and install various creations that vary from the dazzling spectacle of moving colours to luminescent crystal caverns.
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Described as ‘a winter wonderland that only dreams are made of’, this immersive adventure has 18 artworks that you can admire as you drive through 1.7 km of lights, shapes and wonder.
Fun Co. says Snow magic was inspired by fire, ice and light.
There are 3 enchanting realms that you will get to explore: Celestial, Terra Firma and Oceanic. Each realm has something unique and magnificent made by talented artists that will blow your mind.
In the Celestial realm, there are 2 installations: Aurora Borealis and Sirius.
You will find yourself mesmerized by the colours and lights of Aurora Borealis moving all around you as they transform. ‘Sirius’ by Nathan Whitford is a bright, massive star made of steel and light that will leave you in awe as it flickers in the sky.
10 incredible wonders are part of the Terra Firma realm, this includes ‘Heavy Meta’ a massive, mystical, dragon that spews fire, as well as a glowing, mythical Jackalope, ‘Tarna the Jackalope’, made of steel with flaming antlers. You can see an orb of light and metal called the ‘Snow Moon’ here also made by Nathan Whitford.
Enter into an icicle cave, made by Calabara, with shimmering lights and explore a magical castle. Brian Moore’s ‘Blizzard’ transports you into a stormy blizzard with strong winds and his other masterpiece ‘Phantasmagoria’ involves optic effects and illusions to create mystical creatures.
Philippe Blanchard’s ‘Enchanted Forest’ includes a magical experience with colours, lights, motion and so much more. Snow Magic’s ‘Cosmic Dreams’ creates a dream world with colours and shapes that collide, shift and disappear. You can escape Gravity with Studio F Minus.
The Oceanic realm includes Nadine Bariteau’s ‘Do Angels Exist’ which has beautiful dragonflies with magical wings.
Ryan Longo has 4 masterpieces at Snow Magic, these include ‘Sea Tangle’, ’Anglerfish’ which is an amazing larger-than-life fish, ‘Stingrays’ that include bioluminescent stingrays made of steel and ‘Earth Resist’.
‘Wild Torus’ by Max Streicher is an infinitely intertwining circle of colors and shapes that expresses unity and chaos.
All of these installations are absolutely incredible and can be paired with a unique soundscape that was specially made for Snow Magic by Miff Zawadzki.
Snow magic isn’t like anything you’ve ever seen before, so don’t miss out on this unique experience at Ontario Place. Early access tickets are available now and cost $45 during off-peak demand times and $65 during on-peak demand times.
To top it all, $1 from every Snow Magic ticket sold will be donated to SickKids Foundation.
Snow Magic
What: Wander into this immersive wonderland brimming with epic legendary creatures, crystalline caverns and mysterious sights that only dreams are made of. Feel the pulse of a heartfelt soundscape that inspires you. Surround yourself with captivating beauty, awe and delight. Be curious, play the game and share the tale.
Where:
Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3B9
Access the East Parking Lot (off of Lakeshore Boulevard) & East Island area to begin your journey through a Winter Hinterland brimming with awe-inspiring installations.
When:
November 12 to January 16, 2022
Open Wed – Sun in November & 7 nights a week in December & January | 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
How Much:
$45 Off-Peak Demand Times / $65 On-Peak Demand Times per vehicle
