Top Things to Do in Ontario This January – 2026

From outdoor skating trails to music  festivals, here are some of the best things to do this January in Ontario.

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27 Dec

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, 260/280 Scenic Caves Rd., The Blue Mountains

December 27, 2025 To February 28, 2026

(705) 446-0256

$62

Strap on your snowshoes for a night-time hike, where stars and shadows create a dramatic setting for adventure. Professional staff members guide your group on a 1 ½ to 2 ...  »

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31 Dec

Rideau Canal, Ottawa

December 31, 2025 To February 28, 2026

FREE

The 55th season of the Rideau Canal Skateway will begin on January 11 at 8 am.  A 3.6-km section between the Somerset and Bank access points will be open ...  »

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31 Dec

Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville

December 31, 2025 To February 16, 2026

$14 - $31

Stroll the Illuminated Sugar Bush Trail and then make your way over to the Winterlit Trail for an experience with a little extra sparkle.   »

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01 Jan

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, Highway 12 East, Midland

January 1, 2026 To February 8, 2026

705-526-7809 ext. 220

$170 for groups of 1-2

Experience areas of the Wye Marsh that are otherwise not open to the general visiting public! After a brief lesson on the art of snowshoeing, you will ...  »

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01 Jan

Sibbald Point Provincial Park, 26071 York Rd 18 (Park Road), Sutton West

January 1, 2026 To February 15, 2026

Park Admission

Join us for a magical evening under the night sky at Sibbald Point Provincial Park‘s Maidenhair Fern Trail. This hike takes visitors along the 2km loop ...  »

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09 Jan

Western Fair District Agriplex , 845 Florence St, London

January 9, 2026 To January 10, 2026

$30 to $40

The show brings Londoners an enticing mix of local restaurants, wineries, craft beers, and spirits and pairs them with tasting seminars, stage presentations and entertainment. Come sip, ...  »

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10 Jan

Richmond Hill Public Library, 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill

January 10, 2026

Free

Meet local tea vendors and uncover a world of delicious blends and unique tea products! Explore exciting flavours, chat with passionate sellers, and discover your next favourite ...  »

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10 Jan

Terra Cotta Conservation Area, 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hills

January 10, 2026 To February 28, 2026

Park Admission

Explore a brightly lit 2-kilometre winter trail at Ignite the Night. Visitors can experience the beauty of Terra Cotta CA’s forest after dark on Saturday nights. ...  »

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14 Jan

Various venues, Markham

January 14, 2026 To March 15, 2026

Varies

Markham Jazzlicious WinterFest will bring together food lovers and music enthusiasts for a night of culinary delights and live jazz performances. Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner, ...  »

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16 Jan

Various venues, Niagara Falls

January 16, 2026 To February 1, 2026

$30 & up

For three weekends in January the Niagara region is transformed into a wintry wonderland, in celebration of one of Canada’s most cherished products, Ontario Icewine. The ...  »

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16 Jan

Arrowhead Provincial Park, Arrowhead Park Road, Huntsville

January 16, 2026 To February 28, 2026

$21

In the winter, Arrowhead Provincial Park staff grooms and maintains a 1.3km long outdoor skating trail for public skating. During select nights during the winter season, called ...  »

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17 Jan

Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

January 17, 2026 To January 25, 2026

Free

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village transforms Queen Street into a picturesque winter wonderland over two weekends in January. Guests can savour Niagara’s world-renowned Icewine paired with delicious ...  »

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22 Jan

Various Venues, Stouffville

January 22, 2026 To January 24, 2026

Free and Ticketed

Stouffville will be woken from hibernation by a diverse lineup of musical performances, installations and engaging interactive experiences. This community event will attract attendees from across York ...  »

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23 Jan

Various Venues, Toronto

January 23, 2026 To February 3, 2026

Varies

An international festival of contemporary music presented annually by the University of Toronto Faculty.  Join us for 10 days of concerts, workshops and master classes as we celebrate ...  »

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23 Jan

Multiple Venues,Toronto

January 23, 2026 To February 1, 2026

Mostly Free

Celebrate art and design online and in-person at venues across Toronto. DesignTO Festival isn’t just about events, it’s about making real change. Celebrating 15 years of ...  »

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24 Jan

Upper Queens Park, Stratford

January 24, 2026

Varies

Celebrate winter fun in Stratford. Enjoy demonstrations, ice sculptures, food trucks, scavenger hunts and more!  »

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26 Jan

Onaping Falls, Sudbury

January 26, 2026 To February 1, 2026

$3 to $5

Join for the weekend-long carnival happening throughout the communities of Onaping Falls. Snow Sculpture Contest, Community Bonfire, Vintage Snowmobile Show, Cardboard Box Derby, Pride Drag Bingo, Euchre ...  »

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26 Jan

Various restaurants across Burlington

January 26, 2026 To February 8, 2026

prix-fixe prices

Enjoy prix-fixe dining with Dine-in and Take-Out options at a variety of restaurants across Burlington.  »

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30 Jan

Various Venues, Ottawa- Gatineau

January 30, 2026 To February 16, 2026

1-844-878-8333

Free

Winterlude transforms Canada’s Capital Region into the ideal destination to celebrate Canadian traditions in wintertime.With three weekends full of discoveries and traditions, there is something ...  »

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30 Jan

Various venues, Township of Selwyn

January 30, 2026 To February 1, 2026

Free

PolarFest is an exciting family festival, offering something for everyone. A weekend full of laughter, friendly competition and the enjoyment of winter. PolarFest is an exciting family ...  »

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31 Jan

Alton Mill Arts Centre, Amelia Street, Alton

January 31, 2026 To February 1, 2026

519-941-9300

$5 to $10

Ignite your winter weekend at the Alton Mill’s annual Fire & Ice Festival presented by TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley— a high-energy winter celebration packed with ...  »

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31 Jan

Toronto Reference Library, Yonge Street, Toronto

January 31, 2026 To February 1, 2026

$25 & up

The Toronto Tea Festival has gathered world-renowned tea sommeliers, published authors, historical fashion experts, musicians and vendors who are keen to steep the enquiring, novice and aficionado ...  »

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31 Jan

Manitoba Street, Bracebridge

January 31, 2026

$8 to $10

The Fire & Ice Festival is set to return to Downtown Bracebridge this January! The festival offers a unique approach to a traditional winter carnival. “FIRE” features ...  »

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31 Jan

Various locations, Hamilton

January 31, 2026 To February 16, 2026

info@hamiltonwinterfest.ca

Free and ticketed

From February 1-17, 2025 Hamilton Winterfest will bring you concerts and crafts, drag and dancing, theatre, fashion, art installations and so much more.  »

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31 Jan

Various Venues,Ontario

January 31, 2026 To February 21, 2026

Fundraise

Snowmobilers from across Ontario are revving up their engines for the annual Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids events taking place across Ontario. This unique fundraising experience combines ...  »

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31 Jan

Enercare Centre, 100 Princes' Blvd #1, Toronto

January 31, 2026

$10 to $24.99

Join us for an unforgettable day or night session featuring craft beer, cider, and spirits sampling, beer hall style seating area and a massive silent disco powered ...  »

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31 Jan

RBG Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington

January 31, 2026 To April 6, 2026

$11.50 - $21.50 + HST + $2 service fee

Follow the road that leads to Royal Botanical Gardens’ 2026 floral showcase, “Bloomland in Oz,” where imagination blossoms into a spectacular adventure inspired by the pages of The ...  »

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