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Canada’s Wonderland’s annual holiday light display and festival returns on Saturday, November 15th.
Credit: Canada’s Wonderland
The popular holiday festival at Canada’s largest amusement park will feature a lively musical Tinker’s Toy Factory, a nightly tree-lighting ceremony, multiple themed areas, festive food and family entertainment.
The whole family can enjoy ice skating at the frozen pond in front of Wonder Mountain or take a thrilling amusement ride.
Here are the highlights of this year’s Winterfest:
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Kick off the WinterFest Lighting Spectacular with Snoopy and Canada’s Wonderland Holiday Singers on International Street. Daily at 5:30 PM.
- Lights & Sights: Experience the warm glow of soft, ambient holiday lights, wander down Candy Cane Lane, and watch brilliant light displays dance to festive holiday music.
- Ice Skating on Snow Flake Lake: Glide gracefully across Snow Flake Lake’s grand ice rink, surrounded by the stunning backdrop of Wonder Mountain and millions of twinkling lights on International Street.
- Live Entertainment: Experience a festive lineup of musical and family-friendly entertainment, including classic Christmas Carolers, high-energy Cool Yule Christmas, and lively beats from Four Drummers Drumming. Enjoy the heartwarming It’s Christmas, Charlie Brown!, quirky fun at Polar Party, and romantic laughs in Small Town Snowmance. The Mistletones bring 1950s charm, while Tinker’s Toy Factory dazzles with music, acrobatics, and holiday magic.
- Christmas Market: Explore a traditional Christmas market featuring local artisans and craft vendors, offering a variety of gifts, apparel, food, and desserts.
- Reindeer Roundup: Follow Murray the Moose as he attempts to join Santa’s Sleigh Team and pass an interview test with Ruby Reindeer from Reindeer Services.
- Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen: Visit Mrs. Claus and decorate your own box of her delicious creations, while she may even put in a good word for you with Santa (additional fees).
- St. Nick’s Pics: Capture the holiday tradition of a photo with Santa at the North Pole, available through Dec. 23 (additional fees).
- WinterFest Rides: Experience the thrill of some of your favourite rides during WinterFest, including Antique Carrousel, Beagle Brigade Airfield, Boo Blasters on Boo Hill, Wilde Knight Mares, Woodstock Whirlybirds and many more!
- Festive Food: Savour a delectable menu of holiday fare, including savoury dishes, desserts, and irresistible snacks, along with hot cider and gourmet hot chocolate.
Canada’s Wonderland WinterFest – Trip Planning
What: WinterFest offers a new season of holiday fun at Canada’s Wonderland, where guests will be treated to an immersive holiday experience.
When:
November 15 – January 3, 2026
November 15 – January 3 (Sat, Sun) | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 19 – January 2 (Fri)| 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 22 – December 29 (Mon) | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 23 – December 30 (Tue) | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 31 (Wed) | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
January 1 (Thu) | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Tree Lighting Ceremony – 5:30pm
- Cool Yule Christmas – 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
- Polar Party with the Tannenbaums – 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
- Four Drummers Drumming – 3:45pm, 4:45pm, 5:45pm, 6:45pm, 7:45pm
- The MistleTones – 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm
- It’s Christmas, Charlie Brown! – 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
- Christmas Carolers – 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm
- Tinker’s Toy Factory – 4:00pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm, 8:30pm
- Small Town Snowmance – 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
Shows subject to change. Some shows close Dec 30; some end Dec 31.
How Much:
Regular: $32 & up +applicable fees
Ice Skating & Skate Rentals: $17.00
Ice Skating: $12.00
Where:
Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 1S6
Paid Parking
