Where to explore holiday light displays in Ontario
Yes, we are in a pandemic. No, that doesn’t mean the holiday spirit is cancelled. Here is a list of places you can walk or drive through in Ontario.
While this year is undoubtedly different, the way we enjoy the outdoors this winter doesn’t need to change. Here are some of the places you can admire lights and decorations, safely, across Ontario. Make sure to follow safe social distancing measures, buy tickets in advance and stay as local as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Ball’s Falls Holiday Trail - Lincoln, Ontario. Walking trail
Canadian Tire Christmas Trail - North York, Ontario. Drive thru
Canadian Tire Christmas Trail - North York, Ontario. Courtesy: Marta Czurylowicz
OPG Winter Festival of Lights - Niagara Falls, Ontario. Walk and drive thru
OPG Winter Festival of Lights - Niagara Falls, Ontario. Courtesy: Niagara Falls Tourism
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Alight at Night, Upper Canada Village - Morrisburg, Ontario. Walking trail
Alight at Night, Upper Canada Village - Morrisburg, Ontario. Courtesy: LadouceurPhoto
Polar, Toronto Pearson - Mississauga, Ontario. Drive thru
Magic of Lights - Ottawa, Ontario. Drive thru
Enchant - Holiday Magic and Blue Mountain - The Blue Mountains, Ontario. Walking
Polar, Toronto Pearson - Mississauga, Ontario. Courtesy: Rachel Schoutsen
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River Lights - Amherstburg, Ontario. Walking
Gift of Lights - Kitchener, Ontario. Drive thru
Glow Gardens - Stevensville, Ontario. Drive thru
Winter Wonders - Royal Botanical Gardens - Burlington, Ontario. Walking trail
Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights - Owen Sound, Ontario. Walking trail
Big Bright Light Season - Napanee, Ontario. Walk and drive thru
Lights On - Stratford, Ontario. Walk and drive thru
Winter Illumination - Cambridge, Ontario. Walk and drive thru
Holiday Nights of Lights - Vaughan, Ontario. Drive thru
Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights - Uxbridge, Ontario. Drive thru
Bluffs Winter Wonderland - Scarborough, Ontario. Drive thru
Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst - Brantford, Ontario. Drive thru
The Village After Dark - A Holiday Stroll - Hamilton, Ontario. Walking trail