1. Winterfest Toronto @ Harbourfront Centre (Until Jan 5)
Winterfest Toronto features a holiday market with unique gifts, tasty food, mulled wine, and festive activities like tree lighting, a train ride, and a warming zone with S’Mores. It’s open on weekends and select holidays.
2. The Distillery Winter Village @ Distillery District (Until Jan 5)
The Distillery Winter Village offers a magical holiday experience featuring charming vendor cabins, unique shopping, festive restaurants, and winter activities. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly attractions like meeting Santa, caroling, and exploring the Illuminarium. Tickets are required after 4pm, and it’s recommended to purchase them in advance.
3. ROM for the Holidays @ ROM (Dec 26 – Jan 5)
ROM for the Holidays returns with exciting programming, featuring live performances, interactive activities, and three special exhibitions. It’s a great way to enjoy the festive season while exploring art, culture, and history.
4. Winterfest @ Canada’s Wonderland (Until Jan 4)
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, exciting rides, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street.
5. Christmas at the Castle @ Casa Loma (Until Jan 4)
Casa Loma is hosting a wide range of activities and thrilling performances that are sure to be fun for the whole family. Guests will be surrounded by holiday magic throughout the castle which will be resplendent with holiday décor, including a 20ft tall tree in the Great Hall and eight other signature trees by talented Canadian designers. As always kids are invited to visit Santa in his castle workshop and participate in festive arts and crafts, visit with wintery holiday mascots, and much more.
6. Cavalcade of Lights @ Nathan Phillips Square (Until Jan 7)
This holiday season Nathan Phillips Square transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland. Skate under shimmering lights, admire the glittering tree, and explore captivating art installations. Admission is free, with nightly festivities until 10 p.m.
7. Skating
Toronto offers a range of ice skating spots, from the iconic Nathan Phillips Square to picturesque outdoor rinks around the city. You can enjoy public skating, special DJ nights, and even scenic skating trails. Check out these fun locations to glide through the season.
Join Toronto’s New Year’s Eve celebrations on the waterfront, featuring a stunning 10-minute fireworks display at midnight, synchronized to music. The event also includes pop-up performances, DJ sets, dance sessions, and short film projections. View the fireworks from various locations along the waterfront, or watch live online.
9. Road Trip: Niagara Winter Festival of Lights & Fallsview Casino
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights (until Jan 5) features dazzling light displays, themed installations, and interactive exhibits, along with a Hot Chocolate Trail at over 20 festive stops. After enjoying the lights, unwind at Fallsview Casino Resort, where luxurious accommodations, top-tier dining, and stunning views of Niagara Falls await.
10. Road Trip: Blue Mountain
If you feel like getting out of the city, Blue Mountain Resort offers a magical winter experience with activities like skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The resort also features Holiday Magic events, running until January 5, with festive light displays, activities, and performances. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks and family-friendly fun.
