9 d. ago Charming Ontario town becomes festive winter wonderland during holidays

The Ontario town of Port Perry comes alive each festive season, transforming its quaint downtown into a charming little winter wonderland.The town's quiet downtown area is popular for its Victorian architecture, but this scene takes on a new charm during the winter months, when thousands of lights and holiday activations draw in road trippers from across the region.Port Perry's seasonal celebrations kick off with the annual Scugog Santa Claus Parade, which takes place during the first week of December.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Explore Hidden Gems with Steph (@theworldasiseeit_travelblog)Visitors this time of year can also take a ride on the Holly Trolley, a free trolley ride through downtown Port Perry on weekends, with stops at various shops and restaurants along the way.One of the biggest seasonal attractions is the Lakefront Skate and M...

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1 week ago Toronto's St. Lawrence Market transforming into magical winter destination this month

One of Toronto's most iconic landmarks is transforming into a whimsical winter wonderland just in time for the holidays.The Distillery District Winter Village tends to get all the credit when it comes to Toronto's holiday traditions, and it's not without good reason, but another one of the city's historic landmarks has been quietly climbing up the ranks in terms of holiday cheer, too.For a second year running, St. Lawrence Market is gearing up to unleash whimsical winter magic on the city with the return of its Winter Market.Taking over Market Street for an entire month this holiday season, the market will see the pedestrian street turned into a winter village plucked straight from your most festive fantasies, with a slew of local vendors, live performances, seasonal food and drinks, and maybe even an appearance from Santa Claus or two.    View this post on Instagram           A post...

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2 w. ago Historic Ontario town transforms into a Hallmark movie scene every year

Ontario holiday destinations rivalling Hallmark movie sets can be found throughout the province, but few scenic locales rival the picturesque charm of the historic Unionville area of Markham, Ont.Unionville's historic small-town architecture creates the perfect backdrop for your own little Hallmark movie winter wonderland, while its artisan shops, diners, and boutiques — all decked out for the season in twinkling lights and tinsel — add to the town's holiday charm.If you're planning a trip to Unionville, which proudly calls itself "the holiday town,"  Main Street is absolutely worth a stroll, with impressive holiday decorations lighting the way.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Megan | thatgirlwithpinknails (@thatgirlwithpinknails)Celebrations kick off with the Old Tyme Christmas event, featuring a lighting ceremony, a ca...

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2 w. ago Ontario city will host a huge international light art festival this winter and it's free

The charming Ontario destination of Stratford is set to glow this winter with Lights on Stratford, an annual international art installation that will take over the city of theatrical fame, hailed as "Canada's Art Town." Back for its sixth edition, Lights on Stratford is an award-winning festival that transforms the city into a glowing landscape of interactive light installations.This year, the art showcases revolve around the theme of "RADIANCE," with organizers purposefully selecting each piece to highlight how communities come together to experience the attractions and reflect the concept.Split between Stratford's Market Square and Tom Patterson Island — a park along the Avon River — Lights on Stratford will include two distinct exhibit areas for guests to explore.Market Square will host the Canadian premiere of a CHRONOHARP, an attraction first featured at Vivid, an international light festival i...

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2 w. ago Experience More Magic Than Ever Before at RBG’s Winter Wonders!

BURLINGTON, Ontario — Experience even more magic this year at Royal Botanical Gardens’ Winter Wonders! Dazzling lights, enchanting installations, and an all-new outdoor artisan market transform Hendrie Park into a winter wonderland, Thursday to Sunday evenings from November 27th, 2025, to January 4th, 2026 (some exceptions apply*). Bundle up for a stroll through RBG’s lighted […]

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3 w. ago Ontario park to transform into winter wonderland with market and dazzling displays

With colder weather soon approaching, parks and outdoor venues across Ontario are set to transform into winter wonderlands, and Hendrie Park at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ont. is one of the many seasonal stops you may want to mark off on your holiday road trip map.Hendrie Park is bringing back its annual Winter Wonders event from Nov. 27 to Jan. 4, 2026, when the park will turn into an outdoor holiday retreat offering fun like roaming entertainers, immersive displays, and fire pits.And that's just the outdoor experience. Guests can also step inside the pavilion to see the Botanical Train Display, browse seasonal finds at the Gift Shop, and warm up with a drink at the Greenhouse Café.This year's Winter Wonders includes all the classic favourites plus two exciting additions: three all-new interactive art installations and the Artisan Village.@justinpluslauren Here's where you can see the most magical Christmas lights in Hamilton &...

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