12 h. ago Everything happening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre this holiday season

November in Toronto marks the beginning of the holiday season, when the city comes alive with festive vibes and magic.To help make the city shine extra bright, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is launching a whole spectrum of holiday programming. From the beloved Christmas tree light and snow shows to live musical performances and all of your shopping needs, this is where you'll want to be this season.Grab your Santa hat and check out what holiday programming is happening at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre.Indoor holiday tree light and snow showsEveryone knows that Toronto's holiday season doesn't officially start until the CF Toronto Eaton Centre Christmas tree is glowing bright. Check out the annual tradition where the awe-inspiring 114-f00t-tall tree has already made its debut.Four festive animated light shows will rotate daily on the tree with accompanying music to get you in a holly jolly mood. Presented by PayPal Pay in 4, the light and s...

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45 h. ago This Ontario city is the perfect holiday postcard destination to see this winter

The quaint waterfront city of Brockville, Ont., located along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, transforms into a festive hotspot during the holidays, offering a curated light and sound show and a themed nature trail among its many seasonal attractions.The season kicks off with Miracle on King Street, a tree-lighting ceremony in the downtown core that officially marks the start of the holidays. This tradition occurs in mid-November, and is swiftly followed by another one of the city's seasonal staples: the Brockville Christmas Market.  Held in the city's downtown core during the first week of December, the Brockville Christmas Market is a single-day affair that brings hundreds of locals together for some holiday shopping and good eats. Visitors can enjoy live performances by local artists while they stroll through streets adorned with festive decor, and shop from an array of vendors offering seasonal finds. @justinpluslauren B...

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3 d. ago Canada’s Most Iconic Christmas Tree Lights Up The 2025 Distillery Winter Village

Toronto’s World-Famous Christmas Market, Presented by L’Oréal Paris, Now Open for the Holiday Season Toronto, ON, Canada, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On November 13 at Toronto’s Distillery Historic District, thousands of onlookers filled the cobblestone streets to help Santa light the 2025 Christmas Tree, marking the official start of The Distillery Winter Village, […]

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6 d. ago Toronto holiday tradition is officially dead but here are 5 fun replacements

Toronto's iconic holiday windows at Hudson's Bay are officially a thing of the past, but that doesn't mean you can't fill that hole in your holiday to-do list with another fun tradition.The themed window vignettes at the former department store's flagship location at Queen and Yonge were a beloved seasonal tradition, first halted by transit investment.What began as a temporary interruption — Ontario Line construction halted the displays in 2023 — quickly became permanent after the retail giant filed for credit protection and officially closed its Toronto flagship store earlier this year.With these beloved vignettes no longer part of Toronto's festive season, you may be looking for other traditions to fill the gap. Luckily, the city has plenty to offer this time of year.Here are five seasonal attractions to help you move on from the loss of the holiday windows at Hudson's Bay.Holiday at The WellThe Well's Nordic-inspired holiday m...

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9 d. ago Toronto holiday market's 50th year to feature 750 vendors and five new attractions

The One of a Kind Show has become an annual tradition in Toronto, and this year it returns with a landmark 50th-anniversary celebration.To mark the half-century run, this year's One of a Kind Show promises to "introduce fresh new experiences that make this milestone year one to remember."This year's theme is Candy Cane, and the show will lean into the idea of this iconic holiday sweet treat while retaining the classic offerings that visitors have grown to love. Guests can shop from over 750 vendors offering everything from handmade goods to home decor and gourmet foods. But that's not all; this year it's introducing five new attractions as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration.The market will kick things off with an opening ceremony, featuring entertainment and a ribbon-cutting. It's also bringing a "European-style Christmas Market" to the venue — a first for the show and something gue...

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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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1 week ago Here are the festive new foods you can find at the Distillery District Winter Village 2025

Can you hear those silver bells, Toronto? Believe it or not, it's almost Christmastime in the city once again, and that means the return of the Distillery District Winter Village.Perhaps Toronto's most cherished (certainly one of its best-attended) holiday season traditions, the annual Winter Village sees the historic Distillery District transformed into a festive European-inspired Christmas market.But you didn't really need me to tell you that, did you? It's all anyone can post about from November to January.Well, the time is almost here once again. The market's pinnacle, an enormous, 55-foot tree bedecked in over 80,000 lights, has been raised and is currently in the process of getting dressed for opening night on Thursday, Nov. 13.The market is packed to the metaphorical rafters (it's outside, of course) with all manner of holiday magic, from carolling elves to festive photo-ops abounding, but, for many, the real draw is the food.Every year, the market spa...

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1 week ago Huge tree hoisted at Distillery District to kick off holiday season in Toronto

A huge tree was delivered to Toronto's Distillery District on Monday, an unofficial kick-off to the holiday season in the city as the historic destination prepares to host its annual Distillery Winter Village.The popular holiday market is back again in 2025, set to kick off with a tree-lighting ceremony taking place at 6 p.m. on opening night, Nov. 13, 2025, and running through Jan. 4, 2026. But passersby in the Distillery District in early November are already being treated to a preview of the enormous tree that will serve as the centrepiece of this year's festivities.The 55-foot-tall tree will soon be adorned with 80,000 Christmas lights — but the public will have to wait just a bit longer until the official tree lighting later this month to witness the full display.Check out this photo gallery of the massive new tree at the Distillery District.

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2 w. ago Toronto's Santa Claus Parade returns after facing cancellation last year

A beloved Toronto tradition is set to return this year after threats of cancellation last year, with the Original Santa Claus Parade to hit the streets again for 2025 in late November. This year's parade promises the same holiday cheer crowds have come to expect over the years, including floats like The Dalton Owl and Mother Goose, more than 1,200 marchers, and live bands, as thousands gather to celebrate the start of the holiday season.But, like many other events in Toronto this year, the parade was almost scrapped.The 2025 parade returns after a turbulent 2024, where organizers were forced to issue a plea for help to keep the annual tradition alive amid financial challenges.Clay Charters, President and CEO of the Original Santa Claus Parade, shared a heartfelt appeal at the time, stating, "In the spirit of togetherness for our 120th anniversary, we're asking anyone who holds a heartfelt memory of the Parade to consider donating $2.00, $12...

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2 w. ago Halloween Fun: The Raving Dead, Ghost Tours and symphonic Nosferatu

The Raving Dead: Following up on last year’s out-of-this-world sci-fi Halloween dance party, Grindstone Theatre Society is going for a zombie theme as it takes over the 33,000 square-foot, four-level plus patio marvel that is the Pendennis Building on Jasper Avenue. Dozens of DJs of every vibe will be spinning grooves spooky and otherwise in […]

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2 w. ago Toymaker Spin Master says it’s ‘too early’ to predict how the holiday season will go

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. is unsure how much of a gift this holiday season will be for toy manufacturers. The Toronto-based company behind brands including Paw Patrol and Rubik’s Cube said Thursday that the industry believes this Christmas is going to be “a little bit choppier” with consumer behaviour “less predictable and more spread […]

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2 w. ago HomeSense is celebrating holiday head starters with early decorating

Toronto's holiday head starters, this one's for you! HomeSense is here to celebrate the excitement of early holiday decorating, because it's never too soon to spread joy. Whether you're taking down the Halloween decor to start decking the halls in red or pulling out a fabulous holiday party spread, HomeSense is your destination for everything festive. The go-to place for early holiday cheerThe magic of HomeSense starts with its vast and never-ending selection. New holiday decor is arriving throughout the season, which means you can snag perfectly priced and quality items, all matched to your style. And the best part? Every visit to HomeSense brings something new to discover, from handcrafted ornaments to cozy classic throws and bold statement pieces – all at prices that make it easy to deck the halls without compromise.Each item has been selected for its quality, value, and style, making it a breeze to mix and match with specific tastes...

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