Enjoy the season by going to drive-through Christmas light festivals and walking through light displays. We recommend a visit to the spectacular light show in Niagara Falls or taking in a local lakeside stroll at Burlington’s Festival of Lights. No matter which of these Christmas light experiences you choose, you will agree that Ontario is all glowing with magic during the Holiday season.
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Winter Wonders At Royal Botanical Gardens
Walk-thru light festival in Burlington
This outdoor experience guides visitors through Hendrie Park decked out with festive Christmas lights, light and sound installations, and displays that celebrate the magic of the winter season. Stroll through the garden to the rhythm of festive music while indulging in the warm tastes and fragrances of the holiday season. New this year, enjoy interactive art installations by Canadian artists that invite you to touch, explore, and play, adding a hands-on element where you create the magic! Browse an expanded selection of craft vendors offering unique, handmade gifts perfect for the season. After your walk, head indoors to the Botanical Train display.
Pricing: Kids under 2 are free, kids 3-12 years old are $16 and adults are $20. Discounts for RBG members.
Dates: Thursday to Sunday, November 27, 2025 to January 4, 2026 but not December 24, December 25, December 26, December 31, January 1. Ticketed entry times from 5:30 PM to 10 PM.
Tickets required; get yours today at Winter Wonders – Royal Botanical Gardens
Festival of Lights At Spencer Smith Park
2025 marks the 30th year for the Festival of Lights! Every year thousands of local residents and visitors from across the region, and beyond, wander through the park with family and friends to view the themed displays. From November 29th, 2025 to January 7th, 2026, tens of thousands of visitors will take in the attraction while driving along Lakeshore Road at the City’s waterfront throughout the holiday season. It’s one of our favourites, and we have more details and tips for seeing the lights at their best here.
Holiday Lights by the Lake at Coronation Park
Drive thru light show and walk through lights in Oakville, Ontario
Starting on December 1, Coronation Park will be transformed into a spectacular light experience with the Holiday Lights by the Lake light display. The lights will be on display throughout the winter season through to February 1.
Now in its fifth year, this family friendly event will feature even more lights and attractions. With more than 90 trees decked in 130,000 lights, paths illuminated by 100 light displays and 13 spotlight and laser displays, the park will be transformed into an unmissable winter destination!
This event and drive through light display are free.
Coronation Park address: 1426 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville
Niagara Falls Winter Festival Of Lights
Drive thru light show and walk through lights in Niagara Falls Nov 15, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
The most enchanting of Niagara Falls attractions, the annual Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival. Experience the spectacular displays with millions of lights and larger than life displays across the tourism districts.
New to the Falls experience this year, The Laser Light Spectacular is a free, family-friendly show that lights up the night sky with bursts of colour, music, and motion! Set against the magical glow of millions of twinkling lights, the show transforms Niagara Falls into a kaleidoscope of colour and sound. Watch as vivid laser beams dance through the winter air, synchronized to an energetic soundtrack that captures the spirit of the season. It’s the perfect way to make your winter nights shine even brighter! This will be on display every half hour from 6 PM to 9 PM on Friday and Saturday nights from Nov 15-Dec 20 and nightly from Dec 26-Jan 4.
- Over 40 nights of FREE indoor family entertainment at multiple host venues every weekend and nightly throughout the December holiday period
- Special illumination of the Falls every night
- Fireworks at 8 PM every Friday and Saturday night from Nov 15-Dec 20 and nightly from Dec 25-Jan 4
- Niagara Falls Hot Chocolate Trail
Safari Lights at Safari Niagara
Drive-through light show in Niagara
Make this holiday season a special one by driving through this dazzling holiday lights drive-thru adventure! There is snow-much to see! Immersive light tunnels, luminous motion lights, whimsical animal light displays you won’t see anywhere else! This awe-inspiring 3 km drive will immerse you in luminous colour changing motion lights and winding light tunnels, complete with your favourite holiday scenes and displays.
2025 Pricing: Tickets range from $24.95 – $34.95 per car, with weekends being more expensive. Early bird pricing in effect until November 21.
Dates and times: Open from November 21st through December 30th. Time slots are from 5:30 till 7:30 pm nightly.
Visit Safari Niagara’s website to purchase tickets.
Drive-Through and Walk-Through Christmas Lights in Kitchener and Cambridge
Gift of Lights at Bingemans
Drive-through light display in Kitchener
Experience the magic and wonder of the Region’s most spectacular and dazzling light displays this holiday season. Bask in the beauty and wonderment of Gift of Lights; a drive through experience, featuring a breathtaking 40 foot twinkly LED tree, over 300 animated and static light displays and light tunnels.
Dates and Times: November 21st through January 3rd, time slots vary depending on the day of the week you want to visit.
Visit Gift of Lights, Bingemans for more information and to purchase tickets.
Wonders of Winter
Walk-through light festival in Waterloo Park
Wander through Waterloo Park and enjoy over 100 colourful displays with over 100,000 lights.
Dates and Times: November 29th through January 3rd from 5 PM-10:30 PM each night
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