Enjoy the season by going to drive-thru 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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Christmas Lights in Burlington and Oakville
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. 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, December 5, 2024 to January 5, 2025 but not December 24, December 25, December 26, December 31, January 1. Ticketed entry times.
Tickets required; get yours today at Winter Wonders – Royal Botanical Gardens
Festival of Lights At Spencer Smith Park
2024 marks the 29th 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. Tens of thousands more 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.
Now in its fourth 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 is 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 16, 2024 – Jan 5, 2025
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.
- 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
- Niagara Falls Hot Chocolate Trail
Winter Wonderland of Lights in Oakville
Walk through lights throughout downtown Oakville
Take in the wonder of the season at our Winter Wonderland of Lights. Displays throughout Downtown from Towne Square to Centennial Square (Navy/Lakeshore).
Safari Lights at Safari Niagara
Drive through light show in Niagara
Make this holiday season a special one by driving through our 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.
2024 Pricing: Tickets range from $24.95 – $29.95 per car, with weekends being more expensive. Early bird pricing in effect until November 20.
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 Thru and Walk Thru 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 22nd thru January 4th, time slots vary depending on the day of the week you want to visit.
Visit Gift of Light, 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 30th thru January 4th from 5:00-10:30pm each night
Winter Ice And Lights
Walk-thru light festival in Cambridge
Take a walk through the beautiful light displays and enjoy the self-guided experience with friends, family or on your own time! Installations are bright and lit every night between 5 to 11 pm. Some installations can be viewed by driving past, while others are best enjoyed by being on foot and walking up to them.
Nov 15, 2024 January 1, 2025
Find additional info for the Kick-Off event on their website here.
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