The Holiday season is here, which means the return of Christmas trees and Christmas light displays. Checkout our guide below to the Places to See Enchanting Christmas Lights in Halton.
Light Up the Hills Festival of Halton
Now until January 14: Everyday from 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
This holiday season, experience a world of lights and the wonders of the season and join us at the Light Up the Hills Festival of Halton in Georgetown. Join us for an unforgettable walk through captivating displays as we illuminate the hills with our festival of lights. Our annual event celebrates the magic of the season, where there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy. Whether you’re seeking a family outing, a romantic date night, or simply a moment of wonder and awe, Light Up the Hills delivers an unforgettable experience that will leave you with wonderful memories of the season. Embark on this extraordinary adventure and discover why our festival has become a cherished tradition in Halton.
This year the lights will be lit for everyone to enjoy at Dominion Gardens Park in Georgetown, Shelagh Law Parkette in Glen Williams and Acton Sports Park in Acton. As always, there is no charge to visit any of the parks and you do not need to make a reservation.
Burlington Festival of Lights
Spencer Smith Park: 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
Now – January 8th – 4:00pm – Midnight daily
The Festival of Lights illuminates Burlington’s waterfront through December to early January each year. Thousands of local residents and visitors from across the region, and beyond, have made it a seasonal tradition to 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 represents a popular annual tradition in the community. The Festival marked its 28th anniversary in 2023.
Come share your holiday spirits with family and friends while strolling through the magical lighting displays this year!
Winter Wonders
Now to January 7 (Thursdays to Sundays)*
Hendrie Park – 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON
Winter Wonders, a unique outdoor evening experience, guides visitors along Hendrie Park’s picturesque pathways adorned with charming festive lights, interactive installations and magical displays that tell the stories of unique winter wonders. Stroll through our breathtaking garden to the rhythm of festive music while indulging in the warm tastes and fragrances of the holiday season.
After your walk, cozy up indoors and explore the Botanical Train installation and the warmly lit Mediterranean Garden, and pick up unique gifts from Shop at the Gardens. Timed tickets are required and space is limited.
Timed-tickets required; get yours now!
Winter Festival of Lights
Make it your winter tradition. The event will run until Jan. 10 and the lights will be illuminated from 5 p.m. to midnight.
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.
“Sparkling Winter Lights” Falls Illumination
To celebrate the beauty and majesty of the winter season and the annual Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights, an illumination light show “Sparkling Winter Lights” has been produced for Niagara Falls Tourism by the Niagara Falls Illumination Board. The display features the subtle and sometimes harsh movements inspired by winter in the north. From gentle snowfalls to the aurora borealis gliding over snowy tundra, to blizzards and the frosted falls; winter’s spectacle is exciting and magical.
The mighty American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls will come to life every evening with this tribute to the natural beauty all around us. The display is part of the regular nightly illumination of the Falls, with the five-minute lighting display playing through on the hour, at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening between November 18, 2023 and January 7, 2024.
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights Hot Chocolate Trail
Warm up this winter season with a hot beverage while exploring the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights. This new self-guided trail will lead you to delicious stops of chocolatey concoctions created by chocolatiers, chefs and mixologists at some of the area’s excellent restaurants and bake shops across Niagara Falls. From classic combinations with mint, orange and s’mores to inventive cocktails like a Dulce De Leche or Naughty But Nice Hot Chocolate featuring unique homemade ingredients like flavoured marshmallows and even eyeball gummies, this new trail has 17 stops with 23 unique and delicious flavours to sip and savour (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic options).
