This winter is going to be lit - literally! Get ready for the return of the massive illumination festival that warms our hearts on frosty evenings. The holiday season wouldn't be as magical without Niagara's Winter Festival of Lights, an enchanting event that transforms Niagara into a sparkling winter wonderland. Put on your toque and immerse yourself in shimmering, colourful lights and animated displays! This season's event runs from November 16, 2019, to January 12, 2020, and is expected to draw over 1.8 million visitors. This will be the 37th anniversary of Canada's largest illumination festival, and it will certainly be a year to remember! View this post on Instagram One more month and you’ll be able to once again view our Friday night fireworks presented by @fallsviewcasino with our colourful WFOL illuminations in the background 🎆 . 📸 : @steelcat . . #wfol #fireworks #pyrotechnics #soon #niagarafalls #winterfireworks #colourful #winterfestivaloflights #illumination A post shared by Winter Festival of Lights (@winterfestivaloflights) on Oct 25, 2019 at 3:20pm PDT The Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival takes place in Niagara Parks, Dufferin Islands, and surrounding locations. This year's spectacle will include 15 Canadian wildlife exhibits over 50 shimmering trees, the world's largest Canadian-American flag, breathtaking 3D angels, the all-time favourite Noah's Ark, and more! View this post on Instagram You light up my life✨ A post shared by Amy Lezak 🌻 (@amylezak) on Nov 26, 2018 at 8:13am PST The opening ceremonies will begin on November 16 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Niagara Parks. The free ceremony will kick off the beloved festival tradition and it is spectacular to see. After the ceremony, explore the 8-kilometre illumination route featuring over 3 million lights! There will be a total of 25 magnificent fireworks shows throughout the event and tons of winter light displays to see. The Falls Illumination event will transform Niagara Falls into a magical, colourful work of art, and the Fallsview Sound and Light Show will project a kaleidoscope of bright images on the Oakes Hotel. You can't miss the signature Zimmerman fountain or the massive, glowing Inukshuks that light up the night. View this post on Instagram Remember to keep cool in this hot weather!! 😎❄️☃️ #winterfestivaloflights #zimmermanfountain #niagarafalls #blue #illumination #wfol #niagaraparks #photograph #fountainoflight #staycool #juneweather A post shared by Winter Festival of Lights (@winterfestivaloflights) on Jun 19, 2018 at 9:46am PDT Make sure you dress warm, and maybe even stop for a hot chocolate break to keep those winter chills away. The event is free, but donations are always appreciated. Start counting down the days until this favourite holiday spectacle! Winter Festival Of Lights Price: Free When: November 16, 2019-January 12, 2020 Address: 6815 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls, ON Why You Need To Go: Watch Niagara transform into a magical winter wonderland with millions of lights and tons of breathtaking displays. Website There are stories everywhere. If you spot a newsworthy event in your city, send us a message, photo, or video @NarcityCanada on Twitter and Instagram.