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Summary

9 Places You Can See Twinkling Christmas Lights Near Toronto Without Leaving Your Car

So many glowing tunnels to choose from! 😍
Staff Writer

There is no need to freeze outdoors to see enjoy the holiday magic.

This winter, there are tons of drive-thru Christmas light festivals near Toronto, where you can see twinkling displays without leaving your vehicle.

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You might be surprised by how many events are just a short drive away. With so many glowing tunnels to pick from, you can easily go to a different one each weekend.

So grab your thermos of hot cocoa, it is time to go for a drive to one of the events below.

Bluffs Winter Wonderland

christmas drive thru ontario

Price: $25.00 per car

When: Friday, November 27 - Sunday, December 20

Address: 1 Brimley Rd. S., Scarborough, ON

Why You Need To Go: The one-kilometre festive path will take you to Santa's house, enchanted forest, snowman alley and more.

Gift Of Light

Price: $20.00+ per car

When: Saturday, November 14, 2020 - Sunday, January 3, 2021

Address: 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is a breathtaking experience, with over 300 illuminated displays and two tunnels.

Winter Festival of Lights

Price: Free

When: Saturday, November 14, 2020 - Sunday, January 10, 2021

Address: Niagara Falls, ON

Why You Need To Go: You don't need to spend any money to enjoy the three million twinkling lights.

Holiday Nights of Lights

Price: $25.00+ per car

When: Friday, November 20 - Thursday, January 7

Address: 7250 Keele St., Vaughan, ON

Why You Need To Go: You'll be able to drive past enchanting displays of twinkling lights.

Journey Into Enchantment

Price: $29.95 per vehicle 

When: Friday, November 20, 2020 - Monday, January 4, 2021

Address: 10080 Kennedy Rd., Markham, ON

Why You Need To Go: There will be over one million lights at this incredible event.

Polar

Price: $45.00+ per car

When: Friday, November 27, 2020 - Sunday, January 3, 2021

Address: 6145 Viscount Rd., Mississauga, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is a brand new event that will put you in the holiday spirit.

Glow Gardens

Price: $30.00 per vehicle

When: November 18, 2020 - January 2, 2021

Address: 2821 Stevensville Rd., Stevensville, ON

Why You Need To Go: The three-kilometre route will have over one million lights to see.

Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights

Price: Free

When: Saturday, December 5, 2020 - Saturday, January 2, 2021 

Address: Elgin Park Dr., Uxbridge, Ontario

Why You Need To Go: Their highly immersive show has the illuminations synchronized to music.

Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees

Price: $20.00 per vehicle

When: Thursday, November 12 - Saturday, November 21

Address: 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon, ON

Why You Need To Go: From your vehicle, you'll be able to see the old village decorated with Christmas trees and twinkling lights.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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