You Can Explore A Glowing Island & Field Of Twinkling Lights In Ontario This Winter

A historic city is getting completely transformed with lights!
Lead Writer, Travel

An Ontario city is getting completely transformed into a luminous wonderland this winter.

Lights On Stratford is a dazzling winter festival of lights taking place in the historic downtown core.

Launching this month, the event features glowing art and interactive light installations.

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November 19, 2020 to February 14, 2021 Event dates

The spectacular event will light up several places throughout the charming downtown.

The Shakespearean Gardens will be totally transformed with a field of little twinkling lights which respond to your movement as you journey along the paths.

Visit a tiny island illuminated with light sculptures, and watch City Hall transform with giant projections.

The store windows will feature coordinated luminous displays to make your winter shopping even more magical.

The event is completely free, and it will light up your world this winter.

Lights On Stratford

Price: Free

When: November 19, 2020 - February 14, 2021

Address: Stratford, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore a city completely transformed by light at this glowing winter festival.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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