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This magical Mistletoe Trail in Ontario winds through cozy towns and glittering streets

It's full of holiday romance.

Lead Writer, Travel

Looking for some holiday romance? This enchanting Christmas trail in Ontario will have you feeling like the star of a cozy Hallmark film.

The Waterloo Region Mistletoe Trail is a magical holiday adventure that winds through festive streets and leads to dreamy photo ops.

Taking place across the Waterloo Region, the self-guided trail features seven Instagrammable destinations and spots to eat that will fill you with Christmas cheer.

At each location, you'll discover a unique mistletoe created by a local artist.

"The Mistletoe Trail is a magical way to explore Waterloo Region during the holidays," Ashley Lansink, Director of Marketing at Explore Waterloo Region said in a press release.

"We’re thrilled to bring back this festive journey, featuring mistletoe installations created by local artists in each of our cities and townships. It’s a wonderful opportunity for friends, families, and couples to enjoy the season, discover local businesses, and capture special moments together."

You can find all seven locations by using the interactive map, which also highlights local attractions and eateries nearby. You can snap some photos with your loved one under each of the unique mistletoes.

Some of the stops include the charming West Montrose Covered Bridge, Castle Kilbride and the Downtown Kitchener Lightbox.

You can find the interactive map with a full list of stops here.

If you're looking for some holiday romance, this mistletoe-filled adventure near Toronto is worth checking out.

The Mistletoe Trail

Price: Free

When: Until January 1, 2025

Address: Waterloo region

Explore Waterloo Region Website


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

  • 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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