This Netflix Christmas village in Ontario has frosty waterfalls and North Pole charm

Get ready for some major holiday magic.

A person sitting in a Christmas sleigh. Right: A laneway lined with twinkling trees.

A Christmas-themed village in Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

You can step into a real-life scene from a Christmas film at this enchanting small town in Ontario. With cozy charm, twinkly lights, holiday attractions and even some frosty waterfalls, this storybook village is where Netflix's festive magic comes to life.

The destination served as a filming location for a Christmas movie and you'll be transported into a world of holiday enchantment as you wander along the quaint streets and soak up the festive cheer.

Bracebridge, Ontario is a picturesque destination nestled in the heart of Muskoka. It's a gorgeous spot to visit year-round, but the Christmas season adds an extra bit of magic to the scene.

The town is so festive, it was actually featured in the Netflix Christmas film The Knight Before Christmas which was released in 2019.


Scenes from the movie, starring Vanessa Hudgens, were filmed in downtown Bracebridge and at Santa's Village, a festive amusement park featuring rides and holiday-themed experiences.

Throughout the month of December, you can enjoy the Muskoka Christmas event at Santa's Village, which features dazzling lights, holiday decor and attractions like a magical train ride.

Bracebridge is a charming spot to get some holiday shopping done and soak up small town charm. The town is known as the "waterfall capital of Muskoka" and is home to three of the region's stunning cascades.

If you're looking for more Netflix holiday magic, you can head to Brockville, which was recently featured in the Hot Frosty film.

You can feel like the star of a holiday film as you explore the enchanting town of Bracebridge this holiday season.

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  • 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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