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Summary

8 Sparkling Holiday Trails You Can Wander Along In Ontario

Stroll through Christmas magic ✨
Lead Writer, Travel

You can wander through kilometres of Christmas magic at these Ontario holiday trails.

You'll feel as though you stepped into the North Pole as you explore glowing tunnels, twinkling trees, and illuminated castle grounds.

Editor's Choice: Ontario's 2-Km Holiday Escape Trail Will Lead You Through A Snowy Forest & Festive Village

These pathways offer the perfect mix of Christmas magic and the outdoors.

Bundle up and explore one of the trails near you for a festive adventure this season.

Lakeside Festival Of Lights

Price: Free

When: Until January 8, 2021

Address: Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore 60 glowing light displays scattered along the waterfront in Burlington.

Holiday Magic At Blue Mountain

Price: Free

When: Until January 3, 2021

Address: 156 Jozo Weider Blvd., The Blue Mountains, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore a 1-km trail of lights at Blue Mountain's dazzling holiday event. From glowing benches to shimmering tunnels, your season will definitely be merry and bright.

Casa Loma

Price: $35 per person

When: December 22, 2020 - January 31, 2021

Address: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore the twinkling grounds of Casa Loma which are straight out of a Christmas fairytale.

Northern Festival Of Lights

Price: Free

When: Until January 3, 2021

Address: Owen Sound, ON

Why You Need To Go: Wander through over 25-km of twinkling lights and displays, including an Infinity Tunnel and Winter Wonderland Walking Path.

Ian's Christmas Adventure Park

Price: $10 admission or free with tree purchase

When: Weekends until December 23, 2020

Address: 804 Richmond Rd., Beckwith, ON

Why You Need To Go: Step into the North Pole at this magical tree farm. The area features a glimmering ice rink and sparkly Candy Cane Lane you can wander along.

Winter Festival Of Lights

Price: Free

When: Until January 10, 2021

Address: Niagara Falls, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can see over 3 million lights at this massive outdoor event in Niagara Falls, complete with giant installations and glowing trails.

Lights On Stratford

Price: Free

When: Until February 14, 2021

Address: Stratford, ON

Why You Need To Go: This dazzling new lights festival is illuminating the streets and parks of historic Stratford.

Wonders Of Winter

Price: Free

When: Until January 1, 2021

Address: 50 Young St. W., Waterloo, ON

Why You Need To Go: With over 100 enchanting displays and 100,000 lights, Waterloo Park is the perfect place for a Christmas stroll.

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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