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9 Adventures To Go On In Ontario Without Leaving Your Car

Stay cozy and warm while exploring the province!
Lead Writer, Travel

Buckle up, because you can have some incredible adventures around the province without leaving your car.

Stay warm and cozy while enjoying some amazing experiences with Ontario's drive-through events.

There are tons of festive attractions to cruise through, as well as other exhibits that you can view from your vehicle.

With Christmas just around the corner, you'll want to take a trip down some illuminated trails and dazzling tunnels.

Explore the province without leaving your car at these drive-through spots.

Editor's Choice: Ontario's Light Show Has An Illuminated Tunnel That Will Transport You To The North Pole

Glow Gardens

Price: $30 per vehicle

When: November 18, 2020 - January 2, 2021

Address: 2821 Stevensville Rd., Stevensville, ON 

Why You Need To Go: Drive your way through a 3km twinkling holiday wonderland at this year's Glow Gardens event.

Journey Into Enchantment

Price: $29.95 + per vehicle

When: November 20, 2020 - January 4, 2021

Address: 10080 Kennedy Rd., Markham, ON

Why You Need To Go: Gaze at over 1 million lights from the comfort of your car at this dazzling holiday trail.

Van Gogh Exhibit

Price: $94.99 + per vehicle

When: Until January 3, 2021

Address: 1 Yonge St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Cruise your way into the world of Van Gogh at the immersive exhibit featuring massive projections of his work.

Gift Of Lights

Price: $20 + per vehicle

When: November 14, 2020 - January 3, 2021

Address: 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, ON

Why You Need To Go: Bingeman's Gift Of Lights has two glowing tunnels and tons of illuminated displays to explore from your car.

Festival Of Trees

Price: $20 per car

When: November 12 - 21, 2020

Address: 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon, ON

Why You Need To Go: Stay cozy in your car while gazing around at Kawartha Lake's old-time Christmas village decked out in decor.

Nights Of Lights

Price: $25 + per car

When: November 20, 2020 - January 7, 2021

Address: TBA

Why You Need To Go: Take a festive drive through over 1 million lights set to your favourite Christmas tunes.

Ontario Place Drive-In

Price: $10 + per car

Address: 955 Lake Shore Blvd W., Toronto ON, 

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy some of your favourite films beneath the stars at this Toronto drive-in theatre.

Christmas Trail

Price: $25 per vehicle

When: November 18 - December 9, 2020

Address: 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy., North York, ON

Why You Need To Go: Tour through an enchanting holiday land at Canadian Tire's 1.5km festive trail.

Magic Of Lights

Price: $22 + per vehicle

When: November 13, 2020 - January 9, 2021

Address: 401 Corkstown Rd., Nepean, ON

Why You Need To Go: Wind your way through a sparkling holiday path at this heart-warming holiday event.

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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