You Can Drive-Thru A Twinkling Utopia Of Lights For Free In Ontario This Month

Explore Ontario's oldest lights festival from your car!
You Can Drive-Thru A Twinkling Utopia Of Lights For Free In Ontario This Month
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Lead Writer, Travel

You can see a magical array of lights without freezing your toes off this month.

Ontario's Simcoe Christmas Panorama is returning this year as a drive-thru experience.

The annual event transforms town parks into dazzling holiday wonderlands, and you can see tons of lights and displays from your vehicle.

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The event has been a tradition for over 60 years, and it's the oldest light show in the province.

The River Of Lights portion will illuminate the water with vibrant colours, and the iron displays will add some enchantment to your drive.

Once you finish the adventure, you can check out some of the festive houses around Norfolk by following the Light Up The County map.

The Christmas Panorama is free to visit, and donations can be made online.

Hop in your car, tune into your favourite holiday station, and enjoy a dazzling drive.

Simcoe Christmas Panorama

Price: Free

When: Until January 3, 2021

Address: 50 Bonnie Dr., Simcoe, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore an illuminated Christmas paradise at this drive-thru event.

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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.

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  • Madeline Forsyth

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    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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