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alight at night

Wrap yourself up in your coziest scarf and put on those warm mittens, because this festive adventure through Ontario's enchanting Christmas towns will whisk you away to a real-life Hallmark movie.

South Eastern Ontario has shared seven Ontario towns that will get you in the holiday spirit, and they'll make you feel like you've stepped to a holiday dreamland. The destinations are all located within South Eastern Ontario's borders, meaning that you can easily road trip to several or all of these magical spots.

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These small towns in Ontario are even more magical during the Christmas season. With sparkling streets, glowing windows and quaint shops, you'll feel like you're the main character of a Hallmark movie.

From twinkling boutiques filled with stocking stuffers to cozy cafes with steaming cups of cocoa, you'll find yourself immersed in a holiday wonderland.

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Europe is such a magical place to spend the holiday season. With renowned Christmas markets, enchanting snowy streets and quaint downtowns, it's basically like stepping into a festive fairytale.

Luckily, you don't need to spend all your savings on a plane ticket in order to experience a little taste of Europe this holiday season. Ontario has several magical destinations that will make you feel like you've stepped into another country.

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You can step into a Christmas wonderland at this enchanting village in Ontario. The historic Upper Canada Village will soon be decked out in holiday splendour for the annual Alight at Night festival.

Presented by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, the dazzling event is running on select nights from December 1, 2023 to January 6, 2024.

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It's easy to add more sparkle to your holiday season in Ottawa with so many places to go and admire magical Christmas lights.

From free light projections and neighbourhood streets full of displays to glowing historic villages and walkable holiday trails, here are eight places around Ottawa where you can enjoy festive lights.

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