This Ontario Christmas land has the world's largest tree of lights and it's bigger than NYC's
It's a short trip from Toronto.
A light show near Toronto.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at this Ontario spot. The enchanting destination is home to a massive tree of lights that will brighten your holiday season.
Illumi, the world's biggest sound and light show in Mississauga, is transforming into a "magical winter dreamscape" for its third HOLIDAYS AT ILLUMI event.
The nighttime experience is running from November 15, 2024 until January 5, 2025 and features 600,000 square feet of glittering enchantment.
It's also home to the world's largest tree of lights, which, at 47 metres high, is "twice the size of the Rockefeller Centre Christmas Tree in New York," according to a press release.
The installation is made up of 44,000 interactive luminous spheres that glow through the night sky.
You can wander through Illumi's 16 themed universes and visit new additions such as a glittering candy cane tunnel and two brand new universes. Along the way, you'll discover "dynamic displays of giant snowmen, candy canes, reindeers, gnomes, sparkling snowflakes and more."
You can also snap some photos with Santa during your visit.
On December 5, you can bring you furry friend along with you for Doggie Night.
Tickets for the attraction are available online.
If you're looking for some holiday magic, this Christmas dreamland near Toronto is worth a trip.
THE HOLIDAYS AT ILLUMI
Price: $29 + for general admission
When: Until January 5, 2025
Address: 7174 Derrycrest Dr., Mississauga, ON
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