8 Festive Things To Do In Ontario That Will Make You Feel Like Christmas Came Early

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. 🎄
Staff Writer

Are you excited about celebrating on December 25? There is no need to limit your celebrations to one day; here are things to do in Ontario that will make you feel like Christmas came early.

Did you know Stratford has a holiday trail that you can explore? There are 23 stops to pick from where you can collect cute gifts to bring home.

If you love the scent of fresh pine, Ian's Christmas Adventure Park is a fantastic choice. While sipping hot chocolate, you can pick the perfect tree and then stroll down the candy cane lane.

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Holiday Hills At Stackt Market

Price: Free admission 

When: November 17, 2020 - January 3, 2021

Address: 28 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can purchase some cute gifts for your family at the shops and get a cocktail at the pop-up bar.

Stratford Christmas Trail

Price: $30.00

When: Until Sunday, December 20, 2020

Address: 47 Downie St., Stratford, ON 

Why You Need To Go: You can pick six out of the 23 stops on the trail to visit to get a unique gift.

Miracle Toronto

Price: Free admission 

When: Friday, November 20 - Saturday, December 26

Address: 28 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can meet your BFF and try some of their delicious cocktails.

Bingemans Gift of Light

Price: $20.00 per car

When: Until Sunday, January 3, 2021

Address: 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, ON

Why You Need To Go: There will be two-illuminate tunnels and over 300 displays at this drive-thru holiday event.

Tinseltown Christmas Emporium

Price: Free admission

Address: 1096 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: Inside there are tons of unique glittery decor for your home.

Sloan's Christmas Village

Price: $15.04

When: Opening November 21, 2020

Address: 29876 Zone Rd. 7 & 14933 Longwoods Rd., Bothwell, ON

Why You Need To Go: This Christmas village has plenty to do, like a petting zoo with cute animals, mazes and spaces where you can warm up next to a campfire. Plus you can buy a tree to bring home.

River Lights

Price: Free

When: Saturday, November 14, 2020 - Monday, January 4, 2021

Address: 50 North St. & 268 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg, ON

Why You Need To Go: There will be hundreds of bright displays to see at Jones and King’s Navy Yard Park.

Ian's Christmas Adventure Park

Price: $10.00

Address: 804 Richmond Rd., Beckwith, ON 

Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy a hot chocolate, visit candy cane and Santa's workshop, purchase a Christmas tree, and see cute animals at the petting farm.

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.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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