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Summary

The Canadian Tire Christmas Trail Has Magic At Every Turn & Here's A Sneak Peek (PHOTOS)

It's like driving though the North Pole.

Lead Writer, Travel

The Canadian Tire Christmas Trail has returned to the Toronto area, and you can drive through a festive wonderland filled with enchanting stops, photo ops, and more.

The 1.5-kilometre path has even more magic this year, and here's a little peek at what you can expect to see when taking a trip into this festive world.

The Canadian Tire Christmas TrailSamantha Peksa | Narcity

The adventure begins by tuning into the Canadian Tire Christmas Trail playlist on Spotify, which features holiday favourites like "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and the iconic "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

The Canadian Tire Christmas TrailSamantha Peksa | Narcity

Christmas-themed stop-and-go lights are scattered throughout the trail, giving you a chance to pause, play some games and enjoy the various installations. Elves like Chuckles and Einstein will direct you to all the stops so you won't miss out on any magic.

The Canadian Tire Christmas TrailSamantha Peksa | Narcity

At one station, you'll be treated to milk and cookies delivered right to your vehicle. At another, you'll be serenaded by some merry a cappella carolers.

The Canadian Tire Christmas TrailSamantha Peksa | Narcity

You'll feel like you're in the North Pole at the drive-thru tunnel lined with tiny shops and gift-wrapping stations for the elves. Santa is even there to chat and pose for a quick photo. The best part? You don't even have to leave your car! It's a good thing the elves have your email address — they just send you the pic once your done.

The Canadian Tire Christmas TrailSamantha Peksa | Narcity

Other highlights include a giant snow globe with a princess inside, an interactive memory game, and tons of twinkling lights. New tickets for the experience are released every Monday until December 13, so start your engines and get ready to take a trip to Christmas land.

The Canadian Tire Christmas Trail

The Canadian Tire Christmas Trail

Samantha Peksa | Narcity

Price: $25 per vehicle

When: November 13 to December 23, 2021

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

Why You Need To Go: This dazzling holiday trail will take you through a festive wonderland filled with interactive stations and more.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

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  • 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.

  • Samantha Peksa was the Managing Editor for Narcity. Samantha has expertise in digital strategy and communications management. She's also an alum of the University of Toronto. Previously, Samantha was the Senior Digital Editor at Post City Magazines.

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