This Christmas Town Near Toronto Is Like Stepping Into A Twinkling European Village

There will be endless sparkling lights and a hot chocolate bar!

This Christmas Town Near Toronto Is Like Stepping Into A Twinkling European Village
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You'll feel like you're walking through the snowy streets of Europe at this twinkling holiday village near Toronto. St. Jacobs is transforming into a festive wonderland for its annual St. Jacobs Sparkles event, and it's full of magic and cheer.

This year, the event is running for three weeks from November 12 to 28, giving you even more time to enjoy the seasonal splendour.

You can see thousands of sparkling lights along the streets, shop for gifts at local stores, visit Santa, snap a pic in the photo booth, and listen to live music.

There will also be a Fancy Hot Chocolate Bar, train rides at the Waterloo Central Railway, an artisan market, and more.

Filled with dazzling lights and holiday magic, this is one enchanting place to visit during Christmas.

St. Jacobs Sparkles

Price: Free

When: November 12-28, 2021

Address: St. Jacobs, ON

Why You Need To Go: This holiday shopping event comes with twinkling lights, cozy hot chocolate, and European vibes.

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  • Madeline Forsyth

    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.

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