It's the most wonderful news of the year! This iconic Toronto Christmas market is officially returning and you can step into a glittering winter wonderland.
The Distillery Winter Village, Canada's "most magical outdoor holiday shopping and dining experience," will transform the Distillery District into a Christmas paradise once more.
The dazzling event, which was named one of the best Christmas Markets in the world, is launching on November 16, 2023 and will run seven days a week (except for Christmas Day) until the New Year.
The Distillery Winter Village.The Distillery Historic District | CNW Group
Sponsored by Parfums Christian Dior, the Winter Village is bringing back some beloved attractions as well as a few new experiences for visitors to enjoy.
"The Distillery Winter Village is a picture-perfect holiday experience where friends and family gather to take-in the timeless romance and nostalgia of the holidays, stroll the cobblestone streets under the canopy lights, enjoy delicious food and drink, and shop our one-of-a-kind shops and vendor cabins," Rik Ocvirk, Vice President, The Distillery Restaurants Corp and Director, Experiences and Events, The Distillery Historic District said in a press release.
The Distillery Winter Village.The Distillery Historic District | CNW Group
You can visit the quaint vendor cabins brimming with festive goods, listen to the carollers, meet Santa and snap some photos at the twinkling installations including a new photo op for dogs.
The Distillery Winter Village will have a new candy cane forest to explore as well as a new Feliz Navidad bar where you can indulge in traditional Mexican flavours.
The tree lighting ceremony is taking place on November 16 at 6 p.m. and will feature a 56-foot-tall Silver Fir Christmas Tree in Trinity Square — the tallest tree the Distillery Winter Village has ever had.
The Distillery Winter Village.The Distillery Historic District | CNW Group
This year, the event is launching a three-tier ticketing system in response to visitor feedback. The options include General Admission ($15); Flex, which allows you to change your ticket up to two times ($18); and Express Gate Entry, which allows you to skip the line and enter via Express Entry sign ($30).
Tickets are already available online and are required Fridays to Sundays starting at 4:00 p.m., with some exceptions, as well as for the tree lighting ceremony.
The full 2023 Distillery Winter Village program will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Distillery Winter Village
The Distillery Winter Village.
The Distillery Historic District | CNW Group
Price: Free to $30 per person
When: Opening November 16, 2023
Address: Distillery District, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Experience a magical Christmas village filled with dazzling lights, vendor cabins and more.
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