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Toronto's New Northern Lights Christmas Festival Is Now Open & Here's A First Look (VIDEO)

You can explore four themed areas.

Madeline sitting on a festive swing. Santa's workshop at Northern Lights.

Madeline sitting on a festive swing. Santa's workshop at Northern Lights.

Lead Writer, Travel

There's a brand new spot to get in the Christmas spirit in Toronto. Filled with twinkling lights, larger-than-life decor, and endless photo ops, this holiday festival is worth putting on your winter gear for.

Northern Lights is a new, immersive outdoor holiday experience located at Grand Bizarre. The dazzling event is running from December 1, 2022 to January 8, 2023, and here's a first look at all the magic.

@narcitytoronto There’s a new way to get into the Christmas spirit in Toronto! Northern Lights is a new, immersive outdoor holiday experience that has transformed Grand Bizarre into a twinkling wonderland. ✨❄️ #Toronto #Ontario #Narcity #Canada #christmasintoronto #holidayseason ♬ original sound - Narcity Toronto

The attraction features four themed holiday worlds including a Holiday Town Square and North Pole. The Welcome Zone takes you through a twinkling tunnel to the Spirit of the Holidays area, where you'll see massive decor including a giant teddy bear.

Displays and giant teddy bear.Displays and giant teddy bear.Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

There are so many glittering displays and photo ops. You can step inside the sparkling Holiday House and explore 100 feet of hanging ornaments.

Madeline in front of Holiday House.Madeline in front of Holiday House.Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

The Holiday Town Square is an ideal place to warm your toes. You can grab a toasty drink like hot chocolate and relax by a fire pit in the lounge. There are several local vendors to shop from as well.

Holiday House and displays.Holiday House and displays.Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

The next area, Journey North, features a small Boreal Forest and several Insta-worthy photo spots, including a mistletoe where you can give your loved one a smooch and a giant storybook that you can actually step inside.

Holiday swing.Holiday swing.Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

The North Pole will take you straight to Christmas land, and you can sit on ornament-covered swings and hop in a sleigh. You can even follow a twinkling path to Santa's workshop, where you can meet the head elf himself.

North Pole with sleigh.North Pole with sleigh.Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

Brimming with festive moments and glowing lights, this event is worth a trip if you're looking for something new and Christmas-y to check out in Toronto.

Northern Lights

Posing with Santa.

Posing with Santa.

Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

Price: $22.95 + per adult

When: December 1, 2022 to January 8, 2023

Address: 15 Saskatchewan Rd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can step into a holiday wonderland at this new Toronto Christmas event.

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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.

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