Toronto's Nordic Lights Festival Will Turn The Frozen Waterfront Into A Glowing Wonderland

It will light up your world. 💡

Lead Writer, Travel

A new event is turning Toronto's waterfront into an illuminated wonderland, and you can explore giant installations that light up the night.

Nordic Lights is an attraction produced by the Harbourfront Centre and Fjord Studio, and it features six interactive artworks by Canadian and Nordic artists.

Beginning January 27, you can wander throughout the open-air gallery and explore the different installations, all of which are focused around sustainability.

Harbourfront Centre | Handout

You can see a glowing, LED-lit swing, a massive illuminated cube that reacts to your movements, and a video projected across the wall of the Power Plant.

There is also a radiant, doodle-shaped installation that flashes with colour.

The outdoor event is a great way to get outside and experience some magic during the winter months, and the unique artworks are sure to light up your world.

Nordic Lights

Harbourfront Centre | Handout

Price: Free

When: January 27 to February 13, 2022, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Address: 235 Queens Quay W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Wander around the illuminated waterfront and enjoy these giant installations.

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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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