Toronto's Polar Winter Festival Will Take You To Christmas Town & Here's A First Look

The new event has shimmering tunnels & boozy hot chocolate!

Lead Writer, Travel

If you're looking for some holiday magic, you can head out to this new festival that's turning Toronto into a glittering Christmas land.

Polar Winter Festival is a new event taking place at Bandshell Park, and it's filled with lights, photo ops, and more.

Massive, glowing installations light up the entire area, and you can see things like a giant polar bear and a mammoth.

Polar Winter FestivalMadeline Forsyth | Narcity

Polar Winter FestivalMadeline Forsyth | Narcity

At the front of the event, you'll find a food and drink lounge with cozy fire pits and tons of Christmas trees. You can grab a boozy drink, like mulled wine or eggnog, or a treat from the food trucks and relax by the warmth.

Polar Winter FestivalMadeline Forsyth | Narcity

Polar Winter FestivalMadeline Forsyth | Narcity

Bandshell stage has been transformed into Santa's living room, and you can snap a photo with jolly Saint Nick as well as a towering teddy bear.

Polar Winter FestivalMadeline Forsyth | Narcity

Polar Winter FestivalMadeline Forsyth | Narcity

There are rides to enjoy throughout the park, vendors to shop from, two illuminated tunnels, and even train rides.

Polar Winter FestivalMadeline Forsyth | Narcity

Polar Winter FestivalMadeline Forsyth | Narcity

Tickets for this sparkling event are available online and it's recommended that you purchase them in advance.

Polar Winter Festival

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Price: $19.99 per adult

When: November 25 - December 26, 2021

Address: Bandshell Park, Exhibition Grounds, 210 Princes' Blvd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This new festival will whisk you away to a holiday wonderland.

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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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