You Can Ride The Hallows Express To A Magical Wizards Festival Near Toronto This Fall

Calling all wizard fans!
Lead Writer, Travel

Pack up your trolley and head off to Kings Cross Station, because a magical train is waiting to whisk you away to the Wizarding World. Your magical school acceptance letter may still be lost in the mail, but you can indulge in some enchantment at this whimsical event instead. Toronto's Wizards Festival is happening this fall, and it looks like a sirius'ly good time.

Calling all witches and wizards! If you've ever longed to venture into the world of one of your favourite fantasy stories, now is your chance. 

A magical Wizards Festival & Train Ride is taking place in Uxbridge this fall, and you don't need to wait for an owl with your invite.

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Hosted by York-Durham Heritage Railway, the Wizards Festival is taking place from October 2 to October 4, 2020.

The event will feature some riddikulusly magical attractions, such as interactive shows, potions classes, and an Enchanted Alley to explore.

You can watch magic shows, adventure through a Horcrux maze, and even learn how to protect yourself against a dark enemy. 

You'll want to pay attention in this defence class because premium ticket holders will have to battle it out on the Hallows Express. 

The train will sweep witches and wizards away to GOODWOODORA Prison, and the journey reveals that two evil wizards are plotting to escape.

It's up to you to help transport the prisoners to a more secure location.

No Muggle attire is permitted at the festival, so make sure you come dressed in your finest robes. You don't want to end up in detention, after all.

YDHR informed Narcity that extra safety measures have been put in place this year. The trains will run at 50% capacity, and masks and social distancing will be enforced.

There will also be hand sanitizing stations set up across the grounds.

You can also hop on board this historic steam train in Ontario that will make you feel like you're on the Hogwart's Express. 

Leave the Muggle world behind and indulge in some magic at this fantastical Wizards Festival.

Wizards Festival & Train Ride

Price: $34.99 for grounds, $64.99 for train

When: October 2 - October 4, 2020

Address: 19 Railway St., Uxbridge, ON

Why You Need To Go: Visit the Wizarding World at this magical event this fall.

  • 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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