You'll Feel Like Harry Potter At This Magical Wizards Fest & Train Ride Near Toronto

It's happening this fall!

Lead Writer, Travel

Put on your finest dress robes because the Wizards Festival & Hallows Train Ride is returning to Uxbridge this season and it looks like pure magic.

Hosted by York-Durham Heritage Railway, the enchanting event runs on November 6 and 7 and it will whisk you away to the Wizarding World.

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You can enjoy interactive shows, a cursed maze, potions classes, an enchanted alley, and more as you explore the grounds.

There's also a Hallows Express train ride that will take you on a journey to the wizard prison, where two evil sorcerers are planning to escape. It's up to you to help the transport the prisoners to a more secure location before it's too late.

Tickets for both the grounds and the train are available online, and Muggle attire is strictly prohibited.

Wizards Festival

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Price: $44.99 + per person

When: November 6 - 7, 2021

Address: 19 Railway St., Uxbridge, ON

Why You Need To Go: Step into a world of magic at this enchanting Wizards Festival.

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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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