This twinkly little Christmas town near Toronto has glowing shop windows and quaint cafes

You can ride a dazzling trolley and fill up on sweet treats.

A person standing outside a store with Christmas decor. Right: A town with Christmas decor.

A holiday event in a town near Toronto.

Lead Writer, Travel

This enchanting Christmas town near Toronto is a twinkly dream come true. With glowing shop windows, sparkling streets, cozy beverages and holiday treats, it's straight out of a Hallmark film.

Uxbridge, Ontario is a charming small town located about an hour away from Toronto.

During the holiday season, it transforms into a festive wonderland complete with Christmas markets, cute farms, light shows and more.

The Uxbridge Holiday Trail is a magical experience taking place on December 6 and 7, 2024.

The annual Christmas market event features a dazzling pathway of Christmas lights, free trolley rides, a fire pit, visits with Santa and more.

You can wander through the glittering downtown and enjoy enchanting store windows, holiday treats and more.

The Holiday Window Tour takes you past local boutiques with glittering displays that will give you all the Christmas feels. Along the way, you can meet Santa, snap a photo with the Grinch and enjoy some live music.

It's a magical spot to get some Christmas shopping done while immersing yourself in seasonal magic.

Many of the restaurants and cozy cafes will be offering holiday specials, and you can grab a warm drink and treat from FIG Kitchen and Market and TIN Restaurant and Caffé.

While you're in the area, you'll want to take a drive through the Optimist Club Fantasy of Lights. The annual Christmas event features a pathway of illuminated displays that light up the night.

You can find some more Christmas cheer at Brooks Farms. The destination is hosting Festive Nights on weekends complete with a glittering Christmas forest, a craft market, marshmallow roasting, wagon rides and more.

Enjoy some festive cheer at this twinkly town near Toronto.

Uxbridge Holiday Trail

Price: Free

When: December 6 and 7, 2024, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Address: Brock St. and Toronto St., Uxbridge, ON

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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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