 As
we approach the winter solstice, a Canadian tradition to bring light back
into our lives as the days grow shorter is a focus of many community events
throughout the world. Here in Ontario one of the oldest ceremonies takes
place in Midland Ontario dating back to the early 1600's at the time of
the French Jesuits at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. Many of the lighting
ceremonies are tied into Christmas events and activities and continue
into the new year including Santa Claus Parades. We have prepared a list
of lighting ceremonies with a variety of names including Wonderland of
Lights, Mayor's Festival of Lights, Candlelight walk, Tree Lighting Ceremony,
All Light at Night Festival, Winter Lights, and A Capitol Christmas. Head
north of Toronto for a fresh and colourful season of lights, festive shopping
and Santa Claus Parades.
Bala Santa Claus Parade: Muskoka Accommodation
Bala, Ontario
November 17, 2007
Parade winds through the streets of Bala. Visit Santa after the parade
at Bala Community Centre - plus a free skate for all at the arena!
Web Site
Click, Here
Bracebridge Hotels, Gravenhurst
Hotels, Taboo Resort
Orillia Santa Claus Parade
Orillia, Ontario
November 18, 2007
Join us for one of the largest Christmas parades north of Toronto! Over
100 floats & bands, & of course, Santa himself, bring "Santa's
Workshop" to life
Web Site Click Here,
Orillia Hotels-on
Line
Cobourg Santa Claus Parade
Cobourg, Ontario
November 18, 2007
On Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen! They will be there with the star
attraction, at the annual Santa Claus Parade! Free family fun for the
whole family.
Web Site Click Here,
Cobourg Hotels on-Line
Guelph Santa Claus Parade
Guelph Ontario
November 18, 1:30 P.M. The Royal City will have its arms open
For visitors and parade fun, mascots, candy distribution and more.
Call 519-836-0660 Guelph
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Gananoque Santa Claus Parade
Gananoque, Ontario
November 18, 2007
Come and visit Santa and all his reindeer at the annual Santa Clause Parade
down King Street
Phone: (613) 382-1557 Gananoque
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Annual Barrie Santa Claus Parade
Barrie, Ontario
November 24, 2007
Annual Santa Claus parade
Web Site Click Here, Barrie
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Annual Visit with Santa & Santa Claus Parade
Gravenhurst
November 24, 2007
Visit with Santa in The Op with free activities & goodie bag for all.
Also enjoy a parade with over 65 floats, bands and horses
Web Site
Click Here, Gravenhurst
Hotels, Taboo Resort
Port Perry Santa Claus Parade
Port Perry
November 24, 2007
One of the largest parades in Durham Region
Web Site Click
Here
Santa Claus Parade
Midland, Ontario
Dec.1st at 1:00 pm
Web Site Click
Here, Midland
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Annual Santa Claus Parade
Port Hope
December 1, 2007
Floats and bands march down Heritage Main Street to Memorial Park
Web: www.porthope.ca
Santa Claus Parade
Marmora
December 1, 2007
On Dasher and Dancer, Comet and Vixen! See them all, as well as the guest
of honour, Santa himself at this year's Santa Claus Parade
Web: marmora.info
Bracebridge Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade
Bracebridge, Ontario
December 2, 2007
The 39th Annual Bracebridge Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade. This year's theme
is "A Song & Story Christmas
Phone: (705) 646-2811, Bracebridge
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Holstein Santa Claus Parade
Saturday Dec. 15, 1:00 pm
Parade features no motorized vehicles, only animals and humans. Lots of
horses,and other animals. Kids can visit with Santa after the parade.
**there are some parade pictures, and directions to Holstein http://www.holsteinmaplefest.com/
Alma, Ontario
Alma 28th annual Santa Claus Parade is Dec. 23rd
Young and old alike enjoy the event so plan to attend. You can enjoy the
parade from your car or by standing along the main street Sunday Dec.23rd
2pm - main street Alma.
Alma, or Alma Station, is
a small village in north west of Toronto It is a part of the
Township of Mapleton in North
Wellington County and lies north of
Elora, and south of Arthur.
Local businesses include
restaurants, car
mechanics, and the local
variety store, as well as a vibrant agricultural
scene.
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