Christmas Tree Lighting activities signal Ontario winter fun and celebrations in the many rural towns and cities and resort destinations.
The following list of lighting ceremonies in 2011-12 with a variety of names including "Wonderland of Lights", Mayor's Festival of Lights", "First Light", "Candlelight walk", Tree Lighting Ceremony, "All Light at Night" Festival, "Winter Lights", and "A Capitol Christmas". Many of the lighting festivals and ceremonies are tied into Christmas gift giving, shopping at Christmas craft events, Santa Claus Parades. Head north of Toronto for a fresh and colourful Ontario winter season of lights.
Festivals of Lights 2011 & 2012
November, December 2011 & January 2012
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas in Canada's Capital
Ottawa Citizen Story
Preparations are underway for the 27th edition of the National Capital Commission's (NCC) Christmas Lights Across Canada program. During the next few weeks...
Crews will be installing over 15,000 white and gold LED lights on Parliament Hill (on the shrubs at the base of Centre Block) Stay in Ottawa hotels.
Barrie Festival of Trees Continues to Spring 2012
Barrie lights up along Kempenfelt Bay's Lakeshore Drive on Lake Simcoe through until the spring of 2012. See the Barrie Festival of Trees and Lights Photo gallery where some of the 50,000 lights which form the Festival of Trees Display at Centennial Park will be five animated displays. A Barrie shopping trip for Christmas New Year holiday gifts could involve an overnight stay in featured Barrie hotels, resorts and romantic inns.
The Canadian Holiday Train of lights and Entertainment
November 27 – December 3, 2-11
The Canadian Holiday Train a travelling light festival with entertainment will continue on its journey north in Ontario starting November 27-December 3, 2011 with visits to Merrickville, Smith Falls, Perth, Midhurst (Barrie Area), Mactier (Muskoka area), Parry Sound, Sudbury, Chapleau,continuing across northern Ontario finishing up visiting the regions of North Western Ontario in the towns of Nipigon, Thunder Bay, Dryden, Vermillion Bay and Kenora. See Holiday Train Image Gallery
Christmas Magic
Cobourg, Ontario
November 25, 2011 to January 2, 2012
Christmas Magic transforms Victoria Park and the Waterfront into a dazzling display of over 100,000 coloured lights
Cobourg Christmas Magic web Site info
Festival of Northern Lights Catch The Magic
Owen Sound
Owen Sound Accommodation, Ontario
November 18, 2011 to January 3, 2012
Owen Sound has a History of Local resident Sally Sargent was quoted in a past Sun Times article as saying it was fairly easy to determine who worked for Noma Lites during the 1950s and early '60s in Owen Sound. “You'd be able to drive down the street and see all of the homes all lit up with lights and you would know they worked at Noma. . . . You'd almost have to wear sunglasses when you went by some of the houses.”
Festival of Northern Lights web Site
Festival of Lights
Goderich, Ontario
November 19, 2011- January 15, 2012
Glittering lights, magical displays and fantastic sights during this annual salute to the festive holiday season starting at dusk daily.
Goderich Festival of Lights web Site info
Festival of Lights
Kapuskasing, Ontario
November 19, 2011 to January 8, 2012
Opening ceremonies nov 2oth - parade at 6:30 pm through town to Riverside Park. Riverside park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 100,000 shimmering lights and displays.
Kapuskasing Festival of Lights web Site info
Annual Festival of Lights
Science North Parking Lot
Sudbury Accommodation, Ontario
November 26, 2011 –January 8, 2012
Christmas lights display at Science North.
Science North Website
Upper Canada Village's Alight at Night Festival
Morrisburg, Ontario
December 2, 2011–January 7, 2012
Stroll around historic Upper Canada Village to see the streets adorned with close to 200,000 lights. There will be horse-drawn wagons and carriage rides as well as Toy Train rides for the kids. There is shopping on site, as well as places to dine
Upper Canada’s Village web Site
International Cultural Festivals of Lights
Holidays: First Day of Chanukah in Canada
Many Jewish communities in Canada observe the first day of Chanukah, ... Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah, is referred as the Feast of Lights or Festival of Lights. First Day of Chanukah, Jewish holiday Wednesday December 21, 2011.
December 2011
Festival of Lights
Sudbury Accommodation, Ontario
month of December 2011
The Farmer's Market provides a comfortable, indoor environment for consumers and farmers to buy and sell farm fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and other agricultural products. Local musicians and other entertainers on site providing a festive atmosphere.Vendors operate their own booths and consumers get a chance to meet and ask questions direct of growers.
Festival of Lights website info
Ice Candle - Festival of Lights
Kenora, ON
December 24-26, 2011
A unique celebration of life and love. Ice candles stay lit from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day (December 24-26).
Ice Canada Festival of Lights info
Kenora Hotels on-line
Winter Wonderland
Newmarket, ON
December 9 - 31, 2011
Marvel at holiday light displays and take a free train ride. Lights on nightly from 6 to 9pm Enjoy a train ride on Tim Hortons Express. Train dates TBA. Weather permitting. Free.
Newmarket Winter Wonderland info
Newmarket Hotels on-line
Past Events November 2011
Light Up Night 2011
Cookstown, Ontario Alliston Accommodation
November 11, 2011 6pm to 10pm
Festival of Trees
Sault Ste. Marie Accommodation, Ontario
November 17-20, 2011
Three ballrooms are transformed into a wonderland of festive decorations and trees and wreaths from local businesses. Music, auctions, raffles food and drink make a memorable events for the family.
Sault Ste. Marie Festival of Trees web Site info
Annual Barrie Tree Lighting Ceremony
Barrie Accommodation, Ontario
November 19, 2011
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the lighting of the tree in downtown Barrie.
Barrie Tree Lighting web Site info
Festival of Trees
Minden Hills Cultural Centre
Minden Accommodation, Ontario
November 25 -27, 2011
Festival of Trees is a magical event forthe entire family, filled with wonderful things to see,
interesting shops to visit, fun activities for children and a few surprises all with a Christmas theme.
Find one of a kind decorated trees, garlands, wreaths & centrepieces in the School house, Bowron House,
Logging Camp, Blacksmith Shop, Agnes Jamieson Gallery, R.D. Lawrence Place and in the Common Room.
Minden Hills Cultural Centre Festival of Trees Informaton
Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Midland Accommodation, Ontario
November 25, 2011
Join us in celebrating the season with a magical glow of lights as we sing along to Christmas carols, drink hot chocolate and visit with Santa. Event starts off at 5:30 pm with the Pipe & Drum Band marching its way downtown King St. from Yonge St. to the Town Dock, where our Town Crier will start the official tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 pm.
Midland tree lighting website info.
Festival of Trees
Sudbury Accommodation, Ontario
November 15-27, 2011
Catch the spirit over the holidays by viewing & bidding on over 60 beautifully decorated wreaths and Christmas Trees while enjoying musical performances by local musicians and activities for the kids.
Sudbury Festival of Trees website info
Canada's "First Light" Top 100 Festivals
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons -Midland Ontario
November 24-26, 2011. The historic site of Sainte Marie among the Hurons celebrates with 3000 glowing candles.........historic re-creations, Franco-Ontarian folk songs, Aboriginal drumming and singing, Children can try their hand at candle making, and write their own Christmas cards with historic quill pens...and experience the French Cafe for traditional seasonal fare. Discover the early roots of Canada's European settlements and Canada's famous setting for the writing of the Huron Carol. and for many Canada's first Christmas.
Midland Accommodation,and See First Light Photo Gallery
Festival of Trees
Peterborough Accommodation, Ontario
November 23-27, 2011
Theme: "It’s Christmas Time in the City”
Peterborough Festival of Trees web Site info
Wasaga Beach Annual Tree Lighting
Wasaga Beach Accommodation, Ontario
November 25, 2011
The Oakview Woods Outdoor Complex hosts the tree lighting ceremony with hot chocolate, and Christmas Carols and a visit from Santa.
Town of Wasaga Beach website
Festival of Trees
Orillia Accommodation, Ontario
November 16-27, 2011
This year the 2011 Festival site will be magically transformed into a winter wonderland decked with holiday wreaths and 'tree after glorious tree' in beautifully designed settings located at The Orillia Square Mall .
Orillia Festival of Trees website info
December 2011
The Canadian Holiday Train of lights and Entertainment
November 27 – December 3, 2-11
The Canadian Holiday Train a travelling light festival with entertainment will continue on its journey north in Ontario starting November 27-December 3, 2011 with visits to Merrickville, Smith Falls, Perth, Midhurst (Barrie Area), Mactier (Muskoka area), Parry Sound, Sudbury, Chapleau,continuing across northern Ontario finishing up visiting the regions of North Western Ontario in the towns of Nipigon, Thunder Bay, Dryden, Vermillion Bay and Kenora. See Holiday Train Image Gallery
Annual Festival of Lights
Penetanguishene Accommodation, Ontario
December 3, 2011
A dazzling display of lights awaits you during the Town of Penetanguishene’s Festival of Lights Celebration for the official lighting of the Town’s Christmas tree. Twinkling lights and candles light your way to great fun and family actives that will spark the spirit of the season for all to enjoy.
Penetanguishene Festival of Lights web Site info
Tree Lighting and Carolfest
Honey Harbour & Port Severn Accommodation, Ontario
December 3, 2011
Tree Lighting and Carolfest/Honey Harbour Park Landing
Honey Harbour Tree Lighting website info
Light Up the Park
Parry Sound Accommodation, Ontario
December 2, 2011 Market Square Park
An annual event to start our Festive Season. Free turkey draws and hot chocolate. Music and caroling starting at 6:30 pm with a local student receiving the honor of lighting up the whole park, followed by a visit from Santa. Come join the celebration.
Parry Sound Light up the Park Website info
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Aurora, Ontario
December 7, 2011
Greet Santa, sing Christmas carol and decorate the Town tree.
Aurora Tree Lighting web Site info
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