Welcome to your ultimate guide for the holidays in Annex! Explore the best festive events and attractions. Whether you're rediscovering Annex or falling in love with it for the first time, this guide maximizes your holiday cheer.
Popular events this season include the Distillery Winter Village, where charming markets and sparkling lights create a cozy atmosphere. The Winter Festival of Lights showcases stunning light displays that illuminate the city’s parks and waterfront, drawing visitors of all ages. And the Cavalcade of Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring dazzling fireworks and live entertainment to kick off the holiday season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Annex
- Winter Festival of Lights (Niagara Falls)
- Distillery Winter Village (Toronto)
- Cavalcade of Lights (Toronto)
- Toronto Santa Claus Parade (Toronto)
- WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland (Toronto)
- Mont-Tremblant Christmas (Mont-Tremblant)
- The Bentway Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market (Toronto)
- Holiday at The Well (Toronto)
- Bay Roberts Festival of Lights (Bay Roberts)
- Riverside C’Mon Holiday Market (Toronto)
See these and even more events listed below!
Annex Holiday Light Displays
Cavalcade of Lights
What to Expect:
Live performances and grand illumination of the official Christmas tree.
Description:
The Cavalcade of Lights is a holiday event in Toronto featuring live performances, the grand illumination of the city's official Christmas tree, and nightly ice skating. It showcases festive light installations and cultural revelries from around the globe.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Cavalcade of Lights
Winter Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Spectacular light displays and hot chocolate trail.
Description:
The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls features over 3 million lights and 75+ displays along the Niagara Parkway and tourist districts. It includes the Sparkling Winter Lights Falls Illumination and the Hot Chocolate Trail with unique chocolatey concoctions.
Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Winter Festival of Lights
Bay Roberts Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Intelligent light park with a large Nativity collection.
Description:
The Bay Roberts Festival of Lights features a large Nativity collection, a live Nativity scene, and the province’s first intelligent light park, making it a premier holiday light display event.
Where: Bay Roberts | More Info: Bay Roberts Festival of Lights
Edmonton Candy Cane Lane
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday light display with sleigh rides and food bank donations.
Description:
Edmonton Candy Cane Lane is a beloved holiday tradition featuring stunning residential light and decoration displays along 148th Street. The event is dog-friendly and includes horse-drawn sleigh rides, public fire pits, and opportunities to support the Edmonton Food Bank.
Where: Edmonton | More Info: Edmonton Candy Cane Lane
Alight at Night at Upper Canada Village
What to Expect:
Life-sized, colourfully lit toy train and Pommier Horse Drawn Carriage Rides.
Description:
Over one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village, creating a breathtaking backdrop for the annual Alight at Night Festival. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, with activities including a life-sized, colourfully lit toy train and Pommier Horse Drawn Carriage Rides.
Where: Morrisburg | More Info: Alight at Night at Upper Canada Village
Annex Holiday Markets and Shopping
Distillery Winter Village
What to Expect:
Festive celebration with live entertainment and seasonal vendors.
Description:
The Distillery Winter Village is a festive celebration featuring live entertainment, carolers, and Santa's Tower of Toys. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with vendors selling seasonal items and local products.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Distillery Winter Village
The Bentway Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Vibrant mix of art, entertainment, and local vendors.
Description:
The Bentway Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market is a free, outdoor event featuring 180 talented Toronto artists and artisans showcasing a variety of unique items, including art, photography, sculptures, jewelry, fashion, home decor, and skin care products. The market also includes food vendors and live entertainment by DJ Kid Artik.
Where: Toronto | More Info: The Bentway Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market
Riverside C’Mon Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Holiday shopping with 20 local vendors and family-friendly activities.
Description:
Join the Riverside C’Mon Holiday Market at Riverside Common Park for holiday shopping, photos with Santa, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Riverside C’Mon Holiday Market
One of a Kind Winter Show
What to Expect:
Showcase of Canadian handmade and artisanal objects.
Description:
The One of a Kind Winter Show is a premier event showcasing Canadian handmade and artisanal objects. It features over 500 talented makers, artisans, and designers from across Canada, offering a diverse array of art, apparel, food, and furniture. The event includes special theme days, fashion shows, and unique shopping experiences.
Where: Toronto | More Info: One of a Kind Winter Show
Ottawa Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Extensive local vendor offerings and festive atmosphere.
Description:
The Ottawa Christmas Market is a vibrant holiday event featuring over 50 local vendors, festive lights, and decorations, live entertainment, and a variety of seasonal food and beverages. It offers a wide range of shopping options, including holiday gifts and traditional Christmas items, as well as workshops and activities for all ages.
Where: Ottawa | More Info: Ottawa Christmas Market
Vancouver Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Traditional German Christmas market with artisan shops and festive eats.
Description:
The Vancouver Christmas Market is an outdoor event at Jack Poole Plaza, featuring traditional German Christmas market stalls with artisan shops, festive eats, and treats. Enjoy live entertainment, a walk-through Christmas tree, and unique holiday activities.
Where: Vancouver | More Info: Vancouver Christmas Market
Carp Farmers’ Market Christmas
What to Expect:
Local holiday shopping with a variety of vendors and community support.
Description:
The Carp Farmers' Market Christmas Market is a 2-day event featuring over 60 local vendors, an international food court, Santa visits, and live music. It supports local producers and includes a food drive for the West Carleton Food Access Centre. The event offers free parking and admission, and it is wheelchair accessible.
Where: Carp | More Info: Carp Farmers’ Market Christmas
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Toronto Santa Claus Parade
What to Expect:
Iconic parade with diverse floats and performances.
Description:
The Toronto Santa Claus Parade is a historic event that brings people together, celebrating hope, family, and love. Since 1905, it has kicked off the Christmas season in Toronto, featuring amazing floats, bands, marchers, and celebrity clowns.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Toronto Santa Claus Parade
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday experience with ice-skating and live entertainment.
Description:
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, over a dozen live shows, exciting rides, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park.
Where: Toronto | More Info: WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Christmas at Casa Loma
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a historic castle setting.
Description:
Casa Loma transforms into a holiday wonderland with a 40ft tall tree in the Great Hall and eight signature trees by Canadian designers. Activities include visiting Santa, festive arts and crafts, and live performances. Guests can also explore the castle's tunnels and gardens adorned with holiday lights and decorations.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Christmas at Casa Loma
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Holiday at The Well
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a vibrant downtown Toronto setting.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at The Well, where you can explore diverse culinary options, shop at curated retail spaces, and enjoy design-forward indoor and outdoor spaces filled with entertainment, arts, and culture.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Holiday at The Well
Mont-Tremblant Christmas
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday activities with live music and storytelling.
Description:
Mont-Tremblant Christmas features singers, storytellers, music, and family activities, including Santa Claus visits and ice sculpting.
Where: Mont-Tremblant | More Info: Mont-Tremblant Christmas
Victoria Gingerbread Showcase
What to Expect:
Unique edible gingerbread creations with a focus on creativity and family themes.
Description:
The Victoria Gingerbread Showcase is an annual event featuring intricate gingerbread creations by local bakers, with proceeds supporting Habitat for Humanity Victoria. The event showcases over 20,000 visitors and includes various categories for the gingerbread creations.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Victoria Gingerbread Showcase
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Bay Street Corridor (1 miles)
- Rosedale-Moore Park (1 miles)
- Church-Yonge Corridor (1 miles)
- Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (2 miles)
- Niagara (2 miles)
- Oakwood Village (2 miles)
- Moss Park (2 miles)
- Mount Pleasant West (2 miles)
- Toronto (2 miles)
- Waterfront Communities-The Island (3 miles)
- South Parkdale (3 miles)
- Thorncliffe Park (4 miles)
- High Park North (4 miles)
- High Park-Swansea (4 miles)
- South Riverdale (4 miles)
- Englemount-Lawrence (4 miles)
- Bedford Park-Nortown (4 miles)
- Rockcliffe-Smythe (5 miles)
- Flemingdon Park (5 miles)
- East End-Danforth (5 miles)
- Banbury-Don Mills (5 miles)
- The Beaches (5 miles)
- Stonegate-Queensway (5 miles)
- Downsview-Roding-CFB (6 miles)
- Willowdale (7 miles)
- Mimico (7 miles)
- Clairlea-Birchmount (7 miles)
- Willowdale East (7 miles)
- Parkwoods-Donalda (7 miles)
- Birchcliffe-Cliffside (7 miles)
- Bayview Village (7 miles)
- Kingsview Village-The Westway (7 miles)
- Islington-City Centre West (7 miles)
- Wexford/Maryvale (7 miles)
- Glenfield-Jane Heights (7 miles)
- Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview (8 miles)
- York University Heights (8 miles)
- Westminster-Branson (8 miles)
- Newtonbrook West (8 miles)
- Don Valley Village (8 miles)
- Dorset Park (8 miles)
- Etobicoke (9 miles)
- Black Creek (9 miles)
- Eglinton East (9 miles)
- Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan (9 miles)
- L'Amoreaux (10 miles)
- Bendale (10 miles)
- West Humber-Clairville (10 miles)
- Steeles (10 miles)
- Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown (11 miles)
- Agincourt South-Malvern West (11 miles)
- Woburn (11 miles)
- Agincourt North (11 miles)
- Milliken (12 miles)
- Vaughan (12 miles)
- West Hill (13 miles)
- Malvern (13 miles)
- Richmond Hill (14 miles)
- Mississauga (14 miles)
- Rouge (15 miles)
- Markham (15 miles)
- Brampton (18 miles)
- Oakville (21 miles)
- Pickering (21 miles)
- Stouffville (22 miles)
- Ajax (22 miles)
- Aurora (23 miles)
- Milton (26 miles)
- Newmarket (26 miles)
- Burlington (29 miles)
- East Gwillimbury (30 miles)
- Oshawa (32 miles)
- Caledon (32 miles)
- Uxbridge (33 miles)
- Grimsby (34 miles)
- St. Catharines (36 miles)
- Hamilton (37 miles)
- Orangeville (39 miles)
- Keswick (40 miles)
- Ancaster (43 miles)
- Niagara Falls (43 miles)
- Guelph (43 miles)
- Niagara Falls (44 miles)