Experience the festive wonders of Wexford/Maryvale with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're a Wexford/Maryvale native or a holiday pilgrim, this guide reveals the city's seasonal soul.
One of the highlights includes the Cavalcade of Lights, where dazzling displays illuminate the night, creating a magical atmosphere. Another must-see is the Santa Claus Parade, featuring lively floats and cheerful performances that capture the spirit of the season. And the Toronto Christmas Market is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a charming setting filled with unique gifts and seasonal treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Wexford/Maryvale
- ### Cavalcade of Lights (Toronto)
- ### Toronto Christmas Market (Toronto)
- ### Santa Claus Parade (Victoria)
- ### Banff Christmas Market (Banff)
- ### Festival of Trees (Victoria)
- ### Holiday Fair in the Square (Toronto)
- ### Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle (Victoria)
- ### A Christmas Carol at Fairmont Banff Springs (Banff)
- ### 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair (Victoria)
- ### WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum (Victoria)
See these and even more events listed below!
Wexford/Maryvale Holiday Light Displays
### Centennial Lights of Wonder
What to Expect:
Interactive light tunnels and live entertainment.
Description:
Centennial Lights of Wonder is a free outdoor light display at Centennial Square in downtown Victoria, featuring themed light exhibits, interactive light tunnels, and a 40-foot festive tree. The event includes live entertainment, warm nibbles, and magical light displays.
Where: Victoria | More Info: ### Centennial Lights of Wonder
### Cavalcade of Lights
What to Expect:
Live performances and lighting of the official Christmas tree.
Description:
The Cavalcade of Lights is a glittering winter festival that has brought holiday cheer to Torontonians since 1967. It features an unforgettable opening night celebration with live performances and the lighting of the city’s official Christmas tree. The event offers nightly ice skating and festive light installations throughout the holiday season.
Where: Toronto | More Info: ### Cavalcade of Lights
Wexford/Maryvale Holiday Markets and Shopping
### WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum
What to Expect:
Multicultural holiday market with local artisans and performances.
Description:
WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum is a free outdoor multicultural holiday market celebrating arts, culture, and community with music, dance, food, and local artisans.
Where: Victoria | More Info: ### WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum
### 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair
What to Expect:
Celebrating local craftsmanship with a variety of affordable, handmade goods.
Description:
The 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair is a cherished community event featuring over 60 local artisans offering handmade and homemade products, including woodwork, jewelry, fine arts, candles, clothing, and baked goods.
Where: Victoria | More Info: ### 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair
### Toronto Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique holiday shopping experience with live entertainment.
Description:
The Toronto Christmas Market is a holiday event held in the Distillery Historic District, featuring a unique selection of handcrafted items, sweets, and treats from artisan vendors. The market offers ongoing entertainment on its main stage, including carolers, choirs, and brass bands. Admission is free during weekdays, while weekends require tickets starting at 6 PM on Fridays.
Where: Toronto | More Info: ### Toronto Christmas Market
### Holiday Fair in the Square
What to Expect:
Artisan marketplace with Santa visit and festive drinks.
Description:
The Holiday Fair in the Square is an artisan marketplace in Mel Lastman Square, North York, featuring unique vendors, a Fireside Lounge, and a visit with Santa. Enjoy hot chocolate, mulled wine, and s'mores while browsing through the stalls.
Where: Toronto | More Info: ### Holiday Fair in the Square
### Banff Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local artisans and festive atmosphere.
Description:
The Banff Christmas Market is a 13-day event featuring over 150 artisanal vendors, live music, an outdoor fire lounge, Santa's House Workshop, and Christmas treats and warm drinks. It is held at the Banff Heritage Train Station and offers something for the whole family.
Where: Banff | More Info: ### Banff Christmas Market
### Hot Chocolate Trail
What to Expect:
Sampling unique, festive-themed hot chocolates at multiple locations.
Description:
Embark on a flavorful adventure through Banff and Lake Louise, sampling an array of hot chocolates that range from traditional classics to creatively spirited concoctions at over 20 restaurants and cafes.
Where: Banff | More Info: ### Hot Chocolate Trail
Wexford/Maryvale Holiday Shows and Entertainment
### Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle
What to Expect:
Victorian-themed Christmas celebration with live Celtic music.
Description:
Craigdarroch Castle transforms into a Victorian Christmas setting with authentic decorations, self-guided tours, and live Celtic music performances.
Where: Victoria | More Info: ### Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle
### A Christmas Carol at Fairmont Banff Springs
What to Expect:
Live theatrical adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" in a historic hotel setting.
Description:
At Fairmont Banff Springs, "A Christmas Carol" is a live theatrical production featuring classic Christmas carols and a timeless tale of redemption, set amidst the grandeur of the hotel's historic halls.
Where: Banff | More Info: ### A Christmas Carol at Fairmont Banff Springs
Wexford/Maryvale Other Holiday Activities
### Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Community-driven tree decorating to support pediatric healthcare.
Description:
The Festival of Trees is a cherished community event where local businesses and organizations decorate trees to raise funds for BC Children's Hospital. The public is encouraged to explore and vote for their favorite tree, supporting a cause that advances personalized medicine and ensures children receive specialized care.
Where: Victoria | More Info: ### Festival of Trees
### Santa Claus Parade
What to Expect:
Annual parade with floats, music, and community involvement.
Description:
The 41st Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade is an annual event organized by the Greater Victoria Festival Society, featuring floats, music, and entertainment for the whole family. The parade begins at the Legislature on Government and Belleville Streets, turns right onto Humboldt Street, and travels along Douglas Street to end at Fisgard Street. The event also includes a food and cash drive for the Mustard Seed Street Church and Food Bank.
Where: Victoria | More Info: ### Santa Claus Parade
### Haunted Manor Mini Golf
What to Expect:
Interactive mini-golf course with a haunted theme.
Description:
Haunted Manor Mini Golf offers an immersive 18-hole mini-golf experience set in a haunted Victorian manor with a ghoulish story to tell. The course features interactive holes and a spooky atmosphere, making it a unique and engaging activity for all ages.
Where: Victoria | More Info: ### Haunted Manor Mini Golf
### In Search of Christmas Spirit
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with festive activities and visits from Santa.
Description:
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at The Rimrock Resort Hotel with festive activities, including creative craft sessions, holiday movie nights, and visits from Santa. Enjoy delicious cookie decorating and joyful caroling, making cherished memories with family and friends.
Where: Banff | More Info: ### In Search of Christmas Spirit
### Mountaintop Christmas
What to Expect:
Free kids admission before noon with each paying adult.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at the Banff Gondola with Santa visits, Christmas crafts, holiday movie screenings, and more festive activities.
Where: Banff | More Info: ### Mountaintop Christmas
### Christmas Eve Torch Light Parade at Banff Sunshine Village
What to Expect:
Spectacular torch light procession in a winter setting.
Description:
The Christmas Eve Torch Light Parade at Banff Sunshine Village features a festive procession of lights and torches, illuminating the winter landscape.
Where: Banff | More Info: ### Christmas Eve Torch Light Parade at Banff Sunshine Village
### Magical Christmas Feast at Lake Louise Ski Resort
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with turkey feast and snow tubing.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Lake Louise Ski Resort with a festive turkey feast, adorned with trees, lights, and wreaths. Enjoy warm hot chocolate, a cash bar, and outdoor thrills like snow tubing. Meet Santa Claus and experience other holiday surprises.
Where: Lake Louise | More Info: ### Magical Christmas Feast at Lake Louise Ski Resort
### Nightrise at the Banff Gondola
What to Expect:
Immersive digital art installations on Sulphur Mountain.
Description:
Nightrise at the Banff Gondola transforms Sulphur Mountain into an immersive evening experience with vibrant lighting, multimedia effects, and digital art installations. Explore four multi-sensory stations, including Cosmic Rays, Diamond Dust, Alpenglow, and Frosted Waves, while interacting with original soundscapes and projections.
Where: Banff | More Info: ### Nightrise at the Banff Gondola
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Dorset Park (1 miles)
- Parkwoods-Donalda (2 miles)
- Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan (2 miles)
- Clairlea-Birchmount (3 miles)
- Bendale (3 miles)
- Banbury-Don Mills (3 miles)
- Flemingdon Park (3 miles)
- Eglinton East (3 miles)
- Agincourt South-Malvern West (3 miles)
- L'Amoreaux (3 miles)
- Don Valley Village (4 miles)
- Woburn (4 miles)
- Thorncliffe Park (4 miles)
- Agincourt North (4 miles)
- Birchcliffe-Cliffside (4 miles)
- East End-Danforth (4 miles)
- Bayview Village (5 miles)
- Steeles (5 miles)
- Willowdale (5 miles)
- The Beaches (5 miles)
- Milliken (5 miles)
- Willowdale East (5 miles)
- Mount Pleasant West (6 miles)
- Malvern (6 miles)
- Toronto (6 miles)
- Rosedale-Moore Park (6 miles)
- West Hill (6 miles)
- Bedford Park-Nortown (6 miles)
- South Riverdale (7 miles)
- Newtonbrook West (7 miles)
- Englemount-Lawrence (7 miles)
- Church-Yonge Corridor (7 miles)
- Moss Park (7 miles)
- Annex (7 miles)
- Bay Street Corridor (8 miles)
- Rouge (8 miles)
- Westminster-Branson (8 miles)
- Oakwood Village (8 miles)
- Markham (8 miles)
- Waterfront Communities-The Island (9 miles)
- Niagara (9 miles)
- Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (9 miles)
- York University Heights (10 miles)
- Downsview-Roding-CFB (10 miles)
- South Parkdale (10 miles)
- Glenfield-Jane Heights (11 miles)
- High Park North (11 miles)
- Richmond Hill (11 miles)
- Rockcliffe-Smythe (11 miles)
- High Park-Swansea (11 miles)
- Black Creek (11 miles)
- Vaughan (12 miles)
- Stonegate-Queensway (13 miles)
- Kingsview Village-The Westway (13 miles)
- Pickering (13 miles)
- Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview (14 miles)
- Mimico (14 miles)
- Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown (14 miles)
- Islington-City Centre West (15 miles)
- Ajax (15 miles)
- West Humber-Clairville (15 miles)
- Stouffville (15 miles)
- Etobicoke (15 miles)
- Aurora (19 miles)
- Mississauga (21 miles)
- Newmarket (22 miles)
- Brampton (24 miles)
- Oshawa (25 miles)
- East Gwillimbury (25 miles)
- Uxbridge (26 miles)
- Oakville (28 miles)
- Milton (33 miles)
- Caledon (36 miles)
- Keswick (36 miles)
- Burlington (37 miles)
- St. Catharines (40 miles)
- Grimsby (40 miles)
- Orangeville (42 miles)
- Hamilton (44 miles)