Who doesn’t love Christmas in Toronto? From browsing the Hudson Bay Christmas windows to ice skating at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Now that we have moved out of the city, we love going into town even more to celebrate everything the city offers during the Christmas season.
Christmas in Toronto
There are so many Christmas events in Toronto that you can spend every weekend leading up to the holidays doing something different. We’ve booked our annual Christmas show, made our shopping list, and booked our hotel to spend a night in town for some holiday fun. From historic markets to dazzling light displays, the city is brimming with festivities that cater to all ages. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the 30 best Christmas events in Toronto.
Toronto Santa Claus Parade
The Toronto Santa Claus Parade is one of the most popular Christmas events in Toronto, attracting families from all around the GTA and beyond. People come into the city for this annual parade that has been going for 119 years! The Santa Claus Parade is the official start of the holiday season in Toronto, and the streets are packed with revelers. The Santa Claus parade begins at Christie Pitts at Christie & Bloor at 12:30 tomorrow, November 25, 2023.
The Santa Claus Parade website claims that hundreds of thousands of people hit the streets and millions more watch at home. We’ve watched many a Santa Claus Parade in Toronto and at home, so we believe it! The parade weaves through downtown via University to Wellington and ends at the St. Lawrence Market, where you can shop for some Christmas trees!
The Distillery Winter Village (Formerly Toronto Christmas Market)
I think when the Distillery first began its Toronto Christmas Market tradition, it was the first place in the city that really reminded me of the Christmas Markets in Europe. During the holiday season, the Distillery Winter Village transforms the cobblestone streets of the old Distillery district into a dazzling winter wonderland of Christmas Markets and outdoor fun.
The Toronto Christmas Market is one of the most popular Christmas events in Toronto and can get very crowded, so we recommend going during the week before 4 pm. Enjoy some holiday spirits like mulled wine and delicious food as you take in the festive cheer.
The giant Christmas tree at Trinity Square is adorned with thousands of lights. Live music and performances add to the lively…
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