Caledon, the rural northern part of Peel Region, is where Torontonians head for a country Christmas: tree farms, orchards, village main streets and a small-town Santa parade.
Bolton Santa Claus Parade
Bolton’s community parade travels north along Highway 50 (Queen Street) from Queensgate Boulevard to Centennial Drive, usually starting at 11 a.m. Watch Visit Caledon for the 2026 date. Peel parades
Christmas trees
- Albion Orchards, Caledon: fir trees in a range of sizes, including smaller condo-friendly trees, plus pies, preserves and gift baskets in the farm store. Bring your own saw; opens in December.
- Hockley Valley Farm, Mono (just north of Caledon): tractor rides to the grove, a bonfire, a Christmas store and weekend wagon rides, from November 15.
Christmas tree farms near Toronto
Villages
Caledon’s historic villages, including Bolton, Caledon East, Inglewood and Belfountain, have independent shops, cafés and scenic winter drives through the Niagara Escarpment.
About Caledon
Caledon is the largest municipality in Peel Region by area but the smallest by population, a rural landscape of rolling hills, farms, forests and small villages along the Niagara Escarpment and the Oak Ridges Moraine. Just north of Brampton, it feels a world away from the city, and at Christmas its country roads, villages and farms make it a favourite escape for Torontonians.
Villages to explore
- Bolton: the largest community, with a historic downtown along Queen Street and the Humber River nearby.
- Caledon East: a small village with local shops.
- Inglewood and Belfountain: tiny villages surrounded by escarpment scenery, with cafés and general stores.
- Alton and Cheltenham: hamlets with historic mills and access to trails.
Winter outdoors in Caledon
- Hike the Bruce Trail and conservation areas along the Niagara Escarpment, including the Cheltenham Badlands viewing area (seen from the boardwalk).
- Cross-country ski and snowshoe at Albion Hills Conservation Area, which has groomed trails in winter when there’s enough snow.
- Walk the Caledon Trailway, a flat rail trail through the countryside.
See winter hikes near Toronto.
A Caledon Christmas day
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| Morning | Cut your own tree at a Caledon farm |
| Lunch | A village café in Belfountain or Bolton |
| Afternoon | A snowy walk at a conservation area |
| Evening | The Bolton Santa Claus Parade (on parade day) or dinner in Bolton |
Caledon at Christmas: FAQ
How far is Caledon from Toronto? About 45 minutes to an hour by car.
Can I get to Caledon by transit? Transit options are limited, so a car is the easiest way to explore.
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Getting there
Caledon is 45 to 60 minutes from downtown Toronto by car via Highway 410 or 427 and Highway 50.
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