Christmas markets in Durham and Halton for 2026: Brooklin’s Christmas in the Village, Oshawa’s Bright and Merry Market, Kerr Village in Oakville and Burlington’s Jingle Market.
Christmas in Uxbridge and Port Perry: small-town Santa Claus parades, historic main streets, lakeside Port Perry and a festive day trip from Toronto.
Christmas in Clarington 2026: the CPKC Holiday Train in Bowmanville on Nov 29, Santa parades in Bowmanville, Newcastle and Courtice, and Prestonvale tree farm.
Oshawa Christmas events 2026: the Bright and Merry Market and tree lighting, the Santa Claus Parade of Lights downtown and the CPKC Holiday Train on Nov 29.
Whitby Christmas events 2026: Brooklin’s Christmas in the Village on Nov 21, the downtown Whitby Santa Claus Parade in early December, Santa visits and markets.
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Plan a romantic Christmas in Toronto: cozy hotels, skating under the lights, the Distillery at night, holiday dinners, afternoon tea, concerts and couples’ getaways.
How to enjoy Christmas in Toronto on a budget: free markets, lights, parades and skating, cheap eats, transit tips and money-saving ideas for tickets and hotels.
Grocery store holiday hours in Toronto for 2026: reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day hours, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Unique holiday experiences in Toronto: a castle Christmas at Casa Loma, Victorian Christmas at Black Creek, Santa trains, afternoon tea, skating under the Gardiner and more.
How to volunteer and give back at Christmas in Toronto: food banks, community meals, toy drives, seniors’ visits and donating, plus tips for signing up early.
Where to see New Year’s Eve fireworks in Toronto: the City’s midnight fireworks over Lake Ontario at Harbourfront Centre, best viewing spots and getting home free.
Plan a festive night out in Toronto: Christmas pop-up bars, holiday cocktails, comedy and cabaret, late-night markets, live music and getting home safely.
Festive date ideas in Toronto for the holidays: skating, markets, light shows, cozy bars, cooking classes, concerts and free dates, from first dates to anniversaries.