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.
Skate beside Lake Ontario at the Natrel Rink at Harbourfront Centre: the 2026 tree lighting on Nov 20, the Miracle Christmas bar next door and tips for visiting.
Skating at Nathan Phillips Square in 2026: when the rink opens, rentals, free skating under the city Christmas tree, the Cavalcade of Lights and tips.
Gift ideas for people who love Toronto: city prints and maps, TTC-inspired gifts, local sports gear, Toronto food and drink, books about the city and experiences.
20 experience gift ideas in Toronto for Christmas 2026: show tickets, sports, classes, food tours, memberships, spa days, skating and day trips.
Where to find made-in-Toronto Christmas gifts: local makers at the Distillery, One of a Kind and craft fairs, plus Toronto-made food, drink, art and design ideas.
Skate the Bentway’s 220-metre figure-eight trail beneath the Gardiner Expressway: opening dates, getting there near Fort York, rentals and tips.
The best skating trails in and near Toronto: the Bentway, Colonel Samuel Smith Park’s figure-eight trail, GTA park trails and forest skating day trips.
Where to buy Christmas decorations in Toronto: Christmas market ornaments, garden centres, home stores, department stores and Boxing Day decoration sales.
The best shopping streets in Toronto at Christmas: Bloor-Yorkville, Queen Street West, Ossington, Kensington Market, Leslieville, the Junction and Roncesvalles.
Last-minute Christmas shopping in Toronto: where to go on December 23 and 24, late mall hours, markets still open, experience gifts and gift cards you can buy instantly.