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.
St. Lawrence Market at Christmas 2026: the free Winter Market on Market Street (Nov 19 to Dec 22), Santa photos, holiday food shopping and tips.
Christmas tree lighting ceremonies near Toronto in 2026: Mississauga, Streetsville, Markham, Oakville’s Kerr Village, Brampton, Oshawa and the Toronto lightings.
The best Christmas lights near Toronto in 2026: WinterFest in Vaughan, Burlington’s Festival of Lights, Main Street Markham, Mississauga’s tree lighting and more.
Brampton Christmas events 2026: the 32nd Nighttime Santa Claus Parade on Nov 21, the downtown tree lighting, Christmas markets and free outdoor skating trails.
York Region Santa Claus parades 2026: Newmarket and Aurora on Nov 21, Markham on Nov 28, Stouffville on Dec 5, plus Vaughan’s Santafest. Times and routes.
Fake Distillery Winter Village sites and holiday ticket scams hit Toronto every year. How to spot them, where to buy safely and what to do if you’re scammed.
Is the Distillery Winter Village worth it in 2026? An honest look at crowds, ticket prices, food, shopping and atmosphere, and when it’s worth paying versus going free.
What to eat and drink at the Distillery Winter Village: bratwurst, poutine, waffles, bao, festive sweets, hot chocolate, mulled wine and the district’s restaurants.
Halton Region Santa Claus parades 2026: Oakville on Saturday, November 14, plus Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills, with usual times, routes and tips.
Durham Region Santa Claus parades for 2026: Pickering on Nov 21, plus Oshawa’s Parade of Lights, Ajax, Whitby, Bowmanville, Uxbridge and Port Perry.