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.
Where to hear Handel’s Messiah in Toronto in December 2026: the TSO at Roy Thomson Hall, Tafelmusik at Koerner Hall and the Sing-Along Messiah at Massey Hall.
The National Ballet of Canada’s Nutcracker runs December 5 to 31, 2026 at the Four Seasons Centre. Tickets from $72, $12 standing room, ages and tips.
Send a letter to Santa through Canada Post’s H0H 0H0 address. No stamp needed in Canada; mail by December 9, 2026 for a reply. Here’s how.
Where to get free Santa photos in Toronto in 2026: the St. Lawrence Winter Market on weekends, community events, the Santa Claus Parade and free GTA celebrations.
Breakfast with Santa in Toronto for 2026: Ripley’s Aquarium (Nov 21, 28 and Dec 5), Hotel X, the Chelsea Hotel and Brunch with Santa at Miracle on Harbourfront.
Where to buy a real Christmas tree in Toronto in 2026: pop-up tree lots, garden centres, grocery and hardware stores, delivery services and cut-your-own farms nearby.
Black Friday in Toronto is Friday, November 27, 2026. Where to shop, from the Eaton Centre and Yorkdale to outlet malls, plus tips and the One of a Kind show opening.
Toronto’s Christmas pop-up bars for 2026: Miracle on Bloor and Miracle on Harbourfront open Nov 20, with festive cocktails, a heated patio, Santa and drag brunch.
The best holiday afternoon teas in Toronto: the Shangri-La’s Nutcracker tea, Fairmont Royal York, The Ritz-Carlton, the Old Mill, Holt’s Café and more.
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 holiday concerts at Roy Thomson Hall: Holiday Pops with Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, and Handel’s Messiah.