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 see Santa in Toronto in 2026: free Santa photos at St. Lawrence Market, the Distillery’s new Santa’s Village, malls, Casa Loma and more, with booking tips.
Christmas and Santa train rides near Toronto for 2026: Halton County Radial Railway, Waterloo Central Railway, Niemi’s Polar Express, Harbourfront and more.
CPKC Holiday Train 2026 stops in Toronto (Nov 29, Runnymede Road), Milton, Oshawa, Bowmanville and Vaughan. Times, locations, performers and food bank tips.
Every Santa Claus parade near Toronto in 2026: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Newmarket, Aurora, Pickering, Oakville and more, with dates and times.
Every Toronto Christmas event in December 2026 by date: The Nutcracker, Messiah, TSO Holiday Pops, Elf in Concert, Hanukkah, Distillery Winter Village and NYE.
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.