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.
The best winter hikes in and near Toronto for the holidays: the Don Valley, Rouge National Urban Park, the Scarborough Bluffs, High Park, Tommy Thompson Park and the Toronto Islands.
Where to ski and snowboard near Toronto: City-run hills at Centennial Park and Earl Bales Park, GTA hills like Glen Eden and Uplands, and day trips to Blue Mountain and more.
Where to go tobogganing in Toronto: the City’s designated sledding hills, popular parks like Riverdale East and Christie Pits, safety rules and what to bring.
Christmas in Toronto’s Junction: the neighbourhood’s Santa and Winter Market, independent shops and antiques on Dundas Street West, cafés and nearby High Park.
Christmas in Leslieville: the Leslieville Christmas Pop-up Market, the neighbourhood tree lighting, Queen Street East shopping, brunch and the nearby Distillery.
Christmas in North York: skating at Mel Lastman Square, the Hanukkah menorah lighting, Yorkdale and Fairview Mall, Black Creek’s Santa and Christmas lights.
Christmas on Toronto’s Danforth: Greektown shops and bakeries, Mary’s Brigadeiro hot chocolate and panettone, festive dining and easy subway access on Line 2.
Christmas in Toronto’s Little Italy and Corso Italia: Italian bakeries and panettone, cafés, Christmas Eve seafood, hot chocolate and holiday shopping on College and St. Clair.
Christmas on Queen Street West: independent shopping, Ossington, Trinity Bellwoods, holiday drinks, hot chocolate and nights out in one of Toronto’s liveliest strips.
Christmas in Toronto’s Beaches: the Beaches Santa Claus Parade along Kingston Road, Queen Street East shops, boardwalk winter walks and holiday events.