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.
Holiday cooking and baking classes in Toronto: cookie decorating, gingerbread, holiday dinners, pasta and dumplings, plus classes for kids and gift ideas.
Where to watch classic Christmas movies on the big screen in Toronto: TIFF Lightbox, independent cinemas like the Revue and the Fox, sing-alongs, outdoor screenings and family matinees.
Grown-up holiday entertainment in Toronto: Christmas comedy and improv, cabaret, drag and burlesque holiday revues, jazz nights and cheeky shows for adults.
Holiday activities teens will actually enjoy in Toronto: skating, WinterFest, escape rooms, light festivals, markets, shows, tobogganing and volunteering over winter break.
Guide to Toronto’s winter light festivals and illuminated art: holiday light shows in November and December, plus Illuminite downtown in February and the history of the Toronto Light Festival.
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.