The top places to see Christmas lights in Ontario this season are Holiday Magic at Candy Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Mission Inn Lights & Delights Tour (From Nov 23) and Victoria Gardens Nightly Holiday Light Show (Nov 6 – Dec 24). We've mapped 2 displays in Ontario and 58 more nearby (20 home displays, 16 neighborhoods, 7 parades). 21 are free. 15 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Ontario: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Ontario?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Magic at Candy Lane (Nov 27 – Dec 27), Mission Inn Lights & Delights Tour (From Nov 23), Victoria Gardens Nightly Holiday Light Show (Nov 6 – Dec 24) and Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train (Nov 27 – Dec 23). In all, 60 displays are mapped in and around Ontario, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ontario?
Free options include Holiday Magic at Candy Lane, Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train, Mission Inn Festival of Lights and Mission Inn Festival of Lights Switch-On Ceremony. 21 of the 60 displays near Ontario are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Ontario?
Yes. Victoria Gardens Nightly Holiday Light Show, Mission Inn Festival of Lights and Mission Inn Festival of Lights Switch-On Ceremony. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Ontario?
The earliest Ontario-area displays turn on Nov 6, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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