Holiday lights, Christmas markets and winter festivals 2026

Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park, Comox

November 21 – December 31, 2026

Kick-off and Outdoor Winter Market November 21, 3:00–7:00 p.m. Santa photos 5:00–7:00 p.m. After that the park is open nightly until 9:00 p.m.

Kick-off by donation. The light displays are free. Professional Santa photo $10 cash, or use your own phone free.

Kids’ crafts, artisan vendors, warm food and drinks, and the Filberg Gift Shop on kick-off night. Proceeds support the lodge and park.

First Avenue, downtown Ladysmith

November 26, 2026

Craft fair at Aggie Hall 3:00 p.m. Street entertainment and food from 4:00 p.m. Light-up 6:15 p.m. Kinsmen Parade 6:45 p.m. Drone show after the parade, about 8:30 p.m.

Over 300,000 lights, live music, Santa and a drone show. The lights stay up from the last Thursday in November to mid-January. First Avenue is closed 3:00–10:00 p.m.

The Butchart Gardens·Brentwood Bay

December 1, 2026 – January 6, 2027

Gates 3:00–9:00 p.m. The gardens stay open until 10:00 p.m. Carollers and brass alternate every half hour from 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Adults 18+ $41.00. Youth 13–17 $20.50. Children 5–12 $5.00. Tax included.

Closed December 25. The Japanese and Mediterranean gardens are closed. Snowflake exchange and hot chocolate for children 12 and under. Open until 10:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, with no fireworks. The official light-up is December 1 at 6:00 p.m.

Milner Gardens & Woodland, Qualicum Beach

December 3–6, 2026 · December 10–13, 2026 · December 17–20, 2026

Admission 5:30–8:30 p.m. Viewing until 9:00 p.m.

By donation. Suggested $8 adult, $4 child, $20 household. Paid at the Welcome Centre; no online tickets.

An outdoor walk through lights and festive window displays. Food tent by Milner House. Cancelled on nights of heavy snow, freezing rain or strong wind.

Tofino Resort + Marina, 634 Campbell St

December 5, 2026

5:00–9:00 p.m.

Decorated boats in the harbour, a festive market, food and drink, live music and photos with Santa.

Tofino Community Hall, 351 Arnet Rd

November 21, 2026

A winter market at the community hall. Hours not confirmed; check the District calendar.

Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Ave, Nanaimo

November 27–28, 2026

Friday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. No Sunday market.

Free entry and parking.

A German-style Christmas market with German food.

Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs

December 5–6, 2026

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. both days.

Free.

Over 60 local vendors, artisans and crafters, with concession food and a heated outdoor tent.

Diana Krall Plaza, Nanaimo

December 5, 2026

2:00–7:00 p.m.

A holiday market, food trucks, an outdoor bar, live music, family activities and a holiday light-up.

Downtown Qualicum Beach

November 19, 2026

5:30–9:00 p.m.

Late-night shopping, entertainment, a tree light-up and Santa.

Downtown Duncan, City Square to Friendship Square

November 20, 2026

5:00–8:00 p.m.

Light displays, live music in City Square, roasted chestnuts, photos with Santa, a mini holiday train, and in-store activities and discounts.

Tofino

November 20, 2026

A night of local holiday shopping that opens Tofino Winter Nights, with a free evening shuttle. Start time not yet published.

Downtown Courtenay

November 20, 2026

5:00–8:30 p.m., opening with the tree light-up.

Elves, live music, interactive art, roving performers, food trucks and local shops. Elf costumes encouraged.

Memorial Plaza, Parksville

November 20, 2026

5:30–7:30 p.m.

The downtown holiday tree lighting, with music, seasonal performances and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

BC Parliament Buildings·Victoria

November 27, 2026

3:00–6:30 p.m. Inside activities 3:00–5:30 p.m. Driveway lighting 6:00–6:30 p.m.

Free. No tickets.

Family-friendly activities and performances inside, then the driveway lighting outside.

Ucluelet

November 27, 2026

A holiday shopping night with local businesses open late. The District has set the date; details are still to come.

Starts at Government and Belleville·Victoria

November 28, 2026

5:30 p.m.

Free.

Supports the Mustard Seed. A food-bank team is at Government and Wharf at 5:00 p.m.

South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan

November 29, 2026

4:00–8:30 p.m. The parade leaves at 5:00 p.m.

Theme “Jingle All the Way”. The parade runs along South Shore Road, over the car bridge, and ends near Country Grocer.

Lower Causeway and Ship Point Pier·Victoria

December 3, 2026

5:00–8:00 p.m.

Free.

Family-friendly. Hot chocolate, cookies, an artisan market, live music, and Santa arriving by boat.

Downtown Courtenay, Harmston Ave to 5th St and Cliffe Ave

December 5, 2026

6:00 p.m.

3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver

November 20, 2026 – January 10, 2027

11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Last entry 9:00 p.m. Closed December 25.

Included with park admission or an Annual Pass.

Kids’ activities are part of the night.

Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 17905 62 Ave, Cloverdale

November 27 – December 29, 2026

3:00–9:30 p.m. Closed November 30, December 7, December 24 and December 25.

Kids 6 and under free. Youth 7–18 from $18. Adults 19–64 from $24. Seniors 65+ from $18. Plus tax and service charges. Parking is free.

The Ferris wheel is included. Bright Nights is the light walk on the grounds.

5251 Oak Street at West 37th·Vancouver

November 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027

4:00–10:00 p.m. Last entry 9:00 p.m. Closed December 25.

Before tax and service fees: adults 19–64 $29, seniors 65+ $19, youth 13–18 $19, children 5–12 $12, garden members $18. Ages 4 and under free with a reservation. A $1 AIF is included.

Timed tickets go on sale November 4. Sensory-friendly evening on Tuesday, December 1: capacity reduced by half, lower audio, no flashing lights. Parking is free in the lot off West 37th, and limited.

Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place·Vancouver

November 16 – December 24, 2026

November 16–December 3: Monday–Friday 4:00–9:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. December 4–18: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. December 19–23: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. December 24: 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Admission from $7.99. Kids 6 and under free. Season pass from $30.99 before November 15, then from $35.99. Family pass (2 adults 15+ and 2 youth 7–14) from $69.99 before November 15.

Family-friendly, with Santa’s Workshop and a carousel.

Landmark District, Kelowna

November 21, 2026

Rutland Centennial Park, 190 McIntosh Rd, Kelowna

November 29, 2026

1:00–5:00 p.m. Tree lighting around 4:15 p.m.

Free.

Stuart Park, 1430 Water St·Kelowna

November 28, 2026

Market 12:00–6:00 p.m. Tree lighting at 5:00 p.m.

Free. Hot chocolate by donation for the Central Okanagan Food Bank.

Santa photos in the tent until 4:45 p.m. Santa and Mayor Dyas light the tree at 5:00 p.m.

30th Ave between 30th and 34th St, Downtown Vernon

November 27, 2026

4:00–8:00 p.m.

Free. Free parking.

Music, vendors and holiday characters downtown.

Downtown Oliver

November 28, 2026

2:00–7:00 p.m.

Free.

A holiday market, the Town Hall light-up, Santa photos and fireworks.

Main Street and Gyro Park, Penticton

November 29, 2026

Santa Claus Parade 4:30 p.m. Gyro Park light-up 6:00 p.m.

A 180-foot light tunnel, with a free transit shuttle.

Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo

November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Nightly 5:30–9:30 p.m. Last admission 9:00 p.m. Closed December 25.

Presented by Olympia Trust Company. 30th anniversary, with more than a million lights. Santa’s Polar Palace runs November 13–December 23, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Members only until 6:30 p.m. on November 16, 23 and 30 and December 7 and 14. The Wildlife Carousel is free, last ride load 9:15 p.m. Animal buildings are closed. North Gate parking is $14 through ParkPlus. New Year’s Eve is 5:30–9:30 p.m. Wonder Wednesdays, November 18–December 16, take 20% off Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS and ZOOLIGHTS tickets.

18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary

November 13–15, 2026 · November 20–22, 2026 · November 27–29, 2026 · December 4–6, 2026

Fridays 12:00–6:00 p.m. for all ages, then 6:00–9:00 p.m. for ages 18+. Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sundays 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Adults $20. Kids 3–12 and seniors 65+ $12, plus GST. Ages 2 and under free. Parking included.

Weekends only: November 13–15, 20–22 and 27–29, and December 4–6. Friday evenings are 18+.

55 Mill Street, Distillery Historic District·Toronto

November 12, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Tree lighting Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are required on opening night, from 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday, from 4:00 p.m. every Thursday in December, and from 4:00 p.m. daily December 14–31. Free all day Monday–Wednesday through December 13, and at other times that are not ticketed. Thursdays in November are free except opening night. Be inside before 4:00 p.m. on a ticketed day to enter free.

Tickets from $16 plus HST and a service charge. Kids 9 and under are always free and do not need a ticket.

Closed Christmas Day. There is no on-site box office.

Nathan Phillips Square·Toronto

November 28, 2026 – January 7, 2027

5:00–10:00 p.m.

Opening night is November 28: performances, the tree and square lighting, installations, free public skating and a figure-skating showcase. Lighting, selected installations and free public skating continue through January 7. For families and all ages.

Quartier des spectacles, Sainte-Catherine Street West·Montréal

January 21 – March 7, 2027

Free entrance.

17th edition. Entertainment for children.

Place des Festivals, 1499 Rue Jeanne-Mance·Montréal

November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027

November 13–December 20: closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday–Friday 3:00–10:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. December 21–January 3: Monday–Friday 3:00–10:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. December 21–23: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. December 24 and 25: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. December 31: 3:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.

Free admission.

40 chalets. For all ages. Closed Monday and Tuesday through December 20.

Pavillon Jacques-Cartier, 2 rue de la Commune Est·Montréal

November 27–29, 2026 · December 4–6, 2026

Free admission.

40 indoor kiosks each weekend, 80 Québec makers in all. Presented by Signé Local.

Former Halifax Memorial Library, Grafton Park

November 14 – December 26, 2026

Dusk to 11:00 p.m.

At Spring Garden Rd and Grafton St. A 28-foot tree also stands in Peace and Friendship Park.

Halifax Exhibition Centre, 200 Prospect Rd, Goodwood

November 19, 2026 – January 2, 2027

Weekday / weekend: adult (13–64) $25.99 / $27.99; senior (65+) or child (3–12) $19.99 / $22.99; family (2 adults + 3) $89.99 / $99.99. Flex Pass $32.99. Plus fees and taxes. Age 2 and under free.

Santa visits daily until December 23. Sensory-friendly opening December 4, 2:00–4:00 p.m. Free parking.

Grand Parade, 1770 Barrington St

November 28, 2026

6:00–7:00 p.m. Countdown, tree lighting and fireworks at 6:55 p.m.

Free.

A Gabby’s Dollhouse dance party at 6:00, a band with PAW Patrol at 6:30, and Santa.

Halifax Waterfront, Lower Water St

November 27 – December 20, 2026

Free.

A vendor market, the Waterfront Beer Garden, a Winter Sports Zone, light installations and the Evergreen Express.

Downtown Halifax

November 21, 2026

6:00 p.m.

The 31st annual parade, with Santa and a food drive for FEED Nova Scotia.

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

November 21–22, 2026

12:00–4:00 p.m.

Free with a donation to Feed Nova Scotia.

Father Christmas and crafts.