Christmas attractions to check out in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this holiday season
Christmas attractions to check out in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this holiday season
St. Nick's workshop at Alight at Night at Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ont.
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at Christmas and holiday lights displays and events in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this holiday season.
For a list of Santa Claus parades in the region, click here.
MAGIC OF LIGHTS
Enjoy a magical drive through the Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks this holiday season.
"Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favourite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations," the website says.
This year, Magic of Lights features the Mark Motors Group "Holiday Pit Stop", where guests can park and explore the winter wonderland.
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train chugging along the tracks. (CP Holiday Train)
WINTER LIGHTS ACROSS CANADA
Don’t miss an illuminating experience on Parliament Hill this holiday season.
Winter Lights Across Canada is a multimedia projection show, combining digital imagery with a soundtrack to "follow luminous sparks travelling across Canadian landscapes."
The event runs Thursdays to Mondays, from Dec. 8 to Jan. 8.
Also, be dazzled by the Pathway of Lights this holiday season. Thousands of lights brighten Confederation Boulevard, including the Rideau Canal Park, Confederation Park, Jacques-Cartier Park, the National War Memorial, Portage Park and more.
Celebrate a country Christmas at Saunders Farm on Bleeks Road in Munster this holiday season.
Country Christmas Days runs from Nov. 26 to Dec. 18 on Saturdays and Sundays. Country Christmas Days features mazes, a maze observation tower, four play structures, a wagon ride around the farm, visit the Elf Squad and see Santa in his cabin.
This year, Saunders Farm invites you to check out the brand new Holiday Light Festival. It's a walking trail adorned with thousands of colourful lights and music on the 180-year-old family farm.
The Holiday Light Festival runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Dec. 1 to 23.
The Christmas Village is back this holiday season at Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm. Explore the village and play games, sing songs, and warm up by the bonfire with Santa's elves, and see Santa Claus.
The Christmas Village is open on Dec. 3, Dec. 4. Dec. 10, Dec. 11, Dec. 17 and Dec. 18.
A new experience is also available this year – the Holiday Stroll through the maple forest decorated with beautiful holiday lights and decorations.
The holiday spirit is alive at the Ottawa Christmas Market.
Located in the Aberdeen Square at Lansdowne Park, enjoy holiday entertainment, local flavours, and holiday shopping.
Over 35 local vendors will be on display at the Christmas Market, and there will be a Santa's Workshop with free crafts for kids.
Musical performers include Alex Goupil, Annie Martel, Aurora Jade, the Canadian Showtime Chorus, Chantal Hackett Band, Erica Brighthill, Jessica Pearson, Highway Sunrise, JW-Jones, the Ottawa Gay Men's Chorus, OK Naledi, Tara Shannon and The Lionyls.
The Ottawa Christmas Market runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23.
Enjoy the magic memories of Christmas at Clow's Christmas Trail this holiday season.
The decorated 1.5 km trail includes Christmas displays such as the Nativity Scene, winter sports lane, the North Pole post office, the Candy Shop and Santa's top shop.
Located in Richmond Village in Ottawa's west end at 6095 Perth St., the Christmas market is hosted indoors in the 2nd floor hall (corner of Huntley Road and Perth Street)
In addition to local artisans there will be food and drinks available for sale from the Richmond 4H club and a local musician who will also be making balloon animals for children.
For more information and the list of vendors the markets website is at richmondmarket.ca
Email ottawaweb@bellmedia.ca to let us know about your Christmas and holiday light display.
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St. Nick's workshop at Alight at Night at Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ont.
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train chugging along the tracks. (CP Holiday Train)
