It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas across Canada. The celebrations are quickly approaching, and we couldn't be more excited. If you're like us and love to see all the twinkling lights, then you need to check out some of the magical Christmas villages in Canada that will make you feel like December 25 came early.
One of the best parts of the holiday season is all the festive activities you can enjoy. In fact, there are so many amazing things to do, that you might want to make a holiday bucket list.
For example, you can visit a tree farm to get a real Christmas tree, go shopping for gifts at a holiday market, or go for an evening stroll along one of the many trails of sparkling lights.
For a well-rounded holiday experience, you can head to a Christmas village, which will make you feel like you're in the North Pole. Throughout the country, there are several spots where they go all out with lights, decor, and festive activities you can enjoy this winter.
One seasonal event you don't want to miss is Alight At Night at Upper Canada Village. It's Ontario's biggest outdoor lights festival, where nearly one million lights decorate the charming village.
Want to see one of these for yourself? Here are 11 Christmas villages in Canada that are absolutely stunning, and need to be on your holiday bucket list:
Alight At Night
Price: $16
When: November 29, 2019 - January 4, 2020
Address: 13740 County Rd. 2, Morrisburg, ON
Why You Need To Go: For the holidays, Upper Canada Village turns into Ontario's biggest outdoor lights festival. It's a must-see this winter as the entire historic village gets covered in nearly one million lights.
Mont Tremblant Village
Price: Free admission
When: December 24, 2019 to January 3, 2020
Address: 1000 Chemin des Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant, QC
Why You Need To Go: This village will be decorated beautifully, and there will be concerts and even fireworks to celebrate the season.
Peak Of Christmas
Price: From $59 (includes mountain admission)
When: November 22, 2019 - January 5, 2020
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: The top of this mountain will look like the North Pole. Here, you can visit Santa's workshop and a gingerbread village. Plus, there will be lots of other things to enjoy like sleigh rides and skating.
Desjardins Illuminated Village
Price: $24.99
When: December 6, 2019 - January 3, 2020
Address: 1425 Montplaisir St., Drummondville, QC
Why You Need To Go: This charming village will be decorated in 25,000 colourful lights. There will be fire shows and a classic Christmas market, too.
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Price: $7.75
When: November 29 - December 22, 2019
Address: 2940 Old Montreal Rd., Cumberland, ON
Why You Need To Go: You'll feel like you've stepped back in time to the 1920s-30s in this vintage village that will be illuminated for Christmas.
Glow Gardens Christmas Village
Price: From $19.99
When: Varies depending on location
Address: Multiple locations across Canada
Why You Need To Go: You can stay toasty and stroll through this indoor Christmas village which will have famous landmarks from around the world.
Quebec City Christmas Village
Price: Free admission
When: Starts at the end of November 2019
Address: Petit-Champlain St. and Place-Royale, QC
Why You Need To Go: From the end of November, parts of Old Quebec will be decorated to look like a magical Christmas village.
Stanley's Christmas Village
Price: $13
When: November 30 - December 22, 2019
Address: 2452 Yorks Corners Rd., Edwards, ON
Why You Need To Go: For the holidays, this farm will transform into an enchanted Christmas village.
Christmas In Harrison
Price: Free admission
When: November 23, 2019 - January 12, 2020
Address: 499 Hot Springs Rd., Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Why You Need To Go: One kilometre of the Harrison Hot Springs promenade will be decorated for the holidays. Along the Christmas Tree Trail, you can stop in cafes and restaurants to warm up with seasonal beverages.
Blumination Dream Trail
Price: Free admission
When: November 30, 2019 - March 28, 2020
Address: Blue Mountain Village, 156 Jozo Weider Blvd., The Blue Mountains, ON
Why You Need To Go: Blue Mountain Village will have a stunning 1-km rainbow light trail where the lights dance to music.
Sherbrooke Village
Price: $5 (free admission on opening night)
When: November 22 - December 1, 2019
Address: 42 Main St., Sherbrooke, NS
Why You Need To Go: Sherbrooke Village will be decorated for the holiday season. They'll have a festive market, a hot chocolate shop, and a fireworks show.
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