7 Drive-Thru Christmas Events Around Ottawa That Will Let You Explore A Glowing Paradise
Some locations are free! ✨
There is no need to freeze outdoors to see twinkling lights. Here are drive-thru Christmas events around Ottawa, where you can explore a glowing paradise.
While the weather outside might be freezing, you can stay warm in your car and listen to classics like Mariah Carey singing "All I Want For Christmas" as you drive past dazzling tunnels of lights and illuminated displays.
With so many events to pick from, you can visit a new spot each weekend until 2021 wraps up, so it is time to decide which you'll go to first.
A Country Christmas Night
Price: $30 per vehicle
When: December 4 - December 30, 2021
Address: 7893 Bleeks Rd., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: The 2-kilometre route will take you past dazzling lights, and then you can exit your vehicle and sip a hot chocolate around a bonfire.
Enchanted Holiday Drive
Price: $40 per vehicle
When: December 1 - 23, 2021
Address: 6336 Fallowfield Rd., Stittsville, ON
Why You Need To Go: What makes Enchanted Holiday Drive unique is that tons of actors bring the magical setting to life.
Magic Of Lights
Price: $20+ per vehicle
When: November 19, 2021 - January 8, 2022
Address: 411 Corkstown Rd., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: The two-kilometre drive-thru Christmas event has nearly one million colourful lights.
River Of Lights
Price: Free
When: November 27, 2021 - January 2, 2022
Address: Blockhouse Island Parkway, Brockville, ON
Why You Need To Go: You don't need to pay a thing to drive along the Blockhouse Island Parkway to see all the colourful lights.
Illumi
Price: $ 21.75+ per person
When: November 25, 2021 - January 30, 2022 (select nights)
Address: 2805, Boulevard du Souvenir, Laval, QC
Why You Need To Go: It is well worth the road trip to see Illumi as there will be thousands of sculptures and 25 million twinkling lights.
Pathway Of Lights
Price: Free
When: December 8, 2021 - January 7, 2022
Address: Multiple locations downtown Ottawa
Why You Need To Go: You can drive along Confederation Boulevard and Elgin Street to see colourful lights.
Taffy Lane
Price: Free
When: From December 1, 2021
Address: Taffy Ln., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: This street in Orleans is famous with locals for its over-the-top holiday decorations.
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