9 Adventures To Go On In Ontario Without Leaving Your Car
Buckle up, because you can have some incredible adventures around the province without leaving your car.
Stay warm and cozy while enjoying some amazing experiences with Ontario's drive-through events.
There are tons of festive attractions to cruise through, as well as other exhibits that you can view from your vehicle.
With Christmas just around the corner, you'll want to take a trip down some illuminated trails and dazzling tunnels.
Explore the province without leaving your car at these drive-through spots.
Editor's Choice: Ontario's Light Show Has An Illuminated Tunnel That Will Transport You To The North Pole
Glow Gardens
Price: $30 per vehicle
When: November 18, 2020 - January 2, 2021
Address: 2821 Stevensville Rd., Stevensville, ON
Why You Need To Go: Drive your way through a 3km twinkling holiday wonderland at this year's Glow Gardens event.
Journey Into Enchantment
Price: $29.95 + per vehicle
When: November 20, 2020 - January 4, 2021
Address: 10080 Kennedy Rd., Markham, ON
Why You Need To Go: Gaze at over 1 million lights from the comfort of your car at this dazzling holiday trail.
Van Gogh Exhibit
Price: $94.99 + per vehicle
When: Until January 3, 2021
Address: 1 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Cruise your way into the world of Van Gogh at the immersive exhibit featuring massive projections of his work.
Gift Of Lights
Price: $20 + per vehicle
When: November 14, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Address: 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, ON
Why You Need To Go: Bingeman's Gift Of Lights has two glowing tunnels and tons of illuminated displays to explore from your car.
Festival Of Trees
Price: $20 per car
When: November 12 - 21, 2020
Address: 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon, ON
Why You Need To Go: Stay cozy in your car while gazing around at Kawartha Lake's old-time Christmas village decked out in decor.
Nights Of Lights
Price: $25 + per car
When: November 20, 2020 - January 7, 2021
Address: TBA
Why You Need To Go: Take a festive drive through over 1 million lights set to your favourite Christmas tunes.
Ontario Place Drive-In
Price: $10 + per car
Address: 955 Lake Shore Blvd W., Toronto ON,
Why You Need To Go: Enjoy some of your favourite films beneath the stars at this Toronto drive-in theatre.
Christmas Trail
Price: $25 per vehicle
When: November 18 - December 9, 2020
Address: 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy., North York, ON
Why You Need To Go: Tour through an enchanting holiday land at Canadian Tire's 1.5km festive trail.
Magic Of Lights
Price: $22 + per vehicle
When: November 13, 2020 - January 9, 2021
Address: 401 Corkstown Rd., Nepean, ON
Why You Need To Go: Wind your way through a sparkling holiday path at this heart-warming holiday event.
Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.
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