As tempting as it is to curl up in front of the fire until spring, winter is actually a great time to explore Canada. With amazing festivities happening all around the country, it?s worth adventuring out in the cold to experience something new and unique.
Here are 12 of Canada?s best winter festivals.
Photo: Aurora Winter Festival
Aurora Winter Festival
Vancouver, BC

November 22, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Vancouver?s Aurora Winter Festival takes over the grounds of the Pacific National Exhibition from November ?til January with rides (there?s a whole tube slide park!), carnival games, food trucks from in and around the city, and a huge mix of vendors selling holiday items. There?s also a version of this festival in Toronto.
Visit Aurora Winter Festival’s website here. Photo: Simcoe Christmas Panorama
Simcoe Christmas Panorama
Simcoe, ON

November 30, 2019 – January 2, 2020
Simcoe, Ontario on the shore of Lake Erie will be lit up every night from the end of November ?til January, transforming the small town into a magical, twinkly Christmas display. Visitors can stroll through the town?s shimmering parks, enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider, and peruse the Christmas Farm Market to pick up some handcrafted gifts.
Visit Simcoe Christmas Panorama’s website here.

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Final weekend hours: 12pm – 10pm today and tomorrow and 12pm – 6pm on Sunday. We have over 70 vendors with unique gifts...