Toronto Holidays and New Years

There’s something about a traditional Christmas celebration that brings out the joy in all of us, and Toronto Escapes offers the perfect place to rediscover the wonder of Christmas. Toronto has a rich combination of big city splendor and small-town friendliness that makes it the ideal place to bring your special someone for an unforgettable holiday experience this Christmas or New Years. Toronto features an impressive array of sights, sounds, and shopping as well as unique events that will become cherished memories of your Toronto holidays for years to come.

Toronto Special Events For The Holidays

Whether you’re interested in the regal beauty of a symphony or you’re looking for something contemporary and unexpected, Toronto holidays have something for everyone. Family oriented Christmas crafting, holiday themed shopping, and pulse-pounding New Years’ celebrations can be found throughout the city.

Christmas music is everywhere in the cultural district. Toronto offers an impressive range of theater and musical events with a holiday theme. If you long for the traditional sounds of your favorite Christmas carols, the Toronto Philharmonia’s Christmas Classics will warm your heart, or try out your voice with the many holiday sing-alongs scheduled throughout the city. The Toronto Symphony’s annual Canadian Brass Christmas and the Toronto Philharmonia also offer visitors a chance to enjoy the bright, ringing tones of holiday musical favorites.

Discover An Old World Christmas in Toronto

Toronto holidays with a historical twist are rung in throughout the City of Toronto Museums, with Christmas tree ceremonies, hands-on exhibits and Old World holiday foods offered at the Black Creek Pioneer Village. Try baking traditional, Victorian gingerbread cookies or creating holiday wreaths, while learning about the hardships of an 1812 winter at the fort in historical Toronto. Cap off the day by singing carols in a local tavern while sipping mulled wine or apple cider.

The Nutcracker Ballet is performed each year by the National Ballet of Canada at Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. The sets and costumes may change, but the romance and beauty of this holiday favorite always shines through. Toronto Escapes can design a weekend of Toronto special events highlighting Christmas in Toronto.

Toronto Holidays for Couples

There are a multitude of Toronto special events in December that are perfect for couples. Start with a simple stroll through downtown, where over 100,000 sparkling holiday lights turn the streets of Toronto into a fairytale centered around Nathan Phillips Square’s impressive Christmas tree. The annual Cavalcade of Lights and Santa Parade delight young and old, and ice skating rinks in the city are open to everyone looking for some exercise as well as holiday cheer.

Holiday shopping is one of the highlights of Christmas in Ontario, where you’ll find bargains on designer labels as well as one-of-a-kind, hand crafted gifts for everyone on your list. The Shops at Dons Mills pull out all the stops with train rides, a skating rink, and a strolling Santa who delights with his frequent appearances in this unique urban village.

A Hand Crafted Christmas – Toronto Special Events For Artisans Abound

The Black Creek Pioneer Village offers a variety of treasures lovingly crafted using the traditional methods of long ago, and you can even try your hand at making something yourself with the guidance of the village’s re-enactors and crafters.

Toronto Holidays aren’t complete without a visit to Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market, an annual outdoor, European market style event centered around a 40+ foot Christmas Tree and generous portions of holiday fare, including roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and local brews. Hundreds of local artisans display their wares while musicians and carolers roam the Market. Children will be delighted with the storytellers, Santa’s workshop and reindeer petting zoo.

New Years: Toronto’s Big Night

If you’re looking for more adult entertainment, this is the place to celebrate New Years. Toronto features dozens of exciting venues, including hip clubs and elegant restaurants, where you can bring in the New Year in style. Are you looking for the ultimate tuxedo and gown affair? You’ll find them at exclusive restaurants throughout the city. Toronto has offered everything from masquerade balls to pub crawls to fit every budget and New Year fantasy.

Toronto Holidays are a magical mix of the city’s cultural diversity and the traditional trappings of Christmas's gone by. You can plan your ideal Christmas in Toronto or New Years’ Toronto-style with the help of Toronto Escapes. A truly memorable holiday is just around the corner!

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