Winter Wonders Royal Botanical Gardens

Date: December 15, 2024 - January 7, 2025 (Open Thursday to Sunday)

Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Event Description:

Experience the magic of the season at the Royal Botanical Gardens’ Winter Wonders! Hendrie Park transforms into a captivating winter wonderland, where dazzling lights, festive installations, and enchanting displays create an unforgettable holiday atmosphere. Stroll along scenic pathways adorned with millions of twinkling lights, while the sounds of festive music fill the air. Enjoy the warmth of holiday treats as you wander through the illuminated gardens, guided by the glow of stars and twinkling lights.
Indoors, the magic continues as the Mediterranean Garden and Breezeway come alive with seasonal décor and vibrant plant displays that offer a burst of colour and warmth against the winter chill. The highlight of the event is the whimsical Botanical Train Display, where model trains wind their way through beautifully crafted scenes of iconic Canadian landmarks, from coast to coast.
Be sure to stop by the RBG Gift Shop, where you’ll find unique seasonal treasures, perfect for gifts or personal keepsakes. Whether you're enjoying holiday treats, exploring festive displays, or finding the perfect gift, Winter Wonders offers something for everyone in a truly enchanting setting.

Ticket Information:

Adult $20 (+HST & $1 Service Fee)
Child (age 3 to 12) $16 (+HST & $1 Service Fee)
Infant / Toddler (age 0-2) FREE

Timed-tickets required. This is a time-ticketed experience. Upon registration you will be required to select an entry time.

Join us for an evening of seasonal cheer and festive magic at Winter Wonders – an experience you won’t want to miss!

Step into a realm of pure enchantment as you explore The Illuminated Forest at Ken Reid Conservation Area this December. This captivating trail, adorned by thousands of twinkling white lights, transforms the natural beauty of the forest into a magical experience.

Open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. beginning Saturday, December 7 and running through the end of December, this illuminated pathway offers a truly wonderful experience that transcends the ordinary. Wander beneath the canopy of trees, among the shimmering cascade of white lights, creating a winter dreamscape that will leave you in awe.

Whether you're seeking a serene evening stroll or a festive adventure with family and friends, The Illuminated Forest promises a luminous journey through nature's wonder. And the best part? Parking is available for just $4, and admission to this radiant display is entirely free.

Come and immerse yourself in the breathtaking allure of The Illuminated Forest, where the delicate glow of lights transforms Ken Reid Conservation Area into a winter paradise like no other.

Christmas Pop-Up Market at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning in Kingston, ON - Mark your calendars for December 21 and visit this festive pop-up market, featuring over 25 incredible women-owned brands! It's the perfect opportunity to check off your Christmas gift list while supporting local entrepreneurs.

Brought to you by the All Women Entrepreneurship Circuit (AWEC), this market offers a vibrant selection of products, including delicious food, unique art, handmade crafts, artisanal goods, thoughtfully curated gift sets, fashion and accessories, stunning crystals, and so much more. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the holiday season while uplifting local women-led businesses!

Date: December 21, 2024
Market Hours: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Tett Centre Rehearsal Hall & Tett Centre Gallery Room
370 King Street West, Kingston, Ontario

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

Christmas in Cochrane is on Thursday, November 28th in downtown Cochrane, Alberta, Canada.

Visit beautiful Cochrane, Alberta on Thursday, November 28th, and enjoy a cozy late-night shopping experience until 9 pm.
Cochrane’s small independent shops will stay open late, welcoming you with awesome holiday deals, festive ambiance, and more.
Look forward to extra seasonal magic with carolers, and even a special visit from Santa!

Participating Businesses:
Amaryllis Crystal & Sound Portal
AquaFire Leisure & Beachcomber Hot Tubs Cochrane
Cochrane Coffee Traders
Cochrane Floors and More
Cochrane Lanes
Coldwell Banker United
Floral Fairy Flowers
Foxy Box
Found Books & Shop
Heavenly Outhouse
Horse Creek Candy and Gifts
Joe’s Liquor
Kitchen Boutique
MacKay’s Ice Cream
Mehtab East Indian Cuisine
Mila Dental
Nectare & Root
Pure Anada
Renew Refresh Medical Spa
Rocky View Brewing Taproom
Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery
Still Water Tea
THriv Apparel
The Haven Day Spa & Wellness Centre
The Messy Moose Studio
The Paisley Boutique
The Social Spot Marketplace
Two Pharmacy (Open until ?
Wandering Willow Boutique
Celebrate the season and support local businesses in Cochrane for this joyful holiday event!

The 2024 Bearspaw Christmas Market will be held at the Bearspaw Community Association in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Friday, November 29th, Saturday, November 30th, and December 1st, 6th, 7th, and 8th.

Bring the whole family to the magical Christmas wonderland at the Bearspaw Christmas Market 2024.
There is something for everyone with over 100 vendors selling gifts, crafts, and food.
The free entertainment will surely put you in the holiday spirit while shopping at this amazing event!
Fireworks on Saturdays!
Hours:
Fridays: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The 2024 Bearspaw Christmas Market will be held at the Bearspaw Community Association in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Friday, November 29th, Saturday, November 30th, and December 1st, 6th, 7th, and 8th.

Bring the whole family to the magical Christmas wonderland at the Bearspaw Christmas Market 2024.
There is something for everyone with over 100 vendors selling gifts, crafts, and food.
The free entertainment will surely put you in the holiday spirit while shopping at this amazing event!
Fireworks on Saturdays!
Hours:
Fridays: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The 2024 Bearspaw Christmas Market will be held at the Bearspaw Community Association in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Friday, November 29th, Saturday, November 30th, and December 1st, 6th, 7th, and 8th.

Bring the whole family to the magical Christmas wonderland at the Bearspaw Christmas Market 2024.
There is something for everyone with over 100 vendors selling gifts, crafts, and food.
The free entertainment will surely put you in the holiday spirit while shopping at this amazing event!
Fireworks on Saturdays!
Hours:
Fridays: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The 2024 Bearspaw Christmas Market will be held at the Bearspaw Community Association in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Friday, November 29th, Saturday, November 30th, and December 1st, 6th, 7th, and 8th.

Bring the whole family to the magical Christmas wonderland at the Bearspaw Christmas Market 2024.
There is something for everyone with over 100 vendors selling gifts, crafts, and food.
The free entertainment will surely put you in the holiday spirit while shopping at this amazing event!
Fireworks on Saturdays!
Hours:
Fridays: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM