Alight at Night Festival
Visitors stroll through a historic postcard-perfect village illuminated by more than one million festive lights. Highlights include a sound and light show at Crysler Hall dancing to holiday songs, old-fashioned carolling inside Christ Church, and visits with a Victorian Saint Nick at the Toy Factory. Guests can also ride a colourfully lit miniature toy train and explore interactive activity stations.
What to Expect
Over one million lights transform a historic village into a winter wonderland.
Event Details
Duration
The Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride is 30 minutes; the Accessibility Nights driving tour is 30 minutes; the Miniature Toy Train ride is 15–20 minutes.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
St. Lawrence Parks Commission
Food & Drink
Holiday classics are served at Willard’s Hotel, Harvest Barn, BeaverTails, Village Café, Cook’s Tavern and Toy Factory Cafe; Toybox Café offers hot drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive, magical, nostalgic
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: General admission: Adult (25–64) $18 plus HST; Senior (65+) $17 plus HST; Student (13–17) $16 plus HST; Youth (5–12) $15 plus HST; Child (0–4) free. Accessibility Night admission: $18 plus HST. Horse Drawn Carriage Ride package: $200 plus HST; includes a 30-minute ride for up to 4 guests, full access to the festival, and 4 tickets for regular 2027 day programming. Miniature Toy Train: $8 plus HST per person, ages 5+; tickets available at the station and not included in the Canada Strong promotion. – Get tickets
- Hours: The Dates & Times table lists 5:00 pm–9:00 pm for each date range. The Details section lists the end time as 8:00 pm on January 2, 2027.
- Parking: Onsite parking is available at no charge.
- Accessibility: All tour paths are navigable by wheelchair, and dedicated Accessibility Nights allow guests to tour the lights from their vehicles.
- Pets: Pets are not permitted; service animals are permitted.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets online as early as you can, because entries are limited for each time slot and most nights sell out.
- Arrive no more than 15 minutes before your booked time slot, since earlier arrivals are not part of the entry plan.
- Bundle up for a fully outdoor evening stroll, and warm up with carols inside Christ Church or hot drinks at the Toybox Café.
- Buy Toy Train tickets at the station next to the parking lot, but remember the train depends on availability and can close unexpectedly in bad weather.
- Stop at the Village Store after your walk for the Village-made bread and cheese, which sell out fast.
Special Events & Promotions
- Accessibility Nights on December 2, 9 and 16: a 30-minute evening driving tour for guests with limited mobility or sensory needs (separate ticket)
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride package: a 30-minute ride for up to 4 guests, full festival access and 4 tickets for Upper Canada Village's 2027 day programming
- Miniature Toy Train rides for ages 5 and up, with tickets sold only at the station; not offered on Accessibility Nights and not part of the Canada Strong promotion
- SLPC ONePass holders can show their pass onsite for any date and time; guests with them who don't have a pass must book ahead
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy tickets ahead of time?
Yes. Tickets are sold online only, and each evening and time slot has a limited number of entries. Most nights sell out. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Is the festival wheelchair accessible?
All the tour paths can be used by wheelchair, though weather can affect them. The Miniature Toy Train is wheelchair accessible too. On December 2, 9 and 16, Accessibility Nights offer a 30-minute driving tour that guests see from their own vehicles.
Where can we eat?
For holiday food, go to Willard's Hotel, Harvest Barn, BeaverTails, Village Café, Cook's Tavern or the Toy Factory Cafe. Hot drinks are at the Toybox Café and the Frosty Fun Zone.
Can we meet Santa?
Yes. The Family Activity Centre becomes a Toy Factory, where you can meet a Victorian Saint Nick, share your holiday wishes and take a photo.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The festival is fully outdoors. Any weather closure is posted on Upper Canada Village's social media (@UpperCanadaVill), and ticket holders get an email. The Toy Train is more sensitive to weather and can close without warning.
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