Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
Visitors can explore an extensive outdoor illumination route featuring three million lights, interactive exhibits, and large-scale displays. The festival offers views of the illuminated Falls along with fireworks displays over the water. Guests can also visit Queen Victoria Park to meet the festival's Misty Kids mascot characters for selfies and treats.
What to Expect
Canada's largest free outdoor light festival with three million lights.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Niagara Parkway area
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Niagara Falls Tourism
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy outdoor light displays
Vibe
Festive and dazzling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: No cost to attend and enjoy; voluntary donations are accepted at Dufferin Islands to support those lighting displays.
- Hours: Festival light displays: nightly 5:00pm-midnight, including holidays. Winter fireworks: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM from November to December. Misty Lodge: Fridays and Saturdays 6-9pm.
- Parking: The page recommends parking at your hotel and walking along the illumination route, or taking the WeGo bus through the tourism districts. It also names paid parking lots at the Falls Parking Lot across from Table Rock Centre, Skylon Tower and Clifton Hill.
Tips & Advice
- Drive down Lundy's Lane and through Dufferin Islands first, then park at Table Rock or Clifton Hill and see the displays and illuminated Falls on foot.
- Come on a Friday or Saturday night in November or December if you want to catch the winter fireworks over the Falls.
- Leave the car at your hotel and use the WeGo bus between districts, since the illumination route stretches more than 8km.
- The festival is free, but you can leave a voluntary donation at Dufferin Islands to help pay for the light displays there.
- Download the official Festival Map before you head out, because that enters you in the Explore & Win contest for a chance at prizes.
Special Events & Promotions
- The festival's 44th year brings more than 25 new displays and interactive exhibits
- Winter fireworks over the Falls every Friday and Saturday night, November through December
- Misty Lodge in Queen Victoria Park on Friday and Saturday evenings, with selfies and a free treat from the Misty Kids
- Explore & Win contest: download the official Festival Map for a chance to win prizes
- Santa Meet & Greet, the Hot Chocolate Trail and a live holiday show at OLG Stage run during the festival season
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you walk the whole route?
The festival covers more than 8km along the Niagara Parkway, the Fallsview District and Lundy's Lane. Drive down Lundy's Lane and through Dufferin Islands first. Then park at Table Rock or Clifton Hill and see the displays and the illuminated Falls on foot.
Where should I park?
Park at your hotel and walk the illumination route, or take the WeGo bus around the tourism districts. Paid lots along the route include the Falls Parking Lot across from Table Rock Centre, the Skylon Tower, and the Clifton Hill district.
Are there fireworks?
Yes. Winter fireworks go off over the Falls every Friday and Saturday night from November through December.
Where can kids meet the Misty Kids?
The five Misty Kids are Crystal Bunny, Flurry & Flake, Cool Cat and Chilly Dog. Kids can visit them for a selfie and a free treat. Misty Lodge is open Friday and Saturday evenings in Queen Victoria Park.
How can I volunteer?
Volunteer opportunities are listed at wfol.com/volunteer.
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