Unwrap the Magic in Ottawa!
The air is crisp, and the city of Ottawa is adorned with festive lights – the holiday season has officially arrived! Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, there’s no shortage of enchanting activities to make your December memorable in the nation’s capital. Join us as we unwrap the magic of Ottawa during this joyous season.
Here’s your list of places to go during the holiday!
Ottawa Christmas Market
Saturdays & Sunday, November 24th – December 23rd
Aberdeen Square in Landsdowne Ottawa
Shop the 45+ vendors under twinkiling lights and be in a festive mood. In addition, there will be a free Santa’s Workshop for your kids!
Cumberland Heritage Village
November 24th to December 17th – 4-9pm
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Cumberland, Ontario
Travel back in time to the 1920s-1930s with 30,000 Christmas lights! Explore the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum with festive feel. Send a telegram to Santa whille you go through the area!
Fly with Santa
Ottawa Aviantion Museum
With all proceeds going to the Ottawa Food Bank, you can have a chance to fly with Santa over downtown Ottawa for almost 15 minutes! For a 3 passenger ride, each person will be $45/person.
Alight at Night
December 1, 2023 – January 6, 2024 (Check schedule)
Upper Canada Village
13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario
Step back into the 1860s at this picture-perfect village! You would never know that this only one hour away from Ottawa. Upper Canada VIllage lights up the night with Christmas lights. Click the title to check the schedule for when they light it up!
Magic of Lights
November 17, 2023 – January 6, 2024, 5-10pm every night
Wesley Clover Parks, 411 Corkstown Drive
Nepean, ON K2K 0J5
Experience the lights inside your car. One price for your car! This is one of Ottawa’s must do for the holidays. All proceeds will go to CHEO.
Ottawa sparkles with holiday cheer, offering a myriad of activities to celebrate the season. Whether you prefer outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or culinary delights, the nation’s capital has something special for everyone this December. Embrace the magic, create lasting memories, and make this holiday season in Ottawa truly unforgettable!