Canada’s most magical outdoor holiday shopping and dining experience, The Distillery Winter Village, returns to Toronto just in time for the holiday season, providing a perfect holiday experience for guests, community members, and lovers of all things festive from November 13th into the new year, January 5th.

The Distillery Winter Village provides the perfect holiday affair where friends and family gather to take in the timeless romance and nostalgia of the holidays. Guests will get to explore the cobblestone streets under the canopy lights, enjoy delicious food and drink, and shop one-of-a-kind shops, vendor cabins, outdoor holiday markets, restaurants, and cafes, and see the majestic centerpiece Christmas tree – A must-see sight for the holiday season.

Unique attractions at the Winter Village this year include

• A massive centerpiece Christmas Tree designed by Christian Dior Parfums – what holiday dreams are made of and makes the perfect photo backdrop for the season. Standing 55 feet tall and 25 feet wide, our silver fir tree is the pride of Drysdale Farm from Mono Township (near Orangeville), chosen as the most prized tree on the farm.
• Winter Village Cabins and Dining
• Holiday Photo Walls and Opportunities – for instagrammable pictures
• Christmas Carol Sing-a-longs by the Candy Cane Carolers
• Holiday Shopping
• Santa and his elves
• Live entertainment and more!

The official grand opening and tree-lighting ceremony takes place on November 13th at 6:00 pm when Santa flips the switch and lights up the towering 55-foot-tall Silver Fir Christmas Tree in Trinity Square, guests will also enjoy holiday tunes for the talented singer and guitarist Mo Guzman.

Also, guests can enjoy the holiday scenery and take in the timeless romance of the holidays, celebrate with family and friends, and enjoy specially curated vendor cabins full of seasonal items and gifts, plus delicious, must-try foods. This event officially kicks off the holiday season in Toronto. 

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The Distillery Winter Village Tree Lighting Ceremony

When: November 13th, 6:00 pm

Where: The Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St, Toronto

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $15. Grab your tickets here

The Distillery Winter Village

Where: The Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St, Toronto

When: November 13th to January 5th

• November 13th (Tree Lighting Ceremony)
• Sunday to Thursday, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Friday to Saturday, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission: Tickets start at $15 and are required on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays after 4:00 pm and between December 12th – 31st after 4:00 pm. Grab your tickets here. (Kids 9 and under are free)