Spending November in Toronto takes you to a special spot as you get to witness and experience the mesmerizing colours of the fall season, as well as the shift to the magical atmosphere of winter. If you’re lucky, you might even see some snow in the city! You might also feel the change in weather as it gets windier and rainier as the winter season draws closer. If the holiday vibe and aesthetics excite you, then visiting Toronto during this time of year is just perfect!
In Toronto, you can do a lot of activities year-round, but its citizens also prepare seasonal events and festivities that celebrate the diverse cultures that make up this diverse and vibrant city. This blog will provide you with a brief guide to the Torontonian activities you can partake in for the month of November!
While the pandemic has put large event gatherings to a halt, especially last year, the government of Ontario has started to begin its reopening phases in various areas, including Toronto. The government continues to monitor COVID-19 cases, as well as vaccination rates, so implementation of reopening steps may vary from time to time, and will depend per city, with the safety of the people as the paramount priority.
Toronto Christmas Market 2021
This year, one of Toronto’s trademark Yuletide celebrations returns to the Distillery District, but this time with a brand-new name as well as a rebranded approach to the annual festival. The market is now called The Distillery Winter Village and comes with a new look, too! The market is more intimate this year, focused more on shopping and dining. However, traditional activities such as live entertainment with performers and carolers, among others, still take place.
The 2021 Toronto Cavalcade of Lights
Another holiday staple that will return to Toronto this November is the Cavalcade of Lights, or the lighting of the Toronto government’s official Christmas Tree, located at Nathan Phillips Square. To keep attendees safe, however, adjustments must be made to maintain social distancing. It was also announced that there would not be any fireworks at this year’s celebration.
Santa Claus Parades
In anticipation of the Christmas season, several Santa Claus parades are held throughout the city! This holiday tradition is always a much-awaited festivity in Toronto, as it fuels the excitement the holiday season brings. The parades perfectly encapsulate the magic winter creates, making it a wonderful family affair for everyone who wants to experience the event.
Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic
The Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic is a special outdoor event that takes place in the Village of Yorkville Park on November 27, 2021, as the community lights up the place together with 138 trees along Bloor Street, packed with other activities, including performances by international star, Kiesza, and Canadian actress and singer, CARYS! Tourists and locals also get to enjoy the neighbourhood’s incredible atmosphere as they shop and dine through Yorkville and Bloor, surrounded by holiday lights. The event is free and in support of the Canadian Foundation for Aids Research (CANFAR).
WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland
One of Toronto’s most famous and exciting theme parks, Canada’s Wonderland, is set to enthrall its guests once again as it transforms into a Yuletide paradise with WinterFest 2021! The park embraces the magical holiday aesthetics (including two 50-foot Christmas trees!) and blends them with its joyful, thrilling atmosphere to create an unforgettable winter wonderland experience! Expect the park to be packed with holiday-themed live shows and entertainment, rides and activities, shopping, food, and attractions, all surrounded by glorious lights. It doesn’t get any more Christmassy than that!
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