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Santa's Light Parade

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

You know Christmas is about to arrive in Victoria when Santa's Light Parade hits the town. Starting by the Legislative Buildings, the jolly procession travels along Government Street and…

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Swedish Christmas Festival

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Families gather at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre for its annual Swedish Christmas Festival. Craftmaking, baking gingerbread cookies and a lot of dancing around the Christmas tree is on the…

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Chocolate Fair

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Three days of chocolatey indulgence await visitors to Montreal's Chocolate Fair. The event at the Marché Bonsecours offers everything from basic concoctions to couture-inspired creations.…

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Kidzfest

28 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Kidzfest, held on Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square, features two days of winter fun for children aged two and up. The event includes face painting, crafts, live music and guest appearances by the…

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Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Festival

27 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

At Toronto Harbourfront Centre's Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Festival more than 130 stalls from countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America display their colourful wares. The event is 100%…

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Ceramic bowls by Frederique Bonmatin. Courtesy of Parallel Communications

One of a Kind Craft Show

26 Nov - 6 Dec 2009 (various dates)

The One of a Kind Craft Show at Toronto's Direct Energy Centre is held twice a year, in spring and at Christmas. It features hundreds of artisans from across Canada selling jewellery, pottery…

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Rogers Santa Claus Parade

6 Dec 2009 (annual)

Vancouver's Rogers Santa Claus Parade is one of British Columbia's largest winter events, and makes its way through downtown Vancouver attracting over 300,000 visitors each year. Expect…

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St Michael's Choir Christmas Concert

11 - 12 Dec 2009 (annual)

The boys of St Michael's Choir continue a six-decade-long Toronto tradition with their annual Christmas Concert performed at Massey Hall. Sacred and secular favourites, carols and popular…

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Christmas in the Park

6 - 21 Dec 2009 (annual)

Brave the cold and join the revellers in Montreal's Parc Lahaie for a magical Christmas in the Park. Buy your Christmas tree, enjoy live music and street entertainers, and warm up by the…

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The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain

5 - 24 Dec 2009 (annual)

Celebrate the holidays at Vancouver's Grouse Mountain as it comes alive during the Peak of Christmas. The event features a scavenger hunt, skating, carol-singing and ice shows as well as a…

Old Montréal's Extravaganza

5 Dec 2009 - 2 Jan 2010 (annual)

Experience the magic of Christmas during Old Montréal's Extravaganza. The Place d'Youville comes alive with thousands of twinkling lights while the neighbourhood's museums, historical sights…

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Bright Nights in Stanley Park

27 Nov 2009 - 2 Jan 2010 (annual)

Vancouver's Stanley Park welcomes visitors to its special nights of winter illuminations, Bright Nights. Over a million lights transform the forest into a magical world. Board the park's train…

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Canyon Lights

4 Dec 2009 - 2 Jan 2010 (annual)

One of Vancouver's most popular attractions, the Capilano Suspension Bridge dons over 200,000 twinkling lights during its annual Canyon Lights event. Visitors can explore the surrounding park…

Festival of Lights. Courtesy of VanDusen Botanical Garden

Festival of Lights

5 Dec 2009 - 4 Jan 2010 (annual)

The Festival of Lights creates a magical wonderland across Vancouver's expansive VanDusen Botanical Garden. Countless twinkling lights illuminate the Gingerbread Wood, Floating Bridge, Magic…

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Bay Roberts Festival of Lights

30 Nov 2009 - 6 Jan 2010 (annual)

The spectacular Bay Roberts Festival of Lights illuminates the holiday season throughout town. It features concerts, raffles, carol-singing, food and dance as well as a parade and twinkling…

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The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series

Jan 2010 (various dates)

The Yeti Snowshoe Series comprises four snowshoeing races across British Columbia, all held at different dates. Choose from a 5km strut or a more serious 10km run. Either way, they're a great…

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The Burns Supper

Jan 2010 (annual)

Held at Lady Smith's Little Theatre, in the Cowichan Valley, The Burns Supper is an evening of celebration for those of Scottish heritage, as well as a commemoration of Robert Burns, widely…

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The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series

Jan 2010 (various dates)

The Yeti Snowshoe Series comprises four snowshoeing races across British Columbia, all held at different dates. Choose from a 5km strut or a more serious 10km run. Either way, they're a great…

43.639319
-79.383388

Kuumba

Feb 2010 (various dates)

With Kuumba, Toronto's Harbourfront Centre celebrates Black History Month over two weekends full of dance, music, art, theatre, film, storytelling and lots of other activities for children and…

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Whizzing by at the Ski Marathon in Quebec; Photo courtesy of Canadian Ski Marathon

Canadian Ski Marathon

Feb 2010 (annual)

Attracting around 2000 participants every year, the Canadian Ski Marathon at Lachute in Quebec is one of the world's largest cross-country ski events.


Highlights

One of a Kind Craft Show

Direct Energy Centre, Toronto

26 Nov - 6 Dec 2009 (various dates)

Festival of Lights

VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver

5 Dec 2009 - 4 Jan 2010 (annual)

Canadian Ski Marathon

Lachute

Feb 2010 (annual)