The Winter Village is set to make a grand return at The Distillery Historic District, igniting the festive spirit for the upcoming holiday season. This year’s event promises to be even more enchanting with the unveiling of a colossal 56-foot-tall Silver Fir Christmas Tree in Trinity Square, marking it as the tallest tree ever featured at the Distillery Winter Village.
The official grand opening of the event is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 16. Santa himself will illuminate the towering Silver Fir tree, ushering in the magic of the season. Tickets are required for this special opening night, and the proceeds from ticket sales will be directed towards three worthy charity partners.
“We look forward to welcoming back Torontonians and visitors from across Canada and globally,” said Rik Ocvirk, Vice President, The Distillery Restaurants Corp and Director, Experiences and Events, The Distillery Historic District. “The Distillery Winter Village is a picture-perfect holiday experience where friends and family gather to take-in the timeless romance and nostalgia of the holidays, stroll the cobblestone streets under the canopy lights, enjoy delicious food and drink, and shop our one-of-a-kind shops and vendor cabins.”
This year, The Distillery Winter Village will be open seven days a week (with the exception of Christmas Day) and will continue its run until the New Year.
The Distillery Winter Village has garnered acclaim as one of the world’s finest Christmas markets, as recognized by Frommers and CNN Travel.
Ticketing Information
In response to feedback from visitors, The Distillery Winter Village has introduced three tiers of ticketing:
- General Admission Ticket: Priced at $15 (including HST)
- Non-refundable
- Non-exchangeable
- Flex Ticket: Priced at $18 (including HST)
- Non-refundable
- Allows for two free date changes, with changes made by 11:59 p.m. the day before the scheduled visit
- Changes are subject to date and time slot availability
- Express Gate Entry: Priced at $30 (including HST)
- Non-refundable
- Offers a fast-track entry via Express Entry signs at all gates
- Allows unlimited free ticket changes, up to the entry time of the planned visit, even if the new date/time is sold out
The event offers a photogenic setting with white and gold decorations, including a towering 56-foot Christmas tree, a new Candy Cane Forest, seven-foot snow people, enchanting canopy lights, and the iconic “Heart of Christmas” display. For music lovers, the Candy Cane Carolers lead daily sing-along sessions at various times, projecting lyrics onto an iconic building for easy participation. Santa awaits visitors in the Pure Spirits Courtyard, and roaming elves spread cheer. Shoppers can explore a diverse range of gifts, from stylish clothing and home decor to handcrafted accessories, gourmet food, and unique art, both in local shops and festively adorned vendor cabins. Food enthusiasts will appreciate seasonal cabins and outdoor bar experiences, including the new Feliz Navidad bar serving traditional Mexican flavours at the Distillery Historic District.
