(Except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
Open 4:30 - 9:00 pm nightly (except Monday to Thursday, Nov. 28 to Dec. 17 4:30 - 8:00 pm)
Over a QUARTER MILLION lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight at Night Festival…a true winter wonderland!
Bundle up for an evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Come experience the enchantment of horse-drawn wagons and romantic carriage rides for two; skate under the stars, and hop on board a life-size Toy Train. Holiday music, festive dining, shopping and other seasonal surprises all add to the ambience of the event. Now in its 9th year, the Alight at Night Festival has become a favourite family tradition, and one of the region's main attractions in a variety of fun-filled Overnight Getaway Packages. And wait 'til you see WHAT'S NEW!
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Admission Only - Adult $6.00 / Youth (5-12) $5.00 / Child (2-4) $3.00 |
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SAVE WITH A HOLIDAY COMBO PASS!! Includes Admission, Wagon rides, Toy Train rides and Skating! Adult $16 Youth (5-12) $10 Child (2-4) $6 You pay less buying a combo pass in advance, than you would purchasing individual attractions on site, so get yours today and save! |
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Holiday combo passes must be purchased in advance online, or at the following locations:
11 Water Street West, Cornwall, Ontario
Customers presenting a yellow "Gimme5" voucher offering $5 off an Alight at Night Combo may only receive the discount if they purchase their combos at the Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism Office or at the festival gate. Only customers with a Gimme5 voucher can purchase a Holiday Combo at the festival gate.
NEW: Crysler Hall Sound & Light Spectacular
The newest star attraction at the festival guaranteed to dazzle the senses is a nightly Sound & Light Spectacular on the exterior of the stately Crysler Hall in the heart of the Village.
NEW: First Annual Canadian Gingerbread House Championship
Masterpiece gingerbread creations from the Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts in Ottawa will be showcased nightly inside Crysler Hall, alongside prize-winning gingerbread entries from the public.
Grand Prize of $1500 and 2-Night Getaway to be awarded Saturday, November 28, plus other cash prizes.
Enter to win!
NEW: Visit our Life-Size Gingerbread House
Step inside our "tastefully" decorated Gingerbread House filled with specialty treats including Gingerbread Fudge!
NEW 30 foot "Spirit of Canada" Tree
Take time out to cherish our "Spirit of Canada" tree standing tall outside the Village Store. This monument to Canada's Olympic athletes, adorned in thousands of red and white lights, will pipe out all-Canadian music.
Did you know?
Upper Canada Village is located half-way to the North Pole … be sure to get your photo at the specially decorated marker post sign to prove you were there! And don't blink during your tour of the site … Santa and his reindeers may appear just a roof-top away!
Enjoy Old Fashioned Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Departures - Starting at 5:00 p.m. nightly until closing
Give your feet a rest and take in the sights and sounds aboard an old-fashioned horse-drawn wagon ride.
Cost for a Wagon Ride - Adult $5.00 / Youth (5-12) $4.00 / Child (2-4) $3.00 (+ admission above)
Reserving Wagons for Groups
Wagons may be reserved ahead for your group.
Maximum capacity is 20 people per wagon.
Flat rate of $210 per wagon applies (includes admission for the group - max. 20).
Group bookings are available during select times and must be reserved 3 days in advance by calling 1-800-437-2233 or 613-543-4328.
Take a Trip on the Toy Train!
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Hop on board the Toy Train, illuminated by a multitude of lights, and take a round trip through Crysler Park where you'll see dazzling new light displays all along the way.
Rides depart nightly every half hour starting at 5:00 p.m. until closing. Limited seating available. Tickets can be bought ahead at the Train Station just outside Upper Canada Village for same night departures.
Train Fares: Adult $5 / Youth* (5-12) $4 / Child* (2-4) $2.50
Book a Romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride for Two
Sponsored by Pommier Jewellers of Cornwall
Cuddle up for your own private tour of the lights on one of the Village's two Pommier Carriages … an ideal way to make engagements, anniversaries, or other events extra-special!
Cost for a Romantic Carriage Ride - $70 per couple.
Your Romantic Carriage Ride includes:
Must be reserved ahead by calling 1-800-437-2233. Carriage Rides are popular and book up quickly.
We recommend you book well in advance to secure an evening of your choice.
Skating Under the Stars
EZ Glide Outdoor Rink
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Get ready to lace-up for the unique experience of skating on a state-of-the-art artificial rink, now with an improved gliding surface … first of its kind to be used in the Canadian outdoors! The rink is conveniently located just outside Cook's Tavern, with resounding holiday music from nearby Christ Church adding to the atmosphere.
Offered nightly ~ $3.50 per person (4 & under FREE)
Take advantage of FREE skating for kids on select evenings, generously sponsored by our community partners. Check here for dates.
Bring your own sharpened skates ~ limited skate rentals available.
Skate rentals are $5 per hour. A $50 deposit is required.
It's Music to Your Ears!
Get in the spirit of the season and join our sing-along carolling every Friday to Sunday evening in Christ Church. Guest musical performances on other select evenings include:
- December 8 - St. James Anglican, Morrisburg
- December 14 - St. Pius, Long Sault
- December 28 - Morewood United Church
Cook's Tavern ~ Now Serving Beer and Wine!
Take a break and warm up inside Cook's Tavern, now licensed to serve beer and wine, along with hot soup, chili and other snacks, hot cocoa and old-fashioned sarsaparilla or ginger beer.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry…
The Harvest Barn
Step out of the cold and into the Harvest Barn located along Albert Street in Upper Canada Village, and you will find warm-you-up food and beverages, including a dinner special offered nightly.The Harvest Barn also welcomes group bookings of 20 or more. Click here for our Banquet Menu.
For more information, or to make reservations, call 613-543-0660.
The Upper Canadian Cookhouse
Before or after your visit to Alight at Night, plan to dine in the comfortable surroundings of the Upper Canadian Cookhouse (at the Upper Canada Golf Course), open select nights throughout the festival. Located across the highway from Upper Canada Village.The Upper Canadian Cookhouse also welcomes group bookings of 20 or more. Click here for our Banquet Menu.
For more information, or to make reservations, call 613-543-2035.
Take Home Bread from the Village Bakery
Step inside and enjoy the warmth and aromas of fresh oven-baked bread made at the Village Bakery. Bread will be available for purchase at the Village Store while quantities last.
Something for Everyone at the Village Store
Stop in at the Village Store where you'll find all kinds of unique Christmas gift ideas and a myriad of other merchandise. Visit our UPPER CANADA ARTISANS MARKETPLACE, featuring handcrafted specialty items from talented local artisans.
Be sure to stop in at the Store's CANDY SHOPPE, bringing you old- fashioned candy and sweets that you remember from your childhood! Relive those memories by checking out our huge selection, featuring everything from Humbugs to ribbon candy and pink popcorn. Try some of our own delicious HOMEMADE FUDGE, made right in the Store … give a gift everyone is sure to like!
Drop your letters to Santa at our POST OFFICE located in the Store, they'll get to him quick … the Village is located half-way to the North Pole! Or tell him your wishes in person, and take a souvenir PHOTO WITH SANTA, who will be visiting the Store on the evenings of November 26 to 29, December 3 to 6, December 10 - 13 and December 17 to 23.
Get DRESSED UP IN OUR 19TH CENTURY COSTUMES and have your photo magically taken against a pre-shot Alight at Night landscape - offered nightly in our Photography Studio.
The cost of a photo is $14.99 for an 8x10 print, and you can choose any combination of image size(s) that will fit onto the page. Maximum 5 people (plus Santa) per photo.
Make it an Overnight Getaway
Turn your visit into an overnight getaway at one of the region's finest hotels and bed & breakfasts, all located just minutes away in the quaint villages of Morrisburg, Ingleside and Williamsburg, and a short drive away in the nearby city of Cornwall. You'll discover a variety of things to enhance your visit from shopping & dining to live professional theatre. Click here for all of the details!
Fun & Lunch with Santa
One Day Only - Saturday, December 12
Santa is going to be making an extra-special appearance during this year's Alight at Night Festival, when he drops in for an afternoon visit at the Harvest Barn on Saturday December 12. Starting at 1:30 pm., FUN & LUNCH WITH SANTA promises to be fun for the whole family! Tell Santa your special wishes, enjoy a hot sandwich combo, (drink and fries plus hot turkey sandwich for adults/hot dog for children), decorate gingerbread men, and make your own Christmas wrap. Afterwards, kids can shop or spend time in the Movie Room at the Village Store while parents browse and shop at their own leisure. Take some time out for afternoon skating on the EZ Glide Rink.
Enjoy all of the above along with your evening admission to Alight at Night including skating, wagon and train rides, all for one package price (taxes included): Adult $29.95 / Youth $19.95 / Child $10.95.
Must be reserved three days in advance by calling 1-800-437-2233 or 613-543-4328.
Special Needs Nights
Once again, the Village has set aside two additional nights - November 24 & 25 - where groups of physically challenged people can ride in the comfort of their own vehicle to view the Village adorned in lights.
Only "special needs" vans or parabuses allowed - no coaches or school busses, please. For everyone's safety, we will provide one of our own trained and licensed staff who is familiar with the Village roadways in the dark, to lead these vehicles through the site.
Admission to tour the Village when part of a "Special Needs" group is only $10 per person. Reservations must be made ahead, by calling 1-800-437-2233 or locally (613) 543-4328.
GST is extra on all fees above. Program details and pricing are subject to change.
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