OTTAWA, nov. 15, 2022 – The greater Ottawa area is making up for lost time after having to cancel so many Christmas and Holiday themed events over the course of the pandemic. For starters, to get capital region residents into that festive spirit, there are no fewer that 10 Santa Claus parades taking place this year. So, the City of Ottawa says this is your chance to see Santa and his reindeer in person before they return to the North Pole. There are also numerous Christmas and holiday events happening around the region including the Vintage Village of Lights, Ottawa Christmas Market, Christmas Lights Across Canada and many more.
So get things started as the temperature is dropping by bundling up the kids and stake out your favourite spot along one of the many parade routes. Whether you’re attending or not, watch out for road closures and traffic interruptions along the parade routes.
Ottawa area Santa Claus parades
- Help Santa Toy Parade Ottawa(link is external), Saturday, November 19, 11 am
- Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade(link is external), Sunday, November 20, 5 pm
- Riverside South Community Association Toy Mountain Parade(link is external), Saturday, November 26, 11 am
- Orléans Santa’s Parade of Lights, Saturday, November 26, 6 pm
- Osgoode Santa Parade of Lights, Friday, December 2, 7 pm
- Manotick Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade, Friday, December 2, 7 pm
- Constance & Buckhams Bay Santa Claus Parade, Saturday, December 3, 1 pm
- Stittsville Parade of Lights(link is external), Saturday, December 3, 6 pm
- Huntley Community Association Santa Claus Parade, Saturday, December 10, 6 pm
- Metcalfe Community Association Santa Parade, Sunday, December 11, 2 pm
Please note: this list is updated on an ongoing basis. Be sure to check back regularly to see where Santa will be stopping next!
Ottawa area Holiday events
If you’re looking for other holiday activities to put you in the festive spirit, consider one or more of these activities:
- Magic of Lights(link is external), Wesley Clover Park Campground, 411 Corkstown Road, November 18 to January 7
- Billings Estate’s traditional Christmas tea. Enjoy takeaway tea in the comfort of your home. Available to order with pickups on Saturdays and Sundays from December 10 through 18 between 10 am and 3 pm. Includes admission to the museum to enjoy the festive decorations.
- Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, Vintage Village of Lights. Take in more than 30,000 lights illuminating heritage and true-to-era buildings. Operating from 3 to 9 pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from December 2 to 18. Advance registration is required.
- Ottawa Christmas Market(link is external), Aberdeen Square at Lansdowne, begins with Tree lighting on November 25 at 6 pm and runs to December 23
- Christmas Lights across Canada(link is external), Parliament Hill, December 8 to January 8
- More events to come…
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook(link is external), Twitter(link is external) and Instagram(link is external).
SOURCE City of Ottawa
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