Alight at Night

Bundle up for an evening stroll around the Village, and see heritage buildings all magically lit, with over a QUARTER MILLION lights … a true winter wonderland!

OPEN EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK! Click here for Directions Thursday, November 27, 2008 to Saturday, January 4, 2009
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Open New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
Admission - Adults $4.50 / Children $3.50
Wagon rides, Toy Train rides and skating are extra.

NEW: Find out about our New Holiday Combo Offer!

Enjoy Old Fashioned Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Departures - 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly
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 - Adults $3 / Children $2 (plus admission above)

Reserving Wagons for Groups
Wagons may be reserved ahead for your group.
Maximum capacity is 20 people per wagon.
Flat rate of $160 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.
EZ-Glide™

Skating Under the Stars
New: EZ Glide Outdoor Rink
Get ready to lace-up for a skating experience in a spectacular outdoor setting at the Village's Town Square, with holiday music, hot drinks and snacks. The artificial skating surface of the EZ Glide Rink is first of its kind to be used in the Canadian outdoors!

Offered nightly ~ $3 per person (4 & under FREE)

Bring your own sharpened skates ~ limited skate rentals available.
Skate rentals are $5 per hour. A $50 deposit is required.

Take a Trip on the Toy Train!
Sponsored by Sponsored by BMO Financial Group

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, with a special surprise this year featuring some of the hand-crafted characters from the Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival, courtesy of Ontario Place..

Rides depart nightly every half hour, with the last ride at 8:30. Limited seating available. Tickets can be bought ahead at the Train Station just outside Upper Canada Village for same night departures.

Train Fares: $3.50 Adult / $2.50 Youth (5-12)* / $1.00 Child (2-4)*

* Community Sponsors are providing FREE TRAIN RIDES for kids 12 & under on designated nights. Click here for more information.

Book a Romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride for Two
Sponsored by Pommier Jewellers of Cornwall
Pommier Jewellers Cuddle up for your own private tour of the lights on the Village's Pommier Carriage … an ideal way to make engagements, anniversaries, or other events extra-special!

Cost for a Romantic Carriage Ride - $60 per couple.

Your Romantic Carriage Ride includes:

  • Admission for Two to Alight at Night
  • Half-hour private tour of the Lights through Village Streets
  • Gourmet Departing Gift for Two (Village Bread & Cheese and Sparkling Apple Cider)
  • $20 Gift Certificate for Pommier Jewellers in Cornwall

    Carriage Rides must be reserved 3 days in advance by calling
    1-800-437-2233 or 613-543-4328.

    Come In For Dinner at ...

    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.

    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), now open nightly throughout the festival. Located across the highway from Upper Canada Village.

    New This Year! The Upper Canadian Cookhouse is also open for festive SUNDAY BREAKFAST BRUNCHES from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on December 16 and 23, 2007.

    For more information, or to make reservations, call 613-543-2035.

    Both the Harvest Barn and Upper Canadian Cookhouse welcome group bookings of 20 or more for banquets or parties. Click here for menu options and to learn more about our special Group Offerings at Alight at Night.

    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.

    There's More in Store at the Village Store
    Stop in at the Village Store where you'll find all kinds of unique Christmas gift ideas and other merchandise.

    Be sure to stop in at the VILLAGE 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. Give a gift everyone is sure to like!

    Have a souvenir photo taken with Santa, who will be visiting the Store on the evenings of November 29-December 2, December 6-9, December 13-16 and December 18-23. The cost of a photo is $9.99 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.

    New: One Day Only! Come for "FUN & LUNCH WITH SANTA" on Saturday, December 15! Click here for details!

    Evenings of Christmas Carol Singing
    Step inside the beautifully lit Christ Church at Upper Canada Village and join in the singing of Christmas carols on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings during Alight at Night.

    Make it an Overnight Getaway
    Turn your visit into an overnight getaway at one of our nearby hotels or bed & breakfasts. You'll discover a variety of things to enhance your visit from shopping & dining to live professional theatre. Click here for more information.

    Special Needs Nights
    Designated nights have been set aside for visitors with special needs to view the lights. Click here for more information on the Village's Special Needs Nights.

    Save with our NEW Pre-paid Holiday Combo.
    Our new Holiday Combo offers a package discount on Alight at Night admission, skating, train and wagon rides! Only $11.50 for adults (save 15%) and $7.50 for children ages 5-12 (save almost 30%).

    Combo packs must be purchased ahead at:

    • Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism Office, 11 Water Street West in Cornwall
    • The St. Lawrence Parks Commission, 13740 Cty. Rd. 2, Morrisburg
    • by calling 1-800-437-2233 / locally 613-543-4328.
    GST is extra on all fees above. Program details and pricing are subject to change.

    Alight at Night is sponsored in part by

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