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!
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OPEN EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK! Thursday, November 27, 2008 to Sunday, January 4, 2009 OPEN SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK (Except December 24 and 25)
4:30 - 8:00 pm Monday to Thursday until December 18
Admission - Adult $5 / Youth (5-12) $4 / Child (2-4) $2 |
Find out about our Holiday Combo Offer, where you can save money by purchasing your admission, rides and skating tickets together ahead of time!
Upper Canada Village also has special Alight at Night offers for groups of 20 or more people. Download our Group Flyer here.
NEW! Enchanted Forest
A special surprise awaits you at this year's Alight at Night Festival! Behold our new Enchanted Forest
an illuminated fantasy scene of colourful hand-crafted life-size critters and mystical trees.
NEW! Festive Holiday Trees
Indoor Exhibit at Crysler Hall
Step in out of the cold at Crysler Hall to see our "Festive Holiday Trees" display, an eclectic collection of custom-decorated Christmas Trees
come vote for your favourite tree! While there, have a seat in our Theatre Room, and catch some holiday vignettes running nightly. Plus, view the "Seaway's 50th Anniversary" exhibit, on display on the second floor.
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 $4 / Youth (5-12) $3 / Child (2-4) $2 (+ admission above)
Reserving Wagons for Groups
Wagons may be reserved ahead for your group.
Maximum capacity is 20 people per wagon.
Flat rate of $195 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.
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Skating Under the Stars
EZ Glide Outdoor Rink
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 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.
NEW! Cook's Tavern Open for Business
Take a quick break from the cold and step inside Cook's Tavern, now open to serve hot cocoa and snacks. Try some old-fashioned sarsaparilla or ginger beer!
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 $4 / Youth* (5-12) $3 / Child* (2-4) $2
* Community sponsors are providing FREE TRAIN RIDES for children 12 & under on designated nights. Click here for a list of nightly sponsors.
Book a Romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride for Two
NEW: We Now Have a Second Carriage!
Sponsored by Pommier Jewellers of Cornwall
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 - $65 per couple.
Your Romantic Carriage Ride includes:
Carriage Rides must be reserved 3 days in advance by calling
1-800-437-2233 or 613-543-4328.
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.
Download our GROUP 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. Download our GROUP 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. Discover our NEW 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 NEW POST OFFICE, 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 27-30, December 4-7, December 11-14 and December 18-23.
Get DRESSED UP IN OUR 19TH CENTURY COSTUMES and have your photo magically taken against our NEW Alight at Night backdrop - offered nightly in our Photography Studio.
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.
Fun & Lunch with Santa
One Day Only - Saturday, December 13
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 13. 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 as well as an Alight at Night Holiday Combo (nighttime admission, skating, wagon and train rides), for only:
Adult $28.95 / Youth (5-12) $18.95 / Child (4 & Under) $9.95
Must be reserved ahead by calling: 1-800-437-2233 / locally 613-543-4328
It's Music to Your Ears!
Get in the spirit of the season with our live musical performances including carollers, choirs, hand bell
performers and more. (Click here for a schedule of live musical performances.) Holiday music piped into
the air at different locations throughout the site adds to the festive mood nightly.
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
Once again, the Village has set aside two additional nights - November 25 & 26 - 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 either drive or lead these vehicles through the site.
Admission to tour the Village when part of a "Special Needs" group is only $8 per person. Reservations must be made ahead, by calling 1-800-437-2233 or locally (613) 543-4328.
Our Holiday Combo offers a package discount on Alight at Night admission, skating, train and wagon rides!
| $13.00 for adults $8.00 for children ages 5-12 $4 for children ages 2-4. |
 Buy Your Alight at Night Holiday Combo Tickets Now! |
Groups: Receive 1 Free Combo pack with every 25 combo packs purchased!
Combo Packs can also be purchased ahead at:
- Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism Office, 11 Water Street West in Cornwall
- eKiosks (self-serve electronic kiosks) found at select hotels, tourist information centres, and other high traffic locations in the Ottawa Gatineau region
- The St. Lawrence Parks Commission, 13740 Cty. Rd. 2, Morrisburg
- by calling 1-800-437-2233 / locally 613-543-4328.
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