Alight at Night Festival

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Alight at Night Festival

Experience the Magic of the Holiday Season!

Bundle up for an evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting. Over one 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! Perfect for families, couples, and friends alike.

Train is subject to availability. All guests, including children 0-4, must have a ticket. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General Admission

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Pommier Carriage Rides

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Accessibility Nights

Offered December 4, 11, and 18, 2024. Guests or groups with limited mobility or sensory processing issues can ride in the comfort of their own vehicles

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New! Events Pass

Experience double the magic with unlimited admission to Pumpkinferno and Alight at Night, along with unlimited rides on the Miniature Train.

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

Dates & Times
November 29, 2024 5:00 pm - December 1, 2024 9:00 pm
December 5, 2024 5:00 pm - December 8, 2024 9:00 pm
December 12, 2024 5:00 pm - December 15, 2024 9:00 pm
December 19, 2024 5:00 pm - December 23, 2024 9:00 pm
December 26, 2024 5:00 pm - January 4, 2025 9:00 pm
Admissions
Plus HST
General admission (13+) $17
Senior (65+) $16
Student (13-18) $15
Youth (5-12) $14
Child (0-4) Free
Military (with ID) 20% off
Accessibility Night $17
Pommier Carriage Ride $150

Before You Visit

  • Tickets for Alight at Night are on sale exclusively online.
  • Alight at Night has limited capacity and most nights are expected to sell out.
  • To secure your desired date & time, purchase your tickets in advance prior to arrival, as a limited number of entries are available per evening and per time slot.
  • Plan to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before to your scheduled time.
  • Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Premium Passport to the Past season pass holders can book online by logging into their account or they can present their pass upon arrival at admissions onsite for any date and time they wish.

Located at 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, Ontario

Alight at Night is a family event, and all are welcome.

Parking is available at no charge onsite.

Thank you for your service. We are pleased to offer discounted admission to Canadian Armed Forces members and their families, veterans and more. Please show a valid CF One card at admissions.

  • Santa will be in his workshop preparing for Christmas from November 29 – December 23 from 5pm-9pm on a nightly basis in St. Nick’s Winter Workshop.

This event primarily takes place outdoors. We recommend you come in comfort and dress prepared for cooler weather.

The Alight at Night experience is approximately 40 minutes.

Only service animals are permitted.

  • Yes, you are encouraged to take photos and share on social media, but please avoid using a flash. Our event hashtag is #AlightatNight and #UpperCanadaVillage.
  • If you are media, please contact us so that arrangements can be coordinated:

Contact Us

  • As Alight at Night is an outdoor event, it will be offered rain or shine.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • In the chance of inclement weather, we may choose to close and will post cancelled evenings which will be listed on Upper Canada Village’s Facebook page @UpperCanadaVill.

Upper Canada Village is celebrating the return of the life-sized, colourfully lit toy train to Alight at Night festival!

Picture this: a dazzling train, adorned with twinkling lights, merrily making its way as you soak in the holiday spirit.

You won’t want to miss the magic it brings to our winter wonderland Included in your Alight at Night admission.

Pommier Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Yes, Pommier carriage rides will be offered again this season. It includes:

  • A private tour around the Village for $150 plus tax.
  • Rides include general admission for 4, half-hour tour through the Village streets and 4 admission tickets to attend Upper Canada Village regular day programming in 2025.

Accessibility Nights

  • The Village will be offering Accessibility Nights on December 4, 11, and 18, 2024.
  • Guests or groups with limited mobility or sensory processing issues can ride in the comfort of their own vehicles to view Alight at Night.

Dining & Retail Options

Harvest Barn

  • Open during event hours from 5pm-9pm.
  • Reservations start at 4pm with a 5pm Alight at Night entry ticket.
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Willard’s Hotel

  • Open during event hours from 5pm-9pm.
  • Reservations start at 4pm with a 5pm Alight at Night entry ticket.
  • For all dinner reservations, please call 613-330-9266.
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BeaverTails

  • Open during event hours from 5pm-9pm
  • Yes, the Village Store will be open and will be accessible upon the exit of the event.
  • Village bread, and cheddar cheese will be available, as well as local baked goods.

Details

Start:
November 29 @ 5:00 pm
End:
January 5, 2025 @ 9:00 pm

Location

Upper Canada Village
13740 County Rd 2
Morrisburg, Ontario K0C 1X0 Canada + Google Map