Attractions

 The Distillery Winter Village Tree Lighting Ceremony

On November 12 at 6:00 pm, join thousands of onlookers from Toronto and around the world for the much-anticipated kick-off to the holiday season, as Santa flips the switch on our spectacular Christmas tree and declares The Distillery Winter Village officially open.

All profits from opening night ticket sales will support our charity partners.

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Santa’s Village

Santa’s Village returns to Soulpepper Theatre with a nostalgic nod to Christmas past, inspired by the vintage European department store setting of its holiday stage performance, Parfumerie. Step into a whimsical world of sparkling lights, mistletoe and festive department store displays, meet Old Saint Nick himself, and stop by the letter-writing station to pen a note to someone special. Then warm up with specialty hot chocolates and sweet holiday treats.

The Immersive Nutcracker

Step inside The Nutcracker at the Fermenting Cellar at The Distillery District, where Tchaikovsky's 1892 Christmas Eve dream is projected across the 360-degree floor-to-ceiling digital scape as the Nutcracker marches past you and snow falls on the way to the Land of Sweets. Get up close to the towering Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King and more. Plus, photo moments, story-themed food and drink, and games. A holiday tradition you walk into.

Separate admission ticket required. If you plan to attend The Immersive Nutcracker during ticketed entry times to The Distillery Winter Village, you also need to purchase a Distillery Winter Village ticket.

Holiday Photo Opps

The Distillery Winter Village is famous for having the best holiday photo spots and Christmas backdrops in Toronto. Along with Canada’s most photographed Christmas tree, you’ll find shareable moments around every corner.

Be sure to tag @distilleryTO when posting your photos and videos!

Carollers

Spread holiday cheer and sing along with festive carollers as they roam The Distillery Winter Village performing live holiday music and your favourite Christmas carols.

Festive Food & Drink

Come hungry. Dozens of seasonal food vendors and outdoor holiday bars will serve up savoury bites, sweet treats and festive sips.   

Holiday Shopping

For holiday shopping, discover seasonal vendor cabins alongside 90+ year-round shops, restaurants and cafés, with everything from fashion and handmade jewellery to gourmet gifts, self-care products and one-of-a-kind art.

Step inside The Nutcracker at the Fermenting Cellar at The Distillery District, where Tchaikovsky's 1892 Christmas Eve dream is projected across the 360-degree floor-to-ceiling digital scape as the Nutcracker marches past you and snow falls on the way to the Land of Sweets. 

Get up close to the towering Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King and more. Plus, photo moments, story-themed food and drink, and games for all ages. 

A holiday tradition you walk into. Highlights include: 

• Castle entrance on Gristmill Lane
• Sugar Plum Fairy + Nutcracker characters
• Massive 10-feet tall Mouse King and Nutcracker sword duel
• Towering seven-feet-tall flowers
• 15’ foot tall Christmas tree
• Oversized presents and red throne
• Build your own NutcrackerGames for all ages
• Santa letter writing station
• Sugar Plum Fairy confections
• Exclusive Ube soft serve, hot chocolate, and licensed bar
  

60 minutes. 

Shows run daily November 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027. 

Ticket Information

Separate admission ticket required. 

Adult (16+): $19.99 + $2.00 service fee + HST
Child (aged 4 to 15): $14.99 + $1.50 service fee + HST
Children aged 3 and under are free.

If you plan to attend The Immersive Nutcracker during ticketed entry times to The Distillery Winter Village, you also need to purchase a Distillery Winter Village ticket.