Attractions
The Distillery Winter Village 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.
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.
Daily Storytime with the Elves in the atrium.
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.
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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!
Festive Food & Drink
With over 50 food vendor and outdoor bar experience, come hungry! Prince St. Pizza, Carousel Bakery, Sweet Crumble, Potato Bar and Peacock Bakehouse join returning favourites including Stick Shift Robata’s A5 Wagyu Sando, Cluny’s torched s’mores hot chocolate, Scooped by Demetres’ Monkey Bread and Spirit of York’s Yorkie Burrito. Other options include Japan Taco, WuBaEats bao buns, poutine, pierogies, Swiss raclette, BBQ from Grinch’s Grill, doughnuts, crêpes and waffles – and so much more.
Chef's Lane
Following a successful debut at last year’s Distillery Winter Village, Chef’s Lane returns for 2026 with four new cabins, four acclaimed chefs and four one-of-a-kind, holiday-inspired dishes created exclusively for the event by Michael Angeloni, Afrim Pristine, Taylor Wells and Arush Vardhan Singh.
Silent Night Disco
The Cluny Tunnel transforms into a glittering winter wonderland. Mirror balls, starburst lighting, and giant disco ball-covered snow people set the scene for DJ nights on the heated patio. Complete the experience with a decadent Parisian-style mousse au chocolat, available in cherry, espresso or Belgian chocolate.
Visit Costa Rica’s Río Celeste Chocolate Waterfall
A taste of the tropics comes to The Distillery Winter Village with Visit Costa Rica’s Río Celeste Chocolate Waterfall. Inspired by Costa Rica’s lush landscapes, this flowing chocolate waterfall is framed by tropical foliage, rocks, wildlife décor, and festive lights. Enjoy chocolate-drizzled pineapple and banana treats, capture a holiday photo and step through an augmented reality portal to discover Costa Rica’s natural wonders. Experience a little Costa Rican “pura vida” in the heart of Toronto’s holiday season.
