The Distillery Winter Village runs Thursday, November 13, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026. It is closed Christmas Day. Shops, restaurants, cabins, and programming follow a daily schedule available on the Daily Schedule page.
In Toronto’s Distillery District, 55 Mill Street, just east of Parliament Street and south of Front Street East, a short walk from Union Station or the King/Queen streetcar lines.
Yes. The Distillery Winter Village is Toronto’s original and world-famous Christmas market, still often called the Toronto Christmas Market.
The Distillery Winter Village is Toronto’s world-famous Christmas market. It takes place in The Distillery Historic District and features the most iconic Christmas Tree in Canada. It has cobblestone streets glowing with thousands of holiday lights, Santa and his elves, carollers filling the laneways with music, endless holiday photo ops, artisan vendors, seasonal food and drinks, and festive entertainment at every turn.
Yes, tickets are required daily starting at 4 p.m. from December 11 to December 31, 2025.
If you wish to enjoy free admission, please plan to arrive early as demand is high and line-ups will likely form. You must be inside the gates by 4 p.m. for free entry - otherwise, tickets are required. Tickets must be purchased in advance, online. Subject to availability. No onsite box office. Get tickets.
Tickets start at $15.00 + HST and service fee. Ticket types include General Admission ($15.00 + $1.50 service fee + $2.15 HST = $18.65 total), a Combo Ticket with Illuminarium ($30.00 + $3.00 service fee + $4.29 HST = $37.29), Flex Ticket ($18.00 + $1.80 service fee + $2.57 HST = $22.37 total) and Express Entry Ticket ($30.00 + $3.00 service fee + $4.29 HST = $37.29 total). Get tickets.
All tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable. You can give your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Just forward the email or text you received with your ticket.
Kids aged 9 and under are always free to enter, and do not require a ticket.
Yes, you can enter for free daily before 4 p.m. After that, tickets are required. If you wish to enjoy free admission, please plan to arrive early as demand is high and line-ups will likely form (peak time begins at 3 p.m.). You must be inside the gates by 4 p.m. for free entry - otherwise, tickets are required. Tickets must be purchased in advance, online. Subject to availability. No onsite box office. Get tickets.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, online. Subject to availability. No onsite box office. Get tickets.
When you purchase a ticket, you are able to choose a time slot in which to enter the site. Time slots are in place for safety and comfort. They help manage crowds so guests can have a more enjoyable experience.
Due to firecodes and site capacity, the free entry lines must be managed to ensure entry for ticket holders arriving at 4 p.m. You can find live updates on line-ups at all of our four gates on our website - scroll down on the homepage to find it.
Peak times are between 3 - 7 p.m. You can find live updates on line-ups at all of our four gates on our website - scroll down on the homepage to find it.
Remember, even if you have a ticket, you may still have to wait in line. If you purchase an Express Entry ticket, show your ticket to the gate staff and you can enter without waiting in line.
You can show your ticket on your phone - no need to print. When you purchase your ticket, you have the option to save it to your Apple or Google Wallet. Just make sure the QR code is visible at the gate. But if you prefer to print, that is up to you.
If you attend during a ticketed time, you will need a ticket to enter to access The Distillery District’s retailers, restaurants, galleries or theatres. If you make a dinner reservation at one of our restaurants or have a ticket to a performance at one of the theatres, you do not require a Distillery Winter Village ticket, but you must show security proof of your reservation/performance (if you have this on your phone, that will suffice).
For details on the Combo Ticket with Illuminarium and to learn about this year’s immersive experience, visit the Combo Ticket information page.
Yes. This year, Santa’s Village is inside Soulpepper Theatre, with a magical new look inspired by Bad Hats' Narnia — an adaptation of C.S. Lewis' beloved classic. Visitors enter through a wardrobe into an evergreen winter wonderland to meet Santa, his Elves, and indulge in the café with hot chocolate and pastries. Santa’s daily schedule is posted here. Santa returns to the north pole for Christmas so his last day at the market is December 23.
This year, we have performances by beloved Canadian institutions like The Tenors, the Canadian Opera Company, Mirvish Productions, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and the Myriad Ensemble.
For children, everyday at 1:00 p.m they can enjoy Storytime with the Elves, right in front of the Christmas Tree.
And children’s popular entertainer and YouTube star, Caitie & Tobee, are putting on a musical holiday spectacular from the world-renowned Super Simple Songs: November 17-20, 3:00 p.m., December 10-12, 3:00 p.m. and December 15-17, 3:00 p.m. Plus, you can meet Caitie & Tobee December 17 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Plus, Crane Creations Theatre Company is here every Sunday from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Holiday puppets, Bunny, Squirrel and Crane will spread cheer and spark imagination in kids of all ages.
To find out more, check out our Performances page.
Visitors can enjoy over 40 food vendor cabins with savoury and sweet options. Highlights include: Chef’s Lane (four elevated festive recipes from four celebrity Canadian Chefs), WuBa Eats’ Jingle Bao, Stick Shift Robata’s Wagyu Sandwich, Japan Taco, raclette, poutine, Santa’s Grill, fresh strawberries in chocolate, Demetres crème brûlée crèpes, artisanal rice crispie squares, Cluny Bistro's S'mores Marshmallow Hot Chocolate, mulled wine, and themed holiday bars such as the Naughty or Nice Bar, Ugly Sweater Patio Bar, Peppermint Patio, and the Costa Rican-inspired Pura Vida Bar.
Yes. Shop our 85+ year-round boutiques and galleries plus our seasonal vendor cabins for gifts, décor, fashion, handmade treasures, and seasonal treats.
Popular photo ops include the towering 55’ silver fir Christmas tree, the Narnia-themed Santa’s Village, the giant Candy Cane Wreath, the Heart of Christmas display, Santa’s sleigh and reindeer, the Naughty or Nice Bar, the Countdown to Christmas clock, the Stranger Things 5 immersive experience, themed patios, and light-filled cobblestone streets and canopies.
Yes. Families can enjoy Santa’s Village, holiday treats and hot chocolate; couples love the romantic canopy lights and outdoor bars; and tourists from around the world visit The Distillery Winter Village as one of the best Christmas markets globally.
Yes. The site is accessible, though cobblestone streets can be uneven. Extra care is advised with strollers and wheelchairs.
Yes. Leashed dogs are welcome at The Distillery Winter Village.
The Distillery District is located at Mill Street and Parliament in Toronto (55 Mill Street is the main entrance). Take the TTC King streetcar or GO Transit via Union Station. Limited, paid parking is nearby, so public transit or ride share is recommended. Visit our Getting Here page for more information.
Yes. Public washrooms are available across the site.
Profits from Opening Night ticket sales benefited our five charitable partners: The Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, The Anishnawbe Health Foundation, Soulpepper Theatre, Habitat for Humanity GTA, and Crow’s Theatre. A total of $56,000 was donated to our charitable partners on Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Each of these organizations plays a vital role in strengthening our city — supporting families, expanding access to care, fostering creativity, and helping build a more connected Toronto.
At season’s end, the Christmas tree will be donated to Habitat for Humanity GTA to provide mulch and reclaimed wood for 60 homes being built in 2026.
Most visitors spend 2 - 4 hours exploring the tree, shops, cabins, food, bars, and entertainment.
Weekdays until 3 p.m. are the quietest times. Peak times are 3 - 7 p.m. daily and weekends.
Buy tickets early for peak times, dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes for cobblestones, and check the website for the daily schedule of tickets, Santa’s Village, entertainment, and special events. Follow @distilleryTO for live updates.