OPG Winter Festival of Lights

A winter tradition for over 1.8 million visitors annually, experience one of North America’s most cherished holiday festivals. WFOL’s free, iconic illumination route features over three million lights including interactive displays, illuminated art exhibits and sound & light shows.

The lights are on every night during the season from 5:00 PM to Midnight. The 8km long illumination route travels down Clifton Hill, along the Niagara Parkway past the mighty Falls, then into Dufferin Islands and through the surrounding tourist areas.

In addition to the breathtaking displays, the Winter Festival of Lights has several events that take place each season including Opening Ceremonies in Queen Victoria Park, weekly fireworks shows, nightly Falls Illumination, the Sparkle Lighting Awards and Niagara Falls New Year’s Eve Concert.