Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
Holiday Lights at Niagara Falls
The most enchanting of Niagara Falls attractions, the 40th annual Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival. Experience the spectacular displays with 3 million lights along the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands and across Niagara Falls.
51 Nights of Twinkling Lights
November 15, 2026 to January 4, 2027
The awe-inspiring American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls will be illuminated each evening in a stunning tribute to the natural beauty that surrounds us. This special display is part of the regular nightly Falls illumination, featuring a five-minute light show on the hour at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM, from November 15, 2026, to January 4, 2027.
“Sparkling Winter Lights” Falls Illumination
The Festival will illuminate Niagara Falls almost doubling the amount of time you can discover the winter magic of twinkling lights and larger than life displays.
Live Entertainment on Weekends! Stay tuned for the schedule of events to plan your visit to Niagara Falls and experience family-friendly entertainment along the Festival route. Located within the Hilton Hotel & Suites, the new indoor entertainment stage will be the perfect opportunity to warm up and enjoy more family fun.
Family-Fun Entertainment
To honor the beauty and grandeur of the winter season and the annual Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights, Niagara Falls Tourism, in collaboration with the Niagara Falls Illumination Board, has created a stunning light show titled “Sparkling Winter Lights.” This display captures the dynamic and often dramatic elements of winter in the north. From delicate snowfalls to the mesmerizing aurora borealis sweeping across snowy landscapes, to powerful blizzards and the frosted Falls—winter’s wonders come to life in an exciting and magical spectacle.
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Niagara Falls Tour Packages
Tour Starts
8am EST
Duration
8-9 hours
$159 $189
Tour Includes
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise
- Journey Behind the Falls or Skylon Tower if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle
Tour Starts
1pm EST
Duration
10 hours
Price
$179 $219
Tour Includes
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise
- Journey Behind the Falls or Skylon Tower if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle
Tour Starts
8am / 1pm
Duration
8-9 hours
Price
$99 $149
Tour Includes
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise if option selected
- Fallsview Buffet Lunch if option selected
- Journey Behind the Falls or Skylon Tower if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle
Availability
Daily
Duration
8-9 hours
Price
$695 $859
Tour Includes
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise
- Journey Behind the Falls or Skylon Tower if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle
Tour Starts
8am
Duration
10 hours
Price
$189 $209
Tour Includes
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise
- Fallsview Buffet Lunch
- Journey Behind the Falls or Skylon Tower if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle
Tour Starts
1pm EST
Duration
10 hours
Price
$219 $260
Tour Includes
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise
- Fallsview Buffet Dinner
- Journey Behind the Falls or Skylon Tower if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle
Availability
Daily
Duration
5-6 hours
Price
$595 $715
Tour Includes
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise if option selected
- Journey Behind the Falls or Skylon Tower if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle
Tour Starts
8am/1pm EST
Duration
8-9 hours
Price
$149 $199
Tour Includes
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise
- Journey Behind the Falls or Skylon Tower if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle
Tour Starts
8am
Duration
10 hours
Price
$409 $480
Tour Includes
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise
- Helicopter Tour on the Canadian side
- Journey Behind the Falls or Skylon Tower if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle
Availability
Daily
Duration
8-9 hours
Price
$179 $199
Tour Includes
- Niagara Falls Boat Cruise if option selected
- Niagara Skywheel ride
- Journey Behind the Falls or Skylon Tower if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle
Availability
Daily
Duration
5-6 hours
Price
$179 $199
Tour Includes
- CN Tower Admission
- Toronto Harbour City Cruise
- Casa Loma Visit (Nov–Apr) if Boat is closed in off season
- Hotel pickup – drop off
- Professional driver / guide
- Free WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned / heated vehicle