A Festival of Lights in Waterloo Park

Opening Night

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Be on hand for Opening Night – Saturday December 2, 2017 at 5:30 pm and join in the FREE community candlelight ceremony.

At 6:00 pm ‎be amazed at the massive fireworks display in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, filling the winter sky with a shower of explosions and a rainbow of colour.

At the same time be excited as we light up the park with over 100,000 lights. What a great start to the ‎Annual Festival of Lights as you begin to wander through the sparkling park taking in the charm of over 100 themed displays…and it’s FREE!

Support Us:

Sponsorships from local businesses help cover the majority of the costs of running the Wonders of Winter, but annual operating costs continue to increase. New displays cost money, older ones need constant maintenance and there are always a variety of odds and ends that need to be serviced and purchased.

As a totally volunteer-run event Wonders of Winter depends on people like you to help bridge the financial gap.

If you can help just a little bit, hit the DONATE button and be as generous as you can.

Cash Donations may also be made on the Horse-Drawn Trolley, at the Park Inn and at the Barn near the nativity display. You may also see volunteers in the park with ‘Contribution Point’ signs. Donate and get an official Wonders of Winter sticker.