A nostalgic winter wonderland is soon be bringing its festive magic back to downtown Toronto.
For the past six years, Holiday Hills at STACKT Market has been a beloved holiday tradition, and one of the city’s telltale signs that the festive season has truly begun.
The iconic outdoor shipping container complex will once again transform into a picture-perfect holiday scene, complete with bold installations, immersive displays, and no shortage of twinkling lights.
In the centre of the market, you’ll find a dazzling Christmas tree, and take a magical pine-scented 120-foot light tunnel to get there. A specially designed winter patio will then be ready to host all who gather for seasonal cocktails and holiday bites.
Be sure to come hungry, as there will be plenty of delicious comfort food and seasonal sips to enjoy before shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts and holiday drops. Don’t miss the Speakeasy Espresso Martini Bar or Our Story Winter Wine Bar, which are both new additions to the event.
This year, the festival kicks off on November 14 and will be headlined by a visit from Santa himself during the opening weekend, part of a special collaboration with The Original Santa Claus Parade.
Besides the opening weekend, you can also catch weekly programming like Family Funday Sundays, Live Festive Fridays, and daily activities like outdoor curling.
The festival is also completely free to enter, though guests are encouraged to explore, shop, and celebrate, supporting the more than 100 small-batch makers, local shops, and food vendors on-site.
The festival is open from noon to 10 p.m. daily except for Mondays. You can find the full programming schedule on the STACKT website.