Christmas Day is just two days away, falling on Wednesday, December 25th.
If you’re searching for something fun to do in the city, look no further! While a number of businesses and services will be closed for the stat holiday, plenty remain open.
Here are 10 amazing things to do in Toronto this year on Christmas Day:
1. Christmas at the Castle
Casa Loma’s annual Christmas at the Castle experience will remain open on Christmas Day, from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Explore all the holiday decor spread throughout the mansion, including the Great Hall’s stunning 20 ft tall Christmas tree. Tickets for adults start at $45.
Where: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
2. Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo will be open Christmas Day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and can be your new annual tradition! Home to over 3000 animals and 10 km of walking trails, it’s a great way to get some fresh air and exercise between all those holiday treats.
Where: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto
3. Window Wonderland
Toronto’s award-winning winter art exhibition has taken over the Junction, where you can see 20 incredible augmented reality (AR) window installations and ten murals designed by local and international artists. Open until January 31, bring the art to life on Christmas Day via the Artivive app.
Where: The Junction, Toronto
4. Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Escape the cold on Christmas Day with an underwater adventure at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Open from 9 a.m. til 9 p.m. on the 25th, the aquarium is home to over 20,000 aquatic creatures to see, from sharks to jellyfish.
Where: 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
5. High Park Zoo
Enjoy a leisurely Christmas Day stroll through the High Park Zoo and visit cute animals like bison, deer, llamas, peacocks, highland cattle. After, be sure to see all of this year’s sponsor-decorated holiday trees! The zoo will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Where: High Park Zoo – 77 Deer Pen Road, Toronto
6. Cavalcade of Lights
Glide past the illuminated Toronto sign and city’s official Christmas tree at the Cavalcade of Lights. You can rent skates onsite if you don’t have them, and see this year’s unique art installations.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square – 100 Queen St W, Toronto
7. CN Tower
See Toronto looking like a winter wonderland from above at the CN Tower on Christmas Day, which will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
8. See a movie
A number of Cineplex movie theatres in Toronto will be open Christmas Day, so grab some popcorn and see one of the hottest new releases!
Where: Select theatres
9. Toronto Island
While Toronto Island is primarily a summer destination, something about visiting in the winter is seriously magical! Take the ferry over and see the city skyline dusted in snow, or take a walk past the quaint homes.
Where: 11 Queens Quay W, Toronto
10. Drive through Toronto’s most festive neighbourhoods
While the city has tons of magical light displays to visit, some of the most charming Christmas lights are found within local neighbourhoods! From Kringlewood lined with giant inflatable Santa’s to the De Sario Family Festival of Lights, here’s where to find some of the best decorations in Toronto.
Where: Various locations