Winter Festival of Lights - Niagara Falls

November 3, 2007 to January 7, 2008

Visitors during the holiday season are able to enjoy Canada's largest lights festival in the world's most famous address - Niagara Falls. Each night at 5:00 pm the Festival's lights ignite while the mighty Niagara Falls is illuminated into a fabulous winter wonderland of color and beauty.

This event runs from the beginning of November until the week just after the new year in January. The main area for the Winter Festival of Lights is known as the Niagara Parks Winter Wonderland, a beautifully decorated five-kilometer route along the Niagara Parkway, adjacent to the Falls.

It includes nearly two million lights and over 125 lighting displays. There are also a series of concerts during this festival, as well as a 5K race and more! Admission to view the lights and displays is free but donations are gratefully accepted. 

A wintertime visit to Niagara Falls during the Winter Festival of Lights has become a family tradition for over 1 million local residents and visitors from around the world. This year, we celebrate our silver anniversary and we invite you to rediscover the many events and attractions Niagara Falls and the Winter Festival of Lights have to offer.

During the Winter Festival of Lights enjoy spectacular fireworks as they explode high over the mighty falls. Enjoy them from the Table Rock Complex near the brink of the falls, from the comfort of your hotel room or visit one of the many restaurants found nearby.

WInter Festival Concerts and Events

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Niagara Falls Fireworks and Illumination Schedule

Schedule: Saturday, November 3, 2007 * 6:15 & 8:30 PM (approximate)
Friday, November 9, 2007 * 9 PM
Friday, November 16, 2007 * 9 PM
Friday, November 23, 2007 * 9 PM
Friday, November 30, 2007 * 9 PM
Friday, December 7, 2007 * 9 PM
Friday, December 14, 2007 * 9 PM
Friday, December 21, 2007 * 9 PM
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 * 9 PM
Thursday, December 27, 2007 * 9 PM
Friday, December 28, 2007 * 9 PM
Saturday, December 29, 2007 * 9 PM
Sunday, December 30, 2007 * 9 PM
Monday, December 31, 2007 * 9 PM & midnight (as part of the NYE Party in the Park)
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 * 9 PM
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 * 9 PM
Thursday, January 3, 2008 * 9 PM
Friday, January 4, 2008 * 9 PM
Saturday, January 5, 2008 * 9 PM
Sunday, January 6, 2008 * 9 PM


Note: These dates and times are approximate and subject to change. As always, fireworks performances are weather permitting and may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions like high winds or rain.

Winter Festival Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a cost to see the lights?
A: There is no admission fee to see the many illuminations but donations are gratefully accepted. Festival Ambassadors are located in Dufferin Islands to accept your donation and answer any questions you may have. A $10 per car donation is suggested.

Q: What are the donations used for?
A: The money collected at Dufferin Islands is allocated for light and display purchases, as well as ongoing maintenance.

Q: Who collects the donations?
A: All proceeds are collected by the Winter Festival of Lights, which is a not-for-profit corporation.

Q: How long are the lights on?
A: The Winter Festival of Lights runs from November 3, 2007 – January 7, 2008 and both the illumination of the falls and the Festival’s illuminations are on from 5:00 pm to midnight.

Q: Can you walk the entire Winter Wonderland lighting route?
A: While you can walk the entire length of the Winter Wonderland lighting route along the Niagara Parkway, due to its length at over 5 km (3+ miles), we suggest you drive and then park in any of the parking lots located with the Parks to get a better view (or take pictures) of your favourite displays.

Q: When are your events and concerts occurring?
A: To see a complete list of events and activities occurring during the Winter Festival of Lights, visit our Events Calendar.

Q: How do I purchase event tickets?
A: Tickets for most of the events listed are available for purchase 24/7 via TicketPro Canada. You may order them online at www.ticketpro.ca or by calling toll-free at 1-877-777-9365 (WFOL).

For ALL Group inquires and the Concerts at the Arena, The Misty Kids® Show, and The Golden Age Variety Show, contact the Festival office at 1-800-563-2557 x. 40 or 905 374-1616 (local calls) during regular business hours (M-F 9 am to 5 pm). For all other events, contact the number listed with the event.

Q: How do I volunteer?
A: We always have the need for volunteers and we’d love to accommodate you. Visit our Volunteers page. There you will be able to download our Volunteer Application. Complete and return it to the Festival office at 5400 Robinson St., 2nd Floor, Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 2A6 or via fax 905 374-4683. You may also call us at 905 374-1616 x. 23.

Q: Where are the lights and displays located?
A: The vast majority of the Festival’s lights and displays are located along a 5 km (3+ mile) stretch of the Niagara Parkway.

Other lights are displays are located along Lundy’s Lane (a.k.a. Candy Cane Lane) and downtown (Queen St. & Centennial Square) Niagara Falls. Click here to see our Map.

Q: Where can I park?
A: A paid parking lot is available across from the Table Rock Complex along the Niagara Parkway; another ideal location is the Skylon Tower parking lot located on Murray Hill (a.k.a. Snowflake Hill).

Q: Are tours available of the lights?
A: We are currently working on several tour options and will list them on the site once available.

Q: When are the fireworks?
A: We have 20 nights of fireworks throughout the Festival. Click here to see our fireworks schedule.

Q: How can my company become a Winter Festival of Lights sponsor?
A: New sponsors are always welcome. To discuss your particular situation, contact Dino Fazio at 905 374-1616 x. 46.

Winter Festival Niagara Map

You can download the Winter Festival Map in pdf

Contact the Winter Festival of Lights Office:

P: 1-800-563-2557
P: 905 374-1616 (local calls)
F: 905 374-4683

Call TicketPro at 1-877-777-9365 for tickets to the following events:
The Martins Gospel Concert
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Niagara Falls Comedy Fest
The Beene Family Gospel Concert
The Mantini Sisters Holiday Concert

For other event and concert tickets, call ext. 40.
For general inquiries, call ext. 26.

5400 Robinson St., 2nd Floor
Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 2A6

Office Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (M-F)

Official Web Site: www.wfol.com

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