WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS NAMED “TOURISM EVENT OF THE YEAR”
November 18, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Running for 41 consecutive years the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) continues to shine brightly.
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario has named the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights as the
Tourism Event of the Year for 2023 at the TIAO Gala Awards Reception at the close of the 2023 Ontario Travel
Summit on October 25th.
“Niagara Falls Tourism is delighted to be recognized by Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. It is a testament
to our fantastic partners, employees, and volunteers’ efforts to put on such a magical and memorable event
every single year. This recognition reinforces their hard work and dedication.” Says Janice Thomson, President &
CEO of Niagara Falls Tourism. “We are excited about what is to come this year as the festival continues to grow
and delight all those that visit.”
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS OPENS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18th
New interactive displays will welcome and delight guests through the festival route. There is so much to see and
do, including a special sparkling falls illumination, pictures with Santa compliments of Ontario Power Generation
and meet the Misty Kids brought to you by Cogeco. 41 seasons strong the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
returns November 18th with 51 nights of twinkling lights & 26 nights of spectacular fireworks. With the help of
this year’s Shine Sponsor, Ontario Lotto & Gaming Corporation (OLG), over 3 million lights are set to illuminate
various areas around Niagara Falls with a focus along the Niagara Parkway.
NIAGARA FALLS HOT CHOCOLATE TRAIL WILL DELIGHT AGAIN THIS YEAR.
Warm up this winter season with a hot beverage while exploring the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights. This
self-guided trail will lead you to delicious stops of chocolatey concoctions created by chocolatiers, chefs and
mixologists at some of the area’s excellent restaurants and bake shops across Niagara Falls. From classic
combinations with mint, orange and s’mores to inventive cocktails like a Dulce De Leche or Naughty But Nice Hot
Chocolate featuring unique homemade ingredients like flavoured marshmallows and even eyeball gummies, this
winter, the Hot Chocolate Trail will have 22 stops with 34 unique and delicious flavours to sip and savour (both
non-alcoholic and alcoholic options).
GETTING TO NIAGARA FALLS FROM TORONTO
TRAIN
• GO Transit
o Save with GO / WEGO combo tickets starting at $25/person
o Kids 12 and under ride free on all GO Trains; children 3-12 pay $8 for the Niagara
transportation portion
o $62.50/group including tax (up to 5 people, max 2 adults 18+ per group).
o Tickets include round-trip GO Train ride from Union Station to Niagara Falls and Niagara
WEGO shuttle bus service throughout the Falls.
BUS
• Megabus – Union Station to Niagara Falls $20 each way approximately
• Flixbus – Harbourfront to Niagara Falls $16-18 each way approximately
CAR
• Niagara Air Bus – private shuttle approximately $220 from Pearson or $250 from Union Station
Transportation within Niagara Falls
• WEGO ***If you purchase the Niagara Parks Adventure Pass it includes 2 days of transportation.
Added value! More information about getting to Niagara Falls here
Media inquiries:
Adam Stiles, Public Relations Manager
Niagara Falls Tourism
astiles@niagarafallstourism.com
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About Niagara Falls Canada
Overlooking the legendary Canadian Horseshoe, American and Bridal Veil waterfalls, Niagara Falls is a fourseason destination renowned for its awe-inspiring natural wonders combined with world-class accommodation,
thrilling entertainment and a burgeoning culinary scene. Visitors from Ontario, across North America and
around the world who come to experience nature and adventure, discover family fun, feel the romance and
explore unique and memorable experiences have made it Canada’s premier entertainment destination and a
world-renowned bucket list destination. Located within a 1-day drive of half the population of North America,
more than 152 M people, Niagara Falls is the perfect getaway.
About Niagara Falls Tourism
Niagara Falls Tourism (NFT) is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the City of Niagara Falls,
Ontario, Canada, representing almost 400 member establishments in Niagara Falls, including members
throughout the Niagara Region. Welcoming almost 14 million visitors into the destination each year, NFT
promotes the tourism and hospitality sector to visitors around the world. Dynamic marketing campaigns and
signature events inspire visitors to explore Niagara Falls and support the success of local business. NFT fosters
the international reputation of Niagara Falls as a four-season bucket-list destination and Canada’s entertainment
capital.