Activities

2012 Holiday fun!

Place des arts

The Nutcracker

December 13-30, 2012 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
5 years +

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens once again presents this holiday classic. Introduce your kids to little Clara’s phantasmagorical world and allow yourself to see it again for the first time...

Between $ 28 and $ 113

McCord Museum

Toys 3 Exhibition

November 17 to April 28 2013
Recommended ages: 3 to 9

Pack your bags and join our friendly pooch on a trip to a wonderland of toys. For its third edition, our Toys exhibition invites visitors big and small to discover an imaginary world of objects and tales.

Adults: 14 $
Free for kids 12 and under

Granby Zoo

Holidays at the Zoo

From December 26 to January 6. Every weekend from January 12 to February 24. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visiting the Granby zoo in winter is a fun experience for the whole family. Put on your winter gear and swap the stroller for the sled to look at tigers, camels, bears and more! Birds of prey shows, yeti slides, inflatable games, and Christmas treats for the animals await you! A new theme will be unveiled when the Zoo opens in December!

The Laurentians

Santa’s Village

December 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16 and from December 21st to January 6th (closed on December 25th).

Visit Santa’s house, take a pony ride, go down the giant slides, play in the tree house or the fort, ice skate or take a train ride. Fun is guaranteed in Val-David all winter long!

Ottawa

The 28th edition of Christmas Lights across Canada will be held on December 6th on the Parliament Hill. Residents and visitors and invited to join dignitaries and special guests for this special celebration. All these beautiful lights will enchant your kids…

Free for all ages !

Toronto

The National Ballet of Canada: The Nutcracker

December 19 – January 5, 2012

Take your kids to this holiday classic that sells out every year. They’ll be mesmerized by the spectacular decorations, costumes and performances.

Toronto Zoo

36th Annual Christmas Treats Walk

Toronto, December 26, 2012

Come see the Siberian tigers, reindeers and other animals receive seasonal goodies. If you bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank, you’ll get a special half-price admission for everyone in the family! Due to renovations in the Eurasia section of the Zoo, a new twist has been added this year!

Mahone Bay

The Father Christmas Festival

November 23 – December 2, 2012

So many activities await you that it would be hard to list them all! Music, contests, tree lighting, a decorated house tour, and more!

New Brunswick

Christmas Markets

December 2, 9 and 16, 2012

Visit the Boyce Farmers’ Market downtown Fredericton and enjoy a Handmade Christmas with the entire family. 10 am – 3pm.

Moncton

A Victorian Christmas

December 4 at 1 p.m.

Take a look at Christmas traditions and how they have changed through the years. The party includes games, treats and stories. Cost is $ 7,50 per child and $ 14 per adult.


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