Niagara’s Most Enchanting Attraction Is About To Return

A magical winter tradition is about to begin! Niagara Falls is set to shine as the Winter Festival of Lights returns from November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Just steps from Falls Avenue Resort, the 43rd annual festival transforms the city into a glowing celebration of the season—featuring millions of twinkling lights, larger-than-life displays, and exciting new experiences.

Stay in the Heart of the Festival

As Canada’s largest free outdoor light festival, the Winter Festival of Lights stretches across an 8-kilometre route along the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands, and surrounding districts. Guests can enjoy the self-guided experience on foot or by car, with the route beginning right outside the doors of Falls Avenue Resort.

Located directly across from Niagara Falls, Falls Avenue Resort is a 20-acre entertainment destination that’s home to top Niagara Falls Hotels, Restaurants and Attractions including the Sheraton Fallsview, The Brock Niagara Falls–Fallsview, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Skyline Hotel & Waterpark, and Clifton Victoria Inn at the Falls. Each hotel offers easy access to the displays, attractions, and excitement of the Festival.

From your Fallsview guestroom or suite, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the illuminated Falls and nightly fireworks, or step outside to explore the glowing wonderland just moments away.

New for 2025

The 2025–2026 Winter Festival of Lights introduces exciting new features that make this season brighter than ever:

• 25+ new light displays, including giant snowflakes, animals, a sparkling light tunnel, toque, and maple leaf
• 8 immersive and interactive displays that invite guests to explore, touch, and play
• Interactive Festival Map & Check-In-to-Win Contest – navigate the displays and enter for a chance to win prizes

Laser Light Spectacular – New This Year!

A dazzling new addition, the Laser Light Spectacular transforms Queen Victoria Park into a breathtaking display of colour, music, and motion.

Brilliant laser beams sweep through the winter sky, synchronized to a festive soundtrack that captures the excitement of the holidays. It’s a free, family-friendly show that creates unforgettable memories for guests of all ages.

Show Schedule:

• Every Friday & Saturday night from November 15 – December 20
• Nightly from December 26 – January 4
• Shows every half hour from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (approximately 18 minutes each)
• Location: Queen Victoria Park, directly across from Niagara Falls

Interactive Experiences That Inspire Wonder

Discover exhibits that invite you to touch, explore, and connect with light and sound. These immersive installations blend creativity and technology to create multisensory moments of wonder. From glowing arches that respond to movement to sound-reactive sculptures and illuminated tunnels, the festival offers experiences designed to spark joy and curiosity.

Fireworks Over the Falls

The Winter Festival of Lights Fireworks Series fills the sky with breathtaking displays that illuminate the Falls and the winter night.

• Every Friday & Saturday at 8:00 p.m. from November 15 – December 20
• Nightly from December 25 – January 4
• Special New Year’s Eve shows at 8:00 p.m. and midnight

The best views can be found right here on Falls Avenue Resort—from Fallsview guestrooms at the Sheraton Fallsview or The Brock Niagara Falls–Fallsview, or while dining at Prime Steakhouse, Massimo’s Italian Fallsview Restaurant, or the Fallsview Grand Buffet.

Sparkling Winter Lights Illumination Show

The Falls take centre stage each evening with the Sparkling Winter Lights Illumination Show—a stunning tribute to the beauty of the northern winter. Inspired by gentle snowfalls, shimmering frost, and the ethereal aurora borealis, the display transforms Niagara Falls into a canvas of light and motion that reflects the season’s most captivating moments.

Family Fun on the Resort

The holidays are bustling with family travel, and the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark—located right on Falls Avenue Resort—is one of the season’s most popular destinations. Reserve a Hotel Waterpark Package featuring one night accommodations and 4 Waterpark Passes valid for two days of fun. On select dates during the holidays Waterpark Packages also offer exclusive early access to the Waterpark prior to it opening to the public, and bonus Mega Magic Show Tickets for four guests.
Families can splash, slide, and play across 3 acres of aquatic adventure, then head out to explore the Festival of Lights together. With direct indoor connections to the Sheraton Fallsview, Skyline Hotel & Waterpark, and The Brock it’s easy to transition from Waterpark fun to winter magic in a single day.

Plan Your Falls Avenue Resort Getaway

Whether it’s your first visit or a cherished family tradition, the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is a celebration of winter’s beauty and togetherness—and Falls Avenue Resort is at the heart of it all.

Stay steps from the displays, enjoy the excitement of the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, dine overlooking the illuminated Falls, and discover why this festival is Niagara’s most enchanting attraction.

Reserve your stay at Falls Avenue Resort today and experience the wonder of the season.

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