5 Magical Holiday Experiences In Simcoe County
Make It A Winter To Remember
It’s officially December, so there’s no more denying it – the holidays are coming. Are you feeling the holiday spirit? If not, here are 5 amazing holiday experiences in Simcoe County that will help you feel the magic of Christmas!
1. First Light (Sainte Marie Among The Hurons)
If you haven’t experienced the magic of First Light at Sainte-Marie Among The Hurons, YOU MUST GO. It’s absolutely incredible to experience firsthand.
The entire 17th-century mission is lit up with over 5,000 candles and guests can enjoy:
- Live music
- Candle-making and blacksmithing demonstrations
- Over 55 vendor tables
- Delicious food
- Musket and mortar firing
- Birds of Prey
- Storytelling
- Drumming workshop
- And more …
The event will be held from November 24 to 26 and from December 1 to 3. Click this link for all of the details.
2. Victorian Christmas (Simcoe County Museum)
This year, the Simcoe County Museum is showing us what it looked sounded, and tasted like during the Victorian era during Christmas.
The event is a great way to enjoy and embrace the Christmas Spirit. The pioneer heritage buildings will all be lit by lanterns. Visitors can take part in horse-drawn wagon rides and enjoy a warm beverage while they stroll through the grounds. There will also be crafts, music, food, and entertainment.
Admission is by donation and the event will be held on December 8 and 9 from 6 to 8:30 PM.
3. Christmas At Wye Marsh (Wye Marsh)
If you’re looking for something fun to do this holiday season (and all winter long), be sure to swing by Wye Marsh.
While you may have already seen it during the warmer months, it is something entirely new to see once the snow falls. While there you can enjoy their year-round attractions such as the over 25 km of trails, Swan Landing, and the Birds Of Prey Field. But you can also enjoy unique wintertime experiences.
This includes tracking wildlife footprints, hand-feeding chickadees, and watching winter birds as they flock to feeders. Once the snow falls you can also enjoy snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Throughout the months of December, January, and February, they also have fun events, such as:
- The Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids
- Feeder Bird Workshops
- Marsh by Moonlight
- Clay Sculpting
For more information go to www.wyemarsh.ca.
4. Oro Medonte Mystical Lights
This year, Mystical Lights is returning to the Oro Medonte Fairgrounds to transform the space into a magical winter wonderland with over 55,000 lights!
Guests will start this drive-thru adventure by making their way through Frosty’s Tunnel and Candy Cane Lane. Throughout the drive, there are dozens of displays and floats to admire.
The event starts on December 1st and will run from Friday to Sunday until the 18th. From the 19th to the 31st, the event will be daily and will include Santa visits un until he takes off to deliver gifts on the 24th.
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5. Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride (Rainbow View Farms/Rolling Sands Percherons)
Next on our list of magical holiday experiences in Simcoe County is sleigh rides.
The crunching of snow under horses’ hooves and the quiet whisperings of Mother Nature’s winter activities create a magical atmosphere. A wintertime sleigh ride in Barrie is an amazing experience for all ages.
Rolling Sands Percherons Farm offers sleigh rides at their farm while Rainbow View Farms provides rides both on and off the property.
Tourism Barrie has more information.
Simcoe County provides a variety of magical holiday experiences from festive music, light shows, and Santa visits to fun-filled sleigh rides and walking excursions. Why not enjoy some of these unforgettable activities with the family during this special time of the year?
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