WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland transforms into a holiday wonderland with millions of shimmering lights, festive displays, and a nightly tree lighting ceremony on International Street. Visitors can glide across Snow Flake Lake on ice skates beneath Wonder Mountain, roast campfire s'mores, and decorate cookies in Mrs. Claus' Kitchen. The event also features live musical and acrobatic performances, photo ops with Santa and PEANUTS characters, and more than 20 open family rides.
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Park Ticket: as low as $45 per person, plus a processing fee of up to $9.99 and applicable taxes; includes park admission and admission to 2026 WinterFest on select nights. Silver Pass: $75 per person for 4 or more, or $89 per person for 1–3, plus a processing fee of up to $9.99 and applicable taxes; the pass includes 2026 WinterFest. Additional fees are required for ice skating, Jack Frost's Igloo Village, Campfire S'Mores, Mrs. Claus' Kitchen, and St. Nick's Pics photo packages; no amounts are stated for these extras.
Food & Drink
Seasonal treats are featured, and visitors can make campfire s'mores or decorate sugar cookies for an additional fee.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the Six Flags Mobile App to find WinterFest activities, locations, showtimes, and directions while moving around the park.
- Visit the North Pole Post Office before December 23 if you want to write and send Santa a letter, since it closes then.
- Budget extra for skating, skate rentals, igloo access, s'mores, cookie decorating, and Santa photo packages, which the event page identifies as paid add-ons.
- Check the event calendar before setting out because WinterFest runs only on select nights, rather than every night across its season.
- Dress in warm layers for outdoor skating and light displays, and wear comfortable shoes for moving around the park.
Special Events & Promotions
- Buy four or more 2027 Silver Passes in one transaction to receive the group price.
- Buying a Silver Pass by November 30 includes a Bring-A-Friend ticket at no additional cost, valid through January 3, 2027.
- Ice skating on Snow Flake Lake requires an additional fee.
- Jack Frost's Igloo Village requires an additional fee.
- Campfire S'Mores require an additional fee.
Links & Contact
Run by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is WinterFest suitable for?
WinterFest has activities for guests of all ages, including family rides, live entertainment, and holiday experiences.
What entertainment and activities are included?
Guests can see live performances and the tree lighting ceremony, visit Santa, write letters at the North Pole Post Office, and explore holiday displays.
Are there activities that cost extra?
Ice skating, Jack Frost's Igloo Village, Campfire S'Mores, Mrs. Claus' Kitchen cookie decorating, and St. Nick's Pics photo packages require additional fees.
What food and treats are available?
Seasonal treats are available, and guests can roast marshmallows for s'mores or decorate cookies at Mrs. Claus' Kitchen; both activities have additional fees.
What should visitors know about park admission?
A Park Ticket includes park admission and WinterFest admission on select nights. WinterFest itself operates on select dates during its season.
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