TRCA Holiday and Christmas Programs
December 2, 2021
Every year, TRCA creates unique experiences for families and communities to come together and celebrate the holidays together. Whether at Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Kortright Centre, Albion Hills or Claremont, the diverse range of experiences and opportunities to get outside and take part in fun family activities is a hallmark of December programming at TRCA. With this in mind, we wanted to share the opportunities below for you and your families.
TRCA staff are eligible for a 10% discount on these programs. To receive this discount, please contact Caroline MacGillivray in Visitor Services at (416) 667-6295 ext. 2, or caroline.macgillivray@trca.ca. All events require pre-registration.
Kortright Centre for Conservation
Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at the Kortright Centre! This self-guided experience includes a winter wonderland filled with lights, Santa in his cabin, festive music, bonfires, children’s activities and hot chocolate for the whole family!
This is an outdoor event so dress for the weather. Food available for purchase, proof of vaccination required for dine in option. Take out also available.
Event Dates: December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23
Times: 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. | 7 to 9 p.m.
Event Dates: December 5, 12, 19
Times: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
https://events.trca.ca/event/magical-christmas-forest-2021
Albion Hills Conservation Area
Join a drive-thru Christmas experience with “The Forgetful Elf”! Tour the grounds and discover the natural beauty of this park while looking for Santa’s lost items along the 5.6km route, all from the comfort of your car!
Event Dates: December 1, 2, 3, 4 Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://trca.ca/christmas-events/forgetful-elf/
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Christmas on High Street!
Stroll down the Village’s main street and into the Christmas of yesteryear. See the buildings in all their festive finery, stop at crackling bonfires to enjoy an old-fashioned yarn, tap your toes to a Victorian dance, and discover the joy of an old-fashioned Christmas.
Event Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 22, and 23 Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
https://blackcreek.ca/december/#high-street
Christmas on High Street by Night!
Treat your family to an evening of Christmas wonder! Stroll along the Village’s main street, alight with oil-lamps, crackling bonfires, and the twinkling of Christmas lights in the trees. See Victorian toys in the General Store, thrill to old-fashioned holiday ghost stories, and tap you toes to a Victorian dance.
Event Dates: December 11, 18 Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://blackcreek.ca/december/#high-street-night
Claremont Nature Centre
Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Festive Forest! Make a natural birdfeeder to hang during our hike through the snowy forest as we focus on giving back to nature this winter. Finish the day by learning how to be a little more sustainable and making a nature-friendly take-home decoration before enjoying treats around the fire! This two-hour program focuses on enjoying the magic of the season while getting outside and celebrating our forest friends!
Event Date: December 11 Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
https://events.trca.ca/event/claremonts-festive-forest-3
Darryl Gray (he/him)
Director, Education and Training
Education and Training