Casa Loma’s magical Christmas at the Castle & Holiday Lights Tour returns December 4
TORONTO, November 26, 2024 – Liberty Entertainment Group announces the launch of its beloved, Christmas at the Castle and Holiday Lights Tour experiences at Toronto’s fabled destination, Casa Loma. The incredible festive program kicks off December 4th and runs until January 4th including Christmas Eve and Boxing Day; the castle will close on Christmas Day. This year’s magical events include both an indoor, daytime offering of family activities, as well as an evening experience, featuring a dazzling lighting display and outdoor adventure through the historic gardens, walkways, and tunnels of the castle.
Program tickets for this popular Toronto Holiday season tradition are on sale now at www.casaloma.ca.
Stunning Holiday decor and Designer Trees throughout the castle
Guests will once again marvel in the magic at the castle, resplendent with stunning holiday décor including a 20 ft tree in the Great Hall, and eight signature trees created by talented Canadian designers. Destination “designer” trees are scattered throughout the castle, in the Great Hall, designed by renowned artist, Max Jamali, in collaboration with Flora Peng (Fleur Designs); in the Round Room designed renowned Indigenous artist, Tisha Thompson; in the Windsor Room, created by Christine Spencer; in the Study, designed by Kimberley Fu, and more.
Theatrical Performances, Santa and Mrs. Claus
Visitors both young and old will thrill at live theatrical performances including Knight Before Christmas performances of swordplay and archery, the celebrated, Canadian Majinx illusion show, a live aerialist soaring through the Great Hall ceiling, roaming mime artists and mascots, a wandering and interactive magician, and more. As always, children are invited to visit Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa, and the elves in their castle workshop, while penning letters to the North Pole for their holiday wishes.
Christmas at the Castle runs from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (last admission) performances run between 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Tickets are $45.
The lightness of being… with Holiday Lights
Visitors will experience the wonder of winter in its glory, while wandering outdoors through a dazzling lighting display in the gardens and inside in the famous underground tunnels, adorned for the holidays. Designed as a self-guided walk, guests stroll through the property’s grounds delighting in the decorations, lights and live performances including a magic show, a fire performer, roaming mime artists, mascots and stilt walkers, a trio of Christmas carollers, and Santa and his entourage.
Holiday Lights runs from 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (last admission is 9:00 PM).
“The design team at Liberty Group has been as busy as Santa’s elves, preparing for our fabulous, fun and festive holiday programs at the castle,” explained Nick Di Donato, president & CEO, Liberty Group. “Our picturesque property and the majestic interior, so full of history and charm, really lends itself to an unparalleled experience in Toronto. We look forward to welcoming everyone this season.”
HOLIDAY LIGHTS TICKETS
December 5th – December 20th $45 online / $50 onsite
December 21st – January 4th $50 online / $55 onsite
HOLIDAY LIGHTS VIP Packages (Admits Two)
VIP Experience includes admission for two people, Line By-Pass, Food & Beverage Vouchers (1 each per person).
December 5th – December 20th $125
December 21st – January 4th $150
Holiday Lights tickets are valid ONLY for the date and time indicated and are non-refundable but can be exchanged for a new date within the program dates, subject to availability. Children 3 years and under are free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. Paid parking is onsite at Casa Loma for $20 per vehicle (credit or debit accepted). Additional parking is available at George Brown College (south of Casa Loma, off Macpherson Avenue) closest to the event entrance on the southwest corner of the property at Davenport Rd. and Walmer Rd. The event is primarily outdoors and requires walking approx. 2km and does not include access to tour inside Casa Loma.
Toy drop-off for the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish
Again, this year the venue will host a toy drop off for the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish; guests are encouraged to bring a wrapped gift to donate. Also, one dollar from each adult admission during Christmas at the Castle will be donated to the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish Foundation. For more information visit www.thewish.ca.
For more information visit www.casaloma.ca and on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @CasaLomaToronto
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