The 43rd Winter Festival of Lights is officially on (November 15, 2025 – January 4, 2026) and it is bigger and brighter than ever. Over 3 million lights transform the entire Niagara Parks into a glowing wonderland. Here are the 10 displays you absolutely cannot miss this year – all free to visit.
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🎄✨ Top 10 Must-See Light Displays at Niagara’s Winter Festival of Lights 2025
The 43rd Winter Festival of Lights is officially here (November 15, 2025 – January 4, 2026) — and this year’s edition features over 3 million lights across Niagara Parks. Here are the 10 displays you absolutely don’t want to miss.
1️⃣ The Giant Moose & Friends 🫎✨
Best spot: Queen Victoria Park (near the Falls)
Why it’s a must-see: A brand-new 2025 oversized moose family with twinkling antlers — perfect for photos.
2️⃣ Canadian–American Friendship Arch 🇨🇦🇺🇸
Best spot: Rainbow Bridge entrance
Why it’s a must-see: Red and white lights that sync beautifully with the Falls illumination.
3️⃣ Enchanted Forest Tunnel 🌲🌲🌲
Best spot: Dufferin Islands
Why it’s a must-see: A 200-metre walk-through tunnel of hanging lights — extremely Instagrammable.
4️⃣ Zimbabwean Giraffe Family 🦒🦒
Best spot: Toronto Power Station lawn
Why it’s a must-see: Life-size glowing giraffes kids absolutely love.
5️⃣ The 60-Foot LED Christmas Tree 🎄💡
Best spot: Queen Victoria Park
Why it’s a must-see: Nightly tree-lighting shows at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm.
6️⃣ Niagara Falls Holiday Illumination 🌈💦
Best spot: Table Rock Centre
Why it’s a must-see: The Falls glow in holiday colours every night — best photos at the brink.
7️⃣ Skating Rink Under the Stars ⛸️✨
Best spot: Dufferin Islands
Why it’s a must-see: Free outdoor skating surrounded by millions of lights.
8️⃣ Noah’s Ark & 12 Days of Christmas 🎶🐘🦓
Best spot: Dufferin Islands (main island)
Why it’s a must-see: A classic animated display running for over 30 years.
9️⃣ Fireworks Over the Falls 🎆
Best spot: Anywhere along the Parkway
Why it’s a must-see: Every Friday & Saturday at 9pm through January 4.
🔟 Old Fort Erie Cannon Wall 💥🏰
Best spot: Niagara Parkway near Old Fort Erie
Why it’s a must-see: A glowing wall of illuminated cannons — an incredible holiday drive-through moment.
💡 Pro Tip
Park once near Queen Victoria Park and walk — displays 1 to 6 are all within 10 minutes.
For Dufferin Islands (3, 7, 8), use the free shuttle or drive (parking free after 5pm).
🎆 Full Fireworks Schedule
View the complete December fireworks guide here:
https://niagaradigest.ca/niagara-falls-fireworks-december-2025/
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Top 10 Displays – Quick Reference
# | Display Name | Location | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Giant Moose & Friends | Queen Victoria Park | Huge glowing moose family |
2 | Friendship Arch | Rainbow Bridge | Syncs with Falls lights |
3 | Enchanted Forest Tunnel | Dufferin Islands | 200-m hanging light tunnel |
4 | Giraffe Family | Toronto Power Lawn | Life-sized glowing giraffes |
5 | LED Christmas Tree | Queen Victoria Park | Shows at 6/7/8pm |
6 | Falls Illumination | Table Rock | Holiday-coloured Falls |
7 | Skating Rink | Dufferin Islands | Free outdoor skating |
8 | Noah’s Ark | Dufferin Islands | Classic animated display |
9 | Fireworks | Niagara Parkway | Fri & Sat at 9pm |
10 | Cannon Wall | Old Fort Erie | Bright red-white cannons |
📞 Want more information?
Official sources:
Winter Festival of Lights — full map & event calendar
Niagara Parks — parking & shuttle info
City of Niagara Falls — updates & cancellations