The annual Vernon Winter Carnival Parade is back!
Everyone's favourite kickoff is the carnival the parade goes through downtown Vernon for a day filled with community, celebration, and fun!
If you cannot make the parade in person, Shaw Okanagan always films it I've for all to view at home!

The parade route has changed for 2023. However, a map has not been released yet, be sure to check the Vernon Winter Carnival website for the parade map before heading down for a spot to watch!

All children from Vernon and area schools in grades Kindergarten thru Grade 7 and eligible to create a poster based on this year's theme (Carnival TV) and enter it in the contest!
Prizes and ribbons are presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each grade. Plus, there will be a participation prize for all children who participate from Vernon Teach and Learn! Sign up on Vernon Winter Carnival website to confirm participation and book judging!

The Downtown Vernon Goldrush is back for Vernon Winter Carnival!
Last year this event won the Winter Carnival award for the best outdoor event!
A revised (easier than last year) clue package can be picked up from the Vernon Winter Carnival Office; take your family on a downtown scavenger hunt, and look for the answer to clues (all answers are within Downtown Vernon).
You could win an actual Gold Nugget and many other prizes yet to be announced.

Part of a past question: There is no charge to be here on “Sitting” days (Saturday) with your expensive family member (your car, at the Parkade).

Finally back after a 2 year hiatus! The Timmins Santa Claus Parade! Come enjoy an evening parade full of lights and holiday music!
Saturday November 12 at 6pm the parade starts


The Timmins Santa Claus Parade is the community's largest single event and the largest parade in the region. More than 50 entries are expected, with over 1,000 persons involved with the parade as volunteers or groups in the parade itself. Over 10,000 spectators are expected.

The Theme this year is:

Musical Madness of Christmas/Folie Musicale de Noël

Bring the kids letters to Santa with your mailing address on them and Santa will write back!

The 2022 Niagara Falls Santa Claus parade will take place on Saturday, November 12th and will begin at 4 p.m. at Victoria Ave and Armoury Street and travel to Valley Way, turn right on Queen Street, and end at city hall with a tree lighting ceremony at 5:45 p.m.

Once the tree is lit, the outdoor Niagara Falls Christmas Market will officially begin! The parade will feature many different floats, including non-profit and local businesses.

You can anticipate seeing Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Mayor Jim Diodati, City Council and dignitaries, Police Chief Brian MacCulloch, Firefighters, The Grinch, Olaf, Goofy, Mickey, Minion, Mario, and more.

Dress warm and enjoy some Christmas magic in Niagara Falls Ontario

Stop by the Bowness Holiday Craft Fair in Calgary Alberta to get a head start on your holiday shopping. Local vendors have a wide selection of unique and hand crafted items. Support a local business and the BCA by stopping by. This event is free to attend, no pre registration required, and there are concessions and raffle tickets available for sale.

Saturday, November 12, 2022
10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Bowness Community Association
7904 43 Avenue NorthwestCalgary, AB, T3B 4P9

There is a lot going on at the Niagara Falls Christmas Market, come to Downtown Niagara Falls to see the market that grew three sizes this year!
The Market will be bigger and better than ever before with an expanded footprint, new light displays, character visits, and even some special surprises planned.

The Niagara Falls Christmas Market will run from November 12 – December 18 every Friday (5-10), Saturday (1-10), and Sunday (12-4).

Do some Christmas shopping, listen to live music, take photos with Santa, and so much more at Canada’s most magical market.

On November 12th, 2022, The Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade will kick off the first night of the Christmas Market. The parade will begin at 4:00 pm at Victoria Ave and Armoury Street.

From cafes to clothing stores and everything in between, there are plenty of businesses in Downtown Niagara Falls that you’re sure to love!

Santa Claus is coming to town, which means the Grinch isn’t far behind! Mr. Grinch is leaving his home on Mount Crumpit to stomp around the market again this year!

Come on out to Niagara and enjoy the interactive light displays, the food trucks, shopping and festive spirit of Niagara Falls!

Floral Showhouse Chrysanthemum Display in Niagara Falls Canada is a must see.

An iconic favorite, the Chrysanthemum Show is Niagara Park’s longest running exhibit, reaching back to its first showing on November 4, 1946.

This Chrysanthemum Show features 1,350 mums in 35 varieties accented by 200 display plants.

The show’s rich hues and abundant blooms in unique designs are the perfect way to herald in the autumn and season of Thanksgiving.

Come see for yourself why this popular display has been running for so long at the Floral Showhouse, just a short walk south from Niagara Falls and Table Rock Centre.

Wordstock Sudbury is Northern Ontario’s premier literary festival for readers, writers and lovers of words.

Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival is an intimate three-day celebration of the literary arts. The festival features some of Canada’s most celebrated authors, poets, playwrights, and songwriters. Wordstock Sudbury creates opportunities for vital conversations that challenge assumptions, explore diverse perspectives, and use critical thinking—all through a literary lens. Established in 2013 to support and promote the love of reading and writing in Northern Ontario, it continues to grow.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario is celebrating 100 years in 2022 and has become the world’s largest indoor agricultural and international equestrian competition.
Over 300,000 visitors attend this amazing 10-day event at the Exhibition Grounds of the C.N.E.
See over 4,500 large and small animals, amazing shows, activities, and shopping.
The Royal Horse Show is a major highlight not to be missed!