Stay for the lights. Make a night of Niagara.
A glowing escape. A festive night out. A Niagara Falls getaway with dining, attractions and a comfortable place to stay. The Winter Festival of Lights turns the city into a sparkling winter destination, and a hotel package makes it easy to enjoy more than one magical moment.
For the 2026-2027 season, the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights runs from November 14, 2026, to January 10, 2027. Whether you are planning a family adventure, a couples' escape or a quick trip with friends, the Winter Festival of Lights packages at Ramada by Wyndham Niagara Falls Near the Falls and Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview bring the best parts of the visit together.
Canada's largest free outdoor light festival returns for its 44th year with three million lights, more than 25 new displays and interactive exhibits, weekly laser shows and fireworks. The displays shine nightly from 5:00 p.m. to midnight along a route spanning more than eight kilometres through the Niagara Parkway, Fallsview District, Lundy's Lane and Dufferin Islands.
Start near the illuminated Falls, explore the larger-than-life installations and take time for photos along the route. If your visit falls on a Friday or Saturday from November through December, plan to be near the Falls for the 8:00 p.m. fireworks. The combination of colourful lights, winter air and the sound of the Falls creates a Niagara experience that feels completely different from a summer visit.
The Winter Festival of Lights package is designed to turn a simple overnight stay into a complete Niagara getaway. Both participating hotels pair comfortable accommodations with dining vouchers, a bottle of Niagara wine and admission to indoor Fun Zone attractions. That means you can enjoy the outdoor festival, warm up over dinner and keep the fun going indoors without planning every detail separately.
Each package includes a $30 dining voucher for The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, a $20 voucher for Vittorio's Italian Eatery, a $20 voucher for TGI Fridays Restaurant & Bar and a $20 voucher for IHOP Restaurant. Guests also receive one bottle of Niagara wine per stay, with a choice of red or white.
Ramada by Wyndham Niagara Falls Near the Falls is a convenient home base for travellers who want easy access to both the Fallsview area and Lundy's Lane. After an evening exploring the light displays, return to comfortable accommodations and relax before another day of Niagara attractions.
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Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview places guests in the Fallsview District, close to the energy of Niagara Falls attractions, dining and entertainment. It is a strong choice for travellers who want to stay near the centre of the evening action and build a walkable winter itinerary around the festival.
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A winter night in Niagara calls for a warm meal. Use the included dining credits to shape your getaway around the experience you want. Make dinner the main event at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, enjoy Italian favourites at Vittorio's, keep the atmosphere casual at TGI Fridays or start the next morning with breakfast at IHOP.
Our advice is simple: time your dinner around the lights. Head out when the displays turn on at 5:00 p.m., pause for a relaxed meal and return to the festival route afterward. On fireworks nights, allow enough time to reach your preferred viewing area before the 8:00 p.m. show.
The festival may be outdoors, but the package also gives you an indoor plan. Guests can choose five attractions at the Fallsview Fun Zone, including Glow in the Dark Mini Golf, Zombie Apocalypse Lazer Tag, Galaxy Quest Lazer Tag, Haunted Hallways and Screaming Tunnels.
The package also includes a choice of five attractions at the Clifton Hill Fun Zone: Mystic Maze of Mirrors, Lazer Tag, Time Freak, Cannon Blasters and Lazer Maze. It is an easy way to add friendly competition, family fun and a break from the cold to your itinerary.
Arrive in Niagara Falls in the afternoon and settle into your hotel. Before sunset, make your way toward the Niagara Parkway or Fallsview District. Begin exploring when the lights come on at 5:00 p.m., then stop for dinner using one of your package vouchers.
After dinner, continue along the illuminated route and visit Dufferin Islands or the displays around Queen Victoria Park. On Friday and Saturday nights from November through December, finish the evening with fireworks at 8:00 p.m. The next morning, use your IHOP voucher for breakfast, then choose your favourite Fun Zone attractions before heading home.
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is free to attend, making the hotel package a smart way to add dining, indoor entertainment and an overnight stay to the experience. With two hotel choices and the same collection of package extras, it is easy to choose the location that best fits your plans.
Wrap up, head out and watch Niagara Falls glow. A winter visit brings bright displays, sparkling views, festive dining and plenty to do after the sun goes down. Book your package, invite your favourite travel companions and make this year's Festival of Lights more than an evening out - make it a Niagara getaway.
Stay for the lights. Make a night of Niagara.
Package inclusions, rates and availability are subject to change. Dining vouchers have no cash value, cannot be combined and are valid with the purchase of two adult entrees; alcohol and gratuity are not included. A facility fee of $15 plus tax per person is collected at each Fun Zone box office. Review the hotel package page for complete terms before booking.
Festival information: Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights