Georgian Bay Lights Up—Waterfront Communities Around the Bay.

Discover the heart of Ontario’s historic Georgian Bay destination where some of the first Canadian Christmas celebrations were started.

Light Up Your Christmas Spirit – Collingwood Ontario
Saturday November 24, 2007
Kick off your Christmas season at the official 'lighting' of downtown. Activities include a children's shopping party, children's crafts and games, wagon rides, guided historic tours, and entertainment throughout the streets, and the official lighting up of downtown. The downtown will come alive at 6pm with the lighting of the holiday lights, including the beautiful Christmas Tree at the north end of Hurontario Street

First Light: Midland, Ontario
November 29 – December 1, 2007
Visitors to Sainte-Marie’s “First Light” event will experience Midland’s famous heritage site amidst the magical glow of over 2,000 candles. Enjoy children’s Christmas crafts, seasonal music, artisans and more. Book Midland Area Hotels On-line.
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Festival of Northern Lights Catch The Magic: Owen Sound, Ontario
Owen Sound, Ontario November 16, 2007 to January 6, 2008
20th Anniversary Owen Sound has a History of Local resident Sally Sargent was quoted in a past Sun Times article as saying it was fairly easy to determine who worked for Noma Lites during the 1950s and early '60s in Owen Sound. “You'd be able to drive down the street and see all of the homes all lit up with lights and you would know they worked at Noma. . . . You'd almost have to wear sunglasses when you went by some of the houses.” Web Site Click Here Book Owen Sound Area Hotels On-line.

Festival of Lights: Penetanguishene, Ontario
November 23, 2007
A dazzling display of lights awaits you during the Town of Penetanguishene’s Festival of Lights Celebration for the official lighting of the Town’s Christmas tree. Twinkling lights and candles light your way to great fun and family actives that will spark the spirit of the season for all to enjoy. Book Penetang Area Hotels On-line.

Light Up the Park: Parry Sound, Ontario:
November 30, 2007
Market Square Park: An annual event to start our Festive Season. Free turkey draws and hot chocolate. Music and caroling starting at 6:30 pm with a local student receiving the honor of lighting up the whole park, followed by a visit from Santa. Come join the celebration.
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Wasaga Beach Annual Tree Lighting: Wasaga Beach, Ontario
November 23, 2007
The Oakview Woods Outdoor Complex hosts the tree lighting ceremony with hot chocolate, and Christmas Carols and a visit from Santa.