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While there is no admission fee to view the illuminations, donations are gratefully accepted at the end of the 8km long illumination route at the exit of Dufferin Islands (suggested contribution $5 – $10 per car; $1 per person on buses).  Festival Ambassadors are stationed there nightly to answer questions and cheerfully accept your donations.

All proceeds are collected by Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights staff and volunteers, who volunteer their time nightly at Dufferin Islands.

The Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights runs from November 18, 2017 to January 31, 2018. Both the illumination of the Falls and the Festival’s illuminations occur nightly from 5:00pm to midnight.

While you can walk the entire length of the Niagara Parks Winter Wonderland lighting route along the Niagara Parkway, due to its length at over 8 km (5+ miles), we suggest you drive and then park in one of the parking lots located within the Parks to get a better view (or take pictures) of your favourite displays.

Click here for the Winter Fireworks Program schedule.

To see a complete list of events and activities visit our Events Calendar.

We always have the need for volunteers and we’d love to accommodate you. You can register to become a WFOL Volunteer by completing our online application. You will then be contacted by our Volunteer Coordinator about upcoming opportunities. For more information on volunteering visit our Volunteer page or you may also call 905 374-1616 x. 5.

The vast majority of the Festival’s lights and displays are located along an 8km (5+ mile) stretch of the Niagara Parkway between Clifton Hill and Dufferin Islands. Additional illuminations are located within the Fallsview District, Clifton Hill District, Clifton Hill & Lundy’s Lane. Click here for the WFOL Map

The Falls Parking Lot, a paid parking lot operated by The Niagara Parks Commission, is located across from the Table Rock Welcome Centre along the Niagara Parkway. Visit www.niagaraparks.ca for details. Parking is also available at the Skylon Tower parking lot located on Robinson Street and at Clifton Hill. Lastly, there is limited free parking within Dufferin Islands.

To discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities please call Tina Myers at 905 374-1616 x. 1.

Official Winter Festival of Lights merchandise can be purchased at our exclusive retailer the Ontario Travel Information Centre in Niagara Falls located at 5355 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7C2. Items available include WFOL branded toques, scarves and plush Chilly Dog toys.