Throughout November and December enjoy Christmas in Bronte Village. There will be tree lighting and Christmas special activities throughout the Village. Visit the Bronte BIA’s website for more details as they become confirmed: www.brontevillage.net.

Visit the silent waters of Crawford Lake and enjoy the series of fascinating interpretive signs along the boardwalk. Early snow? We offer cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals so come and experience the adventure of winter! Be sure to plan a visit to our popular gift shop where you will find a variety of beautiful and unique gift items for the upcoming holiday season. Join us for scheduled tours of the fascinating Iroquoian village and furnished Turtle clan longhouse.

Enjoy a unique visual history exhibit that celebrates the multicultural diversity of the holiday season. Visit our website for complete details on all events.

'Catch the Magic' with a visit to Owen Sound's Festival of Northern Lights! All ages will be captivated by over 350 lighted displays and more than 18 kilometres of light strings along the banks of the Sydenham River in downtown Owen Sound and Harrison Park, on daily from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Capture the warmth and spirit of the Holiday Season as the Festival celebrates with seven weeks of special events, making Owen Sound the place to be this winter! Lights on daily 5 pm - 11 pm. Opening Night Festivities, Nov. 14th, 6:00 pm.

Share a special moment with Santa and catch a fish of your own. You'll be captured on video. Mall entrance to Bass Pro Shop. Visit our website for complete details on all events.

Look for five bright red doors at each end of Sherway Square from November 17 until December 14. They are hung with fabulous one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths – decorated with lots of beautiful items from some of Sherway’s fine shops such as Ta-Ze, The Body Shop, Ross Mayer and H20+. Ballots are available at the Customer Information Booth at Sherway Square. ALL proceeds go to the Red Door Family Shelter. What a great and easy way to support The Red Door Family Shelter – and have a chance to win a special holiday wreath to keep for yourself or give to someone you love. Receive two ballots for every $5 donation or five ballots for a $10 donation.

Memories are made of this! Children can enjoy an exciting, interactive visit with Santa at Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW) weekdays and Saturdays from Monday, November 17 until Wednesday, December 24 at the award-winning Santa Experience. Registration will be accepted in person at the Holiday Information Desk near the entrance to Sherway Square starting on November 7. 100% of the $5 per child ticket price goes to Sleeping Children Around the World. We encourage you to book in advance, so as not to be disappointed if the session you wish to attend is full. Santa will entertain his little guests and lead them in an interactive play session that includes singalongs, dancing and story reading – ending with a special moment with the jolly gent and a small gift for each child. Sessions are approximately 30 minutes long, and parents are encouraged to join in the fun. With these scheduled sessions and pre-registration, children will not have to wait in long line-ups. Each child must be registered, newborns included, and the number of participants for each session is limited to a maximum of 40 children. 100% of the $5 per child ticket price goes to Sleeping Children Around the World – a locally based charity that provides bed kits for needy children in developing countries. Each bedkit consists of a mat or mattress, pillow, sheet, blanket, mosquito net (if applicable), clothes outfit, towel and school supplies. Bedkit contents vary from country to country depending upon local needs.