Looking for a magical forest of lights in Ontario this winter?

There’s something about walking through a forest after dark that makes Christmas lights feel completely different.

The trees disappear into the night. The pathways glow. Everything gets a little quieter. And for an hour or two, winter in Ontario starts to feel like somewhere else entirely.

If you’re searching for a forest of lights, illuminated forest, Christmas light trail or magical winter experience in Ontario, there’s a new destination to add to your Christmas calendar.

Introducing Fairytale Forest at Drysdale’s

For six nights this November and December, Drysdale’s Tree Farm in Egbert, Ontario will transform after dark for Fairytale Forest of Lights, a new holiday experience from the makers of Enchanta.

But this isn't just about putting lights on trees.

Guests will wander through an illuminated woodland filled with fantasy art, glowing installations and handmade details designed to make the forest feel like a world of its own.

And the forest is only the beginning.

More than a Christmas light walk

After exploring the trail, gather around outdoor fire pits and roast complimentary marshmallows.

Then head inside the cozy holiday greenhouse for festive food, warm drinks, a licensed bar and live music.

That means you don't have to drive all that way for a quick walk through some lights.

Make a night of it.

A magical Christmas date night in Ontario

Christmas activities aren't only for kids.

Fairytale Forest was created to feel just as at home on a couple's holiday bucket list as it does on a family's Christmas calendar.

Bundle up, wander beneath the lights together, grab a drink, listen to some music and spend a winter evening somewhere that feels a little removed from the everyday.

A family Christmas experience, too

For little adventurers, the forest becomes a place to explore.

Instead of simply viewing a row of Christmas displays, kids can wander through a world of light, fantasy art and unexpected discoveries before ending the night around the fire.

And yes, marshmallows are involved.

When is Fairytale Forest of Lights?

Fairytale Forest will open for only six evenings in 2026:

November 27 & 28
December 4 & 5
December 11 & 12

The experience runs from 6:00 PM–10:00 PM at Drysdale’s Tree Farm in Egbert, Ontario.

Looking for Christmas lights near Barrie, Simcoe County or the GTA?

Drysdale’s is located in Egbert, making Fairytale Forest an easy winter evening trip from communities throughout Barrie, Innisfil, Alliston, Bradford, Newmarket, Orillia, Simcoe County and the northern GTA.

Whether you're looking for a Christmas light trail, a winter date night, a family holiday activity or simply somewhere beautiful and magical to spend a December evening, the forest will be waiting.

Be first in line for tickets.

Fairytale Forest only happens for six nights this winter, with limited capacity each evening.

Subscribe to the Fairytale Forest list and we'll let you know first when tickets are released.