Unwrap the magic at Yorkdale with these top holiday experiences, events, and shopping.
The holiday season is officially here, and there’s no better place to embrace the season’s magic than at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
Yorkdale is the ultimate shopping destination in Toronto. With 270 stores and restaurants, it features the largest collection of luxury brands in Canada.
From a first-of-its-kind, brand-new Santa experience and festive displays to heartwarming experiences, Yorkdale has everything you need to get into the holiday spirit.
Here are 5 festive ways to get into the holiday mood at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
1. Journey to the North Pole: Yorkdale’s brand-new Santa experience
This year, Yorkdale’s Santa experience is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Imagine arriving at the launchpad, receiving your boarding pass and stepping aboard Santa’s spaceship, which features 360-degree screens and surround sound.
From there, you will travel into outer space and land at the North Pole to enter Santa’s control room, where you can meet the big man himself. Santa is ready to hear your wishes and pose for photos.
This immersive experience is fun for kids, adults, and families alike!
2. Marvel at the first-ever Starbucks Holiday Tree
Yorkdale’s holiday celebrations wouldn’t be complete without a show-stopping, truly one-of-a-kind tree. The towering Starbucks Holiday Tree features over 600 ornaments, including shimmering stars with messages that inspire joy and togetherness.
Yorkdale and Starbucks will light up the season with a Tree Lighting Experience every day. It’s the perfect excuse to stop by and soak in the holiday cheer or snap a festive photo.
This year’s theme is “Being Merrier Together,” inspired by the belief that we are all merrier when we’re together. To create magical moments of connection and togetherness for the holidays, two lucky guests will get to take part in the Starbucks Tree’s light show every day at 12 p.m. until December 24.
3. Stroll through the Enchanted Evergreen Walk
The Enchanted Evergreen Walk is one of the most magical parts of the season at Yorkdale. This path is lined with 24 twinkling holiday trees and is the perfect place to stroll to get into the holiday spirit.
Whether you’re shopping for gifts or just taking in the beauty of the season, the Enchanted Evergreen Walk adds a little extra sparkle to your visit.
4. Delicious dining options to fuel your day
You’ll likely work up an appetite after exploring all the holiday magic at Yorkdale. But don’t worry—Yorkdale has a wide selection of dining options to keep you fueled and ready for more festive fun.
From quick service options at Dine on 3 food court to one of the many seated restaurants, there’s something for everyone. I love the lobster at Yu Seafood or a festive brunch at the RH Courtyard Restaurant.
Yorkdale Shopping Centre has the largest collection of luxury brands in Canada
5. Find the perfect holiday gifts with Yorkdale’s world-class retailers
Of course, no visit to Yorkdale is complete without some shopping.
Yorkdale is home to an incredible selection of stores, including luxury fashion brands like Loewe, Loro Piana and Brunello Cucinelli—the first locations in a Canadian shopping centre. Tiffany & Co. just opened its brand-new boutique, where you can admire its storefront featuring over 30,000 crystals.
The holiday season at Yorkdale Shopping Centre is an experience that will leave you feeling festive and full of cheer! Plan your visit today to experience the holiday magic and create unforgettable memories this year.
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Joëlle Anello
A former Funeral Director turned full-time Lifestyle Content Creator and Blogger, Joëlle Anello has proudly called Toronto home for the last decade. Formerly a downtown Toronto condo-dweller, Joëlle now lives in the city’s East End with her family and is passionate about enjoying Toronto’s food, entertainment and shopping scene with a baby on her hip. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @lapetitenoob, through her blog lapetitenoob.com or via her YouTube channel.
