Can you believe that it’s time for one of Toronto’s most beloved traditions?

Ho, ho, ho! Sunday, November 18th is the date that kids of all ages and all cultures will be lining the Toronto streets waiting patiently for one of the great Toronto events and traditions – The Santa Claus Parade.

The Toronto Santa Claus Parade route is 5.7 kilometres in length and begins at the corner of Bloor and Christie Streets at 12:30 PM. The parade will finish at the Flat Iron Building at Front and Church Streets. There are great views all along the parade route. And, there is a designated area for wheelchairs that provides a great view from a small park on Front Street, directly across from the Sony Centre. For a map of the parade route follow the link below.
Santa Claus Parade Map

This great Toronto tradition was started by Mr. Timothy Eaton on
December 2, 1905. Santa Claus did not arrive by sleigh in the night sky, but he did arrive by train at Union Station. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Eaton were there to greet him. Santa then walked through the downtown streets to the Eatons’ store, chatting with the children along his route. The Eatons provided the funding for Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade for 77 years. Today the parade is a not-for-profit organization funded by Canadian corporations and the individuals who take part in the celebrity clown program.

Although parking can be found all along the parade route the TTC will definitely be your best option. There are many TTC stops along the parade route - Christie, Bathurst, Spadina, St. George, Museum, Queen’s Park, St. Patrick, Osgoode, Queen, and King Stations.

For more information on Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade follow the link below.

http://www.thesantaclausparade.ca/