If you haven’t had the opportunity to take in this fantastic event yet, don’t delay! The Chinese Lantern Festival takes place nightly from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM until September 1st at Ontario Place. From September 2nd – October 12th, the Festival will be held on Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM and on Saturday and Sunday evenings from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

This is your opportunity to participate in a unique experience. The Chinese Lantern Festival features 32 massive displays created by the magical hands of the craftsmen of Zigong, China. Each display is an event all on its own from dinosaurs to seascapes and from the Tower of Pisa to the Taj Mahal. You can globe trot and time travel all in one magical evening. There is plenty to engage and delight the whole family including traditional Chinese tea ceremonies, martial arts demonstrations, acrobats, and Chinese dance ensembles.

Tickets are $20 for children aged 4 – 12, $25 for people aged 13 – 64, $20 for seniors aged 65 and over, and there are family passes available for $95. They are available on site at the Ontario Place Gates, at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto located near Sheppard Avenue and Markham Road, or you can buy your tickets online and avoids the queues.

Ontario Place is located at 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West, south of Exhibition Place, between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue. It is easily accessible by car, TTC and GO Transit. Follow the link below for TTC and driving directions. http://www.chineselanternfestival.ca/english/getting_here.html

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