10 Best Places To See Santa In Toronto This Christmas

Here is a summary of the 10 best places to see Santa in toronto this christmas and to take your LO’ for a traditional photo with Santa.

I’m pretty sure the lines up will be crazy, so come prepared with snacks and toys.
In some of the places I mention below, you can book your time and avoid the lineup, which I believe will be a good idea.

Before you leave the house please check the link to confirm Santa dates and hours, which might be changed. It is a good idea to wear Christmas decorations such as lapel pins that can be designed by yourself, which will make you more integrated into Christmas.

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10 Best Places To See Santa In Toronto This Christmas

1. Eaton Centre

Dates: November 17 – December 24, 2023

Location: Trinity Square Park.

Cost: All visits with Santa are $15. Photos to be taken by parents/guardians. Assistance available from Santa’s Helpers.

Address: 220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON

You would need to register here. No long lines, no waiting for the moment of magic – simply choose a time that suits your family best

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2. Yorkdale mall

Dates: November 12 – December 24, 2023

Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Address: 3401 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6A 2T9

Santa Photo Gift Packages from $20 to $45

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3. Fairview Mall

Dates: November 17- December 24, 2023

Location: Santa’s workshop will be located on the upper level near Guess.

Cost: For a $15 fee, you’ll enjoy a delightful visit with Santa himself, along with 5 digital photos that’ll make this year’s memories last.

Address: 1800 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, ON

You can register here and reserve your spot, but walkups are still available.

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4. Winter Wonderland Spectacular

Dates: November 24 – January 7, 2024

Location:55 Mill Street Street 

Illuminarium at The Distillery District is celebrating its first year at the The Distillery Winter Village by bringing a one-of-a-kind Christmas immersive titled Winter Wonderland Spectacular for people to experience the magic of holidays.

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5. Scarborough Town Centre

Dates: November 12th to December 24th, 2023

Hours:Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday 11 am to 6 pm

Address: 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON M1P 4P5

Photo packages from $25 to $44. Click here for full detalis 

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6. Vaughan Mills

Dates: November 12-December 24, 2023

Hours:
Monday – Friday 11:00am -8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Christmas Eve: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Address: 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Concord, ON L4K 5W4,
Snata’s Tiny town located in the Event Court, Entry 4A

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7. Cloverdale Mall

Dates: November 18-December 24, 2023

Hours:
Monday to Friday 
10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Sunday 
11:00 am to 2:20 pm | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

December 24
9:00 am to 12:20 pm  | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Santa Photo Packages are available starting at $13 including taxes.

Address: 250 The East Mall, Toronto, ON M9B 3Y8

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8. Hillcrest Mall

Dates: November 16 – December 24, 2023

Hours:
TUE-SAT: 11am – 1pm, 3pm – 5pm, 7pm – 8pm
SUN: 11am – 1pm, 3pm – 4pm, 6pm-7pm

Address: 9350 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G2.
Santa will be in Centre Court 

Meet and greets are done on a first come, first served basis, and times are subject to change.
Hillcrest is introducing a new elegant Santa Set this year.

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9. Erin Mills

Dates: November 7 -December 24, 2023

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10 am to 9 pm.
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm (During Dec till 9 pm)
Sunday 11 am till 6 pm (During Dec till 7 pm)

Address: 5100 Erin Mills Pkwy, Mississauga, ON L5M 4Z5

Reservations can be made here

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10. Bayview village

Dates: November 23 -December 24, 2023

Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Special Hours:

• Christmas Eve (December 24): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Note: We close early due to an important deadline)

$25 gets you two 5×7” pics and a digital copy emailed to you . . . enough for family and friends!

Address: 2901 Bayview Avenue

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