Nov. 21 to Jan. 3 23 days on the calendar 25 rides listed Checked Oct. 11

Canada's Wonderland WinterFest 2026: dates, hours and which rides run

Name: WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Canada's Wonderland

WinterFest lights up Canada's Wonderland on select days from Nov. 21 to Jan. 3. Here's every date with hours, the rides the park says will run, and what's known about tickets so far.

The short version

Dates23 days on the park's calendar, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 to Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. Dec. 21 to 23 have hours but no WinterFest label.

Hours3 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 23, noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 26 to Jan. 3

ClosedDec. 24 and 25. No hours are posted for weekdays before Dec. 18.

TicketsNo WinterFest ticket or price posted yet. The 2027 Silver Pass includes this year's WinterFest.

Rides25 on the park's WinterFest list, including Psyclone, Thunder Run and Sledge Hammer. Guardian and Snoopy's Racing Railway run only until Nov. 30, weather permitting.

Dates and hours

WinterFest 2026 dates and hours

Weekends only to start, then every day from Dec. 18 except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Dates	Hours
Nov. 21 to 22 (Sat and Sun)	3 to 9 p.m.
Nov. 28 to 29 (Sat and Sun)	3 to 9 p.m.
Dec. 5 to 6 (Sat and Sun)	3 to 9 p.m.
Dec. 12 to 13 (Sat and Sun)	3 to 9 p.m.
Dec. 18 to 20 (Fri to Sun)	3 to 9 p.m.
Dec. 21 to 23 (Mon to Wed)	3 to 9 p.m. (no WinterFest label on the park's calendar)
Dec. 24 and 25	Closed
Dec. 26 to Jan. 3 (every day)	Noon to 8 p.m.

Every other open day on this list carries a WinterFest label on the park's calendar. Dec. 21 to 23 show hours but no label, so check the calendar before you plan around them.

Pick your date

Canada's Wonderland crowd calendar

Crowd forecasts for the WinterFest dates, next to the rest of the season.

What's there

What's at WinterFest

The park's event page keeps it short so far, and it doesn't mention skating. Here's what it lists:

Millions of lights
New live entertainment (the shows aren't named yet)
Comfort food and drinks
Family activities and select attractions

Rides

Which rides are open during WinterFest

The park's WinterFest ride list names 25 rides, including Psyclone, Thunder Run and Sledge Hammer. Guardian and Snoopy's Racing Railway run only until Nov. 30, weather permitting.

Antique Carrousel
Beagle Brigade Airfield
Boo Blasters on Boo Hill
Character Carrousel
Flying Canoes
Flying Eagles
Guardian (until Nov. 30, weather permitting)
Klockwerks
Lucy's Tugboat
Peanuts 500
Psyclone
The Pumpkin Patch
Sally's Love Buggies
Sledge Hammer
Snoopy's Racing Railway (until Nov. 30, weather permitting)
Snoopys Revolution
Snoopy's Space Race
Sugar Shack
Swing of the Century
Swing Time
Taxi Jam
Thunder Run
Vikings Rage
Wilde Knight Mares
Woodstock Whirlybirds

The ride page isn't dated, so the list may be carried over from last season. Check it the day you go.

Tickets and costs

Tickets and passes

As of Oct. 11, Canada's Wonderland hasn't posted a WinterFest ticket or price on its event page or its daily tickets page. Its 2027 season pass chart lists Halloween Haunt and WinterFest admission with the 2027 Silver Pass for 2026 only, and the park markets that pass as including both events. For other passes, check the chart on the park's season pass page; it doesn't say what 2026 passes include.

Plan your visit

How to plan a WinterFest visit

The first four weekends (Nov. 21 to 22, Nov. 28 to 29, Dec. 5 to 6 and Dec. 12 to 13) are Saturday and Sunday only. From Dec. 18 the park is open every day except Dec. 24 and 25, though Dec. 21 to 23 carry no WinterFest label.
Hours change after Christmas. Through Dec. 23 it's 3 to 9 p.m., and from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3 it's noon to 8 p.m.
Guardian and Snoopy's Racing Railway run only until Nov. 30, weather permitting. If they're on your list, aim for Nov. 21 to 22 or Nov. 28 to 29.
Buying a 2027 Silver Pass this fall? It includes this year's WinterFest.
Look at the crowd calendar before you pick a day, and check the ride list the day you go.

Waits at WinterFest

When Canada's Wonderland posts waits for the rides that are running, Ride Ready shows them live, free, and pings you when a line drops.

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FAQ

WinterFest 2026 FAQ

When does Canada's Wonderland WinterFest 2026 start?

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. The park's calendar shows 23 days through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027: Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 13, then every day from Dec. 18 except Dec. 24 and 25. Dec. 21 to 23 have hours but no WinterFest label.

What time does WinterFest open at Canada's Wonderland?

Through Dec. 23 it's open 3 to 9 p.m. From Dec. 26 to Jan. 3 the hours are noon to 8 p.m.

How much are tickets for Canada's Wonderland WinterFest?

As of Oct. 11, the park hasn't posted a WinterFest ticket or price on its event page or its daily tickets page.

Is WinterFest included with a Canada's Wonderland season pass?

The park's 2027 pass chart lists WinterFest admission with the 2027 Silver Pass for 2026 only, and the park markets that pass as including Halloween Haunt and WinterFest. For other passes, check the chart on the park's site. It doesn't say what 2026 passes include.

What rides are open during Canada's Wonderland WinterFest?

The park's WinterFest list has 25 rides, including Psyclone, Thunder Run and Sledge Hammer. Guardian and Snoopy's Racing Railway run only until Nov. 30, weather permitting. The page isn't dated, so check it the day you go.

Is Canada's Wonderland open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

No. The park is closed Dec. 24 and 25 and reopens Saturday, Dec. 26, from noon to 8 p.m.

Sources

Checked against Canada's Wonderland's official pages on Oct. 11, 2026. Parks change hours and details during the season, so check their calendar the week you go.