Canada’s holiday season officially kicks off this weekend as cities from Toronto to Moncton, Kamloops, Calgary and Halifax host their beloved Santa Claus Parades. Searches for “Santa parade near me,” “Santa Claus Parade Canada 2025,” “Santa parade route,” and “Christmas parade this weekend” are trending nationwide, making this weekend one of the busiest festive periods of the year.
This updated guide includes all major Santa Claus Parades happening on Saturday 22 November and Sunday 23 November 2025, with times, routes, and links to official event sources.
For Toronto-specific details, you can also read our dedicated guide: Toronto Santa Claus Parade 2025.
⭐ Saturday 22 November 2025 — Major Santa Claus Parades in Canada
1. Help Santa Toy Parade — Ottawa, Ontario
Time: 11:00 AM
Route: Queen Elizabeth Driveway → Lansdowne Park
2. Kanata Santa Claus Parade — Kanata, ON
Time: 10:00 AM
Route: Holy Redeemer Church → Castlefrank → Hazeldean Mall
3. Greater Moncton Royale Santa Claus Parade — Moncton, NB
Time: 5:00 PM
Route: Main Street → Paul Street (Dieppe)
4. Pickering Santa Claus Parade — Pickering, ON
Time: 10:00 AM
Route: Vaughn Willard PS → Glenanna Road → City Centre
5. Orangeville Santa Claus Parade — Orangeville, ON
Time: 5:00 PM
Route: Downtown Orangeville loop
6. Regina Santa Claus Parade — Regina, SK
Time: 1:00 PM (estimated)
Route: Downtown Regina (official map updated closer to event)
7. Charlottetown Christmas Parade — PEI
Time: 5:00 PM
Route: University Ave → Grafton Street → Historic Downtown
⭐ Sunday 23 November 2025 — Major Santa Claus Parades in Canada
8. Toronto Santa Claus Parade — Toronto, ON
Time: 12:30 PM
Route: Christie Pits → Bloor → University Ave → Front Street / St. Lawrence Market
9. Mississauga Santa Parade + Light Up the Square — Mississauga, ON
Time: 6:00 PM
Route: Celebration Square + Downtown Core
10. Lindsay Santa Claus Parade — Lindsay, ON
Time: 2:00 PM
Route: Recreation Complex → Kent Street → Lindsay Street
11. Kamloops Santa Claus Parade — Kamloops, BC
Time: 4:00 PM
Route: Downtown Kamloops (full map via Tourism Kamloops)
12. Calgary Santa Parade / Lions Festival of Lights — Calgary, AB
Time: Evening festival + Santa arrival
Route: Confederation Park area
13. Edmonton Santa’s Parade of Lights — Edmonton, AB
Time: 5:00 PM
Route: Downtown Ice District (updated map released every November)
14. Halifax Holiday Parade of Lights — Halifax, NS
Time: 6:00 PM
Route: Barrington Street → Downtown Core
15. Victoria Santa Light Parade — Victoria, BC
Time: 5:00 PM
Route: Belleville Street → Government Street → Legislative Assembly
16. Surrey Santa Parade of Lights — Surrey, BC
Time: 5:00 PM
Route: Cloverdale Town Centre circuit
17. Nanaimo Lions Santa Claus Parade — Nanaimo, BC
Time: 5:00 PM
Route: Downtown Nanaimo–Commercial Street
Why Santa Claus Parades in Canada Are Trending This Weekend
Search volume for “Santa Claus Parade near me,” “Christmas parade today Canada,” “Santa parade route,” and “Santa parade this weekend” spikes nationwide during the last two weekends of November. Many cities hold their largest community events on 22–23 November 2025.
Holiday parades are a core Canadian tradition—combining marching bands, illuminated floats, local performers and Santa’s grand arrival. Cities like Toronto, Moncton, Kamloops and Halifax draw huge crowds, while suburban routes in Pickering, Lindsay and Surrey bring out families in quieter neighbourhood settings.
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Written by: Swikriti Dandotia
