Manitoba’s longest drive-thru light show and favourite holiday tradition is back for another season of affordable family fun, and it’s headed in a new direction!

Event Dates: Friday, November 29, 2024 – Saturday, January 4, 2025
*NOTE*: Closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Hours: Open 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm nightly (Closed Dec 25)

Location: Exhibition Park, West Gate, 3977 Portage Ave.
Just turn north off of Portage Avenue onto Festival Drive!

Over one million lights throughout Red River Exhibition Park will dazzle you from the comfort of your vehicle as you head through the park on a new route this year! In addition to all the favourites, over 30 NEW light displays and a few other big surprises await you along the 2.5 km route, enjoyed from the warmth of your car! You can also plan for outdoor photo opportunities, outdoor skating, and food stands offering warm drinks and tasty treats.

Activities

Tune your radio to 101.1 FM! While enjoying Winter Wonderland, tune your vehicle to our exclusive on-park radio station for custom holiday programming that pairs perfectly with the views!

Wednesdays are magical! The first 100 cars on Wednesday evenings receive FREE 3D glasses to view the light displays with some extra dazzle! (While supplies last!)

Weekend Horse-Drawn Hayrides: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, hop aboard a classic hayride (by KB Clydesdales) through Exhibition Park to really enjoy the spirit of the season.

Outdoor Pond Skating: When the cold weather freezes the Exhibition Park pond, bring your skates and take a spin under the stars. Open nightly, weather permitting until the end of the show.

Letters to Santa: Kids are invited to mail their letters to Santa BY DECEMBER 12/24 in our special “Direct to the North Pole” mailbox. Santa sends replies!

Delicious Eats: Satisfy your cravings with mini donuts from the Mini-O’s truck (drive-thru at the Red Barn and walk-up at the Boat House photo-stop), and other tasty treats like chicken fingers, corn dogs, fries, poutine and more from Dam Fine Deep-Fried!

Plan for lots of beautiful and fun outdoor photo opportunities!

Ticket Information / Admission

Tickets are available online, and will also be available in person at Canad Inns Winnipeg Destination Centres.

General Tickets: $20 (Plus GST and service fee, where applicable)
General tickets are valid for one personal, non-commercial passenger vehicle only. A personal vehicle is designed to carry up to seven (7) people.

Commercial Vehicles: Rates for buses and groups of larger vehicles with eight or more people are also available. Admission for commercial vehicles can be purchased at the entrance gate at the top of Festival Drive.

People Per VehicleAdmission Per Vehicle
1 – 7 People$20
8 – 15 People$40
16 – 30 People$50
31 – 40 People$75
41 + People $95

Access Red River Exhibition Park off Festival Drive

Once again, we are proud to donate a portion of the proceeds of Canad Inns Winter Wonderland to KidSport Manitoba and the Red River Exhibition Foundation. Over the last 24 years, we have provided over $350,000 to various non-profit associations in Manitoba. Thank you to our title sponsor, Canad Inns, for their continued support of this event!