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River of Lights

River of Lights

Blockhouse Island Parkway

Nov 29 2025 to Jan 04 2026

Region : Eastern Ontario     City: Brockville

  •  Add to Calendar 2025-11-29 2026-01-04 America/Toronto River of Lights The River of Lights is a holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which includes thousands of twinkle lights and flood lights set to music. The show is approximately 40 minutes in length before repeating the Set. Tune your car radio to the show frequency and enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle. The first and final hours each night display a static light show (no music), while between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm each night the light and sound show will run in a loop, making the trees dance with lights as a mix of contemporary music and classic holiday tunes entertain you.Event Details:Starting Saturday, November 29, 2025 join us every night on Blockhouse Island for the free light and sound show, the River of Lights presented by Canarm Ltd. Show runs nightly until January 4, 2026.Nightly Schedule:Every night until Sunday January 4, 2026 (weather permitting). Join us at this FREE, family friendly, daily event throughout December.Full light and sound show 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (daily). Set your car radio to the frequency indicated on signs on site to pick up the music.Lights only (no music) from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm. These hours are sensory-friendly and feature softy glowing lights that slowly change from one colour to the next. No strobing or flashing lights, and no accompanying music or effects.Location:Blockhouse Island Parkway, Brockville (at the base of Market Street West at Water Street).Public washrooms in the harbour building (on site) will be open daily until 9:00 pm.Description:The River of Lights is a holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which includes thousands of twinkle lights and flood lights set to music. The show is approximately 40 minutes in length before repeating the Set. Find a parking space facing the show, tune your car radio to the show frequency, and enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle. The first and final hours each night display a static light show (no music), while between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm each night the light and sound show will run in a loop, making the trees dance with lights as a mix of contemporary music and classic holiday tunes entertain you.You can also ride the Aquatarium Holiday Train around the grounds. Click here for details on the holiday train.Please practice all necessary health and safety guidance while on the event grounds.City of Brockville: River of LightsContact: 613-342-8772 Blockhouse Island Parkway Kendra Lorimer klorimer@brockville.com
Nov 29
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Jan 04

Description

The River of Lights is a holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which includes thousands of twinkle lights and flood lights set to music. The show is approximately 40 minutes in length before repeating the Set. Tune your car radio to the show frequency and enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle. The first and final hours each night display a static light show (no music), while between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm each night the light and sound show will run in a loop, making the trees dance with lights as a mix of contemporary music and classic holiday tunes entertain you.

Event Details:

Starting Saturday, November 29, 2025 join us every night on Blockhouse Island for the free light and sound show, the River of Lights presented by Canarm Ltd. Show runs nightly until January 4, 2026.

Nightly Schedule:

Every night until Sunday January 4, 2026 (weather permitting). Join us at this FREE, family friendly, daily event throughout December.

  • Full light and sound show 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (daily). Set your car radio to the frequency indicated on signs on site to pick up the music.
  • Lights only (no music) from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm. These hours are sensory-friendly and feature softy glowing lights that slowly change from one colour to the next. No strobing or flashing lights, and no accompanying music or effects.

Location:

Blockhouse Island Parkway, Brockville (at the base of Market Street West at Water Street).

Public washrooms in the harbour building (on site) will be open daily until 9:00 pm.

Description:

The River of Lights is a holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which includes thousands of twinkle lights and flood lights set to music. The show is approximately 40 minutes in length before repeating the Set. Find a parking space facing the show, tune your car radio to the show frequency, and enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle. The first and final hours each night display a static light show (no music), while between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm each night the light and sound show will run in a loop, making the trees dance with lights as a mix of contemporary music and classic holiday tunes entertain you.

You can also ride the Aquatarium Holiday Train around the grounds. Click here for details on the holiday train.

Please practice all necessary health and safety guidance while on the event grounds.

City of Brockville: River of Lights
Contact: 613-342-8772