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2Z0z'S) Jequieseg ‘Aepsuny, | seneog e120 | LL Ways to Get into the Holiday Spirit in A forthe holid: th ways to enjoy thi gicofthe forthe dayto d hristm: ing, goiceskating and enjoy the seasonal attractions including the Christmas Market and more. Invite your family and friends to join you for a great meal and then as a special treat, plan to see the hol- iday lights that evening. It’s days (and nights} like this that make lasting holiday memories. prep °y holid: Take the kid: Holiday Lights Mississauga will set your heart aglow this holiday sea- son with illumi by Cavalia, the world's largest light, sound and multimedia show. Mississauga is the only city in Ontario where the magical world-class illumi event is happening. Illumi features more than 20 mil- lion brilliant lights covering the equivalent of 10 foot- ball fields! Chances are you've noticed the illumi Tree of Lights that stands as tall as the Statue of Liberty, made of 44,000 interactive luminous spheres. Illumi features 14 magical ‘universes’ to walk through, including A Kid's Paradise, The Tunnel of Love, The Colourful Animal Kingdom, The Europe Place (and carousel), The illumi Tree of Lights and its Village, The Cavalia Horses, The Magic Lanterns, The Happiest Farm and many more. Two exhibits to surely get you in the holiday spirit are The Land of Frost (an ice-themed world straight out of the North Pole), along with The Infinite Poles featuring a 360-degree photo igloo! This magical nocturnal journey runs nightly through to Jan- uary 8th, and tickets are available to pre-book your visit online. Holiday Markets & Shopping The Mississauga Festival of Trees is another must-see holiday event. Canopies of glitter- ing holiday lights will be showcased outdoors and indoors during the festival as you stroll through the light-filled Small Arms Inspection Building. Experience beautiful tree and wood- pile art installations while enjoying live local entertainment. You'll also discover an Artisan Market (December 2-4), Workshops (December 6-8) and a Culinary Market (December 9-11). The Festival of Trees is happening from December 2 to 11th with pay what you can admis- sion at the door. Mississauga is a holiday shopping shining star with over 2,800 local shops, boutiques and re- tailers in the city including Square One Shopping Centre, Erin Mills Town Centre, Heartland Town Centre, Dixie Outlet Mall plus local village shops. Visit one of the many villages in Mis- sissauga where you can enjoy the holiday lights and décor, shop for local treats and sweets and visit the many one-of-a kind boutiques to find unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Plus, on now until December 12th, you could WIN a $2500 holiday shopping spree at Square One Shopping Centre. Learn more or enter online at www.visitmississauga.ca/WIN Festive Family-Friendly Events Families can make a day of it by bringing their ice skates for an afternoon of skating at Mississauga Celebration Square. Located in downtown Mississauga within walking distance to Square One Shopping Centre, Celebration Square is an open-air public square which presents hundreds of free events each year. The Square is especially festive during the holidays with its light display and enormous Christmas tree. Be sure to walk through the passage to enjoy the circular light walk created by Serge Maheu of Montreal en Lumiere. There are 20 circles which form a tunnel as you walk through each circle it actives lights and animated sound. Each circle has its own unique ambiance. Then when the hungies hit, be sure to visit one of the many food trucks on site. Then head to nearby Square One Shopping Centre for some holiday shopping and book to have a photo taken with San- ta. That evening, enjoy a memorable performance of A Merry Little Christmas presented by Mississauga Symphony, happening at the Living Arts Centre. The wildly popular fam- ily-oriented Christmas concert returns to Hammerson Hall on Saturday December 17. Seasonal Staycations (and savings!) With so many holiday events and activities happening in the city, you may want to make a weekend staycation of it. If you are coming from out of town or inviting friends and family, be sure to take advantage of the It Pays to Stay promotion. If you book a two night (or more) stay in Mississauga at any of the participating hotels, you can receive a $100 prepaid VISA card from Tourism Mississauga. The offer is valid on new stay until December 31, 2022 but be sure to book soon while supplies last. To learn more go to www.visitmississau- ga.ca/itpaystostay. And if you do stay the night, reminder to also take advantage of the Ontario StaycationTax Credit to claim eligible expenses when you file your 2022 personal income tax return. Until December 31, 2022, Ontario resi- dents can save on their stay by claiming a personal income tax credit of 20% of your accommodation expenses up to a maximum of $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for families. Victoria Clarke, CEO of Tourism Mississauga says it best: “Whether it’s holiday shopping, visiting our villages, attend- ing a game, attending the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade or coming to see the world-class illumi, there's something for everyone to do and see in Mississauga as we celebrate the joy of the holiday season together.” For more information or additional holiday ideas visit www.visitmississauga.ca. woo"uoyEYyapIsUt