The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is taking place from November 7 - 17 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place located at 100 Princes’ Blvd. It is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world. From its humble beginnings on November 22, 1922 it has grown exponentially and this year over 326,000 visitors are expected to attend.

Bring the whole family and take in the rodeo, SuperDogs, horse shows, education programs, wine competition, apple competition, an unbelievable 8-horse Roman riding event, and more. One of the highlights of the fair is Christmas at the Royal which will take place on Sunday, November 16th. Christmas will be abound with everything that you would expect including a visit from Santa Claus. Eat, drink, and be merry with traditional holiday dishes and some Christmas cheer.

There is plenty of activity to keep the wee ones busy and happy. The Ag-tivity Centre has been created for children between the ages of 4 and 11 to amuse themselves with colouring, painting, and play. On Sunday, November 16th there will be gingerbread decorating, special prizes, and other special Christmas activities.

Buy your tickets online or in person.

Leave the car at home and take the TTC or GO Transit. If you are traveling by TTC take either the 511 Bathurst Streetcar from Bathurst Station or the 509 Harbourfront Streetcar from Union Station. If you are taking GO Transit, get off at Exhibition Station.

For more information contact the specific department of your interest directly.

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