MAGIC OF LIGHTS FAQ

Advanced Purchases: Purchase online in advance and save! You can purchase your vehicle pass in advance by visiting radraceway.com and select “Buy Tickets” to purchase online or click the button below.

On-site Pass Purchases:
Vehicle passes are sold at the front gate, Cash, debit, or Credit accepted. An additional $5 surcharge applies to passes purchased at the gate. Advance purchase is recommended for easier admittance. Skip the lines and purchase a Dash Pass for quicker entry into Canadian Tire Magic of Lights.

1. Visit the Magic of Lights ticket page (Showpass).
2. Select the pass you want to purchase. Tickets are sold PER VEHICLE, not per person.
3. Complete checkout.
4. Your ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment after purchase.

Buy Your Pass

Yes, you can and here is how:

1. Visit the Magic of Lights ticket page (Showpass).
2. Select the pass you want to purchase. Tickets are sold PER VEHICLE, not per person.
3. Complete checkout.
4. Your ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment after purchase.
5. To gift it, forward the email to the recipient or print the ticket and gift it to them.
6. Tickets can be used any night until January 3, 2026. Hours of operation are 5–9 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 5–10 p.m. Friday–Saturday, unless temperatures drop below -30°C.

Buy Your Pass

Yes, pets are permitted to participate as long as they stay in the vehicle.

Tickets can be used any night until January 3, 2026. Canadian Tire Magic of Lights is OPEN on Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Ever, and New Year’s Day. Hours of operation are 5–9 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 5–10 p.m. Friday–Saturday, unless temperatures drop below -30°C (not including wind chill).

In the unlikely event of a cancellation or postponement, information regarding rescheduled dates or other accommodations will be communicated directly through official RAD Torque Raceway channels, including our website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads and X.

Buy Your Pass

One (1) vehicle pass is redeemable for one (1) carload entry to Canadian Tire Magic of Lights.

• CAR FLEX PASS (Max. 8 Passengers)
• CAR DASH PASS (Max. 8 Passengers with Skip the Line Entry)
• LIMO DASH PASS (Max. 16 Passengers with Skip the Line Entry)
• BUS DASH PASS (17+ Passengers with Skip the Line Entry)

At RAD Torque Raceway, all ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, regardless of circumstances.

At RAD Torque Raceway, all ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, regardless of circumstances. Tickets are transferable, allowing you to share them with friends or family if you are unable to attend. However, the original ticket terms and conditions will apply.
In the unlikely event of a cancellation or postponement, information regarding rescheduled dates or other accommodations will be communicated directly through official RAD Torque Raceway channels, including our website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads and X.

Refund Protection (New from Showpass)

Showpass has introduced optional Refund Protection, powered by Teak. This is being rolled out throughout November (2025). Buyers can add it at checkout to request a refund if unexpected, verifiable circumstances prevent them from attending.

All claims are handled by Teak, not RAD Torque Raceway.

Learn more here: Showpass Refund Protection FAQ

Avoid Fraudulent Tickets

Tickets are available exclusively through Showpass. RAD Torque Raceway is not responsible for tickets purchased through third-party vendors, and entry cannot be guaranteed for invalid or counterfeit tickets.

One (1) vehicle pass is valid for one (1) visit through Canadian Tire Magic of Lights. (unless otherwise noted or special promotion).

Online Purchases (Showpass): Vehicle passes can be purchased on Showpass with a Credit Card or Visa Debit.

On-site Pass Purchases: Vehicle passes can be purchased on arrival with Cash, Debit, or Credit.

*Advance purchase is recommended for easier admittance.

Please REMAIN INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL THE END OF THE ROUTE for your safety and the safety of other patrons. Photography is permitted from inside your vehicle.

At the end of the route is the Christmas Village where you can exit your vehicle, take photos with displays, and even grab a treat from the food truck! (*Food truck hours/days fluctuate).

One (1) vehicle pass is valid for one (1) drive through the Canadian Tire Magic of Lights display.

The coupon is only valid on the same night it is issued. This ensures complimentary passes cannot be transferred or used by others that did not receive the voucher for their donation.

Any vehicle (including SUVs & Minivans) with 3 rows of seating or less (up to 8 person capacity) is considered a standard vehicle, if your vehicle has over 3 rows of seating, you will be subject to the Limo (9-16 passengers)/Bus (17+ passengers) pass pricing.

• CAR FLEX PASS (Max. 8 Passengers)
• CAR DASH PASS (Max. 8 Passengers with Skip the Line Entry)
• LIMO DASH PASS (Max. 16 Passengers with Skip the Line Entry)
• BUS DASH PASS (17+ Passengers with Skip the Line Entry)

No passengers are permitted in the back of pickup trucks. Follow local traffic safety laws.

The route is routinely monitored throughout the event to ensure that it is suitable for the public to drive through. Prior to visitors driving the route, the snow is cleared and gravel is applied to the road to enhance traction.

Please do not tailgate the vehicle in front of you. Keep a safe distance, as cars in front of you may stop suddenly. Be alert of slow or stopped vehicles. The recommend speed is 5 km/h to a 10 km/h speed limit.

Please remember to turn your headlights back on when exiting the Canadian Tire Magic of Lights display at RAD Torque Raceway!