The 2026 Vankleek Hill Christmas Home Tour is looking for local, not-for-profit community groups which would like to be considered to share in the proceeds from the November 7, 2026 event.
Here is how it works. Local not-for-profit organizations can provide 10 or more volunteers to help at the annual event, and in return, the not-for-profit organization will receive a share of the event proceeds. See the link to apply at the end of this article.
The 2026 Vankleek Hill Christmas Home Tour takes place on November 7, 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm and features six homes, beautifully decorated — inside and out — for the holidays. Volunteers will give 3.5 hours of their time on tour day to be inside or outside one of the homes and act as ambassadors at the event.
Home tour volunteers are also invited to attend a pre-tour reception the evening before the event, followed by an exclusive evening tour of all the homes.
The 2026 event features six homes which have never been included on the tour before, said organizer Louise Sproule.
With about 90 Victorian-era homes in Vankleek Hill and the immediate area, it is inevitable that focusing on these older homes means that from time to time, homes are featured for a second time on the tour.
“Over the years, I have tried to ensure that homes are not featured a second time unless three years has passed or a home has undergone significant changes,” Sproule said.
“But this year, we have six homes which have never been seen before, including a new urban-farmhouse-style home with an exceptional design which includes some heritage elements,” added Sproule.
New this year: Decorators are being asked to decorate with a specific theme in mind.
The town is bustling with visitors on that day, and Sproule wants to be sure that the tradition of collaborating with not-for-profit organizations continues.
Individuals are still welcome to volunteer. Simply send an email to [email protected] to be added to the list. All volunteers will receive a call in September or early October to confirm their volunteer location and time slot.
The popular church luncheons are in the works. All of the top-quality Christmas trees and greenery will be supplied to the decorators as usual. The Review will be providing support and allowing the use of the reception area and washrooms on tour day, just like old times, Sproule explained. For decades, The Review had spearheaded this event but since Sproule sold the newspaper to James Morgan in 2024, she continues to organize the event with support from The Review, major sponsors and the entire community, she says.
While the decorators are currently meeting with homeowners and making their own plans, Sproule is focusing on getting the word out to local not-for-profit groups to submit their request to participate by April 10, 2026.
Watch for updates on the Christmas Home Tour website, where you can also sign up for the Home Tour newsletter and receive an earlybird invitation to purchase tickets.
Admission is $38 (incl HST & online fees) for this year’s event; tickets go on sale on September 10 but newsletter subscribers will be invited to purchase tickets a few weeks earlier.
Click here if you would like your organization to participate in the 2026 Vankleek Hill Christmas Home Tour and benefit from a share of the proceeds: https://bit.ly/4lsqQPR
View slide shows from the 2025 Christmas Home Tour here.
