As the holiday season approaches, one of the most enchanting ways to get into the festive spirit is by admiring dazzling Christmas light displays. Whether you’re planning a holiday road trip or just looking for a local outing, here’s a guide to eight of the best places to see Christmas lights across Canada this season!
Christmas in the Coulee
The Drumheller Valley comes alive with thousands of twinkling lights, yummy treats, kids’ activities, and more!
Location: Atlas Historic Coal Mine, 110 Century Dr W, East Coulee, AB T0J 1B0
Dates: December 6, 7, 13, 14, 2024
BHP Enchanted Forest
Celebrating 26 years of bringing festive cheer, this partnership brings the spirit of the holiday to this drive-through light show.
Location: 1903 Forestry Farm Park Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7S 1G9
Dates: November 16, 2024- January 5, 2025. 5:30 PM-10:00 PM.
Canad Inns Winter Wonderland
Over two kilometers and over a million lights, this Winnipeg drive-through experience features twenty-six different themed areas, and proceeds support programs across Manitoba.
Location: The Loop at Red River Exhibition Park 3977 Portage Avenue, West Gate, Winnipeg, MB
Dates: November 29, 2024 – January 4, 2025. 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Canyon Lights
The Capilano Suspension Bridge Park comes alive with hundreds of thousands of tiny, twinkling lights. Explore the bridges and walk among the trees in this beautiful light display.
Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Dates: November 22, 2024 to January 19, 2025 – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Place des Festivals
Wander around the Christmas Market and get a seasonal treat before heading to Esplanade Tranquille for a beautifully illuminated playground and enjoy the lights.
Location: 1499 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, QC H2X 1Z9
Dates: The Light Show runs from November to late spring
illumi Toronto
Claiming to be the biggest lights show in the world, illumi Toronto uses over twenty million LED lights to create eleven different areas to walk through.
Location: 7174 Derrycrest Dr, Mississauga, ON L5W 1N4
Dates: Closes January 13, 2025. Opening hours depend on sunset, closes at 9:00 pm
Wild Lights at Magnetic Hill Zoo
Enjoy a musical light show, stroll through a winter wonderland, and be mesmerized by life-size animal projections composed of thousands of lights!
Location: 125 Magic Mountain Rd. Moncton, NB
Dates: November 29, 2024 to January 4, 2025
Glow Halifax
For all ages, this magical light festival offers captivating displays, cuisine, entertainment, games, inflatables, and wonderful holiday experiences.
Location: Halifax Exhibition Centre 200 Prospect Rd, Goodwood, NS B3T 1P2
Dates: Nov. 20, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025
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