15 Edmonton + Area Holiday Light Displays That You Must See 2018

It’s that time of year again where the holiday light displays around Edmonton + area are starting up again! This year brings some new ones and also is the final year for another! All are ones that you must see with the family!

Edmonton + Area Holiday Light Displays That You Must See

Christmas Glow 

Check out 64,000 sq feet of Christmas magic! Explore musical light tunnel, magic castle playground, giant LED swings and more! 
When: November 22nd – January 19th
Where: 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert

McIntyre Park

Take in the beautiful lights that will light up McIntyre Park this holiday season.
When: December 1st-31st
Where: 8303 104 St

Magic of Lights 

Open for the second year, drive through 2km of Holiday Light Displays and animations at Castrol Raceway. This is definitely one place to visit!
When: November 16th- January 5th!
Address: AB-19, Leduc County

Candy Cane Lane 

A must see in Edmonton, drive down Candy Cane Lane, park and walk it or book a hayride!  Don’t forget to bring your letter to mail to Santa and a donation to the Edmonton Food Bank.
When: Dec 7th – 31st
Address: 148street between 92nd & 100th ave

Williams Winter Wonderland

Located 30 minutes North of Edmonton everyone will love exploring the handmade and painted decorations throughout the yard as well as lights and so much more!
When: December 1st – 31st
Address: 23115-sec highway 643, Gibbons

Light Walk

Take a stroll under the stars and experience magic as you walk through the Temperate Pyramid surrounded by nature and other breathtaking wonders for their family-friendly nights on Thursday evenings at the Muttart Conservatory.
When: Thursdays
Address: 9626 96a St NW

St. Albert

There are a few great places in St.Albert that have amazing lights displays! We love spending an evening driving around to look at them with Hot Chocolate in hand (our favourite is Elliot Place)
When: TBD
Address: Various in link above

Zoominescience 

Taking place on weekends in December at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, walk around end take in the sights of artistic light installations, visit with Santa, and other family-friendly entertainment.
When: Every December weekend and December 26th & 27th
Address: 13315 Buena Vista Road

Alberta Legislature

Celebrate the season and take in the beautiful decorations around the Alberta Legislature.
When: TBA
Address: 10800 97 Ave NW

Christmas at Bobs

Located in South Edmonton the lights turn on the first week of December. If you’re posting on Instagram don’t forget to tag Christmas at Bobs and use hashtag #christmasatbobs
When: December 1st-31st
Address: 7421 108th St, Edmonton

Leduc Country Christmas Lights

This year Leduc Country lights have announced that 2018 will be their final year. With 5 acres of Christmas lights, weekend Santa visits + hot chocolate the drive is definitely worth it.
When: November 30th – December 30th
Address: 25574 Township Rd 492, Leduc

Christmas in Edmonton 

Located in West Edmonton, this is another house that we discovered in the past few years! Last year they added ‘Let it Go’ to the light show this year and still have all the other great Christmas songs!
When: TBA
Address: 9532-167 St

Greenland Garden Centre

Grab a hot chocolate from their in-house restaurant and take a stroll to see some of the best-decorated trees around! Upside down trees, unique ornaments, beautiful displays and more.
When: Until December 31st
Address: 23108 Hwy 16, Sherwood Park

Enchanted Forrest 

Located in Fort Saskatchewan go on a holiday tour of The Dow Centennial Centre, Shell Theatre, City Hall and the Public Library to see all of the fabulous trees.
When: November 23rd – January 7th
Address: Various address details in the link above

Do you know of any other holiday light displays that should be added to this list? Send me an email to [email protected]