Experience the Magic of a Calgary Christmas
Spend some time in Calgary this holiday season and you may find yourself wishing you lived here year-round. Christmas time in Calgary is an experience to cherish – a magical feast to delight the senses. When it comes to holiday decorating and Christmas light extravaganzas, Calgary knows how to put on a show.
Here is a guide to a few of our favourite Calgary Christmas light shows – sure to dazzle your eyes and warm your heart.
Kick it Off Downtown – Start with a walking tour of Calgary’s vibrant downtown. Sign up for a chaperoned walk or map your own route. In either case, you won’t want to miss the skating rink at Olympic Plaza, pedestrian-only Stephen Ave., and Devonian Gardens. The CORE Shopping Centre will feature over 100 decorated Christmas trees this year.
Zoolights – Unless you are ready to count the lights, you will have to trust the creative minds behind the annual Zoolights show at the Calgary Zoo. They claim that there are more than 1.5 million twinkling lights and 200 exhibits winding through the zoo’s paths, but we suspect that there may actually be more. This event, now in its 19th year, is the largest seasonal light show in western Canada and a beloved annual tradition enjoyed by Calgary residents and visitors. Dress warm, grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the spectacular imagery with friends and family.
Lions Festival of Lights– This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Festival of Lights, organized and produced by Lions Club members and volunteers. The brilliant drive-by display along 14th Street NW boasts of more than 300,000 LED lights for the roughly 56,000 visitors who visit the display each day. Best of all – it is absolutely FREE. Come out with your family and enjoy the drive.
Airdrie Festival of Lights – Situated only about 20 minutes outside of Calgary, this annual light show organized by a not-for-profit foundation, has worked hard this year to update its light display to comply with new electrical code requirements. Why not come out and show appreciation for so much hard work? The light show incorporates train rides, fire pits, skating and hot beverages in a beautiful winter setting.
We hope that Calgary’s dazzling Christmas light shows brighten your and provide you with some Christmas memories to treasure forever. Get your glow on this holiday season and don’t forget to pay it forward. Wishing you a very merry Christmas – from our family to yours!
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