Christmas is just a few days away, and many residents and neighborhoods in Calgary have already covered their houses with stunning lights and dazzling decorations. Added to that, many magical events are also planned each year. Here’s a list of the best Christmas light displays in Calgary in 2021 that you can enjoy solo or with your loved ones.
1.
Calgary Zoo ZOOLIGHTS
Presented by the Olympia Trust Company,
this light display has been on since November 19, 2021, and will continue until
January 2, 2022. It has more than two million lights that you can enjoy with
your family. Read more here.
2.
Airdrie Festival of
Lights
This annual festival of lights began on December
1, 2021, and will last till December 31, 2021. In addition to enchanting
lights, it also has hot chocolate, miniature train rides, Santa visits, and
even a bonfire, among other special events. If you like skating outdoor, visit
Nose Creek Pond within this festive area. Read more here.
3.
Christmas Lights at
Spruce Meadows
You can enjoy this stunning light display
from December 10, 2021, to January 2, 2022 (except Christmas Day). You can
enjoy it from your vehicle as it’s a 2 km drive containing over a quarter of a
million holiday light. Read more here.
4.
Lions Festival of Lights
It is one of the largest free drive-by
Christmas light showcases that you can find in Calgary. It has been organized
for more than three decades at the SE corner of Confederation Park. It began on
November 27, 2021. Read more here.
5.
Legacy Christmas Lights
In Calgary’s SE, the community of Legacy has
been lit up from November 15, 2021, and will look stunning till January 16,
2022. It will have over a million Christmas lights in a bright free light
display. You can walk or drive through the area to see festive lights
everywhere, be it playgrounds, parks, or even show homes. The Legacy clock
tower needs your special attention too. Read more here.
6.
Home of Lighten UP
Calgary
Visit this impressive Christmas lights
display at 15003 Deer Run Dr. SE every day from 5 to 10 pm till January 6,
2022. In addition to 30,000 lights, it also has many custom displays, decorations,
and inflatables. What’s magical is that many lights are music-controlled so you
can enjoy some English and German Christmas songs. They accept donations of non-perishable
food or cash via the website. These donations will go to the Veterans Food Bank
Calgary and the Calgary Food Bank. Read more here.
7.
Light Up Okotoks
Light Up Okotoks is on November 19, 2021.
Okotoks sure knows how to get into the holiday spirit! Join them as they launch
their annual light tour as part of Light Up Okotoks. Come out to enjoy the
lights and festive decorations. Read more here.
8.
Canmore Rotary Festival
of Trees
During the entire month of December, you
can enjoy this magical event that includes an indoor forest of Christmas trees
that are created and donated by local businesses. You can also participate in
some additional activities and events here too. Read more here.
9.
Downtown Calgary
The office towers in the beautiful downtown
look breathtaking with lots of lights. You can wander alone or with your loved
ones here. We recommend the McDougall Centre, Olympic Plaza, and the CORE. Read
more here.
Sources:
https://curiocity.com/here-is-the-ultimate-calgary-christmas-lights-map-for-2021/
https://lightenupcalgary.ca/
https://www.familyfuncanada.com/calgary/christmas-light-displays-in-calgary/