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6 Holiday Light Displays in Calgary
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow love to head out after dark to gaze at the city's dazzling light displays. Seeing the winter sky come to life with a kaleidoscope of colour is a surefire way to get all of you into the holiday spirit. Here's a look at the biggest and brightest holiday light displays around Calgary.
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Airdrie Festival of Lights
Bonfires, hot chocolate stations and miniature train rides—what's not to love about this annual event at Nose Creek Pond? Be sure to bring your skates; the pond is spectacular surrounded by the dazzling light displays. While admission to this colourful event is free, there are three brightly colored Toy Soldier Guard Houses around the park to accept donations.
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Spruce Meadows
Canada's premier equestrian facility turns into a winter wonderland come December. Strings of lights measuring nearly 50 km blanket the fields, forest and stables. A 2-km drive takes you through the grounds including Tournament Lane, the Nations Flag Park, Riders Chapel and the Pond.
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Zoo Lights
Visit the Calgary Zoo to see the animals lit up with over 1.5 million lights. Cozy up with Santa, warm up by the fire pits or tuck into some crafts in the Kids Zone. This year the Zoo is sporting a skating rink, plus the Cococo Chocolatiers visit every Friday night to dispense complimentary organic chocolate bars.
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Lions Festival of Lights
On those nights when it's just too cold to get up close and personal with the light displays, head to Confederation Park Golf Course. Hop in the car and drive-by the stunning showcase comprised of over 105,000 lights.
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Downtown
There are several fantastic spots to get in the festive spirit in our downtown core. The lobbies of Gulf Canada Square and Petro Canada are professionally decorated and worth a peek. Outside, check out the Telus tower and the historic McDougall Centre, a turn-of-the-century sandstone building that's completely decked out, along with its gardens.
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In Your 'Hood
Several Calgary neighbourhoods really get into the spirit, but which ones are best? If you're keen to compete with the Joneses, look to Lighten up Calgary. This website details the best private light displays in the city area.