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Find your enchanted festive moments at some of Western Canada's most exciting winter holiday festivals. 

Updated: Wed. Dec. 10, 2025

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Tofino, British Columbia

Celebrate the 2024-25 festive season at Tofino Resort’s 5th annual Sea of Lights, featuring dazzling displays, a craft market, and caroling!

Updated: Wed. Jun. 17, 2026

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Gibsons, British Columbia
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Celebrate the season at Gibsons Winter Festival! Enjoy holiday markets, SCUBA Claus, live music, happy hours, and festive family fun!

Updated: Wed. Jun. 17, 2026

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Edmonton, Alberta
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Glow Edmonton returns to the Edmonton Expo Centre for the 2024-25 season with an all-new Christmas Carnival theme, showcasing dazzling light gardens, live entertainment, Christmas markets, and so much...

Updated: Wed. Jun. 17, 2026

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Grande Prairie winter festival
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It’s time to get into the winter swing! Black Friday looms. Christmas is just over a month away.

Updated: Thu. Feb. 23, 2023

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Whether you are gearing up for a White Christmas in Calgary, a green one on Vancouver Island, or are lucky enough to experience a combination of both, the holiday season evokes a magical air of che

Updated: Thu. Feb. 23, 2023

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A country escape awaits only minutes from Nanaimo.

Updated: Thu. Feb. 23, 2023

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"Sausage on a bun with sauerkraut,” Kris Kringle requested as I sat across from him at Sandy’s Ukrainian Kitchen in Nanaimo.

Updated: Thu. Feb. 23, 2023

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