This year, Luminaria is running not just for a weekend, but for the entire month of December. Stroll through the candle-lit trails of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden and take in this enchanted winter wonderland. Sip on hot apple cider beside a bonfire while enjoying seasonal sounds of a capella singers, and spot magical snow sprites in glittering ice sculptures. This is the perfect event to attend with loved ones to pause and remember what the holiday season is all about.
Rainbow Valley Campground will transform into a Winter Wonder Forest from November 27 until January 3. This enchanting holiday light display will illuminate over 115,000 square feet of campground for a magical drive-thru experience. The event is totally contactless, with stunning light installations, ice sculptures, live music, and more. Listen to Rudolph radio and wave to Santa and Mrs. Clause. Tickets are $30 and proceeds go to TrueStart — an affordable housing initiative with a financial literacy component.
Venture 1.5 hours northeast of Edmonton and experience Tales from the Trapline at Métis Crossing — the Métis cultural interpretative centre in Alberta. Sitting on more than 512 acres, Métis Crossing consists of river lot titles from the original Métis settlers to this region in the late 1800s.
Tales from the Trapline is a four-hour immersive Indigenous experience that explores traditional Métis winter activities and skills on a historic Métis River Lot farm. Strap on some snowshoes, set a snare, build a survival shelter and learn traditional art as you create your own unique and beautiful keepsake.
The Edmonton Christmas Market returns for its second year at the historic Army & Navy Department Store in Old Strathcona! The market is put on by Wild Heart Collective and runs from November 27 until December 20. The space holds 80 physically distanced vendors, and the new Collective Consignment Shop will feature additional locally made food and artisan products. The outdoor market will have COVID protocols in place such as one-way traffic flow, physical distancing, hand sanitizer upon entry and the use of masks.
New this year, the Edmonton Christmas Market is teaming up with The Public to feature the best of Edmonton’s local scene in curated holiday gift box options. The Public Shop will run November 23 to December 20th.
Online programming is also part of the market, including performances, demonstrations and workshops. Gather your loved ones and enjoy a performance, or roll up your sleeves and get creative this holiday season!
When visiting your favourite attractions and events, be sure to continue practicing safe spatial distancing, frequent hand washing and sanitizing and following the guidelines put in place to keep everyone safe.
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