Photos with Santa at the mall in Calgary – 2023

Photos below are from previous years and may be different than this year’s Santa experience.

2023 Santa at the Mall in Calgary

CrossIron Mills – Bass Pro Shops

Santa’s Wonderland  located inside at Bass Pro Shops opens Nov 13, 2023 and offers – a free 4×6 photo with Santa. with the option of purchasing picture packages in store or when you get home. During your visit, families can mail their letter to Santa and there are in store giveaways while supplies last.

Reservations are recommended.

Bass Pro - Photos with Santa at the Mall Calgary

Cabela’s at Deerfoot City

Cabela’s is in the Deerfoot City complex (on the South West side near Canadian Tire). They have a traditional Santa this year with a set-up similar to Bass Pro in Cross Iron. Santa arrives on November 13th, 2023. You receive free 4×6 photo with Santa. with the option of purchasing picture packages in store or when you get home. During your visit, families can mail their letter to Santa and there are in store giveaways while supplies last.

Reservations are recommended.

Deerfoot City (Deerfoot Mall)

Santa will be at Deerfoot City (Tuesday-Sunday) beginning on Nov 28, 2023. Santa will be located in Santa’s Chalet, located at the corner of The Boulevard between Old Navy and La Vie en Rose.

Each booking includes two digital photos to be emailed at the time of your visit, and prints will be available at an additional cost.
Appointments highly recommended. Walk-in slots may be available if there is time.

Deerfoot City Santa Schedule
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 1:30 – 3:30PM, 4:00 – 6:00PM
Wednesday: 11:00AM – 2:00PM, 3:00 – 6:00PM
Thursday: – Saturday: 11:00AM – 2:00PM, 3:00 – 7:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM – 2:00PM, 3:00 – 5:00PM
December 24 (Christmas Eve): 11:00AM – 1:30PM, 2:30 – 4:00PM

Southcentre

Santa has now arrived at the Enchanted Forest at centre court for the 2023 season. Photo packages available to purchase. You can also send letters to Santa at their special mailbox and decorate a cookie at the cookie kitchen. Santa visits are by reservation only. Personal photography is not allowed.

Paws with Claus or Peace of Mind visits are also available. Reservations required.

The Core

The Core is offering photos with Santa as well as photos with the Grinch this year.

Santa will be taking photos from the back of Simons Truck every Saturday & Sunday from December 2 to December 17, 2023 from 12-4pm.

Photos with the Grinch are available at the Simons Truck on Fridays (Dec 8 & 15) from 3:30-6:30pm.

Take your own photos with your phone or camera.

Chinook Centre

Santa is back this year at Chinook Centre near Hudson’s Bay, on November 17th, 2023. 
Reservation only. For a $15 fee, you’ll enjoy a delightful visit with Santa himself, along with 5 digital photos that’ll make this year’s memories last. To ensure we capture everyone in your photo, it is recommended that your group size is limited to 6 people.

Market Mall

Santa is back this year at Market Mall, near Sephora, on November 17th, 2023.
Reservation only. For a $15 fee, you’ll enjoy a delightful visit with Santa himself, along with 5 digital photos that’ll make this year’s memories last. To ensure we capture everyone in your photo, it is recommended that your group size is limited to 6 people.

Sunridge Mall

Santa will be at Sunridge on November 17th. Reservations recommended. Photographer on site.

Sensory Santa Photo Experience:

  • Sunday, December 4
  • 3th: 10am-11:30am

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19 thoughts on “Photos with Santa at the mall in Calgary – 2023”

  1. Heritage Park has an AWESOME Santa set up in Gasoline Alley. No rushed visits like in the shopping malls Great ideas for gifts all over the park. Way better than last year at the malls rushed vist and we had the option of professional or take your own pictures. Please add this option even though it’s only weekends it was an awesome family day and the Grandkids loved it…..almost as much as Grandpa.

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  2. Just a heads up to everyone, we had a terrible experience at Southcentre Mall for our Santa photos. He was the worst. He barely said hi to our son, he was so distracted and not paying attention. There was a group of young boys trying to get his attention from the second floor balcony and he was completely focused on them for our whole session. i had walked up to him, sat down and they had taken a picture all with him still looking up and singing to these other kids. The girl taking the photo had to snap at him and tell him to pay attention so we could get a photo with him actually looking at the camera. and when my son got nervous and scared he just said ‘it’s not gonna work’ and turned to look for the next kid, completely dismissing us before we were even done. Very disappointed with the experience, as my son was so excited to meet him and he was totally ignored.

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  3. Went to Westbrook Mall this weekend and was ambushed only after we had placed our kids on and beside Santa that you had to buy their photos starting at $25. Is that not outrageous! Scenery was okay, but the Santa doesn’t smile.

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    • For places where you don’t take your own photos the prices are typically around there. Deerfoot is only slightly less expensive at a minimum of $22.

      I wish they would post the rates on their websites but they usually don’t.

  4. I have heard that the Santa who has done photos at Market Mall the past few years, is not the same one for 2019. Any idea where the old santa might be doing his gig? Or how is the new Santa at Market Mall? The old Santa was great with our son that past 2 years and did a great job making the photos work!

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  5. Photo with Santa at Cabela’s this year 2020 doesn’t turn out nice. People is not in the center, part of body got cut out. My friend use her phone taking for turn out better. Her picture from Cabela’s is the same. Disappointed.

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