Photos below are from previous years and may be different than this year’s Santa experience. 2025 Santa at the Mall in Calgary CrossIron Mills – Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland located inside at Bass Pro Shops and offers – a free 4×6 photo with Santa. with the option of purchasing picture packages in store or when … Read more
All the best Calgary Christmas Light Displays One of the best parts of Christmastime is seeing all the beautiful lights. Check out our picks for the best Calgary Christmas light displays. 1. Lions Festival of Lights Location: Confederation Park: 14th Street and 24th Avenue NWCost: FreeParking: Drive by only and walkableStart Time: 5:30pm-midnight2025 dates: begins November 22, 2025 … Read more
Santa Claus Parades Near Calgary Calgary hasn’t had a Downtown Santa Claus parade for years (although there is one community parade now) but you don’t have to miss out. Here is a list of Santa Claus Parades and Light up events that are only a short drive from Calgary to kick off the Christmas season. Banff’s … Read more
When you think of Christmas, what springs to mind? Snow? Skating? Hot chocolate, shopping, visits with Santa? Well, Banff has all of that and more – with incredible scenery to boot. Here are my favourite things to do with kids at Christmastime in Banff. ACTIVITIES Skating Lace up and spend some time on the ice, … Read more
Photos with Santa are a Christmas tradition in many households including my own. Some years the pictures turn out great and sometimes they don’t. This post is an illustrated guide to getting the best photos with Santa you can every year. My friends and family have kindly supplied me with some photos to round out … Read more