Mountain View County residents are invited to bundle up, gather their loved ones and hit the road for the self-guided holiday lights tour this season.
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The tour, featuring stops across Sundre, Didsbury, Olds and Carstairs, highlights stunning light displays crafted by residents who have dedicated time and effort to spreading festive cheer. The county’s tour map includes six locations, each offering a unique glimpse of the season:
- Sundre: 6216 Township Road 332
- Didsbury area: 31339 Range Road 30 (six miles west on 582, then half a mile north). At the end of the driveway, visitors can enjoy candy canes.
- Olds: 10-28570 Highway 27, featuring a walk-through display complete with a train, gingerbread house, candy canes, snowmen and Santa’s workshop. Please note this location is closed on Sundays, Mondays, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
- Carstairs: 317 Tony Stiles Way and 1223 Downie Street.
Residents can share their photos and experiences using #MVCLightsTour on social media.
Airdrie celebrates its holiday spirit.
Closer to home, Airdrie is also getting into the festive spirit with its holiday lights tradition. One resident has created a Facebook group showcasing the city's most festively decorated homes. With over 4,000 members, the group provides a shared document featuring addresses, quadrants, and photos, allowing families to plan their light tours.
The group, which began with just 10 to 20 addresses, now features 40 to 50 homes, with the list growing each year. Inspired by Calgary’s “Light Up Calgary,” the page highlights Airdrie’s community pride and festive creativity.
The group's founder shared, "Christmas holds a special place in my heart, and seeing so many homes light up the city yearly is truly amazing. "
Festive events in Airdrie
The holiday celebrations don’t stop with the lights. Here's what else is happening in Airdrie this month
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Monday, December 23:
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Genesis Place will host a free public skating event with Santa from 1 to 5 p.m., where families can enjoy skating and take pictures with Santa on the ice. Skaters should bring their skates, and helmets are recommended for all participants aged 12 and under.
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Tuesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve)
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Airdrie will celebrate New Year's Eve with a family-friendly fireworks display at 6:30 p.m. at Ed Eggerer Athletic Park. Before the fireworks, enjoy free family skate sessions at Genesis Place (9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.), with skates required. Helmets are highly recommended for skaters aged 12 and under. The fireworks and skating events are free and open to all, but attendees should dress warmly and bring hot drinks.
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