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Saturday December 7 & Sunday December 8, 2024

Holiday Festivities

This is the perfect opportunity for your family to take photos with the Claus' in their sleigh before entering into the event for a cinnamon bun and a hot drink!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

Winter Village Lighting

FREE | 7pm | Head to the Pier to watch the Winter Village light up!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

Yuletide Festival Holiday Market & Live Music

4:00 - 8:00pm | Hosted by the Spirit of Sylvan. More info at Spirt of Sylvan
Breakfast with Santa | Sponsored by Nossack Food Group
Seatings available at 8:30am, 9:55am and 11:20am
Tickets available starting November 7 | Pre-registration required | NexSource Centre at 4823 49 Avenue
Santa's Workshop
9:30am - 4:00pm | Families are invited to crafts, activities and more at Santa's Workshop following Breakfast

Santa Claus Parade 

REGISTER A PARADE FLOAT

Lighting of the Winter Village

FREE. Approximately 8:30pm | Pier at Lakeshore Drive and 50 Street
Hosted by the Spirit of Sylvan. More info at Spirit of Sylvan
FREE. Begins at 5pm | See Parade Route Map
Fireworks

FREE. Approximately 6:30pm | Watch from anywhere on Lakeshore Dr.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
Breakfast with Santa | Sponsored by Nossack Food Group
Seatings available at 8:30am, 9:55am and 11:20am
Tickets available starting November 7 | Pre-registration required | NexSource Centre at 4823 49 Avenue
Santa's Workshop
9:30am - 4:00pm | Families are invited to crafts, activities and more at Santa's Workshop following Breakfast

This is the perfect opportunity for your family to take photos with the Claus' in their sleigh before entering into the event for a cinnamon bun and a hot drink!

THE LIGHTING OF THE

WINTER VILLAGE

Escape into the magic winter paradise of the Winter Village! With over 300,000 twinkling and dancing lights, December 1 marks the official Lighting of the Winter Village which will glow nightly from December to March throughout the season.

A glittery winter walk through the Winter Village is full of festive charm! Stop under an archway for the perfect twinkle light holiday photo.

About the Winter Village

Breakfast with Santa

This is the perfect opportunity for your family to take photos with the Claus' in their sleigh before entering into the event for a cinnamon bun and a hot drink!

Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join Mr. and Mrs. Claus for a festive pancake breakfast at the NexSource Centre. Bring your own camera and capture a photo with the big guy! Tickets available starting on November 7. This year's breakfast is proudly sponsored by the Nossack Food Group!
PURCHASE TICKETS
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Festive Specials in Town

Santa Claus Parade

This is the perfect opportunity for your family to take photos with the Claus' in their sleigh before entering into the event for a cinnamon bun and a hot drink!

Bundle up and head on out to watch Santa in the Parade! The Parade Route begins at 47 Avenue and 44 Street, winding its way downtown.

The Parade will head west on 47 Avenue, north on 50 Street, east on Lakeshore Drive, and end on Lakeshore Drive at 44 Street.

Find a cozy location along the Parade Route to watch the floats go by. Bring a bag to collect holiday candies!

Parade Route Map
REGISTER A PARADE FLOAT

LIGHT UP THE LAKE WITH

FIREWORKS

This is the perfect opportunity for your family to take photos with the Claus' in their sleigh before entering into the event for a cinnamon bun and a hot drink!

Turn your eyes to the sky for a spectacular show as fireworks light up the lake! Find a spot anywhere along the lakefront to see the show. Sponsored by Vesta Energy!

*Please note that the Pier will be closed throughout the day and during the show for fireworks setup*

Connect with Light Up the Lake!

Tag @visitsylvanlake or #visitsylvanlake for the chance to be featured!

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Thank you sponsors!

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Please note that all events are subject to evolving Covid-19 public health orders and may be modified or cancelled at any time to meet current regulations or recommendations. Your understanding and patience are appreciated as the impacts of public health orders are navigated to ensure success of the event.