Christmas in the Country

Get in the Christmas spirit Take a self-guided tour through south rural Strathcona County and discover Christmas markets, local traditions and festive activities. Christmas markets – Sleigh rides – Santa – Live nativity – Holiday entertainment – Local food and more!

Stay for the evening. After exploring the markets and activities, head to Fire Station #2 from 4 to 6 p.m. for free hot chocolate, a visit from Santa, cookie decorating and a fireworks display to light up the season.

Who is it for?
all-ages

FREE

Bus tours available

Tickets are

• $ 10 per adult
  12 and under free
  70 and over free

Date & Time:

Saturday, December 5, 2026

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Santa visits
• Sleigh rides
• Fun activities
• Delicious food and more!

4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fire Station #2 (22142 South Cooking Lake Road):

• Free hot chocolate
• Santa visits
• Cookie decorating
• Fireworks display

Venue & Address

• Holy Redeemer School | 53117 Range Road 222
  Christmas market and bake sale
• Ardrossan 55 Plus Club | 21 Queen Street, Ardrossan
  Christmas market and free refreshments
• Uncas School | 21313 Township Road 524
  Christmas market, snowman kits, popcorn sale and more
• Deville/North Cooking Lake Community Hall | 21033 Wye Road
  Christmas market and Ukrainian concession
• Hastings Lake Community Hall | 51080 Range Road 204
  Christmas market, entertainment, snacks, live owl photo opportunity and more
• Ministik Community Church | 2-51049 Range Road 214
  Live nativity with animals, free lunch and baking, kids’ craft
• South Cooking Lake Hall | 100, 22106 South Cooking Lake Road
  Christmas market, kids’ Christmas store, visit from Santa, pierogi lunch and sleigh rides
• St. Luke School | 22139 South Cooking Lake Road
  Christmas and Youth Entrepreneurs Maker Market, concession and free kids’ craft
• Colchester Community Hall | 23219 Township Road 520
  Christmas market, hot dogs, Santa photos and Bookmobile
• Wye Community Hall | 151 Bailey’s Subdivision
  Christmas market, sleigh ride, photo booth and kids’ craft
• Fire Station #2 | 22142 South Cooking Lake Road
  4 to 6 p.m.: Free hot cocoa, Santa, cookie decorating, light snack and fireworks

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Accessible by Public Transport

Bus tours will depart the Bethel Transit Terminal at 11 a.m. and return to Bethel Transit Terminal at 4 p.m.