From sparkling Buoy trees to homes covered from the lawn to the roof with spectacular dazzling lights, Nova Scotia is home to some fantastic magical light displays.
While every community is home to its own favourites, some are worth travelling to see. If you are travelling to see some of these spectacular light displays, please follow the provincial guidelines in place for each county that you visit.
- Christmas in Halifax: Parades, Concerts, Holiday Theatre & Other Events
- Santa Claus Parades Across Nova Scotia
Glow Gardens
Glow Gardens are back in Halifax this year. Explore this spectacular light garden to see millions of lights under one roof. It is the perfect setting for amazing holiday photos of your family and friends.
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Halifax Exhibition Centre, 200 Prospect Road, Goodwood
Until January 1, 2024
Mahone Bay Christmas
The lights on the tree in Mahone Bay were turned on November 24, along with many other homes across the town.
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Christmas Season
Mahone Bay
Lobster Trap Christmas Tree, Barrington
Visit the fantastic Lobster Trap Christmas Tree in Barrington and discover the stories it tells. This tree represents the true resilience and strength of the surrounding South Shore communities and is rooted in their history and heritage that has been shaped by the unforgiving sea.
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Cape Sable Island Causeway
Holiday Projection Show
Delightful Downtown, presented by the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, features a series of seasonal and cultural light projection shows on the old Halifax Memorial Library, running nightly until March 2024.
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Until March 2024
Various Locations Downtown Halifax
Evergreen Bright
Evergreen Bright is a walkable outdoor trail of twinkling holiday lights and storefront displays along the Halifax Waterfront and throughout Downtown Halifax, Downtown Dartmouth, and beyond. Details
- Cable Wharf Kitchen & Patio Light Display — Cable Wharf Kitchen & Patio
- Artificial Ice Curling Pads + Chalet Lunette
- Wave Illumination on the Halifax Waterfront – The Wave on the Halifax Waterfront
- DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN – Gift Box – Sackville Landing – Halifax Waterfront
- Light Tunnel on the Halifax waterfront – Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- Light Maze on the Halifax Waterfront – Sands at Salter – Halifax Waterfront
- North End Merry & Bright Window Display Competition
- TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting – Sullivan’s Pond Park
- DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN – Tree light wraps around Downtown – Granville Mall, Raymond Taavel Park, and along Bedford Row
- Open Hearth – Killam Brewery Markets
- Signal Mast – Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- CSS Acadia Ship Light Projection – CSS Acadia, Halifax Waterfront
- Waterfront Warehouse Light Projection – Waterfront Warehouse
- Halifax City Hall Holiday Projection Show – Halifax City Hall, Grand Parade
- Public Gardens Holiday Lighting Display – Halifax Public Gardens
- DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN – Peace and Friendship Park – Peace and Friendship Park, Downtown Halifax
- DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN – Halifax Memorial Library Building at Grafton Park – Halifax Memorial Library Building at Grafton Park
- Light Up Downtown Dartmouth Holiday Projection – 90 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth
- Neon Mural, Wave, Canopy — 29, 126 & 163 Portland Street, Downtown Dartmouth
- Lights of Sullivan’s Pond — Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth
Free
Light Up The Park
Walk through a winter wonderland at Acadia Park. After the Annual Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting, the park will be lit by over 4,000 shining white lights for the rest of the holiday season.
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Until December 31, 2023
Acadia Park, Lower Sackville
Fall River & Area Holiday Lights Tour
Experience the joy of the season with Fall River’s enchanting Holiday Lights Tour. This festive journey through the city and neighbouring areas promises a heartwarming display of lights, bringing together communities in a celebration of holiday cheer and togetherness.
Colby ‘North’ Santa Feed Nova Scotia Fundraiser
Discover a festive wonder at Colby South, located at the end of Astral Drive in Cole Harbour. Marvel at a collection of 127 Santas and growing, a holiday spectacle that has raised nearly $5,500 for Feed Nova Scotia. It’s a heartwarming blend of holiday spirit and community support.
Downtown Dartmouth Holiday Lights Tour
Walk, drive or bike and discover various light displays including decorated homes and window displays in Dartmouth. Details
Various, Dartmouth
Two Rivers Wildlife Park Winter Light Up
Take the family to the Two Rivers Wildlife Park’s annual Light Up to see their beautiful light display. There will be tractor Wagon rides, hot dogs, cookies, and hot chocolate included.
December 15 – 22 & 27 – 30, 2020 from 5 pm – 8 pm
4581 Grand Mira North Road Mira
Christmas on the LaHave
Expect thousands of lights around the town as part of Bridgewater Shine’s festive season!
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Bridgewater
Buoy Tree at Dennis Point Wharf
Nova Scotia is home to Christmas trees made from a wide variety of interesting and unique items. Like the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree, the Buoy Tree can be found on a wharf. Made from hundreds of buoys and covered in dazzling lights, this is definitely a ‘must-see’ light display. Details
Until January, 2024
Route 335, West Pubnico
Maple Street, Waterville
While there are many displays on Maple Street, 983 is the highlight on this road. Thousands of beautiful sparkling lights cover the yard, house, and garage.
Centre Square, Kentville
During the Holiday Season, Centre Square is lit up with displays perfect to take photos with. The Love sign is a popular location for romantic Christmas photos.
332 Henry Ave in Fall River – The Anderson’s Light Show
The Anderson family has ignited the festive spirit with their 3rd annual Christmas light show, dazzling with over 25,500 LEDs syncopated to five songs. Visitors can experience the magic from their cars, tuning into 87.9FM, as the display brightens the evening from 5:30 pm till 10 pm, extending to 11 pm on weekends.
Appian Way Christmas Light Display
Until December 31st, this festive wonderland at 55 Appian Way comes alive with around 36,000 lights, synchronized to music via a special radio station.