Candy Cane Lane
Visitors can take in neighbourhood homes decorated with colourful holiday displays and twinkling lights. Public fire pits provide gathering spots along the route to warm up during winter walks. Guests can explore the illuminated streets on foot, drive through in personal vehicles, or book horse-drawn sleigh rides.
Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Dusk to 11:00PM.
Parking
Parking is very limited and contained within the neighbourhood. The page recommends accessing Candy Cane Lane from 142nd on busy nights because traffic from 149th Street can be very slow.
Accessibility
Cars, buses, and other large vehicles are permitted to drive the lane for those who are unable to walk.
Pets
Dogs are welcome on Open Streets Nights. Keep pets leashed, pick up after them, and make sure they are comfortable with large crowds, horses, and other dogs.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Wear footwear suitable for potentially slippery streets and sidewalks, which residents may not be able to keep clear.
- Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Edmonton Food Bank and place it in one of the green bins along the lane.
- For a sleigh ride, arrive at least 15 minutes before departure because sleighs leave on schedule even if passengers are missing.
- If driving on a busy night, approach from 142nd, as traffic from 149th Street can be very slow and neighbourhood parking is limited.
- If bringing a dog, visit on an Open Streets Night, keep it leashed, and consider whether it is comfortable around crowds, horses, and other dogs.
Special Events & Promotions
- Open Streets Nights on December 12 and 23 are car-free; visitors can walk, bike, sled, or ski.
- Sleigh rides are a separately ticketed activity on selected dates.
- Infants under 24 months ride free when sitting on a passenger’s lap.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Candy Cane Lane suitable for?
Everyone is welcome. Visitors can walk the decorated streets, and the lane also has public fire pits.
Should I book ahead for a sleigh ride?
Sleigh rides are a separately ticketed activity, and tickets may sell out. Book ahead and arrive at least 15 minutes before your departure; rides leave on schedule.
What happens on Open Streets Nights?
The lane is closed to cars on those nights. Visitors can walk, bike, sled, or ski.
What should visitors know about access and walking conditions?
Sidewalks and streets may be slippery, and residents cannot always keep sidewalks clear. Cars, buses, and other large vehicles can use the lane for people unable to walk.
Can I bring my dog, and is there anything to bring along?
Dogs are welcome on Open Streets Nights; keep them leashed, clean up after them, and make sure they are comfortable around crowds, horses, and other dogs. Visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Edmonton Food Bank.
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