By Nerissa McNaughton on November 27, 2024.
Enjoy the experience and the addition of the 85-foot Christmas tree until Jan 5 The holiday season is upon us and the big man himself, Santa Claus, took time off from his North Pole duties to celebrate Borealis Lights in St. Albert. Along with local media personalities, he was there to help oversee the lighting of the new 85-foot Christmas tree. What were his thoughts? “Come on down to Borealis Lights!” Claus said in an exclusive interview. “You’re going to love it! This is the most festive place in the world – except for the North Pole, of course!” There you have it. Straight from the authority on Christmas himself! The lighting of the tree took place during a private media night on November 21, and it did not disappoint. Following light up, a tour of the experience shows that the event is as breathtaking as ever. All the favourites are back, including the stunning light tunnels, the fun wrap-o-matic, the animated Aladdin, diligent toy soldiers, nostalgic art deco light sculptures, and the towering candle extravaganza.When buying tickets online, you can contribute to the Kinettes Christmas Hamper Drive with a monetary donation. Additionally, the event gate gladly accepts donations of toys, non-perishable food items, and monetary contributions.
Whether you are seeing the lights solo, as a holiday date, as a fun family activity, or as part of a large group, you will be entranced by the experience. Make time in your holiday season to enjoy an event that not only fills you with Christmas cheer, but also gives back to those in our community.
When sharing pictures on your socials of your visit to the lights, please use the hashtag #borealislights2024 and tag Borealis Lights on their official Facebook and Instagram pages.
Nerissa McNaughton is a freelance writer and a contributor to Great West Media. This story was written for the Great West Media & Southern Alberta Newspapers Cool Winter Guide advertising feature. The Cool Winter Guide is a special feature about winter activities, bucket list adventures, winter attractions, events, and road trip-worthy food & beverage destinations across Alberta. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial staff. 15