Top 10 Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend
Discover the best holiday events and activities in Calgary this weekend, from dazzling light festivals to last-minute shopping and festive traditions. Plan your perfect seasonal outing.
Discover the best holiday events and activities in Calgary this weekend, from dazzling light festivals to last-minute shopping and festive traditions. Plan your perfect seasonal outing.
Calgarians will pay more for transit and recreation in 2026. Get the details on new bus fares, pool passes, and the reasons behind the municipal fee hikes.
Need a last-minute Christmas tree? A Calgary garden centre is giving theirs away for free on December 24, 2025. Get the details and spread some holiday cheer.
A London, Ontario couple has become famous for their spectacular residential Christmas display, featuring 50 inflatables and 10,000 lights. Discover the story behind their festive tradition.
Montreal is set for a white Christmas with fresh snowfall. Meanwhile, NORAD's Santa Tracker shows Saint Nick's global journey. Get the festive weather details and holiday magic.
In December 1999, Calgary shattered temperature records with a 20°C Christmas heat wave. Residents golfed, swam, and soaked up the sun. Discover the story of this upside-down holiday season.
For over two decades, the Calgary Herald has transformed its Christmas Eve front page into a festive greeting. Discover the history and see what's planned for 2025.
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
Over 180,000 Calgary homes face holiday waste pickup changes. The city urges proper sorting as waste volume spikes 25%. Learn how to handle gift wrap, trees, and more.
Local Christmas tree sales are booming in Nova Scotia this season, with one seller moving 350 trees, even as international shipments face a downturn. Discover the local market shift.
Your complete guide to Christmas in Calgary for 2025. Discover festive events like Zoo Lights, free skating, and light displays, plus essential info on what's open and closed over the holidays.
Explore how Christmas in Chatham-Kent evolved from simple community gatherings in the 1850s to a more commercial holiday by 1900. Discover the festive history of this Ontario region.
Nova Scotia's Christmas tree farms report a significant sales increase for the 2025 season. Owners William Robichaud and Daniel Bar share insights into the holiday trend. Read more about the festive boost.
A professional contractor warns Canadians about common holiday decorating mistakes that risk fire, water damage, and structural harm. Learn how to celebrate safely.
WinSport's Servus Tube Park opened Saturday, braving -30C windchill. The 8-lane park is open weekends until March and daily over Christmas holidays, offering easy winter fun for Calgary families.
More than 300 Calgarians received free turkeys at a holiday drive at Max Bell Centre on Friday, December 20, 2025, braving frigid temperatures for festive support.
Discover festive events, holiday closures, and things to do in Ottawa this Christmas and New Year's season. Your complete guide for 2025.
A unique holiday auction in Nova Scotia sees bidders competing for a miniature Woody the Talking Christmas Tree. Get the festive details on this charming seasonal story.
A powerful windstorm in Metro Vancouver sent a tree crashing into a townhouse, destroying a children's bedroom window. The incident highlights the dangers of severe weather.
Discover where to volunteer in Calgary this holiday season. From delivering hampers to adapting toys, learn how you can help local charities and make a direct impact.
Dalhousie University professors saved the holiday season at Mic Mac Mall, repairing the beloved Woody the Talking Christmas Tree after a mechanical failure. Discover how academic expertise brought festive magic back to life.
A festive tradition in Prince Albert National Park is providing a surprising benefit: reducing wildfire fuel. Learn how this annual harvest protects communities.
The Saint John Community Coalition launched a free store on December 6, 2025, offering essentials without cost. Discover how this initiative supports local residents in New Brunswick.
Running late for Christmas? This Best Choice Products 6-foot pre-lit artificial tree is on sale for under $100. Available in multiple colours, it's a sturdy, reviewer-loved option to save you time and money.
Jimmy Fallon targeted Pete Hegseth with a topical joke during the National Christmas Tree lighting. The former Fox host faces scrutiny over airstrikes and a security breach. Read the full story.
The City of Sarnia addresses public feedback on its 2025 municipal Christmas tree display. Discover the city's response and the community's reaction.
Winnipeg Police are investigating a series of unusual thefts over two months, including a Christmas tree, ornaments, and a door. Get the latest details on this strange crime spree.
Bastien Tree Farm in Essex, Ontario, is preparing for its busiest time of year as families seek the perfect real Christmas tree. Owner Ovid Bastien shares insights into the seasonal tradition.
The ByWard Market has won Ottawa's holiday height contest with a 48-foot Christmas tree, but a Gatineau rival looms for 2026. Discover the festive competition and city decorations.
The annual Christmas tree harvest is now underway at Saskatchewan's Prince Albert National Park. This cherished tradition allows families to cut their own tree while supporting park conservation. Discover how to participate.