How to Enjoy Candy Cane Lane with the Kids in Edmonton | 2016

Candy Cane Lane is one of those Christmas traditions that we do every single year – at least twice. Usually, on a way back from a shopping trip at the mall we’ll drive down Candy Cane lane, and at least once, we’ll bundle up the kids and walk – wagon, sled, hot chocolate in hand, it’s one of those must-do experiences in Edmonton.

Where is Candy Cane Lane in Edmonton? Candy Cane Lane is located at 148 Street between 92nd and 100th Ave. The holiday lights display run between December 9th, 2016 and January 1/2017. (view the map, here)

How long does it take? It takes 10-15 minutes driving, and about 20-25 minutes if you’re walking with little kids. For ease of use, we like to bring a sled or wagon (if there isn’t enough snow on the sidewalks to pull the sled.

What should you bring? Last year, Candy Cane Lane raised pounds and pounds for local food banks, from donations of people visiting the popular Christmas Light display. Bring food for the food banks, as there are donation boxes and bins throughout the area. Make sure everything’s bagged, just in case it’s snowing.

Bundle up, bring hot beverages and layer kids so they’re not cold (if you choose to walk). Kids can also bring their letters to Santa (until the 16th December) to mail in the Canada Post boxes – a great reason to visit early in the season.

Santa Letters Address: Santa Claus North Pole H0H 0H0

Driving? Where should you park? It’s best to park a block or two away from 148th St between 100th Ave to 92nd Ave, you might have to walk a bit farther if you’re there on busy times, like weekend evenings.

Driving down Candy Cane Lane – we like to bring along special snacks for the car, like hot chocolate, or popcorn for the kids to enjoy as they watch the lights go by.

See Candy Cane Lane by Sleigh: Candy Cane Lane sleigh rides are brought to you by The Society for the Preservation of Candy Cane Lane and Crestwood Community League and are $17/adults and children, children under the age of 24 months, on laps, are free. Book sleigh rides, here. 

Image Credit: Explore Edmonton