Christmas Lights

* The 32nd edition of Christmas Lights across Canada kicks off on December 7 at 7 p.m. with * Official Illumination Ceremony on Parliament Hill; * Almost 20 000 people were there last year; * Free BeaverTails® pastries and hot chocolate, while supplies last, so need to arrive early! ...

The official illumination isn’t until Wednesday, December 2 , but we have a sneak peek at the amazing winter lightscape projection show that will be projected onto the Parliament buildings every night from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. from December 2-January 7 . ...

[caption id=“attachment_19259” align=“aligncenter” width=“800”] Patrimoine canadien/Canadian Heritage[/caption] The official illumination ceremony for the 31st edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada takes place on Parliament Hill on ** December 2 ** , at 7 p.m. This year’s ceremony features enhanced pyrotechnics, a performance by Measha Bruggergosman, and a large screen that will air holiday wishes from all 13 Premiers during the Illumination Ceremony. ...

During this holiday season, beautiful natural Christmas trees are lighting up the state areas of the official residences thanks to a donation from the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association (CCTGA). The Canadian-grown Fraser firs, ranging from 3 to 3.6 metres (10 to 12 feet) in height, are from the Ottawa area. ...

** Hundreds of Thousands of Christmas Lights Set to Brighten up Canada’s Capital Region ** ** Minister Glover invites Canadians to kick off the holiday season with the 30th edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada ** The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, in collaboration with exclusive sponsor Manulife, is pleased to invite the public to the launch of the 30th edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada. ...