Christmas Lights Across Canada 2018

The 34th edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada will kick off with an official illumination ceremony on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 7 pm. Every night from December 6 to January 7, enjoy the Magical Winter Lightscapes multimedia show projected on the Parliament Hill buildings. People of all ages will get into the holiday spirit as hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights shine in Canada’s Capital Region and across the country. See you then!

On December 31, the multimedia show will run until 11:59 p.m. At midnight, a short pyrotechnics display will herald the New Year.

Illumination ceremony

Take part in the illumination ceremony on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 7 pm on Parliament Hill.

Plan your evening

See the Christmas lights in Canada’s Capital Region and the projection on the Parliament Buildings until January 7, 2019.

Become a volunteer

Become a volunteer for the illumination ceremony on Parliament Hill.

Christmas lights in Canada's capital cities

See the lights in Canada's provincial and territorial capitals.