Where to Visit with Santa in Edmonton - Your Drive-up, Outdoor and Indoor [Physically Distanced] Options
Visiting with Santa might look a little different this year, but there are still many opportunities for families to visit with Santa in Edmonton. Read on to find out where you can visit with Santa this year in Edmonton:
DRIVE-by Visits with Santa
Winter WonderforestThe Winter Wonder Forest, presented by True Start Foundation in partnership with Snow Valley, is Edmonton's Enchanted Drive Thru Holiday Light Experience. We will be transforming over 115,000 sq. feet of campground into a stunning and breathtaking Holiday light display to look at from the warmth of your own vehicle. This event is a family-friendly, socially distanced event. On special nights, you'll be able to visit with Santa with a drive-by. Magic of LightsMagic of Lights™ is a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience to celebrate the season. Pile everyone into the car and experience Magic of Lights from the safety and comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring your favorite holiday themes and characters to life. On special nights, you'll be able to catch a drive-by visit with Santa.
Physically Distanced In-person Santa Visits
Visit Santa at West Edmonton MallThere is something magical about Christmas this year at Santa's Chalet. Santa and his elves are busy preparing for the holiday season as they await your visit to capture memories of the most wonderful time of the year. Families will have a socially distanced, six minute session that is booked in advance, to visit with Santa, with a goodie bag and a sweet treat (yay! Cotton candy!).Visit Santa at his Candy CabinSanta will be returning this year a little differently, starting on November 27, 2020. He will be safely nestled in his cozy Candy Cane Cabin. Bookings for photos are online only this year. The Candy Cane Cabin is his safe and secret cabin in the old Pier one location beside DSW. To keep families and Santa safe guests will be asked to sit on a bench in front of Santa's Candy Cane Cabin or stand in front of it for a professional photo opportunity.
OUTDOOR Visits with Santa
Vist Santa at Southgate CentreA magical, socially distanced, holiday encounter with North Pole’s most famous resident. Reservations are required to secure your spot, for this outdoor winter wonderland at Southgate Centre. Santa visits and selfies are free and will take place outdoors. Visits and photos will take place in a contactless way with 6’ of separation between Santa and guests. Optional professional photos with Santa begin at $19 for one (1) 5"x7" print
ONLINE Visits with Santa
St. Albert Visits with SantaFor this visit with Santa, you can connect from your own home. Perfect for those cold days when you just don't want to leave the house, and a great safe alternative to reduce your exposure to people. To make your Select your time zone and an online visit time, and fill in the details to truly customize your experience and visit with Santa this year.AirBnb Santa ExperiencesAirbnb Online Experiences offer a plethora of holiday online Experiences ranging from holiday traditions from around the world to special Experiences designed for families of all backgrounds. Fun fact: more than 80 per cent of Online Experience guests are already based outside the hosts' home country! Here are just a few of the great holiday offerings from around the world: Sing Holiday Songs with a Broadway Star: New York, U.S., Create recycled puppets for the holidays: Berlin, Germany, Meet Santa Claus in Lapland: Lapland, Finland, Sign Language Santa: Athens, U.S., and the Santa Storytime with Award-Winning Author: Atlanta, U.S.Mill Woods Town Centre Virtual VisitsThere are many ways that you can connect with Santa online this year - and have it arranged locally. Mill Woods Town Centre is offering up: Storytime with Santa, My Photo with Santa, Pet Photo with Santa, Jingle Bell Tradition, Mistletoe Traditions and Holiday Magic Traditions.How are you visiting Santa in Edmonton this year?