Candy Cane Lane (and Sleigh Rides) Open for the Season December 12, 2025
This year, celebrate more than fifty years of Candy Cane Lane. The season opens on December 12th, until New Year’s Day. It’s your chance to take part in this beloved holiday tradition, where you can experience the magic of driving by one of the most lit-up places in the city. Whether you wait for one of the Candy Cane Lane Walk Nights 2025, or you plan to venture down in your vehicle, sipping hot chocolates, listening to Christmas carols on the radio, it’s a beloved Edmonton holiday tradition to explore Candy Cane Lane at Christmas.
Candy Cane Lane 2025
Many elves have been working hard to ensure this special event is available again this year. Enjoy the sights and sounds from your vehicle or from the sidewalks beginning on December 12th and lasting until New Years Day.
Here’s what you need to know before you visit Candy Cane Lane
Sleigh ride tickets are available starting December 12, 2023 and are $25 per person, for guests twenty-four months and over (infants under 24 months sitting in a lap are free of charge). The fulls sleigh can be booked privately, to book the entire sleigh ride, book 18 passengers total. Sleigh rides are 45-60 minutes and leave from, and return to, the park at 148st and 99ave. For sleigh riders, make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled experience!
Sleigh Ride and Fire pit nights: December 12,13,14,19,20,21,22, 23, 27, 28
This year, Candy Cane Lane will be hosting two walk nights. On December 13 and 23, 2025. Candy Cane Lane will be closed to vehicles from 5pm until 11pm. Walk, bike, sled or ski - Candy Cane Lane will be closed to cars on these nights. The event is dog-friendly. Please keep your pet on a leash, pick up after them, and be sure that your dog is comfortable with large crowds, horses, and other dogs.
Lights are turned on at 6pm and are finished at 11pm, daily.
Please remember to bring donations for the Food Bank. Green donation bins will be set up along the lane to drop off your Food Bank items.
Visit www.yegcandycanelane.com to book tickets, find special events and learn more about the holiday programming.
