Lighting Up HRM! The Best Christmas Lights in the City and Beyond

It’s that time of year again… we are ‘Lighting Up HRM’!

From Halifax to Hubbards, Sambro to Sackville, Dartmouth, Bedford, and all places in between, these are the best Christmas lights in HRM! Hundreds of staples, thousands of tie wraps and millions of ooh’s and aah’s later, we are ‘Lighting up Halifax, Dartmouth and Beyond’!

We will be adding to our list as the lights continue to shine so be sure to check back to find all the best spots. If you would like to be included in our list or know of a great place that should be shared, please let us know by sending an email. Click on each location to find the google map link.

Lighting Up HRM – Halifax Area

Downtown Area

Grand Parade, Barrington Street

The only way to truly enjoy the holiday sights and sounds of downtown Halifax is on foot and Parade Square is the place you want to hit up for a holiday spectacle! Halifax City Hall has an amazing projection display that runs about every 15 minutes.

Halifax Waterfront

The Halifax Waterfront is home to ‘Evergreen Festival‘, Halifax’s newest holiday festival. Check out their amazing displays, including the ‘Tunnel of Hope’ as they spread cheer and ‘Light up the Waterfront’!

South End

Connaught Avenue/Norwood Street/Rosebank Avenue/Jubilee Road – WOW! This is what Christmas Lights are all about! We suggest you park your vehicle and take a stroll around this festive block to fully enjoy its’ magic! Look for Santa in the window and enjoy the Christmas movies on the big screen. You will also find two donation boxes where goods for the Salvation Army are kindly appreciated. Grab a hot chocolate and enjoy this winter wonderland!

Photo: Bob Ali

Beaufort Avenue

7031 Fielding Avenue – Check out this unique display of ‘Misfit Gingerbread Land’!

Fairview Area

Mt Royale Park Area – Bently Drive, Sophia Street and Salzburg Place – Tucked away behind Mt. Royale Park, just off of Washmill Lake Drive, you will find a little subdivision with a LOT of holiday spirit! Check out over 50 Santas on people’s front lawns and some spectacular lighted homes. The kids will love to see the spectacle and count the Santas along the way!

Photo: Bob Ali

4 Keystone Court

Central Avenue

122 Melrose Avenue

151 Main Avenue

Rockingham/Clayton Park Area

88 Flamingo Drive

27, 29 and 31 Canary Crescent – festive lights with a bit of neighbourly humour!

Meadowlark Crescent

Spryfield Area

146 Abrams Way – Check out this house and many more in this festive neighbourhood!

650 Herring Cove Road

Woodcrest Avenue

Devon Crescent

161 Sylvia Avenue

Lighting Up HRM – Dartmouth Area

Downtown Dartmouth Holiday Lights Tour – Downtown Dartmouth is getting Merry and Bright with beautiful holiday lights, murals, and window displays at 6 different downtown locations including Sullivan’s Pond and the Alderney Landing! Check here for all the festive details.

Oathill Crescent

Crichton Avenue

158 Flying Cloud Drive

14 and 68 Louisburg Lane

Dorthea Drive

Lorne Avenue

Appian Way

86 Stratford Drive

2 Lakeshire Crescent

21 Castleton Crescent

Cole Harbour

19 and 21 Bass Court

240 Ritcey Crescent

16 Hickory Lane

Photo: Devon Mason

Eastern Passage

1740 Shore Road

1881 Shore Road

74 Hornes Road

146 Melrose Crescent

Lighting Up HRM – Bedford/Sackville/Hammonds Plains Area

Bedford

2 Watervista Lane

100 Riverview Crescent

10/16 Nelsons Landing Blvd

Bridge Street

Lower Sackville

16 Shea Street

Ridge Avenue

2 Nictaux Drive

132 Nictaux Drive

106 Cavalier Drive

79 Grennan Drive

64/66 Skyridge Avenue

Gloria Court

16 Leaside Drive

Old Sackville Road – lots of Christmas spirit along this road and be sure not to miss #222, #265 and #275!

Middle Sackville

5 Bianca Court

Fringe Drive

144 Fenerty Road

62 Millwood Drive

39 Champlain Avenue

54 Jasperridge Lane

Upper Sackville

41 Colgrove Avenue

Fall River

Holland Road

Robert Street

Arthur Joseph Drive

56 Brook Street

29 Regency Court

320 Preakness Crescent

Hammonds Plains/Lucasville

50 Shadha Court

1139 White Hills Run

Kingswood Drive

Bree Lane

Brandy Court

Timber Trails Mini Home Park – 11 Streets of Holiday Lights!

179 Waterstone Run

Lighting Up HRM… and Beyond

33 Grover Drive, Williamswood – Head out past Spryfield to check out these amazing lights! You can enjoy this display from 5 pm to 10 pm daily until December 31st.

Mineville – Lights Up Mineville! It’s been 10 years since the last Mineville Christmas Decorating Contest but the festive folks in Mineville are bringing it back in 2020. We imagine there will be lots of great light displays throughout the community. Check out their Facebook Page for the latest details!

15 This Street – Porter’s Lake

5010 Highway 7, Porters Lake

25 Sandy Lane, Porter’s Lake

8599 Hwy 7, Musquodoboit Harbour

Terence Bay Road

172 East Side Road, Ketch Harbour

2800 Clam Harbour Road

6315 Hwy 2, Enfield – If you are heading out to the airport, take a quick detour and check out this fun lights display. The biggest Santa and Mrs. Claus we have seen so far this year – standing tall at 16 feet!