Nothing captures the magic of the holiday season quite like a tour of dazzling holiday light displays. In Abbotsford, the community comes alive with festive cheer as neighborhoods and local landmarks light up in a stunning array of colors. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or enjoying a cozy evening for two, exploring these glowing spectacles is a heartwarming way to celebrate the season. From whimsical decorations to synchronized light shows, there’s something to enchant everyone.
The Abbotsford News has compiled a list of homes decorated for the holidays by Abbotsford locals! These folks have put a LOT of effort into bringing some holiday cheer to the city so they’d love for you to come check them out. And if you’re looking for an extra-special stop on your lights tour, Christmas at Tanglebank offers a full holiday experience with walk-through displays, warm drinks, festive snacks, and holiday movies. Grab a hot chocolate from your favourite local coffee shop, get in the car, and go for a drive around Abbotsford to look at these incredible light displays!
Before heading out, check the local holiday light display Google Map locations HERE to plan your route. You’ll discover neighborhoods that not only dazzle with lights but also have inviting coffee shops nearby where you can stop for a cup of rich hot chocolate. Whether it’s a cozy café with holiday-themed drinks or a local favorite offering classic cocoa, these stops make your light-viewing adventure even more delightful. Make it an evening to remember by pairing the glow of twinkling lights with the warmth of a festive drink in hand. Check each business for hours of operation.
Christmas at Tanglebank transforms into a winter wonderland that’s perfect for the whole family. Walk through twinkling light displays that illuminate the property while sipping on warm drinks (the hot chocolate is delicious!) and enjoying festive snacks like warm pretzels. With holiday movies playing throughout the evening in their mini movie theatre and countless photo opportunities among the glowing decorations, it’s an affordable outing at just $30 per carload (fitting up to 8 people). Whether you’re kicking off your lights tour or making it your grand finale, Christmas at Tanglebank offers that magical combination of dazzling displays and cozy holiday atmosphere that makes the season special.
WARM BEVERAGE STOPS
DOWNTOWN ABBOTSFORD
Oldhand Coffee | 2617 Pauline Street
The Polly Fox | 130 – 33780 Essendene Avenue
The Pastry Portal | 120 – 2553 Montrose Avenue
Aurora Roasters | A – 2615 Montrose Avenue
Tracycakes Bakery Cafe | 101 – 2636 Montrose Avenue
Reddy Made Cakes | 2 – 33775 Essendene Avenue
Foxglove Floral Cafe | 101 – 2724 Montrose Avenue
The HABIT Project | 33771 George Ferguson Way
Lepp’s Bakehouse and Delicatessen | 2518 West Railway Street
MT LEHMAN COMMUNITY
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