Ottawa Christmas lights map 2026
The Christmas 2026 map is scheduled to open on November 4, 2026.
The Halloween 2026 map is open now.
Meanwhile, browse past maps.
About the Ottawa Christmas lights map
Map the Lights is a free, community-built map of Christmas lights around Ottawa–Gatineau. Anyone can add a display they know about, and visitors' thumbs-up, “Not there” reports and in-person confirmations show which displays are up this season.
It includes decorated houses, light shows set to music, walk-throughs, big trees and streets where several neighbours decorate.
Using the map
- Tap a pin for the display's details.
- Filters narrow the map by type of display. Community-confirmed only hides displays nobody has confirmed yet this season.
- Near me moves the map to your location.
- Add displays to your route to plan an evening out.
Questions
Where can I see Christmas lights in Ottawa?
Each pin on the map is a home or street display that someone has added, from single houses to streets where several neighbours decorate. Grey pins are from past years and haven't been confirmed yet this season. Tap Near me to see what's around you.
Are there Christmas lights in Kanata, Orléans or Barrhaven?
The map covers all of Ottawa and Gatineau, including Stittsville, Nepean, Riverside South, Aylmer and Hull.
Which displays have light shows set to music?
Open Filters and leave only Light show with music checked.
When are the lights on?
Many displays list their hours on their pin. Lights look best after dark, and in December the sun sets in Ottawa at around 4:20 pm.
Can I plan a route to see several displays?
Yes. Open a display and tap Add to route, then open Your route at the top of the page to reorder your stops and get driving or walking directions in Google Maps.
How do I add my house, or a display I saw?
Tap Add display, find the address and choose what kind of display it is. You don't need an account: displays added without signing in show as not yet confirmed until someone else confirms them.
I don't want my home on the map. What can I do?
Send your address through the feedback page. See Don't list my address.
Is Map the Lights free?
Yes. The map is free to use, and you don't need an account to browse it.
When is the map open?
The Christmas 2026 map is scheduled to run from November 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Maps from earlier seasons are under Past maps.