About the Halifax Christmas lights map

Map the Lights is a free, community-built map of Christmas lights around Halifax. 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.

Know a display in Halifax? Add it to the map so others can find it.

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.
• Know a display that isn't on the map? Add it.

Questions

Is my display good enough?

If you are asking this question, you should add it! People might drive or walk out of their way to visit your display, so adding a photo can help them know what to expect.

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. You can also use the route builder simply as a list and navigate yourself.

Can I add my favourites to a list?

If you want to maintain a "Favourites list", we recommend using the "Add to route" button.

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. Making an account helps us prevent abuse and makes your interactions count more!

Do I need to be in Halifax to add a display?

No! There are no geographic limits: you can add a display anywhere. Each city on the Cities page has its own map page, and another metro area gets one when it has 20 displays on the map in a season.

Why are you asking for my location? I don't want to give my location!

You don't need to give us location access. Location access only confirms that you're actually at a display, which counts toward its green checkmark. It's optional, and it helps us prevent abuse. Confirming a display while you're there with location on is also what lets you add photos to it. Your location isn't saved; it's only used to check whether you're nearby.

Do I need to log in to add a display?

No. Displays added without signing in show as 🕘 not yet confirmed until someone else confirms them; signing in also lets you add a photo. We keep only your name and email, and the map doesn't show who added a display.

Who can add photos?

Sign in, then tap Confirm it's here while you're at the display, with location access on. Once that check passes, you can add photos of that display for the rest of the season, including after you get home. You can also attach a photo when you add a new display.

Each display can have up to 5 photos. The first one added is the main photo, and it's the picture shown when someone shares the display.

Can I fix a mistake on a display?

Yes. Sign in, open the display and tap Suggest an edit.

How do I change a display's photos?

Sign in, open the display and tap Suggest an edit. You can pick a different main photo, replace or remove a photo, or suggest new photos if the display has room for more.

When is the map open?

The Christmas 2026 map is scheduled to run from November 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Maps from earlier seasons are under Past maps.

Halifax Halloween map · Past maps · About Map the Lights

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