Self-guided tour of Vernon's best Christmas light displays

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Want to add a little sparkle to your night?

Appropriately named Vernon realtor John Christmas has compiled a self-guided tour of some of the city's best holiday light displays.

His list has more than 20 addresses, but submissions continue to be taken, and he's laid them all out on a Google map for easy navigating.

"Last year, I decided to compile the community's best lit houses into an easy to follow tour," he says.

"Thanks to your positive feedback, the tour is making a return! This list was hand picked for the 2020 season to include my family's favourite holiday houses and will lead you past many noteworthy homes along the way. So, get your warm beverages, favourite Christmas snacks and follow the list below."

He's even added some review comments on some of the more noteworthy homes.

You can print of the list here and check off the addresses as you go, or click here for the Google map tour.

Start the tour here:

• 1. 7156 Lakeridge Drive
• 2. 7043 Amber Drive
• 3. 7966 Okanagan Landing Road – "A unique character home built in 1908. This heritage home is stunning with a great Christmas display!"
• Check out all of Longacre Drive – "6974 Longacre Drive and the neighbours seem to be having a light off! This street has several displays all the way through and is en route to the next home!"
• 4. 5769 Teal Drive
• 5. 2205 Canary Place
• 6. 5617 South Vernon Drive
• 7. 1500 43rd Street
• 8. 1409 43rd Street
• 9. 4416 Bellevue Drive
• 10. 4504 Valleyview Place
• 11. 3408 20th Ave – "This display artist is young and has a great start to his Christmas setup. I look forward to seeing this collection grow as he has some new additions already. Be sure to head down 34th Street, as it looks like we are having a bit of competition down there. The displays keep growing every time I drive by."
• 12. 2002 30th Avenue
• 13. 1104 29th Avenue
• 14. 3904 25th Street - "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story collide in this stunner!"
• 15. 1104 29th Avenue – "A little reminder of the estimated time until Christmas!"
• The last six consist of a little more driving, but the roads will offer many displays along the way. Also they may not be up and running fully until a little more into December.
• 16. 4188 East Vernon Road
• 17. 5100 Dixon Dam Road
• 18. 1430 Copper Mountain Court
• 19. 5026 Silver Star Road – "This one is best to view going up Silver Star Road, heading towards the ski hill."
• 20. 7435 L&A Road – "Try to spot the Christmas star across the valley. You're about to see it up close at the last home!"
• 21. 6439 Blue Jay Road – "Be sure to check out this area as there are a few notable homes in here! This Christmas star is amazing!"

If you have a suggestion, you can email it to [email protected].