As fall retreats and winter emerges, so does the wonder and joy of Christmas in the Canadian Rockies. November 18th, a flurry of family-friendly activities kick-start the season in Banff bringing holiday cheer to a whole new level. During the day, take a photo with Santa Claus and tell him all your Christmas wishes! At dusk, the streets come alive with the magic glow of the Santa Claus Parade of Lights as a procession of floats, performers, and the big man himself traverses Banff Avenue.