All Is Bright is back on 124 Street on Friday, Nov 13 and Saturday, Nov 14, and it's free. Here's the map, the times and the weather first, then a quick look at Westmount, the heritage neighbourhood around it.
Map: where to eat, shop and look around
See all 23 places by name
Eat & drink
- Sushi Wave
- Mr. & Mrs. Singh Kitchen
- Tiramisu Bistro
- Woodshed Burgers
- Koutouki Taverna
- Duchess Bake Shop
- Three Vikings
- Golden Sparrow
- Washoku Bistro
- RGE RD
- Irrational Brewing
- Delavoye Chocolate Maker
Shops
- Swish (vintage)
- Repeat Vintage
- Audio Ark
- The Prints and the Paper
Pharmacy
- Pharmasave Westmount
Festival hub
- Helen Nolan Park, light-up
Art & theatre
- Theatre Network (the Roxy)
- Maud Gallery
- Bearclaw Gallery
- West End Gallery
- Peter Robertson Gallery
21 to 23 are on "gallery row," about three blocks south at 103 to 104 Avenue. It's a nice walk before the light-up.
Every spot was checked Nov 12, 2026: a current City of Edmonton business licence and a live listing online. Hours change on festival night, so check a spot's own page before you go.
Key takeaways
- All Is Bright runs Friday, Nov 13 from 4 p.m. to Saturday, Nov 14 at 8 p.m. It's free (124street.ca).
- Friday: about 20 ice sculptures are carved around the 124 Street area, starting at 4 p.m.
- Saturday: 124 Street from 107 to 110 Avenue becomes the festival site from 4 to 8 p.m., with the light-up countdown at 6:30 p.m. at Helen Nolan Park.
- Weather: dry both days, and Saturday looks clear, about 2°C at 6 p.m. Sunset is 5:38 p.m.
- Free horse carriage rides are new this year. The line starts at 109 Avenue.
- The festival sits in Westmount, where homes go back to the early 1900s and part of the area has been a City-recognized heritage area since 1997.
Times and weather
Friday, Nov 13 · ice carving
☁️ 9° high
- Cloudy, no rain or snow in the forecast
- About 5°C at 6 p.m. (feels like 2°)
- Light wind
Saturday, Nov 14 · light-up
✨ 5° high
- Clear skies, no rain or snow in the forecast
- About 2°C at 6 p.m. (feels like −1°), near 0° by 8 p.m.
- Light wind
- 4:00 p.m.Festival opens. Still daylight.
- 5:38 p.m.Sunset.
- 6:03 to 6:32 p.m."Blue hour." The sky goes deep blue, which makes lights and ice sculptures look amazing in photos.
- 6:30 p.m.Light-up countdown at Helen Nolan Park, right at the end of blue hour.
- 7:00 p.m. onFully dark. The lights are the whole show.
My tip: be on 124 Street by 6 p.m. for blue-sky photos and the countdown. Dress for about 0°C. Alberta didn't "fall back" this year, which is why sunset is later than you're used to. Forecast from Open-Meteo as of Nov 12, so check it again Saturday morning.
What can you do on Saturday?
Inside the festival site (124 Street between 107 and 110 Avenue), the organizers list:
- Light-up ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Gather around Helen Nolan Park for the countdown. The organizers moved it later this year because there's no daylight saving time.
- Free horse carriage rides (new this year). The line starts at 109 Avenue.
- Main stage on 108 Avenue facing 124 Street, with Indigenous dancers, The Get Downs and more.
See the full lineup (4 more)
- Fire show every hour from 4 to 8 p.m., between 107 and 108 Avenue.
- Chinese lion dancers at 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m., also between 107 and 108 Avenue.
- Free ice carving lessons all night, two live DJs, roaming performers and characters.
- Food trucks and stalls, including Tiramisu Bistro, Woodshed Burgers, RGE RD and Sushi Wave.
Just outside the site, there's a mural light-up at 10615 124 Street, the finished ice sculptures, a fire truck at Manchester Square from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and the Grinch at High Street from 2 p.m. A lot of the shops are also doing their own specials, hot chocolate and late hours, so it's worth walking the side streets too.
Where do you park for All Is Bright?
The business association says there are about 1,000 on-street parking spaces within a block of 124 Street (124street.ca). With the street closed on Saturday, give yourself extra time, or take the bus and walk in.
My tip: come for the ice carving on Friday when it's quieter, then come back Saturday for the 6:30 light-up.
Where is 124 Street, and what neighbourhood is it in?
The festival block of 124 Street (107 to 110 Avenue) sits in Westmount, just west of downtown. In the City's property assessment data, the addresses along that stretch are listed under Westmount (City of Edmonton Open Data, dataset q7d6-ambg, pulled Nov 12, 2026).
The business association says the area has more than 100 local retailers and restaurants and 12 art galleries (124street.ca).
For a full neighbourhood guide with schools, parks and the map, see my Westmount page.
Why does Westmount have so many old homes?
- 1904Westmount east of 127 Street joins Edmonton
- 1911The streetcar reaches the area, and the building boom starts
- 1997The Westmount Architectural Heritage Area is recognized
- 2026Still full of early 1900s Foursquare and Craftsman homes
Read the full history
This is the part I love about Westmount. According to the City of Edmonton's Westmount Architectural Heritage Area guide (City PDF):
- The part of Westmount east of 127 Street became part of Edmonton in 1904.
- It grew fast in the boom before the First World War, especially after the streetcar from central Edmonton was extended to the area in 1911.
- After the war, the area saw little redevelopment, so it kept its early 1900s character.
- It has a high concentration of well-preserved Foursquare and Craftsman-style homes built in the early 1900s.
- The Westmount Architectural Heritage Area was formally recognized in 1997, with special development rules so new building and renovations fit the area's character.
What that means if you're buying: a home inside the heritage area comes with extra design rules for renovations and new builds. That's great for the street, but it's something to check before you plan a big change.
What do homes in Westmount look like by the numbers?
Here's what the City's 2026 property assessment data shows for Westmount (dataset q7d6-ambg, rows updated Nov 9, 2026, pulled Nov 12, 2026). Parking stalls and storage units are left out; condos and apartments are in.
Source: City of Edmonton 2026 property assessment (q7d6-ambg), pulled Nov 12, 2026. Assessed value is for property tax, not a sale price.
So Westmount isn't one price range. You can find a condo near 124 Street or a restored character home on a tree-lined street. Keep in mind that the City's assessed value is for property tax. It isn't a market price. For what homes are really selling for, ask me and I'll pull the current numbers for the exact street.
Wondering what your own place is worth? Try my home value page.
What else is on in Edmonton this weekend?
- Grey Cup, Sunday, Nov 15: the Edmonton Elks play the Montreal Alouettes in the 113th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium in Calgary (CBC Edmonton, Nov 7).
FAQ
Is All Is Bright free?
Yes. The organizers list it as free, and the horse carriage rides are free too.
What time is the All Is Bright light-up?
6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, around Helen Nolan Park on 124 Street.
Where exactly is All Is Bright?
The Saturday festival site is 124 Street from 107 Avenue to 110 Avenue. The ice sculptures on Friday are spread around the wider 124 Street area.
What will the weather be for All Is Bright 2026?
As of Nov 12, the forecast is dry both days. Saturday looks clear, about 2°C at 6 p.m. and near 0°C by 8 p.m. Sunset is 5:38 p.m., so the 6:30 light-up lands right at the end of blue hour.
Which neighbourhood is 124 Street in?
The festival block of 124 Street is in Westmount, just west of downtown Edmonton.
Can I renovate a house in the Westmount heritage area?
Yes, but the City has special design rules for the heritage area, so check them before you plan a big change. I'm happy to walk you through it.
Thinking about Westmount?
If you love the 124 Street area and want to know what's for sale nearby, or what your home might be worth, send me a message or call or text 587-400-4668. I'm happy to help.
Sources
Sources and photo credits
- 124 Street & Area Business Association, "All Is Bright 2026: Winter Festival": https://124street.ca/event/all-is-bright-2026/ (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- 124 Street & Area Business Association home page (parking, number of shops and galleries): https://124street.ca/ (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- City of Edmonton, Westmount Architectural Heritage Area User Guide: https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/assets/PDF/WAHA_User_Guide.pdf
- City of Edmonton, Westmount information boards (Sept 2018): https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/assets/Neighbourhoods/Westmount_Information_Board_Sept18.pdf
- City of Edmonton Open Data, Property Assessment Data (Current Calendar Year), q7d6-ambg, pulled Nov 12, 2026
- Weather: Open-Meteo forecast for 124 Street, pulled Nov 12, 2026: https://open-meteo.com/. Sunset, blue hour and dusk worked out for 124 Street on Alberta Time (UTC−6).
- Alberta Time (no fall clock change from November 2026): https://www.alberta.ca/albertas-new-time-system
- Shops and restaurants: City of Edmonton Open Data, Business Licences (qhi4-bdpu), checked Nov 12, 2026, plus each business's online listing. Island Brew Coffee House closed Sept 23, 2026 (Daily Hive), so it's not on the map.
- Maps: built from City of Edmonton Open Data (neighbourhood boundaries, building footprints, property assessment addresses).
- Photos: Mack Male via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, resized and cropped for this page. Photos are from past All Is Bright festivals (2014 to 2016).
- CBC Edmonton (Grey Cup matchup), Nov 7, 2026
