Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Edmonton (AB, Canada) this year? This post covers Christmas Edmonton 2022 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Edmonton, where to get turkey to go as well as features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.
Christmas Eve this year is Saturday, December 24, 2022. Christmas Day is Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Christmas celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern. Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Christmas celebration.
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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Christmas in Edmonton 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
The Harvest Room – Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is offering a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner on December 24 from 5 pm onwards and December 25 from 4 pm – 7:30 pm, respectively.
Priced at $195.57 per person (includes 5% Gst and 18% gratuity) for Christmas Eve and $244.77 per person (includes 5% Gst and 18% gratuity) for Christmas Day, respectively.
The Harvest Room offers a fresh, contemporary feel, all the while staying true to the building’s iconic heritage.
For Christmas Eve, enjoy live entertainment while savouring a specially-crafted 5-course Table d’Hôte menu with your choice of entrée only (no à la carte menu available). Executive Chef Jiju Paul presents a progressive twist on an authentically local menu curated with the finest cuts of Alberta beef, sustainably sourced wild game and Ocean Wise seafood. Advanced ticket purchase required for reservation.
Spend Christmas Day with a decadent 5-course to 6-course Table d’Hôte menu with your choice of entrée only (no à la carte menu available) alongside live entertainment. 1st Seating Time: 4:00 pm and 2nd Seating Time: 7:30 pm.
The Harvest Room offers a fresh, contemporary feel, all the while staying true to the building’s iconic heritage.
The Empire Ballroom – Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is offering a Christmas Day brunch on December 25 from 9:30 am – 12 noon. Priced at $145.37 per adult, $133.07 per senior, and $72.19 per child 6 – 12 (includes 5% Gst and 18% gratuity). Seating times: 9:30 am | 10:00 am | 11:30 am | 12:00 pm.
They are also offeringa Christmas Day dinner on December 25 with seating times at 4 pm and 7 pm. Priced at $182.27 per adult, $169.97 per senior, and $90.64per child 6 – 12 (includes 5% Gst and 18% gratuity).
The Kitchen-River Cree Resort & Casino
The Kitchen-River Cree Resort & Casino is offering a Christmas buffet on December 25 with seating times from 1 pm – 9 pm. Priced at $69.99 per adult, $24.50 per child (ages 4 – 12), and free for children under 3.
Enjoy an assortment of delicious food prepared by their talented chefs. Items such as Turkey, stuffing with all the trimmings, as well as Prime Rib roast. A wonderful seafood table including Alaskan Snow Crab legs. Their dessert table is not one to be missed with items such as Panna cotta, cheesecakes, a chocolate fountain, fresh fruit, and many other cakes and pastries. Includes pop, coffee, or tea.
Sunterra Markets
Sunterra Markets is offering Christmas Feasts available for delivery or pickup December 22–24.
Sweet potato and ginger soup, seven grain with citrus and Sunterra Greenhouse tomatoes salad; and Gingerbread cake with Sunterra Market-Made caramel sauce dessert included. Entree options are:
- Herb-rubbed turkey with mashed potatoes, roasted winter vegetables, traditional stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce
- Soleterra d’Italia Modena ham with mashed potatoes, roasted winter vegetables, traditional stuffing and orange and brown sugar glaze
- Prime rib with mashed potatoes, roasted winter vegetables, traditional stuffing and beef gravy
- Fennel and chickpea ragout with mashed potatoes, roasted winter vegetables and traditional stuffing
Share – The Westin Edmonton
Share – The Westin Edmonton is offering a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 3-course Table D’Hote menu with your choice of starter, entrée, and dessert. Priced at $62 per person.
They are also offering a Christmas Day brunch buffet. Dig into a festive spread of brunch favorites, including a chef-attended omelet station, carved savory prime beef, eggs benedict, freshly baked Danish pastries, and much more. Finish off with a selection of assorted mini desserts to tantalize your sweet tooth. Adult – $58++; Seniors – $50++; Children (6-12 years) – $32++; Children – (Below 5 years) – eats free.
Evario Kitchen + Bar
Evario Kitchen + Bar – South Edmonton – Ellerslie Rd. is offering a Christmas Eve brunch buffet. Priced at $39 per person.
They are also offering a Christmas feature menu priced at $40 from December 18 – 23.
T&T Supermarket
T&T Supermarket offers various combos and platters for Christmas. Please check your local store for pricing and offerings.
The T&T Premium Christmas Combo (serves 6- 8 people) includes: Chinese Style Bountiful Stuffed Turkey (~8-10lbs); Fresh Fruit And Prawns Salad (~1500g); Christmas Sushi Party Tray; Fresh Fruit And Prawns Salad (~1500g); Fried Green Beans (~1500g); 2 bottles of Soda Drink.
The T&T Kitchen Happy Christmas Combo (serves 4-6 people) includes: Roasted Turkey (Half ~3-4lbs), Cold Appetizer 5 Items Platter, a bottle of Soda Drink.
Swiss Chalet
Swiss Chalet has a lineup of of Festive Favourites this holiday season. Their offerings include a $10 chalet cash deal.
Some of their offerings include:
Festive Special: Swiss Chalet Famous Quarter Chicken Dinner served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, a dinner roll, your choice of side (see below), Chalet Dipping Sauce and 5 LINDOR Chocolate Truffles plus $10 Chalet Cash voucher. Choice of dark, white or double leg.
Festive 1/2 Rack Combo Special: A half rack of BBQ side ribs & a Quarter Chicken served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, a dinner roll, choice of side, Chalet Dipping Sauce and 5 LINDOR Chocolate Truffles. Plus get a NEW! $10 Chalet Cash Voucher.
Festive Roast Beef Dinner 6 oz: Roast beef smothered with au jus, served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, choice of side, a medley of market vegetables, a side of creamed horseradish, and 5 LINDOR Chocolate Truffles. Plus get a NEW! $10 Chalet Cash Voucher.
Festive Roast Beef Sandwich: Roast beef placed on a toasted bun, topped with creamed horseradish and smothered in au jus. Served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, with your choice of side and 5 LINDOR Chocolate Truffles. Plus get a NEW! $10 Chalet Cash Voucher.
Highlands Golf Club
Highlands Golf Club is offering the following festive events:
Christmas Dinners: December 8th and 15th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $50/person. Menu includes items such as salads, antipasto station, appetizers, Alberta AAA Prime Rib, turkey, salmon, and house made dessert table.
Festive Luncheon Buffets: Thursday and Friday dates in December, as well as Wednesday, December 21st.
Dates include December 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Menu service will not be offered December 21st-23rd and only the buffet will be available. $25 per person. The menu will change each day but will always include turkey.
Kid’s Christmas Party: Saturday, December 17th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Adults $25, kids 5-12 $15, kids 4 years and under are free. Featuring a buffet brunch, kids activities, and a special visit from Santa.
Christmas in Edmonton 2022 Dinner To Go: All meals will be served hot, allowing you to take home and put directly onto your dinner table. Pick-up dates of December 24th and December 25th between 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dinner for 4-5 people for $180, includes:
24-hour brined turkey, apple and sage stuffing, house made turkey gravy, maple thyme glazed vegetables, mashed potatoes, bourbon citrus cranberry relish, festive salad (mixed greens, quinoa, dried fruits, toasted nuts, feta), dinner rolls (one dozen), assorted dessert platter (rum truffle balls, pumpkin ginger trifle, candy cane cheesecake, orange mandarin torte).
Christmas Cookie Boxes: Their pastry chef will look after all your Christmas baking needs! Cookie pricing and packages can be found here. Cutoff dates for orders is December 11 and pick-up will be on December 16 and 17. Pre-orders and payment are required and can be through here or by emailing [email protected].
Careit Urban Deli
Careit Urban Deli is offering Christmas in Edmonton 2022 turkey dinners featuring roasted turkey breast, slow braised turkey leg, mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, traditional stuffing, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Choose either individual servings or family-style for four. Dinners can be booked until they sell out with a cut-off by December 17th. Pick-up is Friday, December 23, from noon to 7:00pm, and Saturday, December 24, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ‘Tis the season to celebrate at Ruth’s with sizzling steak, delectable desserts and warm hospitality. Treat yourself to your steak house favorites or indulge in the prix fixe Ruth’s Classics menu. Check your local restaurant to confirm hours and offerings.
Gathering at home? Elevate your holiday celebration with our seasonal takeout options, including signature sides and a festive family-sized feast. Available 12/5 – 12/23 from 4pm – 6pm daily. 48 hour advanced notice required for all orders.
For a limited time, receive a $40 Digital Bonus Card when you purchase $200 in gift cards available through 12/31/22 on digital or physical card purchases. All $200 must be purchased in a single transaction to qualify for the Digital Bonus Card. Digital Bonus Cards will be valid for redemption 1/1/2023 – 3/31/2023.
Workshop Eatery & Hayloft Steak + Fish
Workshop & Woodshed signature collection of pickles and preserves, sure to spice up any home charcuterie boards and perfect for entertaining or giving for host gifts during the holidays. Package Pick ups available at Workshop Eatery and Hayloft Steak + Fish on Thursday December 8th, 15th & 22nd from 2 – 8 PM.
They are also offering holiday meals for pickup on December 23 at Workshop Eatery, Hayloft Steak or Greenhouse. $84 for 2 people.
RGE RD
RGE RD is offering Take Home Holiday Charcuterie, Gifting Bundles & More.
Catering
A Cappella Catering
A Cappella Catering is offering group (10+ people) Christmas in Edmonton 2022 holiday dinners, holiday lunches and holiday take and bakes.
Bridges Catering
Bridges Catering is offering a variety of Christmas in Edmonton 2022 Holiday menus for buffet setup and receptions.
Eagles Nest Catering
Eagles Nest Catering has festive menus for the home or office.
The Butternut Tree
The Butternut Tree is offering a Christmas in Edmonton 2022 high tea featuring a tiered selection of baked, sweet, & savoury items along with Canadian herbal tea for a price of $65 per person. Held on Thursday, December 29 from 11 am – 2 pm.
Christmas Events Edmonton 2022
Edmonton Christmas Market
The Edmonton Christmas Market is on until December 18 featuring local Alberta vendors, captivating light displays, unique culinary experiences, roving performances, festive live theatre, family-friendly workshops, tasty treats, horse-drawn wagon rides, and a healthy dollop of holiday cheer.
Glow
Come experience the magic of the season at Glow until January 1. Santa’s presents have gone missing, and clues lurk deep within the enchanted light gardens and high atop the magic castle. A canopy of twinkly lights will guide you deep into an enchanted realm. Help Santa save Christmas, while making fairytale friends along the way. Guided by fairytale favourites, you can help find Santa’s lost presents while enjoying over 100,000 ft2 of family fun through the million twinkly lights!
Luminaria
Winter blues and holiday prepping got you stressed? Then it’s time to escape to a quiet oasis of peace and light. Imagine strolling through the candle-lit pathways of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, sipping hot apple cider beside a bonfire, enjoying seasonal sounds of strolling a capella singers and spotting magical “snow sprites” within glittering ice sculptures. You can even share this whole experience with a loved one by lighting a candle in their honour in Memory Lane. So, stop with the stress, grab a mug, and soothe your soul at Luminaria.
Zoominescene
Zoominescence, hosted by the Edmonton Valley Zoo and the Valley Zoo Development Society, will stage a spectacular exhibition of artistic light installations within the unique setting of the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
The festival celebrates light, artistry, imagination, and the essential strong spirit of community in the winter! This year’s theme is Celebrating 10 Years of Light, Love, and Animal Conservation to focus on the beauty of light, the power of love, and the importance of animal conservation to support all life on Earth.
The festival begins on December 2 and runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, plus every evening from December 16 to January 1 (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).
Canadian Tire Magic of Lights
Head to Castrol Raceway for a new holiday tradition! The Sixth Annual Canadian Tire Magic of Lights® Holiday Display Returns to RAD Torque Raceway for an enchanted drive-through experience from the comfort of your own car.
You’ll embark on a 2.5 KM ‘drive through’ experience from the comfort of your own vehicle. Be mesmerized as multiple holiday themes come to life with hundreds of thousands of sparkling LED lights! At every turn, and in every direction, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular displays and animations including an amazing 200′ light tunnel. This year’s light show will feature some favorite displays from previous years, including “12 Days of Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland” and “The Night Before Christmas,” plus the awe inspiring “Ornament Alley.”
Nutcracker: A Burlesque
Dance over to the Varscona Theatre for House of Hush’s Nutcracker: A Burlesque on December 9. This naughty re-imagining of the Nutcracker is comical and spectacular. See some of Edmonton’s best burlesque performers as they fill you with delight from the top of your head to the tips of your tippy toes. There will be snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, peppermints, mouse royalty and more! Experience a playful take on an old tale, with this must-see holiday romp.
Ballet Edmonton
Ballet Edmonton is thrilled to be coming to play again at the Varscona Theatre on December 15. Featuring seasonally-inspired dance pieces by Ballet Edmonton company dancers set to holiday music, lords a leaping are guaranteed. To make the evening especially festive, expect some exciting musical guests, signature cocktails in the lobby and some raffle items too! Stay after the show for Christmas cheer and tasty treats.
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Handel’s treasured sacred work, which has long been a beloved holiday staple, returns to the Winspear stage on December 9 & 10. An Edmonton Symphony Orchestra co-production with the Richard Eaton Singers, this classic Christmas tradition will put you in the holiday mood with its splendid arias, including the famous “Hallelujah” chorus.
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra’s holiday favourite: A Very Merry Pops, returns December 16 – 18. This joyous program includes hits such as O Holy Night, Winter Wonderland, The Dreidel Song, selections from The Nutcracker, Carol of the Bells, What Child Is This?, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, Home Alone, and more! Soprano soloist Miriam Khalil, The Greenwood Singers, The Cantilon Chamber Choir, and Mad Cat Swing join the musical festivities.
A pageant of richly orchestrated carols through the centuries and around the world performed by the orchestra and the Richar Eaton Singers on December 22 & 23. From the familiar strains of Silent Night and O’ Come All Ye Faithful to sacred hymns like O’ Sanctissima and Break Forth, O’ Beauteous Heav’nly Light, you’ll be steeped in glorious seasonal melodies. The ESO’s power will shine through as they perform colourful and engaging versions of familiar Christmas tunes like Carol of the Bells, Gesù Bambino, and The Little Drummer Boy.
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Restaurant Gift Card Deals
It’s the season where many restaurants offer gift card deals for the holidays. Here’s a roundup of restaurant gift card holiday deals in Canada for 2022. These include Earl’s, Moxie’s, Denny’s, Cactus Club and more.
Many of these gift card deals 2022 last until end of December 2022 or January 2023. Please review the vendor’s terms and conditions.
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Make a Donation
Food banks in Edmonton are in great need of donations especially during these difficult times. Please consider making a donation this holiday season or anytime during the year.
Below are some food banks in Edmonton which could use your help. Please also connect with food banks in your community.