Thank you for joining us for another magical year of holiday lights, community spirit, and neighbourhood cheer! What started as my simple love for Christmas lights has grown into a tradition that brings families together, supports local homeowners who go all-out with their displays, and helps raise money for an organization close to my heart.

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As many of you know, I’m John Christmas (yes, that really is my name) and yes, I’m also a local realtor. But,

I don’t make any money from this tour. This project isn’t linked to my real estate business in any financial way. It’s just my way of giving back to the community I love, celebrating the holiday season, and shining a little light (literally!) on Vernon and the surrounding communities of Coldstream and Armstrong. 

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How the Sponsorship Works

Each home on the tour is “sponsored,” but not in the traditional sense. The homeowners don’t pay anything, and I don’t earn anything. Instead, every sponsor’s contribution goes directly to the North Okanagan Neurological Association (NONA) — an incredible local organization that supports children and families with developmental challenges. Their work changes lives, and the tour is proud to help put a little more warmth and support back into the community through them. Over the past 5 years the John Christmas Light tour has helped raise nearly $200,000 for NONA, including a record $51,000 last year. The homeowners donate their time, creativity, and hydro bills; sponsors donate funding that goes straight to NONA; and I organize the list and tour simply because it brings joy and supports our community. 

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So bundle up, grab a warm drink, load up the family, and enjoy the brightest route in town. Whether this is your first time or you’ve been following the tour for years, I promise there’s plenty of sparkle to make your season merry and bright.

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Thank you for helping keep this tradition alive, for supporting NONA, and for keeping Vernon glowing.

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Merry Christmas and I hope you enjoy this year’s selections!

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1. 2690 Catherine Crescent

There is just so much to look at. This is Christmas!

2. 2976 Heal Court

A classic, Christmas display!

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3. 3115 Highland Park Avenue

An Armstrong original since year 1. A few neighbours are having a Christmas Light showdown here.

4. 3982 McKechnie Drive

A spectacular display. What's that on the roof???

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5. 4179 Round Prairie Road

These nutcrackers guarding the driveway are worth the drive to see.

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