YMM Christmas lights map - Fort McMurray light displays

Fort McMurray goes all out for Christmas. Every December, homes across the city light up with colourful displays that turn ordinary streets into something magical. The YMM Lights map is a brand new feature coming to DiSCOVER Fort McMurray this holiday season, and it is going to make finding those displays so much easier.

About the YMM Lights map

Picture this: an interactive map of Fort McMurray with a pin on every home that has a Christmas light display. You open it on your phone, zoom in to a neighbourhood and plan your driving tour. No more wandering around hoping to stumble on the good ones.

That is exactly what YMM Lights will be. A simple, free tool built right into the DiSCOVER app that helps families enjoy the holiday lights without the guesswork.

How it works

Once the feature goes live, homeowners will be able to submit their display through the DiSCOVER app. Just add your address and a quick note about your setup. Your home appears on the map for the whole community to enjoy.

Visitors can browse the map, pick a neighbourhood and plan a route that hits all the best houses. It is like a treasure hunt, but with twinkle lights and inflatable snowmen.

Submit your display

Love decorating for Christmas? This is your chance to show off. When YMM Lights launches, submitting your display will be completely free. The more homes on the map, the better the experience for everyone. Whether you have a modest string of lights or a full-blown winter wonderland, every display counts.

Keep an eye on the DiSCOVER app this fall for the official launch date.

Past years

Fort McMurray has a proud history of holiday decorating. Neighbourhoods like Timberlea, Thickwood and Eagle Ridge have become known for their spectacular displays. Families bundle up, grab hot chocolate and cruise the streets every December.

YMM Lights will bring all of that together in one place. Instead of relying on word of mouth or social media posts, you will have a real map that the whole community builds together.

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