Lethbridge tourist organizations prepare for busy winter season
Global News
The larger-than-expected crowds continue what other Lethbridge organizations experienced in the summer and fall.
The winter lights are almost ready to be turned on at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden.
The annual event that sees around 170,000 lights spread across the property welcomed close to 31,000 guests in 2022.
Executive Director Michelle Day Miles expects to see a few more in 2023.
“We’re hoping to have about a three to five per cent increase in attendance this year. I mean, with the winter light festival, it’s always unique, because it’s always weather dependent.”
Meanwhile, over at the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre, there’s a new indoor light festival as the traveling exhibit “Glow” is now underway.
CEO of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition Mike Warkentin says ticket sales are exceeding expectations.
“The overall buzz about this event in the community is stronger than probably any event I’ve seen in the community, which is now about five and a half years.”
The larger-than-expected crowds continue what other local organizations experienced in the summer and fall.