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If you just said “I do” at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, with the pond, the bell tower, and Lethbridge’s famous fall colours as your backdrop, you’re probably still riding that high right about when the gift envelopes start piling up.

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Garden Closure and Pathway construction – Beginning August 31, 2026

A major project will improve accessibility and visitor experience at one of Lethbridge’s most popular attractions.

The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden (NYJG) Pathway project begins Monday, August 31. The project is part of the City of Lethbridge 2022 – 2031 Capital Improvement Program and supports City Council’s Strategic Plan by supporting a culturally vibrant city.

The Garden’s regular season ends on August 30, with construction beginning the next day. The project is scheduled to be done by October 31, with no impact on the Winter Light Festival.

Golden Maple Keirokai Reception 2026

Golden Maple Keirokai Reception 2026: Honouring Tradition, Celebrating Community

An evening of Japanese culture, music, cuisine, and community awaits at the Golden Maple Keirokai Reception 2026.

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How to Grow Thriving Urban Gardens: Practical Tips for Food, Community, and Sustainability

How to Grow Thriving Urban Gardens: Practical Tips for Food, Community, and Sustainability

Busy parents juggling work and household responsibilities, as well as families living in apartments with only a small yard, are especially likely to be affected by rising food prices and the inconvenience of grocery shopping, making it easy to feel that growing your own food is simply too difficult.

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Creative After-School Ideas to Expand Your Child’s World Without Stress

Creative After-School Ideas to Expand Your Child’s World Without Stress

For busy parents seeking after-school activities, the hardest part often isn’t finding options, it’s deciding which ones truly fit. Between tight schedules, limited budgets, and a child’s changing energy and interests, enriching extracurricular options can start to feel like another weekly stress test.

Konnichiwa (こんにちは), and welcome to Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge, Alberta. A tranquil oasis nestled in the heart of southern Alberta, our garden offers a unique, immersive cultural experience that will transport you to a serene world of Japanese tradition, beauty, and harmony.

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Always a delight to visit the gardens. This year we took part in a Sake Tasting (highly recommend) and enjoyed the festival of lights. There's a great gift shop on site.
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The winter festival is a nice way to spend 30 minutes of your time. Beautiful lights. If you purchase your tickets at the door you get a cookie and hot chocolate included with your admission price. That is not the same as the online price. It would be nice though if they added a few more places with a little more fires and it would also be nice if you could a full poop. But otherwise a nice little place.
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Japanese Gardens Lethbridge are a delight! The winter lights festival 2024 was enchanting!
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Beautiful. Loved Loved the theme this year seasons. Seasons in Canada 🇨🇦
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A good place to visit a light show with family and friends as a relaxed night out. Don't expect big and fancy things. They do provide complimentary drinks and cookies :)
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Went for the light display and it was beautiful. It was an awesome date activity after dinner when it was nice and dark. All the staff were super friendly and helpful.
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