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"I think it's a handsome nose." Large inflatable decorations outside a Yellowknife home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio

In pictures: Holiday lights in Yellowknife, Hay River and beyond

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From Niven to Northlands and Old Town to Grace Lake, homes in Yellowknife are lit up for the winter season.

A fair share of Hay River homes also have spectacular holiday displays featuring snowmen, reindeer and more.

We took photos of some of the best holiday decor across Yellowknife and Hay River this year – and added some of your submissions in this newly expanded version of a gallery we first published on December 15.

Adrien Barrieau shared this video of his neighbour’s fantastic festive display on Yellowknife’s Rycon Drive.
An impressive holiday display on the lawn and roof of a Hay River home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Elaine and Fred shared this photo of their sparkly snowman family from Hay River.
A Yellowknife home decorated for the season. How many characters can you count? Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Carol Sanderson shared this holly jolly video.
Gingerbread anyone? Holiday lights in Yellowknife. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who in Yellowknife. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
P Clarke shared this photo of beautiful lights from Fort Smith.
A stunning Christmas tree lit up at night in Yellowknife. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A Yellowknife home illuminated in red and green. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie and Lucy take a train ride outside a Hay River home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A home in Yellowknife’s Niven neighbourhood adorned with lights, bows and greenery. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A Yellowknife home lit up for the holidays. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A jolly snowman adorns a Yellowknife home’s front porch. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Rudolph leads the reindeer outside Hay River’s fire department. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Santa hangs onto the railing of a Yellowknife home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A snowman waves hello in Yellowknife. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A cast of jolly characters outside a Yellowknife home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A nutcracker stands at attention in Yellowknife. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Fr Aaron Solberg shared this photo of Christmas lights outside St John’s Anglican Church in Fort Smith.
A collection of fun holiday characters on display outside a Hay River home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Holiday lights outside the Quilted Raven in Yellowknife. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
The Legislative Assembly lit up for the holidays. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Holiday lights illuminate a home in Yellowknife. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
The Wildcat Café lit up for the season. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Rainbow lights brighten a Yellowknife home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A smiling reindeer outside a Hay River home is joined by a gnome and bunny. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A big tree decorated with blue lights in Yellowknife. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
All aboard! Santa takes his elves for a train ride outside a Yellowknife home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A Yellowknife home with multi-coloured lights. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Santa offers a candy cane outside a Hay River home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Trees in Yellowknife’s Old Town lit up for the season. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Star lights brighten the front porch of a Yellowknife home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Holiday lights add colour to a Yellowknife home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A Yellowknife home lit up for the season. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Mary and Joseph in a teepee in a nativity display outside a Yellowknife home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Penguins, a snowman and candy canes decorate a yard in Yellowknife. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A sign on a Northlands home. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
Lights in Somba K’e Park outside City Hall. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
A Yellowknife home lit up for the season. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio
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