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Christmas lights on Bell Street

Where to see some great Christmas light displays in Stittsville

Glen GowerDecember 14, 2016December 21, 2016

Grab some hot chocolate, pack the kids in the car, turn the Christmas tunes up loud and take a tour around Stittsville to check out the lights. Here are some…

QADRI: Here’s why bright lights are alright

Stittsville Central StaffJanuary 30, 2016January 30, 2016

From Councillor Shad Qadri’s email newsletter: Recently my office received an inquiry regarding the brightness of the street lights along the new Robert Grant Avenue. The street is designated as…

HOLIDAY SPIRIT: That crazy house on Elm

Stittsville Central StaffDecember 24, 2015December 28, 2015

Above: This house on Elm Crescent, south of Elm, is a flashing beacon that’s probably visible from outer space.  The snowman, who’s toppling over in the photo, is massive.  …

Christmas lights on Bert Argue St. Photo by Barry Gray.

HOLIDAY SPIRIT: All lit up on Bert G. Argue Drive

Stittsville Central StaffDecember 23, 2015December 24, 2015

Above: A brightly decorated house on Bert G. Argue Drive, one of several on that street just off of West Ridge.   Photo by Barry Gray. More Christmas lights: Christmas…

Christmas lights on Bell Street, 2015. Photo by Barry Gray.

HOLIDAY SPIRIT: The disco lights of Bell Street

Stittsville Central StaffDecember 21, 2015December 27, 2015

You really cannot miss these two houses on Bell Street, just east of Elm.  They are right across the street from each other and they must be the most intensely-lit homes…

Christmas lights on Renshaw Ave. Barry Gray for StittsvilleCentral.ca

HOLIDAY SPIRIT: The handsome lights of Renshaw Avenue

Stittsville Central StaffDecember 19, 2015December 21, 2015

If you’re looking for great Christmas lights, take a drive through Crossing Bridge and West Ridge, and hone in on Renshaw Avenue. There are lots of homes on this street…

Christmas lights on Belton St. Photo by Barry Gray

HOLIDAY SPIRIT: Christmas lights on Belton

Stittsville Central StaffDecember 17, 2015December 19, 2015

The other night we did a drive around Stittsville to check out the lights and decorations. The Crossing Bridge / West Ridge area appears to have the highest LED count…

Christmas lights on Renshaw Avenue. Photo by Barry Gray.

Where to see great Christmas lights in Stittsville

Stittsville Central StaffDecember 11, 2015December 14, 2016

(Above: Christmas lights on Renshaw Avenue, 2014. Photo by Barry Gray.) Have you noticed the Christmas stars along Stittsville Main Street?  They’re looking a lot brighter this year thanks to…

Christmas tree lighting in Glen Cairn on Thursday, November 26

Stittsville Central StaffNovember 24, 2015

From our neighbours over in Glen Cairn, on the other side of Terry Fox Drive: Bring the entire family on Thursday, November 26 at 6pm and help us light up the sky.…

Christmas lights on Renshaw Avenue. Photo by Barry Gray.

STITTSVILLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS #3: Renshaw Avenue

Stittsville Central StaffDecember 20, 2014December 20, 2014

Where are the best Christmas light displays in our community?  Send us a note or send a photo to feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca Thanks to Barry Gray for sending along these photos of…

Christmas lights on Sunnyside near Fernbank

STITTSVILLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS #2: Sunnyside near Fernbank

Stittsville Central StaffDecember 4, 2014December 3, 2014

Where are the best Christmas light displays in our community?  Send us a note or send a photo to feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca These pics are from the home of Jhoanna and Nick…

Christmas Lights on Montserrat

STITTSVILLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS #1: Montserrat St

Stittsville Central StaffDecember 2, 2014December 6, 2014

Where are the best Christmas light displays in our community?  Send us a note or send a photo to feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca Jennifer and Sheldon live at the corner of Montserrat and…

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