image courtesy UofA Botanical Gardens
The UofA Botanical Gardens near Devon create a magical winter wonderland called Luminaria. I went last year (on one of those 30 below nights) even so, it was fantastic, really transporting. They have added the Northern Light Dining Experience, by Cindy Lazarenko and Sherry Honey, three-course fondue in a private dome—a classic cheese fondue followed by an oil fondue with local meats and garlic prawns, potatoes and ending with a Jacek chocolate fondue. You’ll need a brisk walk about the gardens after that. Book here.