Christmas in Victoria
Victoria, BC Legislature at dawn after the first snowfall
(The Legislature at dawn by ItkasanImages via Facebook)
Things to do around Victoria this Christmas season
Christmas in Victoria is magical with lots of things to see and do that will get you into the holiday spirit. Whether you’re looking for a parade, craft fair, or seasonal inspired decorations, you’ll find them listed in these links.
Events & activities
Christmas Event Calendar 2015 – Tourism Victoria
Christmas Events 2015 – Chatter Block
29 Things to do this Christmas – Victoria Buzz
Downtown Christmas Guide (pdf & Flipbook versions) – Downtown Victoria Business Association
EAT’s Advent Calendar 2014 (a new story, event, recipe, or gift guide) – Eat Magazine
Lights
Christmas Lights Tour Map 2015 – Victoria Buzz
Christmas Lights Map 2015 – Times Colonist
Victoria Christmas Lights 2014 – Chatter Block
Craft fairs
Christmas craft fairs on Vancouver Island 2015 – Harbour Living
Kim’s picks
Short on time? Here’s my suggested events and activities to get you in the spirit.
- Gingerbread Showcase (Laurel Point Inn) – November 21 – January 3
- Aura Gingerbread Tea (Aura Restaurant) – November 21 – January 2 (not Sundays)
- 12 Days of Christmas displays (Butchart Gardens) – December 1 – January 6
- Festival of Trees (Bay Centre) – November 18 – January 5
- Christmas Starlight Cinema (Delta Ocean Pointe) – December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
- Christmas Lights (homes throughout the city) – various
- Parades (throughout the south island) – various, listed in the Downtown Christmas Guide above
