Celebrate the Season with Holiday Offerings in Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria, British Columbia, entices family travelers with its festive offerings. Visit the Canadian winter wonderland this holiday season.

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Take in holiday light displays throughout the city. From Nov. 30–Dec. 31, downtown Victoria features Lights of Wonder, with themed light exhibits, light tunnels and a Christmas tree. The Butchart Gardens comes alive with light displays and Christmas carolers Dec. 1–Jan. 6, 2026. Opt for a carriage ride, touring the city’s best decorated homes with Tally-Ho Tours or Victoria Carriage Tours.

Enjoy festive fare. Oak Bay Beach Hotel hosts brunch with Santa on select dates in December. Fairmont Empress and Pendray Inn & Teahouse both offer holiday versions of afternoon tea service. Embark on a Christmas Food Tour with Off the Eaten Track.

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Discover the Past offers walking tours delving into Christmastime in Old Victoria and Ghosts of Christmas Past. All decked out in festive décor, Craigdarroch Castle hosts tours, musical performances and holiday movie nights. Hotel Grand Pacific hosts its 17^th annual Gingerbread Showcase benefitting Habitat for Humanity, Nov. 21–Jan. 4. Shop for gifts at the 44^th annual Dickens Fair Dec. 6. The craft fair hosts most than 60 vendors. Wander through the nearly 100 decorated trees at Bay Centre’s Festival of Trees, on display mid-November through January. Cast a vote for your favorite tree.