Things to Do Christmas Events in Victoria BC- A Locals Guide 2023
Christmas and the holiday season, because of the many varied events in and around Victoria BC is magical. The small city atmosphere, combined with a long traditioned practice of gathering for community “light ups” and other Christmas events throughout the season in Victoria BC allows for a warm, festive vibe. There’s a bustle of people on Government Street, Fort Street and downtown around the Bay Centre, either shopping or simply out enjoying the mild temperatures. If you’re looking for things to do for Christmas in Victoria BC events, you’ve come to the right place!
The Victoria harbour is beautiful during the day, and especially gorgeous in the evening with dazzling lights on display. There are many great things to do in Victoria and nearby during Christmas time, and with a wide variety of holiday themed events in Victoria at Christmas time, it will be easy to find your holiday spirit!
We are pleased to summarize the events below to make it easier for you to plan your holiday season. As you can see, some events begin very soon! We’ve attempted to keep it all in date order (soonest first) for ease of reference. Enjoy the greater Victoria area at Chirstimas time! You will undoubtedly create lovely family memories.
Legend:
Holiday Concerts, Plays, Music, Ballet, Dance = Blue
Holiday Parades = Green
Christmas/Festive Lights = Purple
Fun with Santa events = Red
Movies and Cinema = Brown
Other Christmas/Holiday Themed Events = Yellow
- Christmas In The Haunted Manor
- 2023 Light up the City!
- O Christmas Tea – A British Comedy
- Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre
- WINTERLURE – Dinner Dome
- Christmas on the Farm Milk and Cookies with Santa Mini Photoshoot
- O Christmas Tea – A British Comedy
- Boney M Featuring Liz Mitchell
- Christmas with the Tenors
- 41st Annual Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade
- The Storybook Nutcracker – Ballet Etoile CanadaÂ
- Gingerbread Showcase Display
- Christmas on the Farm Santa Visits
- Oak Bay Christmas Festival
- Butchart Gardens Magic of Christmas Lights Display
- Ukrainian Shumka Dancers in the Nutcracker
- Candlelight Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and more
- Christmas Express Train – Duncan
- Lights of Wonder
- Horse Drawn Carriage Tours
- Annual IEOA Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive
- Langford Annual Light Up and Winterfesst
- Big Hank’s Christmas Blues Show featuring The Smokin’ Hot Toasters
- Lions Skate with Santa Esquimalt
- The Peninsula Singers, The Gift/Spirit of Christmas
- A Wonderheads Christmas Carol
- Victoria Children’s Choir – Songs for a Winter’s Night
- Royal BC Museum Winterfest (First annual)
- Breakfast with Santa
- The Carillon Carol-Along Royal BC Museum
- Esquimalt 16th Annual Celebration of Lights Parade
- Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade
- Naden Band Salvation Army Toy Drive Christmas Concert
- Esquimalt Christmas Tree Village
- Celebrate the Season Performances
- Holiday Movie Nights
- Arbutus Singers Christmas Concert
- Wavelengths Community Choir A Celtic ChristmasÂ
- Winter Lights Across Canada
- A Charlie Brown Christmas
- Jon and Roy Holiday SpecialÂ
- Winter Harp Victoria 2023 – 30th Anniversary
- IMAX – Polar Express
- IMAX – Elf
- Jens Lindemann Christmas Pops (Victoria)
- YO HO HO 2023!! A Thirrrsty Barrr Fundraiser
- Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular
- Big Band Jazz Annual Christmas Charity Fundraiser:Â Island Big Band
- Holly Jolly Christmas
- Jens Lindemann Christmas Pops (Qualicum Beach)
- Festive Brass present Reindeer Games
- 23rd Annual Sing Along Messiah
- Laila Biali – Wintersongs
- IMAX – The Grinch
- The Festive Brass Ensemble Presents Holiday Horns
- The Attila Fias Quartet – Swinging Into The Season!
- Handel’s Messiah
- Big Hank’s Christmas Blues Show
- Photos with Santa
- Candlelight Jazz – Favourite Holiday Classics
- Ken Lavigne We Need a Little Christmas
- Holiday Soul Party: Shanna Dance and Jonnie Bridgman
- Lorraine Nygaard Quartet: Cozy Winter’s Night
- Festive Brass Presents Reindeer Games
- Ken Lavigne We Need a Little Christmas
- Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas -20th Annual Concert
- Holiday Pianist – Lobby Lounge Oak Bay Hotel
- Sean Drabitt presents a Charlie Brown Christmas
- Snow White the Panto
- The Gift of the Nutcracker
- Shopping on Government and Fort Streets
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Christmas In The Haunted Manor
Where: 711 Yates Street, Victoria
When: Now until January 1, 2024
Cost: $24.95 or ages 15 & under $17.95 Details
2023 Light up the City!
Where: Throughout the City of Victoria
Dates: November 1 – December 15, 2023
Cost: Free to attend. Details
O Christmas Tea – A British Comedy
Where: Mary Winspear Centre – 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
When: Tue, Nov 14, 3:00 pm to Wed, Nov 15, 7:30 pm
Cost: Visit box office on website for pricing Details
Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre
Where: Bay Centre 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria
When: November 16, 2023-January 3, 2024
Cost: Free, donate to vote on favourite tree, proceeds to BC Childrens Hospital raising funds for diabetes Details
Located in the heart of downtown Victoria the annual Festival of Trees is a must see for your family!

WINTERLURE – Dinner Dome
Where: 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria (Delta Ocean Pointe Hotel)
When: November 17, 2023 – March, 2024 Reservations required, Two hour duration
Cost: $99/guest to enjoy Chef Curtis’ seven course tasting menu, while in a dome, overlooking harbour views. Deposit of $50/person required for booking. Details
Are you staying in the Victoria area over the Christmas Holidays? We recommend booking your stay at Delta Ocean Pointe Hotel. Overlooking the harbour just across the Johnson Street Bridge from downtown, you’ll enjoy the luxury and location of this beautiful hotel.
Christmas on the Farm Milk and Cookies with Santa Mini Photoshoot
Where: Ponies & Pipsqueaks – 6044 Oldfield Road Saanich
When: Nov 18 &19, 2023 Various times By appointment only
Cost: $225 (up to 5 digital pictures) Details
O Christmas Tea – A British Comedy
Where: Royal Theatre – 805 Broughton St, Victoria
When: November 19, 2023, 3:00PM and 7:30PM
Cost: Tickets starting at $54 Details
Boney M Featuring Liz Mitchell
Where: Royal Theatre 805 Broughton St, Victoria
When: November 20, 2023, 8:00pm
Cost: Tickets starting at $83.75 Details
Christmas with the Tenors
Where: Royal Theatre 805 Broughton St, Victoria
When: November 23, 2023, 8:00pm
Cost: Tickets starting at $70.50 Details
41st Annual Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade
Where: Starting at Belleville and Government
When: Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 5:20 p.m.
Cost: Free Details Donations of food and cash for the Mustard Seed Street Church and Food Bank being accepted
The Storybook Nutcracker – Ballet Etoile Canada
Where: Mary Winspear Centre – 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
When: Sat, Nov 25, 2:00 pm to Sun, Nov 26, 2023 7:00 pm various times
Cost: $35 adults/$25 senior&student/$15 children Details
Gingerbread Showcase Display
Where: Hotel Grand Pacific Address: 463 Belleville Street Victoria
When: November 25, 2023 to January 4, 2024
Cost: By donation, to vote for your favorite display Details

Christmas on the Farm Santa Visits
Where: Ponies & Pipsqueaks – 6044 Oldfield Road Saanich
When: weekends November 25 – December 23 By appointment only
Cost: 1 child, up to 2 adults $75.00, 2 children, up to 2 adults $120.00, 3 children, up to 2 adults $165.00, 4 children, up to 2 adults $210.00. Add tax to all prices noted Details
Oak Bay Christmas Festival
Where: Oak Bay Village Estevan Village and Haultain Corners
When: Sunday, November 26, 2023 – 2:00pm
Cost: None Stated Details
Butchart Gardens Magic of Christmas Lights Display
Cherck our post on the amazing Butchart Gardens Magic of Christmas Lights Display
Where: Butchart Gardens – 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC
When: December 1, 2023 – January 6, 2024 3PM-9:00PM (viewing until 10:00PM (closed Christmas Day)
Cost: $35 for adults, $17.50 for youth (13 – 17), $3 for children (5 – 12) and free for those under 5 years old. Children 12 and under are invited to make a snowflake at home on 8.5×11 sheet of paper, and exchange for a cup of hot chocolate at the coffee shop.
If you’re a guest of an annual membership holder, tickets may be reduced (up to 4 people). Check website for Details

Live in or visiting Vancouver and always wanted to visit Butchart Gardens during the Magic of Christmas display? Here’s a Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour we recommend! As an added bonus, you‘ll experience the scenic ferry ride through the gulf islands travelling from Vancouver to Victoria, see the lights on Government Street in Victoria, and the stunning light display at the Butchart Gardens.
Ukrainian Shumka Dancers in the Nutcracker
Where: Royal Theatre 805 Broughton St, Victoria
When: Dec 1 7:00PM – Dec 3, 2023, 1:00PM
Cost: Tickets starting at $49.75 Details
Candlelight Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and more
Where: Christ Church Cathedral 930 Burdett Avenue, Victoria
When: Dec 1 – Dec 8, 2023 5:45 pm -8:00
Cost: Tickets starting at $34. Age requirement 8 years old plus, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult Details
Christmas Express Train – Duncan
Where: BC Forest Discovery Centre – 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan
(located off the #1 highway, it’s one hour north of Victoria, BC, 35 minutes south of Nanaimo)
When: December1-23, various days and times, check website for details
Cost: Adults/Seniors/Youth $16, Children (3 to 12 years old) $14, Children 2 and under Free Details
Lights of Wonder
Where: 1 Centennial Square, Victoria
When: Dec 1-31, 2023 Sunday – Thursday: 4 pm – 9 pm, Friday-Saturday 4 pm – 10 pm
Cost: Free to attend Details
Horse Drawn Carriage Tours
Where: 9851 Seaport Place (Outside of The Surly Mermaid) Sidney
When: Saturdays & Sundays Dec 2 to Dec 24 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm from
Cost: $55.00 per carriage and seat up to 6-people 20 Minute tour Details
Annual IEOA Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive
Where: Starts at Breakwater District & Ogden Point, ending at Royal Bay
When: Saturday, December 2, 2023 starting approximately 5:00 PM – approx 8:00 PM
Cost: Free There will be designated drop-off areas along the route to donate non-perishable food items the evening of the event (for local food banks) Details
Langford Annual Light Up and Winterfesst
Where: The Langford Station, 720 Station Ave. and across the Street at Veterans Memorial Park for festivities, market and more!
When: Saturday, December 2, 2023 3:00-7:00 pm, festivities continue beyond this time at Veterans Memorial Park
Cost: Free Details
Big Hank’s Christmas Blues Show featuring The Smokin’ Hot Toasters
Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club – 753 View Street, Victoria
When: Sat. December 2, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM
Cost: $25 + fees Details
Lions Skate with Santa Esquimalt
Where: Archie Browning Centre 1151 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt
When: December 2, 2023 – 2:30PM to 4:00PM
Cost: Free The Esquimalt Lions’ Club will be providing hot chocolate for all the skaters
Details
The Peninsula Singers, The Gift/Spirit of Christmas
Where: Mary Winspear Centre – 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
When: Fri, Dec 2, 7:30 pm to Sun, Dec 4, 2023 9:30 pm various times
Cost: $35 adults/$18 children Details
A Wonderheads Christmas Carol
Where: Belfry Theatre 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria
When: December 2-23, 2023 various times
Cost: Starting at $23.60 Details
Victoria Children’s Choir – Songs for a Winter’s Night
Where: Alix Goolden Performance Hall – The Entrance for this Concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music 900 Johnson Street
When: December 2 & 3, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $23 Details
Royal BC Museum Winterfest (First annual)
Where: Royal BC Museum Outdoor semi tented event, dress accordingly
When: December 2 & 3, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Cost: Free Details
Breakfast with Santa
Where: Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr, Victoria
When: Dec 3, 10, 23, 2023 varying times
Cost: Adult $99.00, Child (4 to 12 years old) $59.00 + tax, Infant (3 and under) complimentary Details
The Carillon Carol-Along Royal BC Museum
Where: Royal BC Museum Carillon Tower
When: December 3, 2023 from 4:15-5:00 PM.
Cost: Free Details
Esquimalt 16th Annual Celebration of Lights Parade
Where: Esquimalt Road from Canteen Road to McDonalds (ending at arena for food and live entertainment)
When: December 3, 2023 at 5:00/5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free Details
The Esquimalt Celebration of Lights parade is a local favorite.

Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade
Where: Beacon Avenue, Sidney
When: December 3, 2023 from 5:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: Free to attend Details
Naden Band Salvation Army Toy Drive
Christmas Concert
Where: Royal Theatre 805 Broughton St, Victoria
When: Dec 4 7:30PM – Dec 5, 2023, 7:30PM
Cost: Tickets are $12.00 plus an unwrapped toy at the door Details
Esquimalt Christmas Tree Village
Where: Esquimalt Recreation Centre Atrium and Archie Browning Centre
When: December 4, 2023 – 12:30PM to January 6, 2024 – 10:00PM
Cost: FreeView the Esquimalt Parks and Recreation facebook page to vote for your favorite tree online between Monday, December 11th to Friday, December 22th, winner to be announced Wednesday December 27, 2023
Celebrate the Season Performances
Where: Parliament Buildings – 501 Belleville Street, Victoria Upper Rotunda (2nd Floor)
When: Beginning Dec 5 – Dec 21, 2023 – weekdays, some 4:00 pm performances, some 12:00 noon performances – refer to website (details)
Cost: Free to attend, arrive early as must pass through security first Details
Holiday Movie Nights
Where: Oak Bay Hotel 1175 Beach Dr, Victoria (David Foster Foundation Theatre)
When: Dec 5 Elf, Dec 6 A Christmas Story, Dec 12 A White Christmas, Dec 13 Home Alone, Dec 19 Miracle on 34 Street, Dec 20 National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, Dec 26 Diehard, Dec 27 It’s a Wonderful LIfe Multiple times starting 5:00 pm Reserve on website
Cost: $89/ticket, includes pizza, salad, dessert, drink, popcorn & movie Details
Planning on staying in the Victoria area over the Christmas Holidays? If you want to vacation spot a little out of the downtown core, Oak Bay Beach Hotel may be perfect for you! Still close enough to grab a bus or rent a car to take in the festivities of Victoria, and yet remain in quieter, still vibrant Oak Bay area.
Arbutus Singers Christmas Concert
Where: St. Patrick’s Church in Oak Bay (2060 Haultain St.)
When: Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 7:30 pm
Cost: $20 or $50 for family pack Details
Wavelengths Community Choir A Celtic Christmas
Where: Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
When: December 6, 2023, 7:30 pm, December 10 – 2:00PM
Cost: $34.65 Details
Winter Lights Across Canada
Where: Parliament Buildings – 501 Belleville Street, Victoria
When: December 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Cost: Free Details

A Charlie Brown Christmas
Where: Alix Goolden Performance Hall – 907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria
When: December 8 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Cost: By Donation Details
Jon and Roy Holiday Special
Where: Royal Theatre – 805 Broughton St, Victoria
When: December 8, 2023, 8:00PM
Cost: Tickets starting at $30.75 Details
Winter Harp Victoria 2023 – 30th Anniversary
Where: Alix Goolden Performance Hall – 907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria
When: December 8 from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: $45.46 Details
IMAX – Polar Express
Where: IMAX located inside Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street, Victoria
When: December 8-10, 15– 31 (some are 3D, some are not 3D)
Cost: $15.95/adult, $13.50/senior and youth, $14.00/student, $8.65/child
Annual membership will pay less Details
IMAX – Elf
Where: IMAX located inside Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street, Victoria
When: December 8-14
Cost: $15.95/adult, $13.50/senior and youth, $14.00/student, $8.65/child
Annual membership will pay less Details
Jens Lindemann Christmas Pops (Victoria)
Where: Royal Theatre – 805 Broughton St, Victoria
When: Dec 9 7:30PM – Dec 10, 2023, 2:30PM
Cost: Tickets starting at $29 Details
YO HO HO 2023!! A Thirrrsty Barrr Fundraiser
Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club – 753 View Street, Victoria
When: Sat. December 9, 2023 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM doors at 9:00 PM (No Minors)
Cost: $33.28 Details
Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular
Where: McPherson Playhouse – 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
When: Dec 9 2:00PM – Dec 10, 2023 2:00PM
Cost: Tickets starting at $57 Details
Big Band Jazz Annual Christmas Charity Fundraiser: Island Big Band
Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club – 753 View Street, Victoria
When: Sun. December 10, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM (All Ages)
Cost: $20 plus fee Details
Holly Jolly Christmas
Where: McPherson Playhouse – 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
When: December 11, 2023, 7:30PM
Cost: Tickets are $59 Details
Jens Lindemann Christmas Pops (Qualicum Beach)
Where: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St Qualicum Beach BC
When: December 11, 2023, 7:30PM
Cost: All tickets are $45 sold through the Mulberry Bush Bookstore in Qualicum Beach, cash or cheque only. To pay be credit card, call the VS box office directly Details
Festive Brass present Reindeer Games
Where: Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
When: December 14, 2023, 7:30PM
Cost: $43.05 Details
23rd Annual Sing Along Messiah
Where: Alix Goolden Performance Hall – 907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria
When: December 14, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $27.11/adult, $22.79/senior, $13.08/student, free for children Details
Laila Biali – Wintersongs
Where: McPherson Playhouse – 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
When: December 15, 2023, 7:30PM
Cost: Tickets starting at $53.25 Details
IMAX – The Grinch
Where: IMAX located inside Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street, Victoria
When: December 15-21
Cost: $15.95/adult, $13.50/senior and youth, $14.00/student, $8.65/child
Annual membership will pay less Details
The Festive Brass Ensemble Presents Holiday Horns
Where: Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
When: Thursday, December 15, 2022 – 7:30pm
Cost: $39.90 Details
The Attila Fias Quartet – Swinging Into The Season!
Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club – 753 View St, Victoria
When: Fri. December 15, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM (All Ages)
Cost: Livestream + In Person $35 plus tax and fees, walk-ins welcome Details
Handel’s Messiah
Where: The Farquhar at UVic – Jamie Cassels Centre, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria
When: Friday December 15 2023 to Sunday December 17 2023
Cost: Adults: $76/Seniors $73/Student $56. Details
Big Hank’s Christmas Blues Show
Where: Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
When: December 15 7:30pm
Cost: $30.00 Details
Photos with Santa
Where: Sidney’s Winter Wonderland at Garden Court (2360 Beacon Ave) Sidney
When: December 16, 2023 11:00 AM -2:00 PM
Cost: Free, bring own camera Details
Candlelight Jazz – Favourite Holiday Classics
Where: Auditorium at St. Ann’s Academy 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria
When: December 16, 2023 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets starting at $49.50. Age requirement 8 years old plus, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult Details
Ken Lavigne We Need a Little Christmas
Where: Royal Theatre – 805 Broughton St, Victoria
When: December16, 2023, 7:30 PM
Cost: Tickets starting at $29.00 Details
Holiday Soul Party: Shanna Dance and Jonnie Bridgman
Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club – 753 View St, Victoria
When: Sat. December 16, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM (All Ages)
Cost: Livestream + In Person $25 plus tax and fees, walk-ins welcome Details
Lorraine Nygaard Quartet: Cozy Winter’s Night
Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club – 753 View St, Victoria
When: Sun. December 17, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM (All Ages)
Cost: Livestream + In Person $25 plus tax and fees, walk-ins welcome Details
Festive Brass Presents Reindeer Games
Where: The Farquhar at UVic – Jamie Cassels Centre, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria
When: December 17, 2023 from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Cost: Starting at $46 (You will pay less if you have a membership with Victoria Symphony) Details
Ken Lavigne We Need a Little Christmas
Where: Dogwood Auditorium, Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria
When: December 18, 2023, 7:30 PM
Cost: Tickets are $60.00 Details
Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas -20th Annual Concert
Where: Royal Theatre – 805 Broughton St, Victoria
When: December 20, 2023, 7:30PM – December 21, 2023, 7:30PM
Cost: Tickets starting at $23.50 Details
Holiday Pianist – Lobby Lounge Oak Bay Hotel
Where: Oak Bay Hotel 1175 Beach Dr, Victoria
When: December 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 – 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Cost: Enjoy live music by local pianist Michelle Ginting , while enjoying drinks (festive cocktails) and snacks from the lounge menu (for purchase). Details
Sean Drabitt presents a Charlie Brown Christmas
Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club – 753 View St, Victoria
When: Dec 21 & 22 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM (4 shows)
Cost: $35 plus fees/tax Details
Snow White the Panto
Where: Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue Sidney
When: Dec 22 -Dec 29, 2023 various times
Cost: Adult $22.05, Senior/Student $17.85 Details
The Gift of the Nutcracker
Where: Royal Theatre – 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
When: Dec 28 7:30PM – Dec 30, 2023, 2:00PM
Cost: Tickets starting at $34 Details
Shopping on Government and Fort Streets
There are many small and unique shops along Government and Fort Streets. Sidewalks are wide and there are several pedestrian friendly areas. There’s an awesome ambiance and the people ae friendly.

Whether strolling, shopping, or enjoying the eateries and pubs in downtown Victoria, you’ll likely find the pace of your chosen activities to be slower than you may be accustomed to. Our guess is you won’t mind at all.
If you haven’t already visited our Christmas Markets in Victoria post, this will add to your local holiday shopping experience!
Check our our main Victoria travel tips page for more inspiration on things to do while you’re visiting Victoria BC!
I love the illumination on the Legislative Assembly building! Festive yet classy.
Oh my gosh I’m saving this post. I just moved to Vancouver and didn’t realize that Victoria had so many great options for Christmas. Buchart Gardens looks magical. Can’t wait to check it out!
Susanna, you will love Vancouver, we lived there for 10 years and go back every month or two for a visit! Just a short journey on the ferry to Victoria, and definitely worth a trip to the Butchart Gardens over Christmas if you have the time. 🙂