Your short week has now become the weekend.
From Christmas markets to outdoors lights, here are 11 things to do in Victoria this weekend.
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Things To Do In Victoria This Weekend
Friday, November 16
Lights | Festival of Trees
The 27th Annual Festival of Trees is proudly hosted by the Bay Centre. See the Bay Centre transformed into a lush forest of hand-decorated trees. Share in the spirit by voting for your favourite, with all proceeds supporting the most urgent health care needs of kids in BC.
Tour | Ghostly Walks
Ghostly Walks guides you through the streets of Victoria and tells you stories of the past. Tickets start at $13.
Saturday, November 17
Fair | Winter Fair Stop & Shop
The Winter Fair Stop & Shop will feature 50 handmade vendors and local Island businesses with everything from crafts, clothing, jewelry and much more! Admission is free.
Christmas | Gingerbread Showcase
The Showcase brings together professional and amateur bakers from Vancouver Island and highlights their creativity, while supporting the work of Habitat Victoria.
Tour | Wentworth Villa Tour
This is your last chance to go on this tour. Learn about the process and procedures that the restoration of the villa went through. Admission is by donation.
Tour | Historic House Tour
Drop by on any Saturday from noon to 2:00 p.m. and meet the amazing volunteers who maintain the house and garden. Join them for a guided tour Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Stroll through the garden and browse the gift shop.
History | Chinatown Walking Tour
Walk in the footsteps of gold miners, merchants, labourers and revolutionaries this weekend during the Chinatown Walking Tour. Tickets start at $13.
Shopping | Victoria Christmas Craft Fair
Catch the holiday spirit at the Victorian Christmas Craft Fair! Step back to a simpler time and be a part of the celebration of unique, local artisans selling their wares the old fashion way. Take yourself away from the stress of busy streets and malls to experience traditional Christmas shopping that echo the Victorian roots of our City.
Admission is $3.
Sunday, November 18
Market | Esquimalt Farmers Christmas Market
The free Esquimalt Farmers Christmas Market is back with more locally grown produce, live music, artisans, food trucks and locally made foods.
Lights | Hillside Night of Lights
Hillside Centre’s 18th annual Night of Lights will be held on Sunday, November 18th from 6:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. This special evening includes appetizers, entertainment, great deals, and fabulous prizes, including a $4000 travel voucher donated by Flight Centre and Hillside!
Music | Live Music Night At The O Cafe and Bistro
Join the O Cafe and Bistro every Wednesday and Sunday night for live music. Admission is free.
Featured photo: BC Children’s Hospital Foundation