Hello December!
From Christmas trees to photos with Santa, here are 12 things to do in Victoria this weekend.
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Things To Do In Victoria This Weekend
Friday, November 30
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.
Beer | Christmas Craft Beer Show
The Christmas Craft Beer Show returns to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre for two days. Tickets start at $40.
Photo: BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Saturday, December 1
Lights | The Magic Of Christmas
Colourful lights, carollers, ice skating and festive fare – Christmas is a cheerful time of year at The Butchart Gardens. Experience the Magic of Christmas. Bundle up and stroll through the Twelve Days of Christmas display
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.
Market | Oaklands West Coast Winter Market
The Oaklands West Coast Winter Market returns for one day only on Saturday, December 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be live music, an Oaklands Community Association concession stand selling warm drinks and goodies, food trucks, artisans, farmers, kid vendors and more!
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.
Photos | Photos With Santa
Photos With Santa returns to The Hotel Grand Pacific. Photos are by donation.
Sunday, December 2
Parade | Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade
Join Peninsula Celebrations Society for the Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 2 at 5:00 p.m. along Beacon Avenue in Downtown Sidney!
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.