It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Victoria. We’ve rounded up some of the festive events going on around the city that you should check out!
- Dec.19 – Santa Scoot – Santa rides a scooter! A parade of Vespas and vintage scooters will be making their way through city streets collecting donations. Then rallying at Market Square for a pizza party! $1 from every pizza sold at Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria will go to charity. Come see the bikes and enjoy a pizza!
Dates: December 19, 2015
Venue: Market Square
Type: Special Events
Time: From: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Address: 560 Johnson Street Victoria, BC V8W 3C6
Admission: free
2. Dec 23&24 – Festive Dinner at the Empress
Dates: December 23, 2015 to December 24, 2015
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Venue: Fairmont Empress
Type: Special Events
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Fairmont Empress
Address: 721 Government Street Victoria, BC V8W 1W5
Admission: $75.00 adult, $37.50 child
Delight in a three-course farm-to-fork Christmas dinner featuring perfectly roasted, free range turkey. With the warm glow emanating from the fireplace and delicious food, you’ll feel perfectly relaxed on the nights leading up to Christmas when you let Fairmont Empress do the cooking.
3. Dec 25th – Christmas Day Brunch
Dates: December 25, 2015
Venue: Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Type: Special Events
Location: Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Address: 1175 Beach Drive Victoria, BC V8S 2N2
Admission: Adults $45, Children $22.50, Children under 3 are free.
A grand brunch, and tradition, to share with family and friends in 
the David Foster Foundation Theatre. Seatings are available at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm.
4. Nov 18th to Jan 5th – Festival of Trees
Dates: November 18, 2015 to January 05, 2016
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Venue: The Bay Centre
Type: On-Going Events
Location: The Bay Centre
Address: 2 – 1150 Douglas Street Victoria, BC V8W 3M9
Admission: Free ( There are donation boxes )
This year the Victoria Festival of Trees is being held at the Bay Centre in the core of downtown Victoria. This is an annual event where local businesses step up and purchase to sponsor a tree. The sponsors decorate their business tree and all proceeds throughout the event go to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Stop by the Bay Centre to browse all of the fantastic trees and make donations and vote for your favourite. Make sure you stop by the atHOME Victoria tree! (We are on the second floor near the Hudson’s Bay entrance).
5. Nov 21st to Ja 3rd – Canada’s National Gingerbread Showcase
Dates: November 21, 2015 to January 03, 2016
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Venue: Inn at Laurel Point
Type: On-Going Events
Time: From: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Location: Inn at Laurel Point
Address: 680 Montreal Street Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8
Admission: Free
Feast your eyes and nose on creative inspirations constructed from gingerbread. More than just houses, they are detailed 
sculptures and unique works of art created by professional and amateur chefs. Vote for your favorite and make a donation to Habitat for Humanity Victoria. A spirit rousing experience, the gingerbread creations will leave your mouth watering and your eyes wanting more.
If you are looking for more festive ideas and inspiration in Victoria read our current holiday issue
