Discover the festive delights of Victoria with our holiday guide. From locals to holiday travelers, this guide highlights the best of Victoria's season.
One of the enchanting experiences this December is the Magic of Christmas at the Butchart Gardens, where stunning light displays illuminate the gardens in a captivating winter wonderland. Lights of Wonder dazzles with its vibrant and whimsical lighting that transforms downtown Victoria into a magical escape. And you definitely don't want to miss the Festival of Trees, where beautifully decorated trees bring holiday cheer to the community. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Victoria
- Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular (Courtenay, Victoria, Nanaimo)
- Victoria's Light Up the City Christmas Decoration Contest
- Nerdy Days of Christmas Craft Fair
- Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle
- Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas Concert
- Oak Bay Village Christmas Light-Up
- 42nd Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade
- Holiday Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel (VICTORIA)
- Out of Hand Modern Market
- WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum
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Victoria Events Events
Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular (Courtenay, Victoria, Nanaimo) • 0.8 miles
A dazzling musical and dance extravaganza celebrating the season.
Victoria's Light Up the City Christmas Decoration Contest (Victoria) • 1.0 miles
Community-wide Christmas decoration competition and donation drive.
Nerdy Days of Christmas Craft Fair (Victoria) • 1.0 miles
Handmade crafts inspired by sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming.
Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle (Victoria) • 1.0 miles
Step back into Victorian grandeur with opulent furnishings and stories.
Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas Concert (Victoria) • 1.0 miles
Annual holiday concert featuring acclaimed Canadian musicians and young talent.
Oak Bay Village Christmas Light-Up (Victoria) • 1.1 miles
Thousands of twinkling lights illuminating the village
42nd Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade (Victoria) • 1.2 miles
Annual Santa Claus Parade with live broadcast
Holiday Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel (VICTORIA) • 1.2 miles
A century-old tradition of elegant afternoon tea service.
Out of Hand Modern Market (Victoria) • 1.2 miles
Curated selection of handmade goods by Western Canada's top artists
WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum (Victoria) • 1.3 miles
Multicultural holiday market with diverse performances
Lights of Wonder (Victoria) • 1.4 miles
Largest free outdoor light display with interactive tunnels
16th Annual Gingerbread Showcase (Victoria) • 1.4 miles
Intricate gingerbread creations by local bakers.
Annual Dickens Fair (Victoria) • 1.8 miles
Victoria's oldest and best-loved winter craft fair
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