We created Victoria Christmas to help and guide people who live in or want to visit Victoria and Vancouver Island during the holiday season, so they can make the most of every joyful moment.
The holidays in Victoria are magical, but planning them can take time. There are dozens of events, light displays, markets, parades, concerts and traditions across Greater Victoria and the Island, and the details change every year. Our goal is simple: bring everything together in one place, with clear, practical and up-to-date information, so you can spend less time searching and more time celebrating.
What We Cover
Victoria Christmas is a guide to the holiday season in Victoria, BC and across Vancouver Island, from mid-November through New Year’s Day:
- Lights and light-ups: from the Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens to community light-ups and neighbourhood light tours.
- Parades and events: the Santa Claus Parade, the IEOA Truck Light Parade, the Festival of Trees and more.
- Shows and concerts: the Nutcracker, holiday concerts and theatre and carols.
- Markets, tea and dining: Christmas markets, festive afternoon tea and Christmas dinner.
- Family fun: Santa visits, skating and kid-friendly ideas.
- All of Vancouver Island: from the Saanich Peninsula and the Cowichan Valley to Nanaimo, Parksville-Qualicum, Tofino and the Comox Valley.
How We Put Our Guides Together
We research each guide using official sources wherever possible: venue and organizer websites, announcements and trusted local news. Every guide includes the practical details people actually need, such as dates, hours, prices, how to get there, when to go to avoid crowds and what’s nearby.
Holiday schedules often change, and some events announce their dates late in the season. We update our guides as new information is released, and we clearly say when a date is not confirmed yet. Before you go, we always recommend checking the official website of the event or venue.
Our Promise to Readers
- Useful and honest: we recommend things we think readers will genuinely enjoy, including plenty of free options.
- Independent: our editorial guides are not influenced by advertisers. Any sponsored content or paid placement is always clearly labeled.
- Kept up to date: we revise our guides throughout the season as details are confirmed.
Our Christmas Guides Across North America
Victoria Christmas is part of a family of holiday guides for cities across North America: Vancouver Christmas, New York Christmas, Toronto Christmas, Calgary Christmas, Montreal Christmas and Edmonton Christmas.
Get in Touch
Spotted a date that has changed, have an event we should include, or want to say hello? We’d love to hear from you.
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