Browsing: things to do in Victoria at Christmas

Your guide to Christmas 2026 in Victoria, BC and on Vancouver Island: events, lights, markets, shows, things to do and key dates in one place.

Butchart Gardens Magic of Christmas runs Dec 1, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027. 2026 ticket prices, hours, skating, dining, getting there and tips.

Craigdarroch Castle decks its Victorian rooms for Christmas every December. What to expect, holiday tours, hours and tips for 2026.

The best family Christmas activities in Victoria, BC for 2026: Santa, Butchart lights, sleigh boat rides, skating, gingerbread, parades and kids’ shows.

Free Christmas events and things to do in Victoria, BC in 2026: parades, light-ups, the Festival of Trees, Gingerbread Showcase, lights and more.

Malahat SkyWalk Holiday Magic 2026: dates not confirmed yet. Santa visits, Santa’s Workshop, the Claus Family Bakery and tips, 40 minutes from Victoria.

Where to go ice skating in Victoria, BC this Christmas: Butchart Gardens outdoor rink, City Centre Park in Langford, and indoor public skating rinks.

How to tour the best Christmas lights in Victoria, BC: neighbourhood light maps, a self-guided downtown walk, carriage and boat tours, and driving routes.

What’s on in Victoria, BC this weekend for Christmas 2026: every holiday weekend from mid-November to New Year’s, with markets, parades, lights and shows.

Boxing Day in Victoria, BC on Saturday, December 26, 2026: where to shop the sales, what’s open, and holiday events still running after Christmas.