Victoria 
Photo Credit: The Butchart Gardens
Victoria is the perfect destination to treat your cherished mom to a memorable experience. With abundant activities to explore, this place offers a plethora of options for pampering and fun. Certainly, if your Mother loves flowers, plants, or gardens, this is the place you should be heading on Mother’s Day weekend.
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MOTHER’S DAY HERITAGE TEA & FLOWERS
Taking place on May 10th, 2026, is the annual Mother’s Day Tea at Bannockburn Farm. For $70, enjoy tea-for-two with a special Mother’s Day bouquet. With three time slots available (10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm), enjoy a 90-minute visit, tea, scones, private garden tables, a big bouquet from the gardens, and a card where you can write your message to mom. After tea, stroll down to the heritage St. Stephen’s church to learn more about St. Stephen’s and Bannockburn Farm. Details
MOTHER’S DAY AT FAIRMONT EMPRESS
There are multiple ways to pamper your Mom at the Empress Hotel. Whether it’s the renowned Tea at the Empress or an exquisite dining experience at Q Restaurant & Veranda, she will cherish every moment. The ambience itself leaves a lasting impression, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience even before the first sip or taste.
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MOTHER’S DAY AT BUTCHART GARDENS
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The month of May is the perfect time to visit the Gardens, and so a visit here on this special Sunday will be a definite hit. Along with the impressive array of plants throughout the Gardens, you can savour a delicious Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet (May 10, 10:30 am to 2 pm) or Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea (May 10, 11 am to 4 pm) right on-site. Check the website for reservation details.
MAGICKAL MOTHER’S DAY FAIR
Make Mother’s Day magical this year by attending the Magickal Mother’s Day Fair on Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3 (10 am to 4 pm) at Metchosin Community Hall. Your weekend will be filled with witches, psychics, energy healers, and talented local artisans offering crystals, teas, jewelry, spell therapies, and more. Enjoy Tarot, Psychic, and Astrology readings along with healing therapies to nourish mind, body, and spirit. The first 30 guests each day will receive free admission, immersive spell stations & swag bags! Details
MOTHER’S DAY MOVIE NIGHT: MOTHER (1999)
Looking for a relaxed and thoughtful way to mark the occasion? Spend Mother’s Day at the movies with a screening of Mother, a sharp and heartfelt comedy about family dynamics. Directed by and starring Albert Brooks alongside Debbie Reynolds, the film follows a man who moves back in with his mother in an attempt to untangle his midlife struggles, only to rediscover the complexities of their relationship. Blending humour with honest insight, this film captures the tension, warmth, and absurdity of family life in a way that feels both relatable and enduring.
MARVELOUS MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA PARTY
Celebrate Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 9, from 1 pm to 4 pm with an elegant afternoon tea where guests can dress up, enjoy a two-course selection of savoury bites and desserts, sip on complimentary tea, coffee, and mimosas, and share a meaningful, inclusive experience honouring all mothers and loved ones.
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT MERRIDALE
Where better to celebrate than at the Merridale Cidery & Distillery, located about 45 minutes outside of Victoria by Cobble Hill. This delicious destination offers an affordable brunch just for the moms in your lives from 10 am to 2:25 pm, and it is recommended that you make reservations in advance. Stay back to enjoy their regular dinner service with featured specials from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Browse the pop-up market featuring creations from talented local makers on May 9th from 11 am to 5 pm.
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ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY MUSICAL GARDEN TOUR
On both May 9th and 10th this year, you can find enjoyment in phenomenal spring gardens and beautiful music as you enjoy time with your mother. The two-day pass gives you access to nine stunning gardens from all over Greater Victoria while enjoying the music by Victoria Conservatory of Music students and faculty. If you are spending the weekend on the Island, then celebrate with this event. Details
MOTHER’S DAY MARKET AT BILSTON CREEK FARM
VISIT COWICHAN ESTUARY NATURE CENTRE
This is not technically a Mother’s Day event, but it is a great way to spend time with nature. For Moms who are bird lovers but don’t necessarily have the knowledge, this is a great place to be out and learn about the estuary, the bay, and the watershed through informative, interactive exhibits and fun hands-on activities. Get your whole family out to spend some quality time with Mom. Details
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