Victoria 
A list of Christmas events in and around Victoria including children’s events, Santa Claus Parade, Christmas lights, carols, theatre, and other holiday events.
- Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades
- Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts
- Christmas Theatre
- Other Christmas / Holiday Events
I. Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades in Victoria
Peninsula Co-op Santa Light Parade
The much-loved parade is the Miracle on Government Street and kicks off Christmas on the Westcoast! The Santa Claus parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 29th. They will be giving out hot chocolate at Douglas and Humboldt starting at 4:30pm. Following the parade join us at Centennial Square for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus by donation. Details
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Starting at Belleville and Government Street, Victoria
The route will move north along Government, east on Humboldt and North on Douglas and end at the Victoria Public Market.
Free; Food and cash for the Mustard Seed Street Church and Food Bank will be collected
The Magic of Christmas
December 1, 2025 – January 6, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay
$5 – $39.50
Festival of Trees
The Bay Centre is excited to be hosting the Festival of Trees—a must-see event known as Victoria’s unofficial kick-off to the holiday season for the last 30 years. Details
November 14 – December 31, 2025
The Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria
Free
Harbour Holiday Light Up
Join us on December 5, from 5pm-7pm, along the Inner Harbour lower causeway and Ship Point pier. This festive evening, proudly supported by Ocean 98.5, will feature sparkling light displays that illuminate the harbour in holiday cheer.
Enjoy a cozy treat with 500 free hot chocolates and cookies decorated with a special orca design, and explore seasonal offerings from vendors and food trucks. Don’t miss this chance to welcome the holidays as we light up the harbour! Details
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Inner Harbour Causeway Marina, Float D, Victoria
Free
Esquimalt Christmas Tree Village
Experience the magic of the holidays at our ninth annual Christmas Tree Village. Join us as we transform the Recreation Centre Atrium and Archie Browning Sports Centre into a holiday wonderland, teeming with twinkling lights and delightful decorations. Details
December 2, 2025 – January 2, 2026
Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt
Free
A Merridale Craft Christmas
This holiday season, embrace the magical moments of joy and festivities with us. Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit at the Merridale Farm. Details
November 15, 2025– January 5, 2026
Merridale Cidery & Distillery, 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill
Free
Sooke Santa Parade
Santa Parade activities are provided by Sooke Lions Club, Sooke Harbourside Lions Club and EMCS Leadership Class. Sponsored and hosted by the Sooke Lions Club, District of Sooke and Sooke News Mirror. Details
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Parade | 5:00 PM
The parade starts from Journey Middle School, travels along Throup Road to Church Road to Wadams Way, where it will pass by the Sooke Library
Free
Lighted Truck Convoy and Food Drive
The IEOA Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive! Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Ogden Point to Royal Bay
Free
Esquimalt Celebration of Lights
Esquimalt’s Celebration of Lights is a magical event for the whole family. Lights, Music, Food, Santa and it is FREE to the whole community. Details
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Parade | 5:00 PM
Esquimalt Road, 600 Canteen Road
Free
Christmas by the Sea
This holiday season, Sidney will be a twinkling wonderland as it welcomes the community to celebrate with an assortment of family-friendly activities! Enjoy enchanting decorative lights throughout the Town, festive displays, live holiday music on weekends, and more. Details
Festive Displays | November 14, 2025 – January 6, 2026
Winter Wonderland Alley in Garden Court | November 14 – Mid-January
Downtown Sidney
Free
Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade
Join Peninsula Celebrations Society for the Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade along Beacon Avenue in Downtown Sidney! Details
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Along Beacon Avenue in Downtown Sidney
Free
Lights of Wonder
Downtown Victoria is transforming the square into a holiday wonderland. This outdoor event features themed light exhibits, four interactive light tunnels, and a 40-foot festive tree. With free admission and for all ages, Lights of Wonder offers live entertainment, warm nibbles, and magical light displays. Details
November 28 to December 31, 2025
Centennial Square, Downtown Victoria
Free
II. Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts in Victoria
The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas
Nothing says Christmas like this uplifting family concert! A collection of soulful seasonal favourites- and so much more – is sure to be a hit with your family, friends or co-workers. Whether this is your first, or your millionth Barra MacNeils live concert experience, it is sure to leave joyous memories that will last you well beyond the season. Details
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM
McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
Tickets are $57.75 for adults/$52.50 for children
Victoria Gilbert and Sullivan Society Annual Christmas Carols
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with beautiful carols and holiday cheer. Get ready to sing along to your favorite Christmas tunes and enjoy performances by talented local artists. Don’t miss out on this wonderful event to kick off the holiday season with joy and music!! Details
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 2:00 PM
St. Mary the Virgin, Anglican Church, 1701 Elgin Road, Victoria
$22.63
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a musical about two showbiz buddies, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who team up with the sister act, Betty and Judy Haynes, to save a failing Vermont inn run by their former army general, Henry Waverly. The musical follows their journey as they put on a Christmas show to attract guests and ultimately find love and rekindle the holiday spirit. It features classic songs like “Happy Holidays,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” and the iconic “White Christmas.” Details
November 28 – 30 & December 5 – 7, 2025
McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
Tickets are $66.00
Yule
International award winning, Grammy Nominee Trio Mediæval present Scandinavian traditional Christmas folk songs and hymns, English medieval Carols and two contemporary works written for the ensemble. Details
December 7, 2025 | 7:30 PM
St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 924 Douglas Street, Victoria
$5 – $35
A Christmas Carol
Sooke Harbour Players’ Fall Production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” adapted by James Hutchison, directed by Asha MacLeod and Susan Browne. Details
November 28 – 30, December 5 – 7, 2025
Sooke Centre for the Performing Arts, 6660 Sooke Road, Sooke
$19 – $26
Hope Lingers On
Enjoy a variety of classical, contemporary and seasonal selections as the Vancouver Island Chamber Choir present their annual winter concert. Details
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM
St Andrews Anglican Church, 9691 Fourth Street, Sidney
By Donation
The New Swiftsure Big Band Christmas Concert
Join us for a magical evening of music at the New Swiftsure Big Band Christmas Concert featuring the talented **Brenda Morie** as our special vocalist! Details
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St, Victoria
$28 plus fee/tax
Hope Lingers On
Enjoy classical favourites, season selections, and more as the Vancouver Island Chamber present their annual December concert. Details
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Broad View United, 3703 Saint Aidans Street, Victoria
$17.31 – $22.63
The Celtic Tenors
Join the Celtic Tenors for an unforgettable performance of vocal brilliance and festive cheer. Enjoy their enchanting blend of Celtic charm with timeless favourites and modern hits, alongside a heartwarming selection of Christmas favourites. Details
Monday, December 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$65
The Peninsula Singers “Winter Wonderland”
This holiday season, step into a world of music and magic with the Peninsula Singers performance of Winter Wonderland.
Join us for an unforgettable show of stunning vocals and heartwarming melodies where we celebrate the season through a mix of timeless holiday classics and modern favourites. Our talented performers will transport you to a festive Winter Wonderland where dreams come true and joy fills the air. Details
December 5 – 6, 2025 | 7:30 PM
December 7, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$39 adults/$20 children
A Holly Jolly Christmas
Returning to the McPherson Theatre this festive season, Zachary Stevenson is ready to light up the stage with his wildly popular signature holiday concert, reimagined for 2025! Combining beloved Christmas classics with some of the biggest hits of the 1950s and 60s, A Holly Jolly Christmas is a toe-tapping, heart-warming, rock ’n’ roll extravaganza that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Details
December 09, 2025 | 7:30 PM
McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
Tickets starting at $54.00
Sooke Winter Solstice Music Concert
Celebrated across the world in many traditions, the Winter Solstice honors the darkest nights of the year and the gradual return of the light — a time to pause, listen, and reconnect. Details
December 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Knox Presbyterian Church, 2110 Church Rd, Sooke
$30 Regular | $ 35 At The Door
Winter Harp
Winter Harp is a joyous concert experience that has captured the spirit of the season, and audience’s hearts, for more than three decades. On stage, Winter Harp’s outstanding musicians and singers, clad in beautiful medieval attire, perform a collection of music that ranges from familiar carols to Celtic, medieval and world tunes. Details
Friday December 12, 2025 | 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Avenue
$50.86
Christmas Pops with Denzal Sinclaire & Dee Daniels
“Making spirits bright” is what our Christmas Pops are all about! Maestro Sean O’Loughlin has loaded his sleigh with Holiday favourites, and welcomes two of Canada’s greatest singers. Denzal Sinclaire wowed VS audiences with his tribute to Nat King Cole. Dee Daniels is blessed with a spellbinding four-octave vocal range, and puts a potent, natural, and unique spin on every song she touches. Details
December 6- 7, 2025
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
Tickets starting at $29.00
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong takes place at Christ Church Cathedral every Sunday at 4pm and lasts about 45 minutes. This meditative act of devotion is almost entirely sung by the choir, open to people of all faiths and none, and free of charge! Details
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Christ Church Cathedral, 911 Quadra Street at Rockland Avenue, Victoria
Free
Messiah by Candlelight
“Hallelujah!” In 1741, Handel composed his great oratorio Messiah in just three weeks, and its message continues to reign forever and ever, enthralling audiences annually. Victoria’s magnificent Christ Church Cathedral will be the candlelit setting as the Victoria Symphony, local choirs, and four leading soloists share a story rich in complex emotions and human drama. Lift your spirits once again!! Details
December 11 – 12 & 14, 2025
Christ Church Cathedral, 911 Quadra Street at Rockland Avenue, Victoria
Tickets starting at $62.00
Big Hank’s Christmas Blues Show
Blues Songs of Christmas is a unique, variety filled concert comprised of blues-basted Yuletide tunes and one that has left audiences drenched in the Christmas spirit as this ensemble has visited communities across Alberta, the interior of B.C., Vancouver Island and the lower mainland. Details
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$34.20
Big Hank’s Christmas Blues Show
Big Hank has his “Ho Ho working”, with this unique, variety-filled program of blues-basted Yuletide tunes, full of the Christmas spirit. Details
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St, Victoria
$25 plus fee/tax
Christmas Concert
Enjoy a Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus with Nicholas Fairbank, Conductor. Details
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Rd, Sooke
$39.00
Carol-Along with the Carillon
Bundle up and gather under the Centennial Carillon with your fellow singers, family, friends and even you dog. Provincial Carillonneur Rosemary Laing will accompany the Newcombe Choir in a one of a kind caroling party. Hot chocolate and cookies help to make the season bright. Details
December 7, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria
Free performance
Trio Mediæval
Join us for a program of Scandinavian traditional Christmas folk songs and hymns, English medieval Carols and two contemporary works written for Trio Mediæval. Details
December 7, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 924 Douglas St, Victoria
$5.00 – $35.00
A Canadian Winter Celebration
Wavelengths Community Choir invites you to a joyful night of music and seasonal harmony, featuring the vibrant sounds of choir, string quartet, and special guests. The program brings together songs and music of the season including Canadian favourites by Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, and Loreena McKennitt. Reflecting Canada’s rich multicultural heritage, this concert blends beloved classics with seasonal traditions to create an uplifting evening of unity and celebration. Details
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$37 +fees
The Festive Brass: Christmas in Canada
Experience the magic of Christmas in Canada, a traditional family Christmas concert featuring the glorious sounds of the Festive Brass and the beloved SD 63 secondary student choirs of Claremont, Parkland and Stelly’s. This heartwarming event brings generations together to celebrate Canadian holiday traditions through music, storytelling, and community spirit. Enjoy timeless carols and festive favourites that capture the warmth and joy of a true Canadian Christmas. Don’t miss this joyful celebration that will leave you humming all the way home! Details
Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$46.20
Christmas Show | Stephanie Greaves & Friends
Join Stephanie with Attila Fias backing her on piano and keys for a fun night of musical favourites and more! Details
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St, Victoria
$30 plus tax and fees.
Jon and Roy Holiday Special
Jon and Roy return to the Royal Theatre on December 13th, 2025, for their 16th annual Holiday Special. This year’s guests include Fontine, a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, and Canadian Indie rock icon Joel Plaskett. Joel hails from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and is known for his genre-bending, storytelling songwriting and energetic performances. Details
December 13, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
Tickets starting at $40.00
Music at the Museum: The Pandora Chorus
The Pandora Chorus is a non-auditioned indie pop rock choir, founded in 2015 by director Glenna Garramone. The Pandora Chorus makes music and harmony together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. They will be singing songs from their Fall session, including songs by Beyoncé, ABBA, Crosby, Harry Styles, The Flaming Lips, and more! Accompanied on keyboard by Chris Van Sickle. Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria
Free performance in the main lobby of the museum.
Cookeilidh: Making Spirits Bright
Celtic traditions and modern Christmas cheer intertwine in a delightful musical concert that will enchant audiences of all ages.
Making Spirits Bright is more than just a concert; it’s a heartfelt celebration of the season that blends the old with the new and leaves the audience with a sense of wonder and warmth. Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with a blend of traditional Carols, whimsical modern tunes, Celtic & Maritime favourites, and spirited dancing. Whether you’re a fan of Celtic music or simply looking to experience the magic of Christmas in a unique and enchanting way, this festive performance promises to bring joy to your holiday season. Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$39.00
Piano Heist: A Very Merry Heistmas!
Piano Heist returns with a dazzling new holiday production: A Very Merry Heistmas! A festive romp through Christmas classics interlaced with their own brand of musical and comedic shenanigans, Nico Rhodes & Patrick Courtin tackle everything “Christmas”. Whether it’s the nostalgic charm of Charlie Brown Christmas, a rock & roll styled Nutcracker Suite; The Messiah on melodicas, or a rollicking ragtime Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, get ready for a holiday experience that’s truly one-of-a-kind! Bring your festive spirit and prepare to sing-a-long for A Very Merry Heistmas! Details
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$24.20 – $50.20
Christmas Pops with the Victoria Symphony
Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia and your Victoria Symphony are coming to Sidney with music for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! From holiday classics to spirited renditions of favourite carols, join your Victoria Symphony for a festive celebration This Christmas. Details
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$62.00
Christmas Pops with the VS
From holiday classics to spirited renditions of favourite carols, join your Victoria Symphony for a festive celebration this Christmas. Details
December 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Dogwood Auditorium – Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria
Tickets are $58.00
Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas Concert
Join us on Wednesday, December 17, and Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:30 pm for a joyful 90-minute celebration filled with festive music and community spirit. Under Daniel Lapp’s inspiring leadership, a vibrant group of student and faculty musicians, as well as special guests, come together to create a rich holiday experience. Featuring the talented young fiddlers of the BC Fiddle Orchestra, the energetic Folkestra!, and the uplifting voices of the Joy of Life Choir, alongside the lively Shiny H’ornaments, Swing’n Shepherds, and the Strings of Lights house band, this concert truly embodies the spirit of inclusivity and connection. Details
December 17- 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
Tickets starting at $25.25
Elf – Film in Concert
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, and raised among Santa’s elves. This holiday season Buddy travels to New York—with a live symphony orchestra! Experience John Debney’s wonderful score as the full film plays on the big screen. Details
December 20, 2025 | 7:00 PM
December 21, 2025 | 2:30 PM
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
Tickets starting at $29.00
Lessons & Carols
A seasonal staple, the festival of lessons and carols has been celebrated at Anglican churches and cathedrals for well over 100 years. Each year, hundreds of people pack the cathedral to celebrate the season with traditional carols led by the cathedral’s choir and organ. The service will be rebroadcast on CHEK-TV! Details
Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Christ Church Cathedral, 911 Quadra Street at Rockland Avenue, Victoria
Freewill offering
Sean Drabitt presents a Charlie Brown Christmas
Bassist Sean Drabitt reprises the holiday favourite, presenting music from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Featuring Brent Jarvis (piano) and Joe Poole (drums), the show runs with the TV Special showing on the venue screens. Details
December 17 – 20, 2025
Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St, Victoria
$40 plus tax and fees.
Festive Brass presents “Christmas in Canada”
Experience the magic of “Christmas in Canada”, a traditional holiday concert featuring the glorious sounds of the Festive Brass! Details
December 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM
United Commons (formerly First Metropolitan), 932 Balmoral Road, Victoria
$37
Candlelight Concerts: Christmas Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Victoria. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and the holiday spirit at St Ann’s Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site under the gentle glow of candlelight. Details
December 18 – 19, 2025
St Ann’s Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria
Tickets starting at $32.00
Community Carol Sing-along
A family-affair: Christ Church Cathedral’s vibrant community comes together for a Christmas carol sing-along, followed by mulled-wine. Why not come along? Details
Friday, December 19, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Christ Church Cathedral, 911 Quadra Street at Rockland Avenue, Victoria
Freewill offering
Christmas With Johnny Reid
Catch JUNO Award winner and multi-platinum selling recording artist Johnny Reid live on stage in a joyful celebration of holiday spirit, sharing personal favourites, cherished classics and inspiring stories to usher in the holiday season. Details
December 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
Tickets starting at $74.00
The Tenors
The Tenors are an award-winning, multi-platinum & world-class vocal group made up of four incredible musicians. For two decades, they have been thrilling millions of fans around the world with their powerful songs, outstanding harmonies, and undeniable charm. Details
December 23, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
Tickets starting at $52.25
Jason Stevens – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Storyteller Jason Stevens returns with his classic telling of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” No costumes, lights, music, or silliness. Just a perfect story, artfully told. Details
December 22 – 24, 2025
St. Ann’s Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria
$38.74
George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett – Cowboy Christmas
CCMA winners, and beloved Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett unite for their Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas tour. With countless accolades between them, and over 25 years of hits, the pair will come together to treat fans to some of their own chart-topping songs, as well as some all-time favorite Christmas classics. Truly a show not to be missed, in celebration of the Holiday season. Details
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$75.00
A Child’s Christmas in Wales
A Child’s Christmas in Wales is a warm and nostalgic Vox Humana Christmas tradition. Join us for the reading of Dylan Thomas’s famous story, interspersed both with familiar carols and more recently composed Christmas works. Details
December 23 + 24, 2025
St Andrew’s Presbyterian, 680 Courtney Street, Victoria
$38.74 – $44.06; Free for 25 and under (including kids)
III. Christmas Plays & Holiday Theatre in Victoria
O Christmas Tea: A Christmas Comedy
Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the duo conjure wildly funny solutions to stay afloat, and sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas. Details
November 6, 2025 | 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$64 – $75
O Christmas Tea: A Christmas Comedy
Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the duo conjure wildly funny solutions to stay afloat, and sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas. Details
November 7 – 8, 2025
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
Tickets starting at $52.25
Pinocchio the Panto
Geppetto, a woodworker and maker of toys, wanted nothing more than to have a child of their very own one day. He creates a wooden puppet that comes to life with the help of the Blue Fairy. Pinocchio, a very mischievous puppet whose nose grows whenever they tell a lie, gets into all types of trouble. Pinocchio’s conscience, Jiminy, tries to lead Pinocchio in the right direction but finds the job a little tougher than expected. As the story unfolds you will find an interesting range of characters such as Henry the Panto Horse, the always lovely Bella the Dame, and so many more as they try to either help, or lead astray, Pinocchio. Will Pinocchio ever get the wish of becoming a real child? Details
December 20 – 22, 26 – 28, 2025
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
$19.95 – $25.20
The Storybook Nutcracker
Ballet Étoile presents ‘The Storybook Nutcracker’, a unique production bringing the classic Nutcracker story to life with engaging narration, vibrant costumes, and the intimate setting of the Charlie White Theatre. After receiving an unusual Christmas gift from her Uncle Drosselmeyer, Clara is swept away on a magical adventure to the Kingdom of the Sweets, encountering a number of enchanting characters along the way. Details
November 29 – 30, 2025 | 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
Adult $34.20, Student/Senior $29.20, Child 12 and Under $19.20
Elf: The Musical
Buddy the Elf, a cheerful and innocent soul raised in Santa’s workshop, embarks on a whimsical journey to New York City in search of his biological father. Little does he know his father is on Santa’s naughty list! This delightful and heartwarming musical rekindles the magic of Christmas and spreads joy and cheer for all to hear. Recommended for ages 5+. Details
November 14 – December 21, 2025
Chemainus Theatre, 9737 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus
$25 and up
Ukrainian Shumka Dancers’ Nutcracker
Shumka’s Nutcracker blends the grace and lyrical nature of classical movement with the strength and power of Ukrainian character dance. “Canada’s Ukrainian Nutcracker” is a folk ballet based on the timeless Christmas classic with grand orchestral versions of the legendary score, specially added compositions, and Ukrainian symbols woven into lavish sets and costumes. Details
November 28 – 30, 2025
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
Tickets starting at $49.75
13th Annual HO ho HO Comedy Show
A raucous and festive holiday Standup Comedy Show presented by KIRSTEN VAN RITZEN and performed by her fall comedy class, the evening features a mix of experienced comedians and several newbies making their stand-up comedy debuts! A great night out with prizes and surprises! 19+. Details
November 29, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Sports View Bar at Oak Bay Rec Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria
$15
An Upside Christmas
Don’t miss the second annual Upside Christmas concert, featuring a stellar lineup for a worthy cause! The funny and always engaging Upside Guys return to host an evening of entertainment alongside world-renowned pianist Michael Kaeshammer. They’ll be joined by special guests, including Juno award winning blues icon Colin James, the stunning talent of Miina and the magic of Jason Verners. Details
December 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM
McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
Tickets starting at $48.25
Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular
The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular is a celebration of music, dance, lights and decorations. What better way to celebrate the season than with tickets to this dazzling spectacle. It’s fast moving and colorful. It will take you on an emotional journey through a wide variety of music and dance from rock & roll to Broadway, jazz and classical, tap, interwoven with touching readings and stories. Details
December 13 – 14, 2025
McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
Tickets starting at $62.00
A Wonderheads Christmas Carol
Visual storytelling virtuosos, the WONDERHEADS, present their signature reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Bringing the magic of imagination to the stage, this unforgettable live experience features spectacular giant masks, whimsical puppets, and wondrous theatrical invention. Details
December 19 – 21, 2025
McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
Tickets starting at $42.00
Little Dickens
As Ebenezer Scrooge, faded theatrical diva Esmé Massengill slinks, sulks, and slanders her co-stars in this campy and salaciously funny version of the classic story.
This holiday season we welcome back Ronnie Burkett, the winner of more awards than can be listed here—including the Governor General’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. Details
December 2 – 21, 2025
Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria
Pay What You Can: Suggested Price $60.00
Thumbleina
Playful, adventurous, and full of heart, Thumbelina is a rollicking tale where the smallest among us can prove to be the bravest of all. A Holiday Treat for the Whole Family! Ages 5+. Details
December 17 – 21, 2025
Denford Hall at Glenlyon Norfolk School, 781 Richmond Avenue, Victoria
$22.00-$32.00
The Gift of the Nutcracker
The timeless classic that brings everyone together for the holiday season. The Victoria Symphony and the Ballet Victoria dancers will warm your heart with Christmas cheer. A Victoria tradition that keeps on giving and boasts new element each year while showcasing the beautiful classical talent of the Ballet Victoria dancers as well as the young talent of the Ballet Victoria Conservatory. Details
December 28 – 30, 2025
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
Tickets starting at $34.75
IV. Other Christmas / Holiday Events in and around Victoria
Christmas Markets/Craft Fairs and more
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- First Chance Christmas Craft Fair on November 8 – 9, 2025 @ Mary Winspear Centre
- Yuletide Market Series on November 7 – December 14, 2025 @ Bilston Creek Farm
- Christmas Vintage Fair on November 14 – 15, 2025 @ Da Vinci Centre
- Sip & Shop Holiday Market on November 13, 2025 | 4 pm – 8 pm @ Bard & Banker
- SPHA Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair on November 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM @ Mary Winspear Centre
- Esquimalt Farmers Holiday Market on November 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Esquimalt Recreation Center
- Annual Christmas Art & Craft Fair on November 22 – 22, 2025 @ St. Paul’s United Church, Sidney
- Potters By The Sea Art Show and Sale on November 21 – 27, 2025 @ ArtSea Gallery, Sidney
- Winter Bazaar’s First Pick: Sip & Shop on November 28, 2025 @ Esquimalt Gorge Park and Pavilion
- Vic West Elementary Craft Fair on November 29, 2025 @ Vic West Elementary Gym
- Indigenous Pop up Shop YYJ Artists Markets on November 29, 2025 @ Norway House
- Rancho Vignola Harvest Sale on November 28 – 29, 2025 @ Mary Winspear Centre
- Metchosin Christmas Spirit Market on November 29 – 30, 2025 @ Metchosin Community Hall
- Merry Witches Yule Market on December 13, 2025 @ Prospect Lake Community Hall
- Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair on December 12 – 14, 2025 @ Mary Winspear Centre
- Punk Holiday Market on December 20, 2025 @ da Vinci Centre
- Holiday Market @ Junction Cidery on December 21, 2025
Sooke Santa Run
The 32nd annual “Santa Run” will take place on Saturday, December 13th starting at dusk (5ish). Presented by the Sooke Firefighter’s Association, the annual Santa Run will be making a return to its traditional roots this year. Decorated with bright and colourful Christmas lights and playing festive holiday music, four trucks loaded with Santa and helpers will be driving through neighbourhoods to spread holiday cheer! Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Dusk (5ish)
Sooke
By donation
Forest of Wishes
Start your annual Holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Victoria at The Chateau Victoria’s Forest of Wishes. Make a donation for your Holiday wish ornament to hang in our forest. Enjoy Hotdogs, holiday refreshments & music to warm your sole before you explore the other many holiday attractions downtown. Children’s activities and free parking (while available). Details
December 14 – 31, 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, Victoria
Free
Candy Cane Lane Winter Festival
Step into the holiday spirit with two magical weekends at the Candy Cane Lane Winter Festival!! Details
November 22–23 & December 13 – 14, 2025
Saanich Fairgrounds – Indoors Main Hall & RCMP Barn, 1501 White Rd, Central Saanich
By donation
Holiday Celebration Lunch
Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner without having to lift a finger. This catered event means that all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the delicious food and holiday themed entertainment. Details
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street
The cost of the lunch is $20 per person. Registration cut-off is December 4 at 2 p.m. so register early to guarantee a seat.
2025 IEOA Truck Light Parade
Join us for the 27th annual Island Equipment Owners Association Truck Parade & Food Drive. It’s a much-loved annual event that has 80 hardworking commercial trucks cleaned and polished and adorned with decorations and festive lights that will slowly roll along a 35km route through five municipalities in Greater Victoria. Dump trucks, equipment trailers, crane trucks, pump trucks, fire trucks, coast guard vessels, mixer trucks, military, transit, and more will weave through the streets and spread holiday cheer to encourage spectators to contribute to local food banks and brighten the holidays for those in need! Details
December 6, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Greater Victoria
Free
Skate with Santa
Join us for a Free Skate with Santa! Details
December 6, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Archie Browning Sports Centre, 542 Joffre Street, Esquimalt
Free
Helmcken House Old-Fashioned Christmas
Step through the doors of the oldest house in British Columbia still on its original site and experience what Christmas was like in Victoria more than 100 years ago. Decorations, music and first-hand accounts will take you back to Christmas past. Details
December 6 – 7, 13 – 14, 20 – 21, 27 – 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Helmcken House, Victoria
Free
Tour Government House
Get in the holiday spirit with special free public tours of Government House featuring festive decor. Details
Various dates 2025
Government House, 1401 Rockland Avenue, Victoria
Register
Step Into Christmas Past: Guided Holiday Tour of Craigdarroch Castle
Celebrate the magic of the season with a guided Holiday tour of Craigdarroch Castle! Step into the Victorian Era as this historic mansion is decorated in holiday charm. Wander through opulent rooms decked in period-style decorations while your guide shares stories and information on the traditions of the 19th century. From the grand staircase to the beautiful stained glass, every detail glows with seasonal splendor. Details
December 13 – 14, 17 – 23, 2025
Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Crescent
$35
Skate with Santa
Santa is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit SEAPARC! Come Drop in and skate with Santa and enjoy the festivities. Skate Rentals available at our skate shop. Details
December 14, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
SEAPARC Recreation Centre, 2168 Phillips Rd
Free
Photos with Santa
Santa is popping into the Recreation Centre for some photo opportunities this year. Come capture some Holiday memories with us! Please bring your camera or smart phone to take your photo, or have our friendly staff take the photo for you. Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt
Registration is not required
Santa at Westshore Town Centre
Get your Photos with Santa! Details
November 15 – December 24, 2025
Westshore Town Centre, 2945 Jacklin Road, Victoria
$31.99 plus applicable taxes
Photos with Santa
Get ready for some holiday fun! Join Santa in Sidney’s Winter Wonderland, located at the corner of Beacon Ave and 2nd Street (2506 Beacon Ave). Hosted by the Peninsula Celebrations Society, this festive event offers free photos with Santa—and pets are welcome too! Be sure to bring your camera to capture the magic. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the whole family (including your furry friends) to get into the holiday spirit! Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Landmark Building, 2506 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
Registration is not required
Christmas Special Afternoon Tea
Come and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with us.
We’ll be offering delightful dishes all through the Christmas month — full of flavor, warmth, and holiday cheer. Join us and make this Christmas unforgettable! Details
December 10, 2025 to January 10, 2026 | 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM
Closed on December 25 & January 1
White Heather Tea Room, 1885 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria
Reservations required
12 Days of Fitmas!
From December 1-14, participants are challenged to attend 12 group fitness classes. Those who complete the challenge are entered into a draw to win prizes with the grand prize is a 3-month Esquimalt Recreation pass and 1 Personal Training session. Details
December 1 – 14, 2025
Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt
Free
Jolly Jingle Story Mingle
Throw on your PJs, cozy up by the fire, and enjoy a story time! Families can stop by after their swim to relax and enjoy some free holiday merriment! Or just come for the stories and singing!! Details
December 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt
Free
Sidney Museum LEGO Exhibition
This unique exhibition showcases an impressive collection of intricate LEGO® brick creations. The displays feature everything from iconic cityscapes and vehicles to creative, imaginative worlds. Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the colourful, detailed scenes, and children often find themselves inspired to build their own creations at home. The exhibition has grown in popularity over the years, drawing visitors from across Vancouver Island and beyond, making it a must-see during the winter months in Sidney. Details
December 20, 2025 to April 6, 2026
Closed on December 25 – 26 and January 1
Hatley Castle, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria
$0-$26.25
Cozy Up at the Castle 2025
Join us at the iconic Hatley Castle this December for holiday cheer, guided tours, and family fun. Hatley Castle is all decked out for the holiday season! Step through the castle doors into the shine and sparkle of our season’s best. Join us on select dates in December for guided tours, holiday cheer and family fun. Details
Sunday, December 7, 14, 21, 2025
Hatley Castle, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria
$0-$26.25
17th Annual Gingerbread Showcase
Visitors can pick up a leaflet when they arrive at the Showcase to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Victoria and our wonderful supporters. Details
November 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St., Victoria
By donation
The Christmas Express
Ride the train at the BC Forest Discovery Centre on one of 18 days of holiday magic! Our 100 acre grounds will be transformed into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, displays, and so much to do for the whole family! Details
November 28 – 30 & December 1, 5 – 8, 11 – 15, 18 – 23, 2025
BC Forest Discovery Centre, 2892 Drinkwater Rd, North Cowichan
Holiday Themed Workshops
Christmas Ornaments in Clay: Two ornaments will be created in this workshop and one will sparkle with reflected light and the other will make tinkling and rattling sounds. Details
Wreath Making for Adults: Learn to create a unique and beautiful handmade wreath from scratch in this 90-minute hands-on workshop. Workshops are instructed by the HCP Head Gardener, Linda Petite, assisted by experienced HCP wreath-making volunteers, and take place in the covered polytunnels beyond public access at the HCP. Details
Wreath Making for Families: Join us for this annual gathering to prepare a wreath for your home. Using a selection of greenery along with friendly guidance, create a unique wreath to enjoy or gift! These small sized workshops offer a slower and easier pace for small hands to lend assistance with. All materials provided. Details
Opulent Ink & Glass Ornaments: Join Instructor Heidi Walter for a fun and creative workshop where you will make opulent holiday decorations using alcohol ink on glass ornaments. You need no prior experience to create a beautiful and unique work of art for the holidays – perfect for decorating or as a special gift. Details
Willow Stars and Star Lanterns Workshop: Tis the season to make some willow stars and star lanterns! Instructor Joan Carrigan will have willow on hand to make an assortment of decorative stars of various sizes as well as a willow hanging mobile which when strung with fairy lights makes a magical lantern. The shape of the mobile is a dodecahedron which incorporates the star pattern. Details
Watercolour Painting with Richard Wong: Christmas Cards: Come join him for a friendly holiday-themed Christmas Card making class. (The heat will be on!) Bring your own paint supplies, or rent them. Details
Christmas Ornaments in Clay on November 2, 2025
Wreath Making for Adults on November 22 – 23, 29 – 30 & December 6 – 7, 2025
Wreath Making for Families on November 28 – 30 & December 6, 2025
Opulent Ink & Glass Ornaments on November 29, 2025
Willow Stars and Star Lanterns Workshop on November 30, 2025
Watercolour Painting with Richard Wong: Christmas Cards on December 11, 2025
The Gardens at HCP, 505 Quayle Road
Wreath Making for Adults: $70 – $80; Wreath Making for Families: $40 – $45; Opulent Ink & Glass Ornaments $80 – $90; Willow Stars and Star Lanterns Workshop $130 – $145; Watercolour Painting with Richard Wong: Christmas Cards $50 – $60
Cozy Christmas Food Tour
Get in the holiday spirit on this festive and family-friendly foodie tour that celebrates the best part of the season, the food! Decadent cheese, spiced nuts, chocolates, gingerbread cookies, hot chocolate and more. Details
November 22 – December 31, 2025
470 Belleville St, Victoria
$90 per Adult / $80 per Youth (18 + under) & Seniors (65+)
Santa at Westshore Town Centre
The North Pole is taking over Westshore Town Centre! Photos with Santa are by appointment only. Details
November 15 – December 24, 2025
Westshore Town Centre, 2945 Jacklin Road, Victoria
$31.99 plus applicable taxes
Magic of Christmas Dinner and Dance
Gather your friends and colleagues for the festive Magic of Christmas Dinner and Dance. After dinner, bundle up and take in the magic of the Christmas light display, as The Gardens are open exclusively for event guests. The festive sounds of our Traditional Carollers will lead you back to the warmth of the Blue Poppy Restaurant to indulge in a selection of desserts, and dance the night away to a performance by the Chris Millington Band. Details
November 28 – 29, 2025
Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay
$155 per person. Price includes exclusive access to The Gardens, taxes, and gratuities
Gay AF Christmas Spectacular!
Wanna have a lot of laughs for Christmas? Gay AF Christmas Spectacular is coming to The Vicious Poodle for a Holi-Gay Comedy Extra-Vaganza!
We’re celebrating the most hunty-ful time of the year with a fabulous array of stand-up, drag and musical comedy to help make your spirits bright! Details
December 14, 2025 | 7:00 PM
The Vicious Poodle, 726 Johnson Street, Victoria
$18 Early-Bird (until November 14th)/$23 Advance/ $28 At The Door
Festive Dining
Combining Christmas merriment with The Gardens’ renowned fare, festive dining is an experience to remember. In The Dining Room Restaurant, choose from Holiday High Tea or delicious dinner, or opt for the more casual fare in The Blue Poppy Restaurant. This is the time of year to indulge in the rich and sweet flavours, take in the lights display, then sit in the Piazza to listen to the season’s music. Details
December 1, 2025 to January 6, 2026
Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay
Reserve your table
Annual Dickens Fair
Celebrating its 44th year, this is one of Victoria’s oldest and best-loved Winter Craft Fairs. Our carefully curated Vancouver Island and Gulf Island artisans offer an amazing variety of affordable handmade and homemade products. With over 60 vendors there will be something for everyone!! Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The James Bay Community Centre, 140 Oswego Street, Victoria
$3 (cash) or $3.50 (debit/credit card) -Free for Children under 12 (accompanied by an Adult)
Holiday Swag Making Workshop
The HoHoHoliday 5K is the most festive FUN run in Canada! This 5km run/walk combines the magic of the Holidays with community engagement and fitness. Be apart of a holiday movement and join 10,000 Santa’s virtually across Canada who are spreading cheer in their local community while choosing to raise funds to support Make-A-Wish Canada. Details
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 1:00 PM-2:30 PM & 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Victoria Butterfly Gardens, 1461 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay
$80 per person
HOHOHoliday 5k
The HoHoHoliday 5K is the most festive FUN run in Canada! This 5km run/walk combines the magic of the Holidays with community engagement and fitness. Be apart of a holiday movement and join 10,000 Santa’s virtually across Canada who are spreading cheer in their local community while choosing to raise funds to support Make-A-Wish Canada. Details
November 29 – December 31, 2025
Nationwide/Virtual Run
$40 – $45
Festive Events at Fairmont Empress
Wondrous décor and festive lights illuminate Victoria and the Inner Harbour: the most joyful season of the year has arrived! Christmas at the Empress is a quintessentially Victoria experience. Details
Various dates
Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street, Victoria
Varies
Christmas at Haunted Manor
Experience the enchanting fusion of holiday cheer and ghostly thrills as you putt your way through twinkling lights, festive decorations and ghostly surprises! Details
November 17, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Haunted Manor: Mini-Golf + Ping Pong Lounge, Victoria
Sea Glass Ornaments Workshop
Register for our Sea Glass Ornaments Workshop and discover the fascinating history of sea glass in this interactive workshop, then design your own holiday ornament using locally sourced pieces!! Details
December 6, 11, 20, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria
$29.99+GST per person; Your registration includes the workshop, all supplies, and admission to the Maritime Museum of BC.
Breakfast With Santa
Sooke Lions Club provides a breakfast of pancakes, pork sausages, fresh strawberries, orange slices and whipped cream, served with orange juice, hot chocolate, coffee and tea — and, of course, candy canes! Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sooke Legion 6726 Eustace Road
FREE breakfast, but donations for the Sooke Christmas Bureau are accepted.
Breakfast With Santa
He’s making a list and coming to the Oak Bay Beach Hotel to check it twice. This buffet-style brunch service will include house-made cookie decorating, a visit from Mr. Claus himself, as well as on-site photo printing by Four Frames Photo Booth to bring the merry memories home. Details
Multiple Dates, December 7 – 22, 2025
Oak Bay Beach Hotel, 1175 Beach Drive, Victoria
$0–$116.82 per person
Sleigh the Day
Sleigh the Day is a free festive holiday celebration at Ship Point. It features free holiday craft-making for all ages, sing-alongs with festive carolers, drag performances, and seasonal treats from local vendors. Details
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Ship Point, Victoria
Free
Christmas Day Brunch
A beloved Oak Bay Beach Hotel tradition returns. Wake up to the joy of Christmas morning and indulge in a lavish holiday buffet curated by Executive Chef Kreg Graham. From chef-attended carving and omelet stations to festive favourites, every dish is crafted with care. A pianist provides the perfect soundtrack, while a welcome mimosa awaits you on arrival. Details
Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Multiple times, starting at 10:00 AM
Oak Bay Beach Hotel, 1175 Beach Drive, Victoria
$0–$175.82 per person
Museum Tots – Holidays: North Pole Animals
This weekly program introduces children ages 3 – 5 to the fun world of museum learning. Each week’s program revolves around a new theme, encouraging children to learn through crafts, play, song, and dance. There is a new maritime theme every week. Details
December 13, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria
Free, included with admission or membership
Workshop: Nautical Rope Wreaths
Join us this holiday season to create your very own maritime inspired wreath!
Our workshop leader will guide you through the process of transitioning a single piece of rope into a beautiful wreath to hang on your door or in your home for years to come.
This workshop is recommended for ages 14+ . Details
December 13, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria
Regular: $49.99 + GST; Youth (under 30): $29.99 + GST (members receive a 20% discount)
Registration includes workshop, all supplies, and admission to the Maritime Museum of BC (valid for 24 hours).
Brunch with Santa
Get into the holiday spirit with Breakfast with Santa at Callisto. On Sunday, December 15, treat your family to a festive brunch buffet featuring Santa’s favorite breakfast classics, hearty proteins, fresh-baked breads, and holiday sweets. Details
December 7, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Callisto, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria
$80 per person, $40 for children (3 – 12 Years). $25 Deposit Required
Christmas Eve Dinner
This holiday season, gather with loved ones at the Westin Bear Mountain and experience the most magical time of the year in the warmth of our resort. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, our Executive Chef Rafael Launi has created an elegant four-course festive menu, designed to showcase the season’s finest ingredients and holiday spirit. Details
December 24, 2025 | 5:00 PM onwards
Callisto, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria
Priced at $99 per person. $20 Deposit Required
Christmas Day Brunch/Dinner
From the glow of Christmas tree lights beside your table to the joy of a shared toast, every detail has been prepared to make your celebration unforgettable. Join us as we honor tradition, indulge in culinary excellence, and create cherished memories together. Details
December 25, 2025 | 11 AM – 9 PM
Callisto, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria
$99 per person; Deposit Required $20
Christmas Dining at LURE Restaurant & Bar
End your Christmas Day on a high note with a refined four-course dinner at LURE. Our chefs have prepared a festive menu that blends traditional holiday flavours with modern flair. Coffee and tea are included to complete your evening, all served in our cozy waterfront setting. Details
December 24 & 25, 2025
LURE Restaurant & Bar, 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria
$129 per adult, $95 Children. Reservations required.
Christmas at Fathom
Celebrate the holidays at Fathom with our festive Christmas offerings! Join us for a three-course Christmas dinner, or enjoy our Christmas brunch buffet for a joyful start to your holiday. Or, enjoy our Christmas brunch buffet for a joyful start to your holiday. Details
December 24 & 25, 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria
Dinner on December 24 & 25: $97 per person; Christmas Day Buffet $75 per person
Christmas Eve Skate
Get active on Christmas Eve and enjoy a fun skate on the ice with family and friends! Bring your own skates or rent them at our skate shop. Drop-in Rates apply. Details
December 24, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
SEAPARC Recreation Centre, 2168 Phillips Rd
Drop-in Rates apply.
Community Christmas Dinner
Annual Christmas Day Dinner. If you are alone on Christmas Day please join us for fellowship, celebration and great food! Details
Thursday, December 25, 2025 | 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
By donation; Reservations open November 24th to December 19th. Please email sidneychristmasdinner@gmail.com to reserve.
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