14 Mother’s Day gifts in Victoria for every kind of mom
From book-loving moms, to shopaholics, to sweet-tooths; Victoria has something for every type of mother. This list features gardens, markets, museums, and eateries that will help make her Mother’s Day feel very special. Read on for gift-giving inspiration!
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Updated April 1st, 2026
For moms who love to be celebrated
Mother's Day buffet at Butchart Gardens
Celebrate the mothers in your life with a charming meal surrounded by the stunning spring blooms of The Butchart Gardens. The Blue Poppy Restaurant will be hosting a Mother’s Day lunch buffet on Sunday, May 10, 2026, featuring charcuterie and cheese, fresh seafood, small bites and hot dishes made with locally sourced produce, and beautiful house‑made desserts. Reservations are required. The first seating begins at 10:30 a.m., with the final seating at 2:00 p.m. Garden admission is required and not included with the buffet.
Mother's Day brunch at Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Treat the mother in your life to an elegant seaside celebration at Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Set in the hotel’s stunning ocean‑view Lobby Lounge and Dining Room, this world‑class brunch buffet is curated by Executive Chef Kreg Graham and paired with live piano music for a relaxed, refined atmosphere. With multiple seatings throughout the day, it’s a beautiful way to gather, savour a memorable meal, and mark Mother’s Day with something truly special. Reservations are required and booked in advance online.
A Box of Rogers’ Chocolates
Does mum have a sweet tooth? Pick up an elegant assortment of Victoria’s most famous hand-crafted chocolates from Rogers’ Chocolates. They offer a beautifully bundled Mother’s Day assortment that would pair perfectly with flowers and a bottle of craft-cider (might we suggest Merridale Cidery and Distillery?). While you’re there, get a delicious box for yourself, just in case. But maybe she’ll share!
A basket of Murchie’s Teas
Look no further than Murchie’s Tea & Coffee to help you assemble a breakfast-in-bed for mom. From fine loose-leaf teas, quality roasted arabicas, and beautiful selection of gift baskets, Murchie’s can be your one-stop shop for the “treat-yourself” tea-and-pastry lover in your family. No time to come in? Murchie’s also has a popular online store featuring promotions and shipping discounts. Insider Tip: Their scone mix? It’s divine.
For moms who love to explore
Partake in the 44th annual Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour
Does your mother have a good ear for music or a passion for gardening? Treat her to the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s 44th annual Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour, taking place May 9 & 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This self‑guided tour leads visitors through nine spectacular private gardens, exclusive to the event, along with a treasured public garden, all brought to life with performances by students and faculty of the Victoria Conservatory. A plant sale will also be available on‑site, offering the perfect opportunity to surprise mom with take‑home florals.
44th Annual Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour
An Annual Pass to the Royal BC Museum
For the gift that just keeps giving, treat mom to an annual pass to the Royal BC Museum. Explore their core galleries, immersing yourselves in tales of where we’ve been and where we are going. Marvel at the totems and cultural treasures featured in the world-class First People’s Gallery. Experience highly realistic settings, such as the Woolly Mammoth commanding his rocky, icy world. With pop-up exhibits offering rotating subject-matters to learn about, no two visits to the Museum are the same. Our museum also hosts the largest Imax Canada screen in British Columbia; an immersive and educational cinematic experience that will leave you feeling like you’ve experienced something truly special.
Royal BC MuseumFor moms who love to slow down
A relaxing day at Ritual Nordic Spa
Nothing beats some R&R time with mum! Give your mother the gift of relaxation at the recently opened RITUAL Nordic Spa. Try out their saunas, salt lounge, the eucalyptus-infused steam room, and if she’s a brave one… the Nordic bucket shower. Can’t make it in? Gift certificates are easy and accessible to buy online, or at the spa.
RITUAL Nordic Spa
Heat, cold, and deep rest at Ærth Saunas
For moms who crave deep rest and reconnection, Ærth Saunas offers an invitation to truly slow down. This Nordic‑inspired outdoor sauna sanctuary in downtown Victoria blends heat, cold, and stillness in a thoughtfully designed, open‑air setting woven into the surrounding landscape. Guests move through spacious communal or private saunas, invigorating cold plunges, and quiet moments of rest, creating a gentle rhythm that encourages presence and release.
Ærth Saunas
Wellness, tailored to her at Salt & Ivy Spa
For moms who appreciate choice and personalization, Salt & Ivy Spa offers a thoughtfully layered approach to relaxation. Located at the historic Rosemead House in Esquimalt, the spa blends modern wellness science with restorative ritual through a wide variety of treatments, from custom facials and body therapies to massage and skin‑focused experiences.
Salt & Ivy SpaFor moms who love something hand-made
The gift of something by hand at Beehive Wool Shop
For moms who find joy in creativity and quiet focus, Beehive Wool Shop offers a Mother’s Day gift that’s both thoughtful and lasting. A Victoria institution since 1906, this beloved yarn shop is filled with fine yarns, knitting tools, and project kits sourced from Canada and around the world. Whether she’s an experienced knitter or just beginning a new craft, Beehive’s knowledgeable staff and beautifully curated selection make it easy to turn time spent stitching into a calming, creative ritual—one that continues long after Mother’s Day.
Beehive Wool Shop
A gift of small, everyday ritual at Wychbury Ave. Soaps & Gifts
For a Mother’s Day gift that feels personal and lasting, Wychbury Ave. Soaps & Gifts offers beautifully handcrafted bath and body products made locally in Victoria using plant‑based ingredients. From luxurious soaps and bath bombs to hair care and skin‑loving essentials, each item is designed to turn everyday routines into moments of calm. Thoughtfully made with refillable options and a creative spirit, Wychbury Ave. makes it easy to gift something that encourages rest, care, and a little pause—long after Mother’s Day has passed.
Wychbury Ave Soap & GiftsFor moms who love to be spoiled
Take her to Merchant Quarters General Store
Gifts, gifts, and more gifts! Spoil mom like she’s spoiled you, by taking her to pick out something at Merchant Quarters General Store. This storefront is fashioned from the early general merchants stores of the 1800’s, where a room would be filled to the rim with offerings – from flannel shirts to cheddar cheese. In a nutshell – they offer almost everything! Go in and see it for yourself; their storefront is set on the corner of Victoria’s charming Government Street.
Merchant Quarters General Store
A one‑stop shop for local makers
For moms who love discovering thoughtfully made goods, Market Collective brings together hundreds of local and Canadian artisans under one roof. With locations in downtown Victoria at The Bay Centre and at Mattick’s Farm, the shop feels like a curated market experience year‑round, featuring handmade jewelry, art, home goods, food products, and more. Every visit offers something new, with each item carrying a story behind it. It’s an easy, meaningful way to support local creators while finding a Mother’s Day gift that feels personal, unique, and rooted in the community.
Victoria Market CollectiveFor moms who love to read
Novelty finds at Munro’s Books
Is mom a bookworm? Munro’s Books will undoubtedly have her next greatest read lined up on a shelf. Set in a heritage building decorated with striking artwork, Munro’s is often included in lists of the world’s most beautiful bookstores. Their massive collection of children’s books, local history, great fiction, and bargain books is notable; and framed with an impressive selection of stationary, puzzles, and gifts. If you’re in need of a gift, they have you covered!
Munro’s Books
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