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Uniquely Victoria Gift Ideas

With the holiday season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday shopping! And what better way to give a thoughtful gift than by shopping local? Below you’ll find seasonal offers from Greater Victoria businesses of all types – from shops and boutiques to sightseeing excursions. And for the foodies in your life, consider gifting a ticket to the Dine Around and Stay in Town Gala.

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Experience the Magic of Christmas

A couple walks hand-in-hand through the Magic of Christmas holiday light display at The Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC

The Butchart Gardens

Discover the magic of the holidays at The Butchart Gardens. Find unique, garden-inspired gifts and souvenirs that capture the mesmerizing beauty of winter. Perfect for celebrating the season and cherishing memories of Greater Victoria.

Butchart Gardens lit up with Christmas lights

Sightseeing: Gray Line Sightseeing

Travelling to The Butchart Gardens this holiday season? Gray Line Sightseeing has you covered! Join Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria for your fully narrated round-trip transportation between Downtown Victoria and The Butchart Gardens.

Celebrate the season with thousands of twinkling lights, festive greenery and traditional carollers. There is no shortage of seasonal sounds and Christmas magic at The Butchart Gardens!

A couple looks up at a tree that is illuminated with bright blue Christmas lights at The Butchart Gardens during their Magic of Christmas holiday light display in Victoria, BC

Black Ball Ferry Line

Visiting from Washington State? Sail away to Victoria and experience the Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens from $179 USD pp/do! Packages include ferry, a hotel stay in Victoria, and admission + shuttle to The Butchart Gardens.

Get Festive on the Farm

Bilston Creek Farm

From nature-based workshops to locally-source botanical products, nature enthusiasts will love something from Bilston Creek Farm. During the holidays, Bilston is a favourite for those seeking one-of-a-kind gifts, with their holiday market series and wreath making workshops.

Nourishment for Noel

Off the Eaten Track

Get in the holiday spirit on the 'Cozy Christmas Food Tour' that celebrates the best part of the season, the food! Decadent cheese, spiced nuts, chocolates, a spiced plum tart, hot chocolate and more.

A plate of three shortbread cookies from Martha's Delectables, a local favourite bakery in Victoria, BC

Martha's Delectables

Martha's Premium Scottish Shortbread are all dressed up for the holidays! Whether it is traditional (Classic), Holiday Orange Brandy, Sicilian Lemon or Martha's brand new savoury cheese and herb shortbread, the holidays are not complete without Martha’s Delectables.

Gift giving, host gift, stocking stuffer or our savoury on a charcuterie platter—your guests are sure to be pleased with these artisan cookies.

A display of chocolates at Rogers' Chocolates, a chocolatier and National Historic Site of Canada, in Victoria, BC

Rogers' Chocolates

Indulge your loved ones with festive Candy Cane Caramels and Pumpkin Spice Creams, a delightful holiday treat from Victoria's chocolate heritage.

A person rolls cinamon sugar into a pastry during a workshop at the Art of Slow Food in Victoria, BC

The Art of Slow Food

Discover artisan baking with gluten-free sourdough workshops, blending old-world techniques with local, organic ingredients for a unique gift.

Bells, Baubles, and Beverages

Merridale Cidery in the winter

Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Merridale Cidery & Distillery's Speakeasy Club is your passport to an exclusive holiday experience. Explore one-of-a-kind craft spirits and aged treasures that can't be found elsewhere.

Receive two expertly curated boxes annually, complete with exclusive releases, cocktail recipes, and local ingredients.

A woman pours loose leaf tea for packaging at Murchie's Tea & Coffee in Victoria, BC

Murchie's Tea & Coffee

Perfect for connoisseurs and casual sippers, these teas and coffees blend tradition with exquisite taste.

A couple ends a romantic night at Victoria Distillers in Sidney, just outside of Victoria, BC

Victoria Distillers

Artisanal spirits that capture the essence of Victoria, ideal for the cocktail enthusiast.

Local tip: Victoria Distillers are makers of arguably the region's most famous spirit, Empress Gin. The classic 1908 Indigo Gin transforms colours from Indigo to pink when added with tonic. But now you can enjoy four more flavours with Elderflower Rose Gin, Cocktail Gin, Cucumber Lemon Gin, and Oaken Gin.

Rolling hills at Church & State Wines in Victoria, BC

Church & State Wines

Exquisite local vintages that bring the taste of Victoria's terroir to any wine enthusiast.

Someone pours a taster of Hoyne Beer at a tasting room in Victoria, BC

Hoyne Brewing

Unique, locally brewed flavours celebrating Victoria's vibrant craft beer scene.

Afternoon Tea

The exterior of the Pendray Inn and Teahouse during the Christmas Season is illuminated by holiday lights in Victoria, BC

Pendray Inn and Tea House

Enjoy the elegant charm of a Victorian-style Christmas with a gift card from Pendray Tea House. Set in a beautifully decorated, historic setting in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Pendray's afternoon teas offer homemade treats and local tastes for a special experience.

It's a perfect gift for sharing a bit of tradition and festive cheer.

White Heather Tea Room

White Heather Tea Room is proud to present their Festive Christmas Tea experience. Freshly prepared scones, tea sandwiches, and Le Cordon Bleu pastries are all dressed festively to celebrate the holiday season.

Fairmont Empress

An elegant afternoon tea experience that offers a taste of luxury and local heritage.

A person pours a cup of tea from a teapot at the Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden in Victoria, BC

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Gardens

A serene escape blending exquisite flavours with the beauty of a natural garden setting.

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Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.