Christmas lights in Victoria, BC
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Walking in a Coastal Wonderland

There’s no place like home for the holidays — unless you spend the season in Victoria.

Like a scene from a storybook, our coastal wonderland comes alive this time of year with all-out charm and cheer. You’ll find every hall decked and dazzling, spirits as bright as our twinkle-lit streets, and holly-jolly hospitality as warm as the glow from a crackling fire. Escape the big city crowds and make endless merry memories in Victoria.

After all, good things come in small packages.

A person decorating a tree at Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, BC

Holiday hideaways

Gather around a roaring in-room fireplace, hit snooze in the warm embrace of a luxurious bed, or check into a suite with panoramic views of downtown’s sparkling sights. There are countless unique ways to stay in Victoria, from historic hotels to charming B&Bs and glamorous resorts. Find your home-away-from-home for the holidays in the heart of the city and beyond.

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Helping you plan

Holly jolly happeningsDiscover a season’s worth of ways to celebrate the holidays in Victoria. Take a cozy carriage ride, marvel at grand gardens lit up like a Christmas tree, and stroll festive markets overflowing with local delights. Whatever you do, our warmer winter weather makes getting outside — and getting together — even better.
Eat, drink and be merryThere’s no tradition more timeless than a meal shared with good company. Home to the highest number of restaurants per capita in Canada — not to mention spirited stops from breweries to wineries and distilleries — Victoria is brimming with perfect places to enjoy a feast for the whole family or a toast to time together.
Smooth Sailing From SeattleTraveling from Seattle? Hop aboard the sleek, high-speed Victoria Clipper passenger ferry and find yourself in the heart of Victoria’s holiday magic in less than three hours. Plan a day trip to experience one of our festive events, or stay a little longer with special deals and hotel packages.
Merridale Cidery at Christmas time in Greater Victoria, BC
A couple walking in front of the legislature building in Victoria, BC

A dazzling 4-day Christmas itinerary

The proof is in the pudding: a Christmas in Victoria is a magical experience you’ll never forget. As if it were written out of your favourite Christmas storybook, Victoria’s brilliant architecture, whimsical gardens, and charming carriage rides come to life in a new light, festooned with glittering lights and flowing ribbons.  Ring in the season with a charming four-day getaway in a holiday wonderland.

Experience the Magic

Upcoming Events

Here’s what’s coming up around town.

Nov - Jan15 - 5
Festival of Trees

Victoria

All Day

Nov - Jan15 - 5
Christmas Light Up

Cobble Hill

All Day

Nov - Jan15 - 5
Nov - Jan18 - 5
Christmas At The Manor

Victoria

All Day

Nov - Jan22 - 5
Gingerbread Showcase

Victoria

All Day

Nov - Dec30 - 31
Lights of wonder

Victoria

All Day

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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.