Merridale’s Santa Experience

$20 per child
November 30 - December 22
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Join us for a quintessential Christmas experience that’s sure to leave children and adults alike in wonder. Santa will be making a special appearance at Merridale every weekend in December and he has a surprise in store for your little ones. He knows just what they want for Christmas!

You’ll feel like you’ve just stepped into Santa’s workshop as you enter a dazzling holiday scene in the courtyard. Thousands of twinkling lights and a spectacular Christmas display make this a truly magical experience.

After visiting with Santa, the adventure continues with an eye spy scavenger hunt. Can your kids find all the festive surprises in our holiday display? A special treat is waiting to reward them for efforts!

What’s Included:

Each ticket includes:

A 15-minute visit with Santa

An eye spy holiday scavenger hunt

A hot apple juice

A baked treat

Before You Come

Very limited walk-in space is available. We strongly recommend booking online to secure your spot.

When you purchase your ticket, you’ll be asked to fill out a short survey to let us know what your kids want for Christmas this year and what they received from Santa last year. Santa will be checking his Naughty or Nice list so he can let your little ones know that he knows what they’ve asked for.

When You Arrive

Check-in at the Farmhouse Eatery when you arrive. Our friendly team will guide you to your visit with Santa.

Cost:

$20 per child. Adults are welcome to join free of charge. We kindly ask that families bring a maximum of two children per adult in attendance.

We will have a special family meal offering available for those who would like to join us in the Farmhouse Eatery after your Santa Experience. Details coming soon!

Dates and Times:

November 30th, December 1st, 7th, and 8th: 1pm and 3pm

December 14th, 15th, 21st, and 22nd: 12pm, 2pm and 4pm

About Merridale

Merridale Cidery and Distillery is a celebrated destination for craft cider, spirits and liqueurs, farm-to-table dining, curated local shopping and seasonal events. Located in Cobble Hill in the heart of Cowichan Valley, Merridale is a female-led and family-owned business with a commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability. Renowned for their farm-to-bottle approach, Merridale’s line of craft beverages is made with their own apples and pears, and a selection of locally grown fruits and botanicals.

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.