Activities for the whole family!
NOVEMBER 30, 2019 - 5:00 p.m. Don’t Miss The Largest night time parade in Canada Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade November 30, 2019 starting at 5pm! Let’s “Kick Off Christmas In Victoria” Together! Join us for a fun filled afternoon and evening of fun with the 38th Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade and join us
NOVEMBER 11 - JANUARY 9, 2020 ROYAL BC MUSEUM Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Visit the wood-cobbled streets lined with festive garlands and see the shops decked in seasonal finery. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING TIMES AND PRICES
Habitat for Humanity Victoria Gingerbread Showcase 16th November 2019 - 5th January 2020 9:00 am Daily - 9:00 pm Daily The Parkside Hotel & Spa - 810 Humbolt St. FREE! The best tasting seasonal family event in Victoria! The Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Showcase, presented by Revera is the ultimate holiday treat. Come and view
Did you know that you can get free passes to several of the most popular attractions in Victoria - from the Greater Victoria Public Library? Included in your library membership is the ability to borrow an e-pass for free general admission to the following attractions: Craigdarroch Castle Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Royal BC Museum
mid-late October -> early December GOLDSTREAM PROVINCIAL PARK - Goldstream has a world-class salmon spawning stream with thousands of Chum Salmon returning each year. Bright colours and hooked jaws develop on male Chum salmon after they enter breeding streams. This accounts for the very different appearance these fish have from when they are caught in
Here in Victoria ... well actually most of Vancouver Island ... we're 'blessed' with an abundance of wild blackberries. They grow wild everywhere and will take over any space they can. These blackberries are not only opportunistic ... but they're vicious and will draw blood whenever they can! In fact some people believe that the
Riding the Rails with the Vancouver Island Model Engineers One of Victoria’s least known attractions is the miniature railway run by the Vancouver Island Model Engineers or VIME located at the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society’s Heritage Acres in Central Saanich. This fabulous little ride is a real treat for children of all ages. The
A Visit to Victoria Butterfly Gardens Victoria Butterfly Gardens isn’t just about butterflies; in fact, it is a complete tropical rain forest experience from the beautiful tropical gardens with over 200 species of tropical plants including carnivorous plants, to the beautiful ponds and streams teaming with Koi, waterfalls and bridges, free flying tropical birds, gorgeous
A small park in a quiet neighborhood leading down to the Saanich Inlet - that's Coles Bay Regional Park! At just under 9 acres, this park is the perfect place for a short stroll, or a picnic with the family. The path is fairly level but not really wheelchair accessible if you want to reach
When arriving and departing Victoria, BC either by air or a BC Ferry to the mainland, you'll pass by the quaint city of Sidney (or Sidney-by-the Sea). I strongly urge you to make the short drive back there while you're in the area and check it out! In addition to being known as 'booktown' (see
