5 Fabulously Festive Activities for all the Family in Victoria this Holiday Season

1. Breakfast with Santa

Add some Christmas sparkle to the most important meal of the day! Join the big man for a breakfast buffet and try your hand at cookie decorating at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 and 23.
 

2. Magic of Christmas

Butchart Gardens is simply spectacular at this time of year. From December 1 to January 6, Christmas lights, holiday wreaths, carollers, ice-skating and festive dining all come today to create a Christmas spirit like no other. And if the kids are 12 years old or younger, encourage them to take a paper snowflake they’ve made with them – they can exchange it for a cup of hot chocolate.
 

3. Gingerbread Showcase

The kids will just love feasting their eyes on the gingerbread house creations on display at the Parkside Hotel and Spa. This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating Canada’ and you can vote for your favourite and raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Victoria. This delicious showcase is on display until January 2.
 

4. Kids’ Christmas at the Castle

While the grown-ups sip on Champagne and nibble canapes, the kids will be taking part in Christmas activities and diving into a candy buffet – so everyone’s happy! The event takes place at the Fairmont Empress on December 16.
 

5. S’mores on the Veranda

What better way to bring a day of festive cheer to a close that will s’mores on the veranda of the Fairmont Empress? Enjoy the sparkling views of the Inner Harbour as you sip on hot chocolate and warm your s’mores around the fire. You can do this every day from 4pm until December 23.
 
If you’re looking for a great hotel in Victoria, The Days Inn Victoria Uptown is the perfect option. Offering breathtaking views of the Gorge Waterway by day and the sparkling lights of the BC Legislature Building by night, the hotel is a fantastic accommodation option for a festive getaway on Vancouver Island this winter.
 

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