Celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way!
It’s not just Victoria’s Historic Inns that get festive during the holiday season! If you like your inn’s old-fashioned Christmas decorations and cozy festive atmosphere, you’ll love these historic Christmas events.
Craigdarroch Castle (throughout December)
Throughout the month of December, Craigdarroch Castle transforms from a stately Victorian-era home into a Christmas wonderland. Decorating for Christmas at Craigdarroch is so extensive that it takes about a month to complete! Visit the castle for a self-guided tour through the enchanting Christmas displays, or come to see some of their seasonal entertainment. This year, entertainment includes a production of A Christmas Carol adapted as a one-man play, Christmas caroling with the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and holiday craft activities for the whole family. And it’s free with admission to the castle! Visit Craigdarroch Castle’s calendar of events to find out more.
Helmecken House (Dec 17 – Dec 24)
Celebrate a Christmas the way families did during the Victorian era with Christmas crafts and activities at Helmcken House. The house, which is one of British Columbia’s oldest standing homes, is available to explore with admission to the Royal B.C. museum.
Christmas Carriage Tours (December 16, 17, 23, 24, 26 - 29)
Victoria Carriage Tours does special Christmas-themed tours during the holiday season! Travel through downtown Victoria in a horse-drawn carriage to enjoy Christmas light displays and hear tales of what Christmas was like in the past. Warm blankets provided! For more details, check out the Victoria Carriage Tours’ website.
An Oak Bay Christmas
Every year at Christmastime, the people of Oak Bay Village deck out their community with lights and decorations…and they don’t hold back! The official Christmas light up happens on November 25, but you can enjoy the lavish decorations and light displays throughout the rest of December. Oak Bay hosts several other special holiday events each Christmas. Find out more here.
Posted November 20, 2011 by Kara Johancsik