Happy Easter, Victoria!
In addition to the spiritual significance of Easter and its symbols of renewal, there are plenty of fun traditions to look forward to!
One of our favourites is the classic Easter egg hunt, which is always bound to get families and friends involved in elaborate games that encourage creativity and movement.
We wanted to highlight some of the hunts happening in and around Victoria, just in case you don’t have time to plan your own or you’re looking to try something new!
So, without further ado, here’s 12 Easter egg hunt events around Victoria to check out:
Easter Egg Hunt at Westshore Town Centre
Gather your family and friends and take part in an exciting Easter Egg Hunt for a chance to win over $1500 in prizes from Westshore Town Centre (WTC) retailers.
The hunt kicked off on April 1st and runs through April 21st, so get those baskets ready and get to hunting!
All you have to do is pick up an Easter Egg Hunt worksheet from Chopped Leaf, Coles, Western Coast Insurance, or download it from the WTC website.
Then you’re set to explore WTC and search for the vinyl eggs displayed on the exterior of various store windows.
- Where: Westshore Town Centre, 2945 Jacklin Road
- When: April 1st until April 21st
Butchart Gardens Easter Bunny Hunt
Butchart Gardens has added a unique twist to the traditional Easter egg hunt!
Instead of searching for eggs, guests will be scrounging the gorgeous garden landscapes for 10 bunnies hidden amongst the flowers.
Participants can be 17-years-old and younger, and will be given a map at the admission gate to mark the location they found their bunnies.
Once completed, turn your map in for an Easter treat! There’s also an Easter basket that folks can enter for the chance to win.
Included in admission payment into the gardens.
- Where: Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay
- When: Friday, April 18th to Monday, April 21st, during operating hours
Easter Weekend at The Malahat SkyWalk
Take your Easter egg hunt to new heights at the Malahat Skywalk!
Have your kids take part in a fun-filled Easter egg scavenger hunt that is available all weekend long. When kids find all the eggs, they will be rewarded with a special prize.
There will also be face painting, giant bubbles, and all-day adventures throughout the trails and treetops!
The Malahat SkyWalk is offering a deal from April 18th to 21st to help celebrate the season, where kids up to 17-years-old can visit for free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
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- Where: Malahat SkyWalk, 901 Trans-Canada Highway, Malahat
- When:
- Scavenger Hunt: Friday, April 18th to Monday, April 21st from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Facepainting: Saturday, April 19th to Monday, April 21st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Bubbles: Saturday, April 19th to Monday, April 21st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Easter Weekend at Bilston Creek Farm
Join the crew at Bilston Creek Farm for their weekend of Easter celebration!
They’ll be offering a variety of family-friendly activities, including a kids bunny hunt, a seed planting station and their Golden Egg Hunt!
Join us for Easter Weekend at Bilston Creek Farm. Our family-friendly activities include a kids bunny hunt, a kids spring seed planting station, and our popular “Hunt for the Golden Egg” for the chance to win a fantastic prize!
Sea Salt Chocolate will be on site Saturday and Sunday selling an incredible variety of Easter chocolates for you to enjoy while at the farm or to take home for friends and family.
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- Where: Bilston Creek Farm, 4185 Metchosin Road
- When: Saturday, April 19th and Sunday, April 20th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
26th Annual Neal Estate Egg Hunt for BC Children’s Hospital
Get ready for a cracking good time at the 26th Annual Neal Estate Egg Hunt, taking place at Elk Lake Beaver Lake Park for a day of family fun.
From face painting to Easter crafts and refreshments, there’s something for everyone. So, arrive early to enjoy the festivities starting at 10 a.m., with the egg hunts beginning at 11 a.m.
Plus, your donations will support BC Children’s Hospital, so every egg counts towards a great cause.
- Where: Elk Lake/Beaver Lake Park
- When: Saturday, April 19th at 10 a.m.
Lion’s Easter Eggstravaganza 2025
Join the Esquimalt Recreation and the Lions Club for a proper fun Eggstravaganza at Bullen Park!
Not only will there be an epic egg hunt, there will also be a BBQ and other family-friendly events everyone is welcome to participate in.
- Where: Bullen Park, 527 Fraser Street
- When: Saturday, April 19th from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pemberton Holmes Easter Egg Hunt
If you’re up for a road trip, or are already going to be in the area, you may want to stop by John Phillips Memorial Park!
The always-popular Pemberton Holmes Easter Egg Hunt is back for another year, and the kids can look forward to a morning filled with egg hunts, face painting, colouring activities, popcorn and more.
The egg hunt schedule is by age group:
- Toddlers up to 3-years-old, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- 4 to 8-years-old, 10:20 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
- 9 to 12-year-olds, 10:40 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.
Bring your favourite Easter egg baskets and enjoy the magic of Easter with family!
- Where: John Phillips Memorial Park, 2201 Otter Point Road, Sooke
- When: Saturday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Encounter Church Egg Scramble
Encounter Church’s Egg Scramble is free and fun for the whole family!
The event, for children 12 and under, will take place at Esquimalt High School Field at 11 a.m. sharp, so come a bit early.
Bring your Easter basket or a bag and get ready to collect tons of colourful eggs stuffed with candy and surprises.
- Where: Esquimalt High School Field, 847 Colville Road
- When: Saturday, April 19th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fairfield United Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on down to Fairfield United’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at United Commons, hosted by Fairfield United Church and in parternship with Cherry Blossom Childcare and North Park Neighbourhood Association.
This free community event features egg hunts, and sweet treats for all participants. Caregiver supervision is required, and don’t forget to bring your own basket!
Cost to participate is by donation, with a suggested donation of $5 to $10.
- Where: United Commons, 932 Balmoral Road
- When: Saturday, April 19th at 11 a.m.
Peninsula Celebrations Society: Easter Egg Hunt
Peninsula Celebrations Society and Helmsing Real Estate invite families to hop over to Dominion Brook Park for some fun!
On Sunday, April 20th, children are invited to bring their Easter baskets and find the hidden eggs, visit the Easter Bunny, and enjoy games and activities.
The hunt starts at 1 p.m. sharp!
- Where: Dominion Brook Park, 8801 East Saanich Road, North Saanich
- When: Sunday, April 20th at 1 p.m.
Highlands Easter Egg Hunt
Don’t miss out on the Highlands Easter egg hunt at Caleb Pike Heritage Park!
Enjoy a fabulous, relaxed outdoor event with family and friends, and cheer on your kiddos as they scramble for the candy.
Make sure that you bring nut-free candy to hide.
- Where: Caleb Pike Heritage Park, 1589 Millstream Road
- When: Sunday, April 20th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Central Saanich Easter Egg Scramble
Take your kids to the annual Easter Egg Hunt organized by the Central Saanich Lions Club at noon on Easter Sunday at Centennial Park.
The Central Saanich Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt is open to children aged 1 to 9 years old. Participants will be divided into the following age groups: 1–3 years, 4–5 years, and 6–8 years.
- Where: Centennial Park in Central Saanich, 7526 Wallace Drive
- When: Sunday, April 20th from 12 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.
