Get ready for a holiday experience your whole family will love!
The Bay Centre’s iconic Festival of Trees Victoria is back for its 10th year, bringing holiday cheer to downtown Victoria!
Make your downtown trip memorable, meaningful, and merry with a visit to the Bay Centre, where dozens of Christmas trees and twinkling lights transform your downtown shopping centre into a winter wonderland.
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly family activity, this is the event for you.
Festival of Trees Victoria is free to enjoy, with free parking after 4 p.m. on weekdays and your first hour free on weekends!
Take your time wandering and exploring an indoor forest of Christmas trees decorated with beloved characters like the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, and even Cookie Monster.
Each tree has been thoughtfully decorated by a local business, and you and your family can each vote for your favourites.
The best part? Your donations support local children in need of medical care at BC Children’s Hospital.
Voting for your favourite tree is easy, too—make a donation simply by tapping the machine next to the Christmas tree of your choice.
All donations—both big and small—will go towards life saving research and care for Island kids.
After exploring the trees, why not check off a few more holiday to-dos?
Capture this season’s magic with free photos at the Bay Centre’s festive backdrop. Visit on weekends from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. until December 14th to snap a picture and make memories!
And the fun doesn’t end there!
Head over to guest services for a free colouring sheet for the little ones, finish off your Christmas shopping at the nearby stores, or take the escalators up to the Food Terrace for a family meal.
With over 20 eateries, there’s plenty of delicious options to satisfy every craving and budget.
Festival of Trees Victoria is open every day during Bay Centre hours, and runs until December 31st.
Don’t miss out on this holiday tradition—bring your family to Festival of Trees Victoria and experience the magic of the season!
Festival of Trees Victoria
- Where: Bay Centre Shopping Centre, 1150 Douglas Street
- When: November 14th to December 31st – open during Bay Centre hours (closed Christmas day)
