Festival of Trees Victoria returns to the Bay Centre this month
The season kicks off November 18th!
Holiday trees will soon fill the Bay Centre as Festival of Trees Victoria returns in support of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
From November 18th to December 31st, more than 80 holiday trees decorated by local businesses and charities will be on display at the downtown Victoria shopping centre.
From pop-culture favourites and high-tech displays to elaborate holiday creations, each tree brings something unique to the festive experience.
Visitors can stroll through the display and vote for their favourite tree with a donation. 100% of voting donations support BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
There’s more to explore during a visit. Families can follow the Whimsy Trail, a self-guided interactive art scavenger hunt, and stop for a free holiday photo.
The annual event brought in more than $135,500 for the foundation in 2025.
Since the Bay Centre began hosting Festival of Trees in 2015, it has raised more than $1.7 million.
Even better, Victoria’s Festival of Trees is completely free to visit!
The trees will be displayed on Levels 2 and 3 of the Bay Centre, located at 1150 Douglas Street, and can be viewed during regular shopping centre hours. The Bay Centre will be closed on Christmas Day.
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To make the most of your visit, tune into the festival’s holiday playlist as you explore the trees, cast a vote for your favourite display, snap a free holiday photo or take the family along the Whimsy Trail.
Don’t forget to share your favourite moments on social media by tagging @festivaloftreesvictoria and @thebaycentre!
Festival of Trees Victoria at the Bay Centre
- Where: Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street
- When: November 18 to December 31, during regular shopping centre hours
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