Victoria Excursions & Holiday Gatherings

🌺 REMEMBRANCE DAY ESCAPE: ESTEVAN VILLAGE CHARM, COASTAL WALKS & FERNWOOD INN 🕯️

🪵🍁 Make the Most of Your Remembrance Day Stat Holiday! 🍁

🌺Enjoy your day off with a lovely afternoon of charming village shops, a leisurely coastal walk, and a relaxed dinner with great company.

Whether you’re looking to get out of the house, explore a new neighbourhood, or simply enjoy a little social time, this is a wonderful way to spend the holiday.

☕ 1:00 PM | Meet at Ruth & Dean in Estevan Village 🥐

Grab coffee, tea and a treat - We’ll meet at Ruth & Dean in charming Estevan Village before setting off to explore this lovely neighbourhood. Enjoy the village atmosphere as we stroll past local boutiques and discover some of the area’s unique shops.

🍂 A Leisurely Stroll through Estevan, Beach Drive & Willow's Beach
Next, we’ll enjoy a scenic walk along beautiful Beach Drive and visit Willow’s Beach. Take in the fresh coastal air, admire the surroundings, and enjoy some relaxed conversation along the way. Please dress for November weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

🍽️ **5:00 PM | Cozy Dinner at the Fernwood Inn (or any other location of your choice)**🔥Penny Farthing is another option.
We’ll finish our afternoon with dinner at the Fernwood Inn, where we can unwind, enjoy a delicious meal, and get to know one another better. Good food and great conversation are the perfect way to wrap up our holiday outing!

📅 Wednesday, November 11 | Remembrance Day
🕐 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Meeting Point: Ruth & Dean, Estevan Village
🍽️ Dinner: Fernwood Inn at approximately 5:00 PM

🌺 On this Remembrance Day, we also take a moment to honour and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country.

🍁 Come enjoy a peaceful autumn afternoon filled with local discoveries, fresh air, and good company. I look forward to seeing you there!

# 🎄✨ A Festive Afternoon in Brentwood Bay: Shops, Sweets & Christmas Cheer! 🎅🎁

📅 Sunday, November 22
🕧 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Brentwood Bay
🎄✨ Let's spend a lovely Sunday afternoon soaking up the holiday spirit in the charming seaside community of Brentwood Bay!

🛍️ FIRST STOP: Brentwood Bay Village Emporium | 12:00 PM
We'll kick things off with a visit to Brentwood Bay Village Emporium, where we'll have a chance to browse, explore, discover some local treasures and enjoy a little holiday shopping.

🎅🎄 NEXT STOP: Candy Cane Lane Winter Festival! 🍭✨
Saanich Fairgrounds – Main Hall & RCMP Barn

Get ready to step into a festive holiday atmosphere at this winter celebration on the Saanich Peninsula!
🎁 Discover unique gifts and handcrafted treasures from local artists, artisans and talented makers.
🛍️ Browse the many specialty vendors and find something special for everyone on your Christmas list.
🍔 Indulge in delicious food, tempting treats and seasonal goodies.
🎶 Enjoy live music from talented local musicians while taking in the festive sights and sounds.
❤️ Support local businesses, discover creative finds and soak up plenty of Christmas cheer!
✨ With festive shopping, delicious eats, wonderful local talent and a cheerful holiday atmosphere, there's lots to see, savour and enjoy!

🎄 OUR AFTERNOON AT A GLANCE

🕧 12:00 PM – Meet at Brentwood Bay Village Emporium. Grab coffee/tea, food, sweets.
🛍️ Browse, explore and enjoy a little local shopping.

🎅 1:00 PM - Head over to the Candy Cane Lane Winter Festival.
🎶 Enjoy the festivities, food, shopping and holiday atmosphere until 4:00 PM.

❄️ Whether you're getting a head start on Christmas shopping, looking for unique local finds or simply wanting to enjoy a festive afternoon out, this is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season!

🥰 Come ready for some Christmas magic, good company and a fun afternoon exploring together!

🎄✨ Looking forward to seeing everyone! 🎅❤️

# 🎅✨ Santa, Sparkle & Live Music: A Festive Night in Victoria! 🎄🎶

📅 Saturday, November 28
🕑 3:00 PM – Evening
📍 Downtown Victoria

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎄 Join us for a festive afternoon and evening in downtown Victoria as we enjoy some holiday traditions, take in the excitement of the annual Santa Claus Parade and finish the night with live music at the beautiful Fathom Lounge!

Road Closures start at 3:30pm. Because downtown parking and access will become increasingly busy with road closures, we're starting our afternoon early to give everyone time to get downtown and park before the roads close.

We'll start our afternoon at the Bay Centre, where there's plenty of Christmas spirit to discover before the festivities get underway.

🎄 3:00 PM – Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre
We'll kick things off with a visit to the annual Festival of Trees! Wander through a magical display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each uniquely decorated and sparkling with holiday creativity. It's a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit!

🛍️ A Little Holiday Perusing at Sabayons
While we're at the Bay Centre, we'll also pop into Sabayons to browse and discover some lovely finds. A little Christmas shopping and exploring is always part of the fun!

🎅 5:30 PM – The Victoria Santa Claus Parade!
Next, it's time for one of Victoria's favourite holiday traditions! We'll make our way toward the Fairmont Empress area to find a good viewing spot for the Santa Claus Parade.

Get ready for festive floats, marching bands, colourful displays, holiday music and, of course, Santa himself! 🎅🎁 There's nothing quite like the excitement and energy of a Christmas parade to kick off the holiday season.

🎶 6:30 PM – Fathom Lounge | Live Music at 7:30 PM
We'll wrap up our evening at the beautiful Fathom Lounge!

We'll aim to arrive around 6:30 PM to get settled and find a spot before the evening's entertainment begins.

Enjoy the sounds of the Gordon Clements Trio, performing live at 7:30 PM! It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy the atmosphere and spend some time connecting with everyone after a festive afternoon downtown.

🎄 OUR AFTERNOON & EVENING AT A GLANCE
🌟 3:00 PM – Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre.
🛍️ Browse Sabayons and enjoy a little holiday shopping.
🎅 5:30 PM – Find a viewing spot near The Empress for the Santa Claus Parade.
🚶 6:30 PM – Make our way to Fathom Lounge.
🎶 7:30 PM – Live entertainment with the Gordon Clements Trio!

❤️ Come join us for an afternoon filled with Christmas spirit, festive sights, holiday shopping, community celebrations and great live music!

Whether you're excited about seeing Santa, enjoying the Christmas displays or simply looking for a fun evening out with great company, this is a wonderful way to celebrate the start of the holiday season.

🎅🎄✨ Looking forward to seeing everyone!