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SeASon-long CeleBrAtionS<br />
ChriStmAS in old town<br />
November 15 – JaNuary 7 | 10am – 5pm<br />
royal bC museum<br />
Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Marvel at the massive<br />
Christmas tree, visit the wood-cobbled streets laced with festive garlands,<br />
see the ships decorated with Christmas finery, and even have your picture<br />
taken with Father Christmas! Admission is free with museum membership.<br />
FAther ChriStmAS At the royAl BC muSeum<br />
DeCember 7 – 23 (FrIDayS – SuNDayS oNLy) | 11am – 4:30pm<br />
royal bC museum<br />
Can you imagine a more magical place to visit with Father Christmas than<br />
the decorated streets of Old Town? Share holiday wishes and have a photo<br />
taken to preserve the historic moment!<br />
For more information<br />
about these events, please visit<br />
www.downtownvictoria.ca/events<br />
goVernment Street grAnd giVeAwAy<br />
November 17 – DeCember 20<br />
Government Street<br />
Fill out your Government Street passport and enter to win the grand prize draw<br />
and lots of other fabulous prizes. Passports are available at<br />
participating stores, just look for the window sticker!<br />
The final draw takes place December 20.<br />
For more information<br />
#christmasyyj<br />
about these events, please visit<br />
www.downtownvictoria.ca/events<br />
12th AnnuAl BeAr weAr<br />
November 19 – JaNuary 3<br />
Hotel Grand pacific<br />
The holiday teddies are back! Head down to the Inner Harbour and visit the<br />
best-dressed teddy bears in town. Bear Wear takes place in the lobby of the<br />
Hotel Grand Pacific (463 Belleville Street) and all funds raised at this annual<br />
event go to support the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island<br />
(formerly the Queen Alexandra Foundation). Vote for your favourite bear<br />
as many times as you like – the more times you vote, the better your chances<br />
at winning that bear in the raffle! Call 250-519-6935 for more information.<br />
21St AnnuAl FeStiVAl oF treeS<br />
November 20 – JaNuary 4<br />
The Fairmont empress<br />
The Festival of Trees transforms the Fairmont Empress into a lush forest of<br />
beautifully decorated trees every holiday season to raise funds for BC Children’s<br />
Hospital. Sponsors, local businesses, organizations, and individuals come together<br />
to decorate trees in an often wacky, sometimes irreverent, and always beautiful<br />
fashion. These enchanting trees are displayed throughout the Christmas season.<br />
CAnAdA’S nAtionAl gingerBreAd ShowCASe<br />
November 24 – JaNuary 1 | 10am – 6pm<br />
Inn at Laurel point<br />
Feast your eyes and nose on creative inspirations constructed out of gingerbread.<br />
More than houses, they are sculptures and unique works of art created by<br />
professional and amateur chefs. Vote for your favourite and make a donation to<br />
Habitat for Humanity <strong>Victoria</strong>. A spirit-rousing experience, the gingerbread houses<br />
leave a lasting impression and your mouth watering – a perfect excuse to stop in at<br />
AURA for a festive Gingerbread Tea!<br />
For more information<br />
about these events, please visit<br />
www.downtownvictoria.ca/events<br />
14th AnnuAl Spirit oF giVing CAmpAign<br />
DeCember 1 – 24<br />
The bay Centre<br />
Help spread the holiday spirit to families supported by the Mustard Seed. Drop off<br />
your financial or non-perishable food donation at The Bay Centre this holiday season.<br />
The Mustard Seed is a non-profit organization fighting hunger in Greater <strong>Victoria</strong>. Currently<br />
7,200 people receive assistance from the Mustard Seed and 1,650 are children under 12.<br />
For more information, call 250-952-5690.<br />
For more information<br />
about these events, please visit<br />
www.downtownvictoria.ca/events<br />
season-long celebrations
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