Christmas 2026 · Victoria & Butchart Gardens
A Magical Evening in the Butchart Gardens
Begin with a guided city tour of Victoria, then step into the most spectacular Christmas light display in Canada.
Departure
Departs 2:30 PM
Duration
Approx. 5 hours
Adult (18+)
$139
Youth / Child
$93 / $55
Victoria's Most Magical Winter Evening
This evening tour is designed to show you two of Vancouver Island's most beloved experiences back to back. We start with a guided one-hour tour of Victoria's most iconic landmarks — the Parliament Buildings, the Inner Harbour, Chinatown, and more — before heading out to Brentwood Bay for the main event.
Butchart Gardens at Christmas is unlike anything else on the island. Over a million lights transform the sunken garden, the rose garden, and the Japanese garden into something that feels genuinely enchanted. Carollers, festive displays, and the quiet magic of a winter garden make this an evening guests talk about for years.
Your guide handles everything — pick-up, drop-off, garden entry, and local commentary throughout. All you need to do is show up and enjoy.
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Part One: Victoria City Tour
Before heading to the gardens, your guide takes you through the heart of Victoria. See the city's most iconic landmarks with local commentary that brings the history and character of BC's capital to life.
Butchart Gardens at Christmas
Arrive at the gardens as the lights come on and spend the evening exploring over a million illuminated lights, festive displays, and live carollers across the sunken garden, rose garden, and Japanese garden.
What to Expect
Tour Highlights
Victoria City Tour
A guided one-hour tour of Victoria's most iconic landmarks before heading to the gardens.
Over a Million Lights
The gardens are transformed by an extraordinary display of lights throughout every garden area.
Sunken Garden at Night
The famous sunken garden glows with warm light — one of the most photographed scenes in Canada.
Christmas Carollers
Live carollers perform throughout the gardens, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Festive Displays
Giant illuminated ornaments, a gingerbread village, and themed displays throughout the grounds.
Entry Ticket Included
Your Butchart Gardens admission is included in the tour price — no separate ticket needed.
What's Included
- Return transportation from Victoria
- 1-hour guided Victoria city tour
- Butchart Gardens admission ticket
- Professional local guide throughout
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (select locations)
Not Included
- Meals, snacks, or beverages
- Gratuities (appreciated)
- Personal purchases at the gardens
Good to Know
- Tour departs at 2:30 PM — please arrive 15 minutes early at the pick-up point.
- No tours on December 25.
- Dress warmly — evenings at the gardens are cool even in December.
- The gardens involve walking on uneven paths — comfortable footwear is recommended.
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Happy Guests
What Our Guests Say
Absolutely magical. The city tour was a wonderful surprise — we learned so much about Victoria before arriving at the gardens. The lights at Butchart were beyond anything we expected.
Margaret T.
We've done the gardens in summer before, but Christmas is something else entirely. Our guide was fantastic and the whole evening felt perfectly paced.
James & Carol W.
The perfect way to spend a December evening in Victoria. The city tour added so much context and the gardens were simply stunning. Already planning to come back.
Priya S.
Runs December through January 3
Book Your Magical Evening
Adult (18+)
$139
Youth 13–17
$93
Child 5–12
$55
All prices in CAD. Taxes and fees included.
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