Celebrate the holidays with the Magnolia Hotel & Spa! Enjoy the mild winter climate in Victoria as you marvel at the beautifully decorated downtown streets, cheerfully adorned with twinkling lights and festive touches. See the renowned holiday light display at The Butchart Gardens as you sip on hot chocolate or local mulled cider or dial up the romance with a horse-drawn carriage ride around the city. There’s no better place to feel the holiday spirit than Victoria – explore the page below for holiday offers and more!
Bed, Bubbles & Brunch NYE Package
Stay in for a cozy celebration, or celebrate in The Courtney Room with Chef’s New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu, or join their Dumpling Drop with music and dumplings as the ball drops. Because New Year’s Even falls on the weekend, you can celebrate all weekend long!
Includes:
- Bottle of Fitzpatrick Celebrate Brut sparkling wine on arrival
- Breakfast each morning
- Guaranteed late checkout of 1:00pm on January 1.
This special package is available December 29 to January 1.
Holiday Shopping Package
Enjoy a Victoria getaway AND find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Stroll the festively decorated streets of Old Town Victoria, visit the Festival of Trees and then return to 4-Diamond luxury.
Receive a $50 per night credit for dining in The Courtney Room, or wrap up your gift shopping when you use your credit to purchase a plush signature Magnolia bathrobe, Max the Magnolia Bear or pampering products from Spa Magnolia!
Your Holiday Shopping Package includes:
- $50 per night credit for dining in The Courtney Room, towards the new Island Eats Cookbook, a signature Magnolia bathrobe or products from Spa Magnolia.
- Our Beautiful Boutiques Shopping Trail and re-usable Magnolia shopping bag.
- Continental breakfast each morning
Available for stays November 13, 2023 to December 18, 2023.
Victoria Christmas Package
Christmas in Victoria is magical!
The historic streets of the city come alive during the holiday season. Get lost in the dazzling festive displays at The Butchart Gardens, take in the holiday decor in the Royal BC Museum’s Old Town, and sip hot mulled cider while you indulge in delicious local dining. There is no better place to feel the Christmas spirit!
Your Holiday Shopping Package includes:
- $75 dining credit for The Courtney Room restaurant
- A spirited holiday welcome gift in your room upon arrival
- Continental breakfast each morning
- Filtered bottled water on arrival, refreshed daily.
Available for stays December 16, 2023 through January 7, 2024
Holiday Dining at The Courtney Room
Holiday reservations book up quickly so we recommend booking in advance.
From Brunch with Santa and a Christmas Day dinner to NYE Tasting Menus and Dumpling Ball Drop, get your fill of holiday cheer at The Courtney Room!
Call 250-940-4090 to reserve.
Holiday Hours:
Breakfast | Monday – Friday 7am – 11am
Brunch | Weekends & Holiday Mondays 7am – 2pm
Lunch | Monday – Friday 11am – 2pm
Dinner | Sunday – Tuesday 5pm – 9pm / Wednesday – Saturday 5pm – 10pm
Spa Magnolia Holiday Hours
If planning on attending the Spa during your stay we recommend booking in advance!
December 24 10am-2pm
December 25 & 26 Closed
January 1 Closed
Gift Giving Made Easy
Wrap up your holiday shopping with Magnolia! We’re excited to offer a selection of our signature products on our online store – like luxurious, spa-inspired Magnolia bathrobes, bubble bath kits, Max the Magnolia bear, the new Island Eats Cookbook and gift cards! No matter who’s on your list, there is no better way to pamper them than with a gift from the Magnolia Hotel & Spa.
Festive Events
Festival of Trees
November 16, 2023 – January 3, 2024
Get into the holiday spirit with a forest of beautifully decorated trees at the Bay Centre. You can vote for your favourite, proceeds support BC Children’s Hospital.
Marina Light-Up 2023
November 24, 5:00pm
The annual Marina Light-Up is back! Sip on complimentary hot chocolate and enjoy holiday music from Ocean 98.5 as you stroll the dock and admire the cheerful holiday lights adorning the local boats in the marina! Be sure to share your photos on Facebook and Instagram for the chance to win a pass for two to HAVN saunas! Brought to you by the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.
Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Showcase
November 25, 2023 to January 4, 2024
This year’s Habitat for Humanity Victoria fundraiser theme is Family Traditions. View these enchanted creations at Hotel Grand Pacific at 463 Belleville St from November 25, 2023 through January 4, 2024.
Lights of Wonder – Downtown Victoria
December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Downtown Victoria is transforming the square into a holiday wonderland. This outdoor event features themed light exhibits, four interactive light tunnels, and a 40-foot festive tree. With free admission and for all ages, Lights of Wonder offers live entertainment, warm nibbles, and magical light displays.
The Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens
December 1, 2023 to January 6, 2024
The Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens is back! Take in The Gardens’ spectacular display of lights and traditional carolers while indulging in copious amounts of hot cocoa.
WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum
December 2 & December 3, 2023 11:00am-7:00pm
Arts, culture and community collide with all things festive and fun at this highly anticipated winter event! Shop local wares from over 30 vendors, indulge in tasty treats from 8 food trucks and enjoy entertainment all weekend long!
The Courtney Room’s Brunch with Santa
December 10, 2023
Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s heading straight for The Courtney Room! Enjoy a brunch with the big guy himself this year – details to be released soon!