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9 places to get your photos taken with Santa in Victoria this year

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You’ve seen him make an appearance at three parades already – now, it’s time to get some one-on-one time with the big guy!

Santa’s coming to Victoria again, and he’s available to take photos with you and yours at the places listed below:

West Shore Town Centre

  • When: Now until December 24th
    Mondays – Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 4 – 8 p.m.
    Sundays: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2 – 5 p.m.
    Exception: December 24th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Where: 2945 Jacklin Road
  • Admission: Visiting Santa is free
    Photo packages available starting from $19.99

Mayfair Shopping Centre

  • When: Now until December 24th
    Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2 – 5 p.m., 6 – 8 p.m.
    Sundays: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
    Exception: December 24th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Where: 3147 Douglas Street

*Bonus: You can bring your pets for pictures with Santa here on December 5 from 6 to 8 PM!

Hillside Shopping Centre

  • When: Now until December 24thMondays – Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 3 p.m., 3:15 – 5 p.m., and 6 – 8 p.m.
    Sundays: 
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1:15 – 4 p.m.
    Exception: December 24th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 3 p.m., 3:15 – 5 p.m.
  • Where: 1644 Hillside Road

Hotel Grand Pacific  

  • When: December 8th and 15th, 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Where: 463 Belleville Street
  • Admission: By donation

*Note: The Hotel Grand Pacific is hosting photos with Santa to support the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island

Skating with Santa at Oak Bay Recreation Centre

  • When: December 16th , 12 – 2:45 p.m.
  • Where: 1975-1985 Bee Street
  • Admission: $6.30 (Parent and child)

*Note: This event also includes skating games, crafts, and door prizes

Victoria Public Market

  • When: Now until December 15th, 12 – 3 p.m.
  • Where: 1701 Douglas Street
  • Admission: Free!

Royal BC Museum

  • When: December 7th – 9th, December 14th -16th, December 21st – 23rd
    11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Where: 675 Belleville Street
  • Admission: By donation

Esquimalt Recreation Centre (pets only!)

  • When: December 2nd, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
  • Where: 527 Fraser Street
  • Admission: By donation – you’re encouraged to bring a non-perishable item for the food bank.

La Societe Francophone

  • When: December 8th, 2 – 4 p.m.
  • Where: 1218 Langley Street
  • Admission: $2 per child, cash only

Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below.

 

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