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5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Wednesday January 2nd

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Welcome to our first ‘things to do in and around Victoria’ of 2019. From World Juniors to checking out the trees at the Bay Centre (the final week), here are 5 things to do.

Word Juniors Quarter Final: Switzerland vs Sweden

The first part of the World Junior Championship are over and now is when it get’s down to business. Today marks the start of the knockout round, beginning with four quarter-final matchups – two of those being in Victoria.

  • When: Puck drops at 1 p.m.
  • Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street

Word Juniors Quarter Final: Czech Republic vs United States

The first part of the World Junior Championship are over and now is when it get’s down to business. Today marks the start of the knockout round, beginning with four quarter-final matchups – two of those being in Victoria.

  • When: Puck drops at 5 p.m.
  • Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street

Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre

It’s the final week to get down to the Bay Centre to check out the 27th annual Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre! See the Bay Centre transformed into a glowing forest of hand-decorated trees. Share in the spirit by voting for your favourite (like ours 😉), with all proceeds supporting the most urgent health care needs of kids in BC.

Trees will be on display at the Bay Centre starting November 15, 2018, through January 7, 2019.

10th Annual Gingerbread Showcase

This fun charitable event showcases gingerbread houses of both professional and amateur bakers.

Vote for your favourite sugary structure, and all donations will go towards Habitat Victoria’s Build Program for families in need. Last year, they had over 25,000 visitors and more than $51,000 was raised! This is the final week for the event.

  • When: On now until Sunday, January 6th, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Where: The Parkside Hotel & Spa – 810 Humboldt Street

Lego Exhibition at the Sidney Museum

One of the Sidney Museum’s most popular exhibitions has returned!

Today’s the first day of the Lego exhibit, and will take a deep dive into the 60+ years od history of the Danish toys.

  • When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: The Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Avenue L-3
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