Christmas is drawing nearer and nearer, Victoria!
Celebrate the week before Christmas with multiple different holiday experiences such as an outdoor market in downtown Victoria, a classic holiday movie at Cinecenta, and much more!
If you’re not feeling the holiday activities, you can catch a night of trivia at Maude Hunter’s Pub or jam to local live music at the Victoria Event Centre.
Whatever you decide, make your day a good one!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Tuesday, December 19th:
Bastion Square Holiday Market Series
Although the Bastion Square Holiday market was only originally open weekends, it will now run during the week from Monday, December 18th to Friday, December 22nd!
Shop local and grab those last minute gifts from a wide variety of unique, handmade items.
- Where: 28 Bastion Square
- When: Tuesday, December 19th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Catch a Holiday Classic at Cinecenta
Cinecenta at the University of Victoria is showing a bunch of classic holiday movies this month and Tuesday’s feature film is It’s a Wonderful Life showing at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
If you haven’t had the chance to watch it yet, there’s nothing better than experiencing such an impactful movie on the big screen.
Tickets are $9 for the general public and can only be purchased in-person—visit their website for the full price list.
- Where: Cinecenta, Student Union Building on the UVic campus, 3800 Finnerty Road
- When: Tuesday, December 19th at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Maude’s Trivia Night
Widely popular and always worth the trip, Maude’s returns for another Tuesday of epic trivia!
Bring your team and get ready to crank out some wild facts, play along to win prizes, and treat yourself to some of Maude’s delicious beer-battered fries and beer on tap.
Trivia starts at 8 p.m. but make sure to come early — especially if you have a larger table, otherwise you’ll have to come back next week!
No fee to play.
- Where: Maude Hunter’s Pub, 3810 Shelbourne Street
- When: Tuesday, December 19th at 8 p.m.
Bands!Bands!Bands!
Volume 4 of Bands!Bands!Bands! at the Victoria Event Centre (VEC) is here!
Featuring Anteater Eater, Tontoloop, Meteor In The Metro, and Slugger, it’s sure to be an incredible night of local music.
Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.
- Where: VEC, 1415 Broad Street
- When: Tuesday, December 19th from7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Go For a Christmas Drive
Welcome to the 10th annual Victoria Buzz Christmas Lights Tour Map!
It’s time to grab hot chocolates for the family, hop in the car, and tune into 98.5 The Ocean to crank up the Christmas music as you head out on the Christmas trail!
With numerous light displays around the capital region, we aimed to narrow down some of the finest spots to catch the lights in town.
To view the full map or add another point, click here.
- Where: From the Greater Victoria area all the way to Sooke
- When: Anytime—as long as it’s dark, so the lights will be at full glory!
