Experience the Magic
And, get into the holiday spirit with family and friends.
Mark your calendars for greater Victoria’s largest, FREE outdoor light display
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.
Festive Tree
At 40-feet, this tree towers over the square.
Majestic Orca
Celebrating our beloved coast.
Koi Fish
Signifying good fortune for the community.
Dogwood Arch
Dogwood Arch to celebrate BC.
Photo Frame
Offering an opportunity to capture the moment.
What You Will See …
Photo Frame
Offering an opportunity to capture the moment.
Festive Tree
At 40-feet, this tree towers over the square.
Majestic Orca
Celebrating our beloved coast.
Koi Fish
Signifying good fortune for the community.
Dogwood Arch
Dogwood Arch to celebrate BC.
What’s On?
The dates of Lights of Wonder are changing! We will keep you up to date as more information becomes available.
Friday, December 20
Opening Day
Giving Booth:
9 – 10 Soup Kitchen
Entertainment:
5pm Theatre SKAM – performances
6pm PACE Musical Theatre
Saturday, December 21
Giving Booth:
CFAX Santas Anonymous
Entertainment:
5pm Theatre SKAM – performances
6pm Little Crow
Sunday, December 22
Giving Booth:
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Entertainment:
5pm Theatre SKAM – storytelling
5pm Public Menorah Lighting – Congregation Emanu-El
Wednesday, December 25
Closed
Our Lights of Wonder elves are resting.
Thursday, December 26
Giving Booth:
Our Place
Entertainment:
5pm Theatre SKAM – storytelling
6pm High Quadra Ramblers
Friday, December 27
Giving Booth:
9 – 10 Soup Kitchen
Entertainment:
5pm Theatre SKAM – performances
6pm Paradise Street
Saturday, December 28
Giving Booth:
CFAX Santas Anonymous
Entertainment:
Theatre SKAM – performances
Sunday, December 29
Giving Booth:
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Entertainment:
Theatre SKAM – storytelling
Tuesday, December 31
Closed
Our Lights of Wonder elves are resting.
Wednesday, January 1
Lights of Wonder is OPEN
Thursday, January 2
Friday, January 3
Saturday, January 4
Last chance!
Last day to experience Lights of Wonder.
Friday, December 20
Opening Day
Giving Booth:
9 – 10 Soup Kitchen
Entertainment:
5pm Theatre SKAM – performances
6pm PACE Musical Theatre
Saturday, December 21
Giving Booth:
CFAX Santas Anonymous
Entertainment:
5pm Theatre SKAM – performances
6pm Little Crow
Sunday, December 22
Giving Booth:
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Entertainment:
5pm Theatre SKAM – storytelling
5pm Public Menorah Lighting – Congregation Emanu-El
Wednesday, December 25
Closed
Our Lights of Wonder elves are resting.
Thursday, December 26
Giving Booth:
Our Place
Entertainment:
5pm Theatre SKAM – storytelling
6pm High Quadra Ramblers
Friday, December 27
Giving Booth:
9 – 10 Soup Kitchen
Entertainment:
5pm Theatre SKAM – performances
6pm Paradise Street
Saturday, December 28
Giving Booth:
CFAX Santas Anonymous
Entertainment:
Theatre SKAM – performances
Sunday, December 29
Giving Booth:
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Entertainment:
Theatre SKAM – storytelling
Tuesday, December 31
Closed
Our Lights of Wonder elves are resting.
Wednesday, January 1
Lights of Wonder is OPEN
Thursday, January 2
Friday, January 3
Saturday, January 4
Last chance!
Last day to experience Lights of Wonder.
Our Sponsors
Making it all possible.
Thank you to our generous sponsors and media partners. It is only with these organizations’ support that Lights of Wonder has been possible. We are ever grateful for your support!
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Community Partners
Giving back to our community.
Thursday through Sunday, volunteers will be accepting donations at the Giving Booth on behalf of local charities. Click the button below to find out what types of donations each charity is requesting.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Earn Your Elf Stripes
Become a Volunteer!
Calling all elves! We’re looking for 100+ volunteers aged 16 and up who want to meet new people, give back to the downtown Victoria community, and support our Lights of Wonder Giving Booth for local charities. Application deadline is November 29, 2019.
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