Victoria Lights Walk
Meeting Point: Grand Pacific Hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive tour of Victoria’s most enchanting light displays! We’ll begin our evening at the Hotel Grand Pacific, where we’ll spend about 15 minutes admiring the beautiful Gingerbread Showcase. From there, we’ll stroll over to the Legislature to take in its dazzling lights before heading to the iconic Empress Hotel for a quick walk-through.
Our holiday spirit will lead us up Government Street and into Chinatown for a glimpse of the festive atmosphere, before continuing to Centennial Square to enjoy the magical Lights of Wonder festival. Wander through the illuminated displays, soak up the entertainment, and maybe treat yourself to a hot chocolate!
Next, we’ll make our way from Fort Street to Blanshard, with an optional detour across the bridge to Lure Restaurant. There, you can unwind with your beverage of choice and a snack. We’ll finish the evening with a fabulous walk back along Wharf Street, taking in the scenic harbor views—perfect for ending the night on a sparkling note!
Lights of Wonder – Downtown Victoria
Walk Statistics:
Total Distance: 5 km
Estimated Finish Time: 2.5 hours (with coffee/snack)
Elevation Change: 66m
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Pavement