Holiday
Happenings All aboard The Christmas Express at the BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan, running Dec 6-8, Dec 13-15, and Dec 20-23 from 4-9pm (train leaves every 20 minutes from 4:30-8:30). Ride behind Samson, the museum’s 1910 steam train, through festive light displays and exhibits in the forest and on the trestle. Visit Santa Claus, dance to live Christmas music, make a Christmas tree craft in the schoolhouse, watch the model train, and warm up with hot chocolate in Train Station Treats. Santa will ride the first train, leaving at 4:30pm and then will be in the main museum for pictures and visits. 2892 Drinkwater Road. Visit discoveryforest.com or phone 250-715-1113. 13th Annual Bear Wear in the lobby of the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria from Nov 26-Jan 4, 2014. Visit the best dressed bears in town at this annual fundraiser, helping children and youth in need and their families on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. All funds raised support the programs of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. In 2012, Bear Wear raised $25,297 for Island kids. Admission is free, but for a suggested $2 donation, you can enter a draw to win your favourite bear. Vote as many times as you like—the more times you vote, the better your chances! 463 Belleville Street. For more information, phone 250-519-6935. Butchart Gardens presents the 27th annual Magic of Christmas from Dec 1-Jan 6, 2014. The Gardens sparkle with tens of thousands of coloured lights and seasonal decorations. Miles of fresh evergreen swags and wreaths, holly, ivy and winter ber
Ways to Make Merry This Holiday Season...
Westshore Wonderland Craft Fair November 22-24, 2013
Eagle Ridge Community Centre, Langford, B.C. Friday noon - 8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Admission $4.00/day or $5 for weekend pass Fundraiser for BCSPCA, Local crafters and artisans, Handcrafted items, Door Prizes, Grand Prize
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