December

Victoria begins to wind up for Christmas with concerts, parades, special lighting
and pre-Christmas sales. No Snow!
The temperatures range from 3-7 C 38-45 F
with an average of 3.9 inches of rain but lots of sunny days.

Christmas in the city
The Santa Claus parade and Lighting of the tree in front of the Parliament Buildings set off a month of Christmas activities in Victoria. Illuminated wreaths and garlands decorate the street lamps and store windows are laid out with winter themes.

As well, local theatre, concert and special events fill the schedule.

Belfry Theatre
Langham Court Theatre
Pacific Opera Victoria
Victoria Symphony

Christmastime at Butchart Gardens
The Gardens dress up for Christmas in glorious style. They are transformed by a remarkable display of thousands of twinkling lights and seasonal decorations. Miles of fresh evergreen swags and wreaths, holly and ivy and winter berries adorn the walkways and lamp posts. Traditional holiday music adds to the magic.

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The eagles at Goldstream Park
After the Salmon Run at Goldstream Park, hundreds of bald eagles fill the trees and swoop down to pick up the deadm carcusses. From the paths and vistors centre, you can see the bobbing heads (the familar white heads of the older eagles and the still brown heads of the young) on nearby branches.