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Things to do in Victoria on November 27-29

If you’re visiting Victoria on November 27–29, here are some fun local events and things to do. Check out the Tourism Victoria website for more fun activities, fairs and events happening in the Victoria region on November 27-29.

Vikes varsity basketball

Cheer on the Vikes as they take on rivals UBC and UBC Okanagan in two exciting basketball matchups. Feel the roar of the crowd, catch the courtside action and experience the thrill of game day!

Vikes vs UBC Thunderbirds

Vikes vs UBCO Heat

Santa Claus Parade

  • When: Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  • Where: Downtown Victoria
  • What to expect: A festive light parade with floats, live music and Santa himself kicking off the holiday season.
  • Event website. 

Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Nutcracker

  • When: Friday, November 27 at 7:00 PM 
  • When: Saturday, November 28 at 7:00 PM 
  • When: Sunday, November 29 at 7:00 PM 
  • Where: Royal Theatre in downtown Victoria
  • What to expect: Features a hockey game, Mounties, polar bears, reindeer and a battle on Parliament Hill. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet brings the wintertime classic we all love — with a Canadian twist!
  • Event website.

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life

  • When: Running through January 3, 2027
  • Where: Royal BC Museum in downtown Victoria
  • What to expect: An immersive exhibition exploring ancient Egyptian rituals, beliefs and artistry. 
  • Event website.
  • PKOLS (Mount Douglas) – short and beautiful hike near UVic with panoramic ocean views
  • Dallas Road/Ogden Point/Breakwater – scenic oceanfront walking and biking paths near downtown
  • Beacon Hill Park – sprawling park adjacent to downtown (you’ll find peacocks roaming here)
  • Legislative Buildings/Inner Harbour
  • Downtown streets for local shopping: Government/Johnson/Yates/Fort
  • Chinatown (Fisgard Street)
  • Fan Tan Alley – narrow brick-lined alley housing boutiques and art galleries
  • Fisherman’s Wharf – floating homes, restaurants and shops located a short walk from downtown (some locations closed during colder months)
  • Thetis Lake – a great spot for hiking and swimming when weather permits
  • Beaches – Dallas Road beaches (near downtown), Cadboro Bay (near UVic), Willows (Oak Bay), Gonzales (Fairfield)
  • Royal BC Museum – downtown, some wonderful exhibits on the history of British Columbia’s Indigenous peoples
  • Whale watching – downtown, multiple locations
  • Butchart Gardens – famous display garden and national historic site in Brentwood Bay