Victoria - Christmas & New Years

Victoria is situated in a beautiful natural setting on the waterfront of Vancouver Island, surrounded by hills and overlooking the snow-capped Olympic Mountains. It is a charming city with, it has been said, the atmosphere of a seaside resort. With its turn-of-the-century buildings and tweed and wool shops, you might be inclined to think Victoria is a transplanted corner of Britain! It is an ideal city for those who love to walk, and active seniors with an appetite for adventure will find a vast array of delightful side trips available (in addition to the many included in our program).

Christmas in downtown Victoria is a festive time of year with roaming carollers, trolley rides, parades and special events. We will enjoy the season in style, with a special High Tea at the Pendray Inn & Tea House, a Christmas Dinner and a special New Year’s Eve Dinner and celebrations. So this Christmas don’t bother with your passport, exchange rates or bottled water and come with us to the jewel of the North Pacific—Victoria!

Our hotel in Victoria will be the Royal Scot Hotel & Suites. This superior Canada Select 4-star, AAA 3-diamond hotel is perfectly located one block from the Inner Harbour and within easy walking distance of the BC Parliament Buildings, downtown and the iconic Empress Hotel. The hotel has an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, billiards and games room, gift shop, guest laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi and a free shuttle service that runs from the hotel to the downtown core for the exclusive convenience of hotel guests.

Three types of rooms are offered:

• Standard Room, includes microwave, small fridge, coffee maker, kettle, dishes & utensils.

• Studio Suite, comfortable seating area, fully equipped kitchen & dining table. Bedroom with a queen bed is set apart by partition wall.

• One Bedroom Suite, separate bedroom (2 twins or 1 king bed), living room & a full kitchen/dining room.