Christmas Magic at The Butchart Gardens with Inn at Laurel Point and Ferry
Available December 1 to 31, 2024. Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Victoria. Every Christmas, The Butchart Gardens are decorated with over one million twinkling lights in splendid displays throughout the 55-acre property.
Find genuine hospitality and a breathtaking setting in downtown Victoria at Inn at Laurel Point. With stunning views of the city’s famous Inner Harbour and serene surroundings on the edge of the capital city, Inn at Laurel Point makes every stay a remarkable one.
Please Note: Overnight Christmas Magic packages are only bookable over the phone. Please call 877-386-2202 to book.
Package Includes
- Round trip, walk-on ferry tickets.
- A guaranteed waterview room at the Inn at Laurel Point.
- A $25 CAD food and beverage credit to Aura Restaurant per room per stay.
*Vouchers can be used in Aura Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, happy hour or dinner. Reservations are recommended. Please visit their website for current hours.
- Round trip shuttle bus transportation from downtown Victoria to The Butchart Gardens.
- Admission to The Butchart Gardens.
Important Shuttle Information
Depart from Fairmont Empress: 4:00pm (only running Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and 6:00pm (running daily)
Depart from The Butchart Gardens: 7:00pm (only running Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and 9:00pm (running daily)
Please Note: You MUST reserve a shuttle time for Christmas Magic. If you reserve the 4:00pm shuttle, you must return on the 7:00pm shuttle from The Butchart Gardens. If you reserve the 6:00pm shuttle, you must return on the 9:00pm shuttle. The 4:00pm shuttle ONLY departs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The 6:00pm shuttle departs daily.
The shuttle departs from in front of the Fairmont Empress. Please check in at the kiosk 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. Your ticket is valid for use once in each direction.
The pet fee is $30 per day, to a maximum of $90 per week. The pet fee will be paid directly to the hotel upon arrival.
Housekeeping Service:
Daily housekeeping service is now available upon request. Kindly call the front desk to schedule.
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio:
Please see here for Aura’s operating hours and current menus.
Over Height Parking:
Over height parking is available on a first-come first-serve basis for vehicles over 6'2".
hotel rooms
Christmas Magic: Laurel Wing Guestroom
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 4
Enjoy a water view guestroom with a small juliet balcony. The Laurel Wing, the Inn's original wing, offers 135 rooms that blend cozy traditional style with comfy practicality.
Please Note: Inn at Laurel Point does not guarantee bed type. The quantity and type of bed(s) in the room will be assigned at check-in, and will be two double beds, one queen bed or one king bed. Maximum occupancy for this room is 4 people.
Christmas Magic: Erickson Wing Studio
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 4
Enjoy a water view luxurious suite that brings home the feel of a high-end home with overly-generous spaces and magazine-worthy design. A zenful touch makes every moment you spend at the Inn at Laurel Point thoroughly rejuvenating.
Please Note: Inn at Laurel Point does not guarantee bed type. The quantity and type of bed(s) in the room will be assigned at check-in, and will be two queen beds or one king bed. Maximum occupancy for this room is 4 people.