Here is our holiday “card” from Victoria — a sample of Victoria’s version of holiday tree, gingerbread house, and teddy bear competitions — each put together to raise money for charities. You could view the displays for free but needed to make a donation to be able to vote on your favorite.
The trees were displayed at the Bay Center Mall downtown as well as at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
The gingerbread house competition was open to both amateurs and professionals, and the theme was travel. The creations were displayed at the Inn at Laurel Point, another hotel along the harbor.
Finally, the teddy bear competition was displayed at the Hotel Grand Pacific. I wasn’t as taken with this competition, but I thought the one below was kind of clever.
Peckish Travels 