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Name: Milner Christmas Magic at Milner Gardens & Woodland
Start: 2026-12-03
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Milner Gardens & Woodland, Qualicum Beach

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January 2026

January 3, 2026 to December 31, 2026, Saturdays, year-round

Cowichan Valley Markets

Duncan Farmers' Market

More than 100 vendors fill downtown Duncan's market square every Saturday — farm produce, eggs, cheese, meat and seafood, baked goods, local artisans and food trucks — at one of BC's oldest and largest farmers' markets, running year-round.

City Square, Craig Street, Downtown Duncan

November 2026

November 13, 2026 to December 23, 2026

Cowichan Valley Arts & Culture

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Chemainus Theatre Festival)

Chemainus Theatre Festival's holiday production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a warm Pride and Prejudice sequel by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. Runs November 13 to December 23, 2026.

Chemainus Theatre Festival, Chemainus

December 2026

December 1, 2026 to January 6, 2027

Greater Victoria

Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens transformed for the holidays — thousands of lights, the Twelve Days of Christmas displays, carollers and an outdoor skating rink.

The Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay

December 3, 2026 to December 20, 2026

Parksville–Qualicum

Milner Christmas Magic at Milner Gardens & Woodland

Milner Gardens & Woodland in Qualicum Beach opens its heritage house and grounds for festive holiday tours with decorated rooms, seasonal music, and tea and cookies. By suggested donation.

Milner Gardens & Woodland, Qualicum Beach