If you’re looking to get a jump on your holiday shopping, while also supporting a wide range of local businesses, craft fairs taking place across Greater Victoria are a great place to start.
While many are not operating again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here is a list of a few popular local events still hosting in-person shopping opportunities.
Nov. 5 to 7
37th Annual Strawberry Vale Craft Fair
Friday, Nov. 5, 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
11 High St. (corner of High Street and Burnside Road West)
Choose from art, body care products, jewellery, knitting, canning, cards, pottery, children’s clothing, glasswork, wood, Christmas items, fabric art, food services, baking, sweet treats and much more in this juried show. Accessible with lots of parking.
$2 admission at door.
Victoria Quilters Guild Annual Christmas Sale
Friday, Nov. 5, 1 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill X Rd. (New venue)
All COVID-19 protocols will be followed, including proof of vaccination required for entry.
Admission is $5.
Christmas at the Lake
Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Prospect Lake Hall, 5358 Sparton Rd.
Featuring a wide range of varied and reasonably priced crafts, art and gourmet food produced by artisans from all over the south Island, Christmas at the Lake is a fundraiser for the Prospect Lake Community Association for the maintenance of the heritage Prospect Lake Hall. Admission is $2 (free for 12 and under).
Pop up sale
Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Broad View United, 3703 St. Aidans St. (near Richmond and Cedar Hill Cross roads)
Featuring new and gently used Christmas items including toys, books, decor, ornaments, lights, and more. Jewelry and knitting will also be for sale and their Thrift Store will be open as well.
Westshore Craft Crawl
Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Westshore Craft Crawl features 60 local small businesses at more than 40 locations across the region. Red and white balloons will mark the way. A map of participating vendors can be found here.
Spectrum Band’s Third Annual Christmas Market
Sat., Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spectrum High School, 957 Burnside Rd. W.
Crafts, vendors, door prizes, raffle, bake sale and more. All proceeds go to the Spectrum Music Program. Admission is $2, free for children under the age of 12. Free parking.
Nov. 13 to 14
34th Calico Christmas Market
Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spectrum Community School, 957 Burnside Rd. W.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required for entry and masks are mandatory. More than 90 local artisans, hot food and drinks, and enter to win grand prizes. Weekend admission is $5, 12 years and under free.
Nov. 21
Holiday Gifts Galore
Sunday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion 91, 761 Station Ave., Langford
Presented by the Juan de Fuca Arts and Crafts Guild and the Legion’s Langford location, this craft fair features a wide variety of locally handmade arts and crafts. Free admission and parking. Wheelchair accessible.
Nov. 27
Cook Street Village Winter Market
Saturday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cook St Village
Crafts, Food, Silent Auction.
For more information, call 250-384-6542.
Dec. 4
Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, Centennial Park, 1800 Hovey Rd.
Admission is free. COVID-19 protocols in place, including mask requirement and proof of vaccination.
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Please note, current provincial health restrictions mandate organized indoor events require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entry for events operating at full capacity. For more information, contact the event organizer or go to bccdc.ca.
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