Victoria locals! Mother’s Day is just around the corner (kids, are you paying attention?). Whether you’re celebrating your mom, grandma, stepmom, or that special mother figure in your life, we’ve crafted a joy-filled, memory-making itinerary that’s packed with local gems. From garden strolls to charcuterie picnics, sweet treats to spa nights, this guide is your one-stop shop for making her feel loved, appreciated, and totally spoiled. Let’s make this Mother’s Day unforgettable, Victoria style.
Top Mother’s Day Events in Victoria, BC: A Local’s Guide to Celebrating Mom
Take a Morning Stroll at Finnerty Gardens
Breathe in the Rhododendrons on a tranquil garden walk. Once you've enjoyed your "homemade" breakfast in bed of dry cornflakes with a side of hot sauce (true story), head out for a morning stroll through Finnerty Gardens! This public woodland garden is snuggled in the University of Victoria campus. Its star attraction is its sizeable collection of towering rhododendrons and stepping-stone pond. Check out their self-guided walking tour. 
Picnic-Perfect Start: Grab a Charcuterie Box
Deliciously easy Mother’s Day brunch to-go from Spoon & Spade. Premade picnic kits are my jam! All that's left to do is find the perfect picnic spot (see above). Packed with enough delicious nibblies to satisfy hungry picnickers, Spoon & Spade has a tasty selection of charcuterie boxes to start Mother's Day off right. Their chef-made items and local focus make one of a kind gourmet charcuterie boxes, boards, graze tables & catering for any occasion in Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island.
Forest Bathing on Charlie’s Trail
Reconnect with nature on this family-friendly walk from Hatley Park to Esquimalt Lagoon. Practice the Japanese art of shinrin yoku, or Forest Bathing, on this 3.5km walk through giant old-growth trees and past pristine waterfalls. This trek will take you from Hatley Park to the beach at Esquimalt Lagoon and is just under an hour (perfect for little legs). Of course, your canine children are welcome too.
Sweet Stop: Track Down the Ice Cream Truck
Worked up an appetite? Sign up to receive text notifications when The Ice Cream Truck is in your neighbourhood, or view their 'Live' location on their web tracker! Bonus: Nearly half the menu is Canadian-made and includes popular Vancouver Island treats from Cold Comfort and 49 Below Ice Cream.
Macarons, Tarts & Treats at La Roux Patisserie
Keep that sweet tooth satisfied with a trip to chandelier-lit French pastry shop La Roux Patisserie. Nestled in the heart of China Town, this gem offers the daintiest desserts, from French-inspired tarts to nostalgic treats from your childhood. Enjoy there, or get a box to-go. I mean, macarons are mostly air, right?!
Play & Sip at The Board Game Café
Let's burn off some of that sugar with a visit to The Board Game Café. Challenge each other to your favourite board game or learn a new one together. It's $7 to stay & play, with a library of over 800 games to try! Of course no visit is complete without slurping back one of their famous house-made milkshakes (noticing a trend here?) to fuel your gaming session. Bonus: Their Game Experts can help you find the best game for your group and teach you how to play it! 
Lavender Dreams: Mother's Day at the Farm
This tucked-away lavender farm in Metchosin will have you dreaming of the south of France. Their Mother's Day event does not disappoint! Over the weekend, the farm hosts activities for all ages, including a Mother's Day picnic, floral workshops, mini photography sessions, and games throughout the orchard for your kiddos. In addition, Orchard Pub will be open for drinks and small offerings. Pro Tip: Get into their lavender shortbread, stat!
Art & Culture at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
For an experience steeped in art and culture, head to The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. The Gallery has been building its collection for almost 70 years and represents significant works produced in BC. Their A View From Here exhibit is nothing short of stunning. Pro Tip: Admission is free on the first Saturday of the month from 10 am – 5 pm, and every Thursday evening from 5 pm – 9 pm.
Backyard Bliss: Musical Garden Tour with VCM
Like the Magical Mystery Tour, but ... not quite. Slip past the garden gates to visit these private backyard gems while enjoying live music performed by students and faculty of the Victoria Conservatory of Music. This Garden Tour has been a treasured annual event in the community since 1982. Pro Tip: Clear out your trunk; their plant sale is legendary.
End the Day with a Mum & Me Spa Night
Phew- busy day! We're firm believers in modelling self-care, so it's time for some tranquillity at home with a Mum & Me green routine, and when it comes to self-care, we kind of have this market cornered. Tuck in to our Mother's Day Gifts, or create a glowy skin spa-night fit for you and your mini-me.
Happy Mother's Day to all our Moms, Grandmas, Foster Moms, Stepmoms (or more affectionately, Bonus Moms!), Surrogate Moms, Mother figures, Moms-to-be, and of course, Fur-Moms.
xo,
GK
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