Festival of Trees in support of BC Children's Hospital Foundation

On now, explore over 70 one-of-a-kind festively decorated trees in support of BC Children’s Hospital during the Festival of Trees, sponsored by Scotiabank. Festival of Trees is free and open daily during Bay Centre shopping centre hours. Find trees on levels 2 and 3. Insider tip: Join us after dark for a truly magical experience.

Top 10 Must-Dos to Experience the Festival of Trees

1. Take part in our Festival of Trees Scavenger Hunt for a tasty treat & a chance to win a $500 Bay Centre gift card.
2. Grab your favourite holiday beverage from Good Earth Coffeehouse at the Fort Street entrance. We suggest the Gingerbread Caffe Latte with partial proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
3. Get festive and plug into our holiday playlist as you tour the trees.
4. Vote for your favourite tree. Vote online here or vote onsite by scanning the QR code located on the floor decal in front of your favourite tree.
5. Leave a holiday message at the Bay Centre’s tree located on the level 3 balcony.
6. Visit one of the tiptap machines on levels 2 & 3 to make a donation to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation with 100% of proceeds going towards cancer research.
7. Mark your visit with a free holiday photo. Click here for dates>>
8. Take in local musical talent performing on select weekends. Click here for dates>>
9. Share your visit on social. Tag @festivaloftreesvictoria & @thebaycentre
10. Make it a Tour & Dine and extend your visit with a visit to one of our 18 eateries.