The Bay Centre

I visited The Bay Center in Victoria last December, and it was a lovely experience. The entire mall was beautifully decorated for the holidays, with a special area full of small Christmas trees, each uniquely decorated. I wasn’t sure if it was part of a contest or an exhibition, but it was very interesting and added a charming touch to the atmosphere. There was also a huge Christmas tree that stood out in the center, and the lighting throughout the mall was warm and festive. It’s a great place to walk around, shop, or just enjoy the seasonal decorations. The mall is centrally located and easy to access. I’d recommend checking the opening hours ahead of your visit, especially during holidays, as they might vary.

A great shopping center in downtown Victoria! The holiday decorations are truly stunning, and the Christmas trees display is a must-see. Perfect for getting into the festive spirit!

It is a very festive area, every year I really enjoy coming here. Hopefully, next year i will stay the overnight so I can see the beautiful lights.

Spacious and airy, the Bay Centre has an 'open' feel to it, created by the atrium design. There is a lot of natural light that comes through windows in the roof. There are wide walk-ways that cross the atrium, and in December, you will find many large-scale seasonal decorations that add some aesthetic value. There is a Service Canada office on the fourth floor. The services are sorely needed, and people that need government services, such as a passport, start queueing there an hour before the office opens.

It's clean, it's quiet, lots of nice stores Great place to kill time and walk the mall, it's not very big though. You can enter on Douglas St, walk through the mall to Government St. And you will feel like you went to another city Goes from shady area to touristy and the mall is your portal