Whether you celebrate the holiday or not – or simply don’t want to cook – a number of local restaurants will be open Christmas Day, offering mouth-watering delicious meals.
Here’s a list from Tourism Victoria of several local establishments open in Greater Victoria on Dec. 25.
Sooke Harbour House
1528 Whiffen Spit Rd., Sooke
December 24 to 25
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney St., Victoria
December 25
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fairmont Empress
721 Government St., Victoria
December 24 to 25
Bartholomew’s English-Style Pub
777 Douglas St., Victoria
December 25
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto Ave.
Regular hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dec. 25, 1 to 9 p.m.
Bella at The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa
1999 Country Club Way, Langford
December 24
4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. seatings
Clive’s Classic Lounge
740 Burdett Ave., Victoria
Dec. 24, 5 to 10:30 p.m.
Dec. 25, 4 to 10 p.m.
LURE Restaurant and Bar
100 Habour Rd., Victoria
Dec. 25, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Nautical Nellies Steak and Seafood House
1001 Wharf St., Victoria
Dec. 25, 3 to 9 p.m.
Villa Eyrie Resort
600 Ebedora Lane, Malahat
Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.