Holiday Season at Oak Bay Beach Hotel
The festive season feels a little different in our manor by the sea. Fires lit in every hearth, halls strung with twinkling lights, trees trimmed with velvet bows, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca sparkling in a way that feels rarer than snow.
From Breakfast with Santa beside windows fogged with sea air, to Christmas Day brunch as the tide comes in, and festive Afternoon Tea overlooking the water, some traditions are worth returning to. We invite you to make Oak Bay Beach Hotel yours this holiday season.
Holiday Festivities at Oak Bay Beach Hotel
The festive season unfolds throughout the hotel with traditions made for gathering, lingering, and returning to year after year.
Join us for Breakfast with Santa, settle in for a seasonal Afternoon Tea, or send a wish north with Letters to Santa. Little ones can discover a little extra wonder at Santa’s Workshop, while our Lobby Lounge sets the soundtrack for the season with live music every day throughout December.
From quiet afternoon rituals to moments filled with family and celebration, the holidays at Oak Bay Beach Hotel are designed to feel both timeless and entirely your own.
Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to the Oak Bay Beach Hotel!
Gather the whole family for a morning of holiday magic, beginning with a festive buffet brunch filled with seasonal favourites, house-made cookie decorating, and a visit from Mr. Claus himself. To capture the moment, Four Frames Photo Booth will provide printed and digital keepsake photos.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea takes on a little extra sparkle for the season. Settle into the Lobby Lounge overlooking the choppy winter waters of the Salish Sea, and warm up with a selection of premium loose-leaf teas from Denman Island Tea Company. Delight in tiers of festive pastries, savouries, and freshly baked scones.
A coastal take on a favourite holiday tradition, made for slow afternoons, something sweet, and watching winter move across the water.
Available Sunday, November 15 – Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Letters to Santa
A little holiday correspondence, headed straight for the North Pole. Beside Santa’s Workshop in the Conservatory hallway, little ones can stop to write a custom letter to Santa, drop it off in the mailbox, and leave the rest to his North Pole helpers.
Santa’s Workshop
Step inside Santa’s Workshop for a glimpse into the big man’s private quarters. Toys line the shelves, the fire is glowing, and his red suit hangs nearby, resting between Christmas preparations.
Peer inside to explore the details and capture a festive photo in a little corner of the North Pole brought to life.
Live Music in the Lobby Lounge
The Lobby Lounge comes alive with the sounds of the season. Join us for live music throughout December, where talented local musicians set the tone for festive evenings by the fire. Settle in with a seasonal cocktail, gather with loved ones, and savour the magic of the holidays by the sea.
Holiday Gnome Scavenger Hunt
A little holiday magic is hiding around every corner! Some mischievous holiday gnomes have found their way into Oak Bay Beach Hotel, and we need your help finding them all.
Little explorers are invited to embark on a festive scavenger hunt throughout the hotel and Seaside Gardens, following clues to discover each hidden gnome. Once all gnomes have been found, return your completed hint sheet to Concierge to claim a special holiday treat from our treasure chest!
To begin your adventure, visit our Concierge team between Monday, November 16, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027 to collect your scavenger hunt sheet.
Christmas at Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Christmas by the sea brings its own kind of tradition.
For in-house guests, the celebrations begin on Christmas Eve with our Jingle Mingle, a festive gathering to toast the evening together before Christmas morning arrives.
On Christmas Day, gather around the table for a special Christmas Day Brunch, followed by a visit from Santa Claus for hotel guests. Children staying with us will receive a custom holiday gift, creating one more memory to carry home from Christmas at Oak Bay Beach Hotel.
Christmas Eve Jingle Mingle
On Christmas Eve, join us in the Grand Lobby for a festive gathering of complimentary drinks and artisanal appetizers. With the hotel dressed for the season and the glow of Christmas all around, it’s a chance to linger, raise a glass, and ease into the evening together.
Exclusively for guests staying at Oak Bay Beach Hotel on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day Brunch
A beloved Oak Bay Beach Hotel tradition returns. Wake up to the joy of Christmas morning and indulge in a lavish holiday buffet curated by Executive Chef Kreg Graham. From chef-attended carving and omelette stations to festive favourites, every dish is crafted with care. A pianist provides the perfect soundtrack, while a welcome mimosa awaits you on arrival.
Christmas Morning with Santa
Christmas morning comes with a special visitor. Gather in Santa’s Workshop to meet Santa, take a festive photo, and warm up with coffee and hot chocolate before the day begins.
Little ones 12 and under who made the nice list may even find a special gift waiting for them, making Christmas morning at the hotel feel just a little more magical.
Exclusively for guests staying at Oak Bay Beach Hotel on Christmas.
New Year’s at Oak Bay Beach Hotel
End the year overlooking the water and welcome the next one in true Oak Bay fashion.
Our New Year’s Eve Toast offers hotel guests a celebratory moment to gather, raise a glass, and mark the final hours of the year together.
A fitting close to the festive season, and the beginning of something new.
New Year’s Eve Toast
Ring in the New Year with an evening of live music and a midnight toast, exclusively for hotel guests. Elena Antončeva sets the tone on violoncello from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., followed by renowned musician Michael Siccoli from 9:00 p.m. through midnight.
As the clock strikes twelve, raise a glass and welcome the year ahead together. A celebratory close to the evening, and a memorable beginning to the New Year by the sea.