Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre to Transform into Victoria’s ‘Winter Village’ This December
Victoria’s newest holiday tradition brings ice skating, a local-makers market, and a European-inspired food & beverage experience on December 5 & 6. Passes are now available to book.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 – GSL Sports & Entertainment and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (SOFMC) are welcoming a brand-new holiday tradition to Victoria as the arena transforms into the Winter Village on December 5 and 6, 2026, aiming to bring Greater Victoria together to celebrate the season and highlight local Island artisans, food, and family activities on and off the ice.
The inaugural event ties public ice skating, local shopping, and holiday dining under one roof. Guests can skate on the arena ice, shop a curated market of over 80 Vancouver Island artisans, and visit the ice-level German-style food area for traditional Bavarian sausages, pretzels, seasonal cocktails, hot mulled wine and more.
Presented with official media partners The Zone @ 91.3 and 100.3 The Q!, the Winter Village offers a community-first gathering space to celebrate the season’s magic in downtown Victoria.
The experience will be open:
- Saturday, December 5, 2026: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Sunday, December 6, 2026: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
General admission day passes are available for $12, with free admission for children aged five and under. Each pass includes full access to the village market and public skating (bring your own skates, or rent them from the skate shop). Additional family activities and the full vendor lineup will be announced this November.
Passes are on sale now from Select Your Tickets. To secure tickets or learn more, visit sofmc.com/winter-village-2026.
