Let us save you some trouble: Mother’s Day is coming up, but don’t panic just yet—there’s plenty of time to make plans still! And what better place to treat your favourite lady to an incredible day than beautiful Victoria? But forget the same old high tea at the Empress: we’ve found three truly unique options you can set up to make this year her favourite.
Mother’s Day Vintage Rose Afternoon Tea – May 8th-10th
Ham sandwiches and meat pies are a classic for tea, but what if your mother is a vegetarian? The Venus Sophia, one of Victoria’s preeminent vegetarian restaurants, is offering a special afternoon tea for Mothers’ Day. Hand-crafted sandwiches and baked rose scones will be served alongside beautiful floral teas. This special service will even include antique rose teacups, so register now!
Mother’s Day Paint-In and Craft Fair – May 10th
If tea isn’t your mother’s thing, take her to the beautiful grounds of Hatley Park, a near 600-acre historic site with the beautiful Hatley Castle, for a celebration of mothers, art, and music. Over 3,000 visitors, painters, and crafters will converge in the exquisite gardens to enjoy a beautiful day of entertainment, performances, and creation. Learn more here.
Mother’s Day Buffet at the Butchart Gardens – May 10th
If your mother wants tea and gardens as well as a delicious lunch buffet, the world-famous Butchart Gardens are the place to go. The grounds’ own Blue Poppy Restaurant will be host to an incredible meal of charcuterie, wild salmon, mussels, roast beef, salads, desserts, and much, much more. The restaurant’s quaint rooms are the perfect place for an intimate afternoon with family. Reservations are highly recommended.
If you want to truly treat your mother this year, these events are sure to please. And whether your mother is in Victoria, Sidney, Nanaimo, Alberni, or anywhere else on Vancouver Island, be sure to treat yourself to one of our comfortable accommodations. Book your room today. We look forward to your visit!
