10 Canada Christmas Tours to Book Before December

1.Christmas Magic Walking Tour in Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Our pick

Walk through Old Quebec with a licensed guide in period costume, seeing Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica, and Place Royale. Expect strong historical storytelling, French heritage, and a small Christmas touch rather than a tour devoted entirely to holiday customs. English and French tours run year-round, rain or shine.

“Loved the history and enthusiasm of the guide!!! Would highly recommend for all!!!!”

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2.Christmas Magic in Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Walk through Old Quebec’s Christmas-lit streets with an English-speaking guide, visiting the German Christmas Market, Château Frontenac, Notre-Dame Basilica, and Petit-Champlain. You’ll sample local market fare, sip hot chocolate on Dufferin Terrace, and hear both Christmas traditions and Quebec history during this two-hour small-group tour.

“Informative and fun - the guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Experienced a lot of the city within a short period of time.”

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3.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $203

This 12-hour Christmas outing combines a BC Ferries cruise, free time around Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Government Street, and 90 minutes at Butchart Gardens after dark. A driver-guide such as Dave Rogers, Leslie, Andy, or Jack handles the route and adds local stories. Hotel pickup is offered at most downtown Vancouver hotels.

“Excellent tour. We were well looked after by our driver Dave Rodgers throughout the day. I would have liked more time in Victoria to look around rather than view the gardens, although they were lovely.”

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4.Old Montréal Small-Group Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Walk from Victoria Square to Bonsecours Market with a professional English or French-speaking guide. Learn about Christmas customs from New France, see Old Montréal’s seasonal decorations, visit the Santa Claus exhibit at the World Trade Center, and pass Notre-Dame Basilica, Place d’Armes, and Jacques-Cartier Place.

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5.Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Walk Old Montreal for 90 minutes with a local English-speaking guide, taking in holiday lights, historic streets, the World Trade Centre’s Santa display, and Bonsecours Market. Guides such as Matthieu, Matt, David, Pierre, and François have led lively tours that mix architecture, Montreal history, humor, and Christmas customs.

“Matt was terrific. Lots of energy and passion for Old Montreal at Christmas! And he kept it interesting in spite of brutal wind and LOW temps.”

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6.Vancouver Christmas Lights Karaoke Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $53

Join The Great Canadian Trolley Co. for a three-hour evening of holiday lights, live commentary, snacks, and karaoke. You’ll see Stanley Park, English Bay, Robson Street, Gastown, St. Paul’s Hospital, and VanDusen Botanical Garden. Hosts such as Bray and Jay keep the ride lively, while the enclosed bus keeps you warm.

“Great way to see the city , relax and get in the Xmas spirit. The staff were amazing, very knowledgeable and kept us entertained.”

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7.Quebec: German Christmas Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Meet your French or English-speaking guide at the Tourist Information Center for a 90-minute walk through Quebec City’s German Christmas Market. You’ll learn how the event began in 2008, hear about German Christmas market traditions dating to the 13th century, and taste glühwein, pretzels, and stollen.

“Sarah was a knowledgeable guide and offered info on some of the different stalls as well as some other interesting facts and history of the market. I highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Vancouver Holiday Festive Dinner Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163

Board at 501 Denman Street for a 2.5-hour holiday dinner cruise through Vancouver Harbour. You’ll have reserved restaurant-style seating, a full festive buffet, coffee or tea, and live holiday music. Drinks cost extra, and the boat may vary, so arrive 30 minutes early for boarding and your physical pass.

“Too much screwing around with tickets when its pouring rain. Should be one guy takes your online ticket and thats it! Ship was very cold on the night we dined. Staff were just ok. The food was good. Wouldn't do it again.”

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9.Christmas Lights Karaoke Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $52

Join an English-speaking host on a decorated motorized trolley from Canada Place. Sing holiday favorites, see Vancouver’s seasonal lights, and stop at Stanley Park, English Bay, and VanDusen Botanical Garden. Hosts including Lynn, Ryan, and Dan have helped keep the mood lively. The tour lasts 150 minutes to three hours.

“It was a nice long ride and the hostess did a great job keeping everyone happy. Some people were pretty hard to please but she did so with grace. Loved the light garden! 🎄”

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10.Quebec: Christmas Interactive Walking Tour of New France

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

Meet your English- or French-speaking guide at La Fresque des Québécois for a one-hour evening walk through Old Quebec’s Lower Town. You’ll hear odd Christmas customs, folk cures, and stories of colonial life while costumed characters appear along the route. Valerie has led one highly praised session, but guides vary.

“I took the tour on December 23 at 7:00 p.m. with Valerie, and it was the best experience I had in Quebec. Highly recommended for families with children or teenagers. The actresses were outstanding, the performances were excellent, and the stories were told with impressive quality. A truly immersive experience, crafted with great attention to detail. Congratulations to the entire team for such a wonderful experience!”

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