WELCOME TO MILNER CHRISTMAS MAGIC 2021:
- December 3-5, 10-12 & 17-19 evenings 5:00 – 8:00pm with viewing until 8:30pm
- Visit early and often to enjoy the evenings of ‘Magic’ and avoid larger crowds closer to Christmas
CLOSURE NOTICES:
- Any weather closure notices will be posted online at:
- milnergardens.viu.ca Special Events
- Facebook @VIUMilnerGardens
- Twitter @MilnerGardens
DRESS WARMLY FOR THIS OUTDOOR FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS:
- Bring an umbrella, flashlight, rainwear, hats, scarves and gloves
- Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate walking shoes/boots
ADMISSION & PAYMENTS:
- This festival of lights is a fundraiser in support of Milner Gardens & Woodland with entry by suggested donation of:
- $5 Adult, $2.50 Child, $12 Family [2 adults & up to 3 children under 19 yrs]
- Advance tickets are not required or available
- All donations are welcome
- Credit Cards, Interac/Debit & Cash accepted at the Welcome & Interpretive Centre and Refreshment Stand
- Credit Cards & Interac/Debit only accepted at the Gift Shop
- No ATM on site
ACCESSIBILTY, MOBILITY & SHUTTLE CARTS:
- The Milner driveway is a long gentle hill of packed gravel & may be challenging for visitors’ wheelchairs, scooters & walkers
- Open Shuttle Cart service is available between the Welcome & Interpretive Centre, Gingerbread House Gift Shop, Gardener’s Cottage and Milner House:
- Please ask a volunteer at these locations to page a Shuttle Cart
- Shuttle Cart service is prioritized for those with accessibility/mobility needs who can move unassisted from wheelchair to cart and accommodates foldable wheelchairs, walkers & strollers
- On-site wheelchair lending service is not available
ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS:
- Located at the Welcome & Interpretive Centre, Gift Shop plus portable toilets
PETS:
- Only certified guide and service dogs are permitted on site
SANTA: See About Meeting Santa for info
FOR YOUR SAFETY: See Visiting During Covid-19
- Please stay on the trails & pathways
- Proof of vaccination is not required for this outdoor festival entry
- Masks are required for entry to the Gingerbread Cottage Gift Shop
- Hand sanitizer stations will be located near buildings
LIMITED PARKING at the WELCOME & INTERPRETIVE CENTRE:
- 4 Accessible Parking stalls are located close to the Welcome & Interpretive Centre:
- Please prominently display your parking sticker
- Overflow parking on Hwy 19A shoulders:
- Please be aware of traffic
- Do not block driveways
- Please follow all Parking Attendant and Traffic Control instructions
SMOKING:
- Smoking of tobacco products and e-cigarettes permitted only at the Gift Shop cul-de-sac
- Use of cannabis products is prohibited on site
LOST & FOUND:
- Lost & Found items are located at the Welcome & Interpretive Centre
QUESTIONS:
- Please ask our amazing volunteers on site or leave a message at: 250-752-6153
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