VIU Milner Gardens and Woodland

'Magic' Tips & Suggestions

Milner Christmas Magic is cancelled Wednesday, December 21, 2022 due to hazardous conditions.
While we hoped to open tonight for our final night, there is still too much snow and ice to do so safely.
Sincere apologies to those who were looking forward to viewing our last event evening and we hope to see everyone next year!

Milner Christmas Magic 2021

WELCOME TO MILNER CHRISTMAS MAGIC 2022: 

  • December 2-4, 9-11 & 16-21 evenings 5 – 8:30pm last entry 8pm
  • 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:

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, $2.00 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: 

  • Please stay on the trails & pathways

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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