Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to eat, drink and be thankful. Looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Victoria this year? This post covers Thanksgiving dinner Victoria 2021, where to get turkey to go as well as other features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.
Thanksgiving in Canada this year is Monday, October 11.
Thanksgiving celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern.
Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Thanksgiving celebration.
This list is updated as information becomes available. Please reach out to me [email protected] or @foodgressing on social media for any suggestions.
Thanksgiving Dinner Victoria 2021, Brunch, Lunch for Dine-In
The Snug Pub
The Snug Pub at Oak Bay Beach Hotel is offering a Thanksgiving Feature on October 10 & 11.
Please note, The Snug currently offers dine-in service on a first come, first serve basis. The Thanksgiving Feature is not available to pre-book.
Thanksgiving Feature: $48 for Main & Dessert, $36 for Main only.
Slow roast turkey breast and cranberry sage bread stuffing wrapped with applewood smoked bacon, poached garlic whipped potato, roasted vegetables and thyme and white wine jus. Dessert is pumpkin tart and vanilla ice cream.
The Commons
The Commons is offering a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner on October 10 and 11 from 5 pm – 10 pm.
10 Acres Bistro
10 Acres Bistro is taking reservations for October 10 from 5 pm – 10:45 pm. There is a $10 deposit per person.
10 Acres at the Pier
10 Acres at the Pier in Sidney is taking reservations for Thanksgiving dinner on October 10 and 11 from 5 pm – 10:45 pm. There is a $10 deposit per person.
Brentwood Bay Resort
The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort is offering a Thanksgiving menu priced at $70 per person.
White Spot
Available from October 4 – 11, enjoy a White Spot Traditional Turkey Dinner with all the fixings for dine-in, takeout or delivery OR preorder their Heat & Serve Turkey Dinner for Two by phone to enjoy between October 8-11. While quantities last.
Q at the Empress
Q at the Empress has created a traditional three-course holiday menu, showcasing the best of autumn flavours.
Diners will start with farro & flax bread with empress honey butter and butternut squash & apple bisque, followed by choice of entrée from options such as roasted free run turkey with all the trimmings or salmon & spinach coulibiac with baby beets and Dungeness crab mousseline.
The evening’s sweet finish includes a maple pecan tart with caramel crémeux and bourbon cream.
Priced at $85.00 CAD for adults and $42.50 CAD for children (aged 12 and under), reservations are required and seatings are available October 9, 10 and 11 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner to Go Victoria 2021
Q at the Empress
Q at the Empress is offering a Thanksgiving Feast To Go ($450). Hot and ready to serve 8 – 10 guests.
- Whole Herb Brined & Slow Roasted Free Run Turkey
- Creamy Mashed Yukon Gold Potato
- Sourdough-Sage Stuffing
- Maple Roasted Roots – Carrot, Acorn Squash, Turnip, Yam, Parsnip
- Brussels Sprouts with Double Smoked Bacon & Confit Onion
- Rich Turkey Gravy
- Cranberry-Apple Chutney
- Dinner Rolls
Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers a variety of Thanksgiving Feasts, Prime Rib Dinners, Beef Wellington Dinners, sides, sauces and more. You will need to select for the specific location to find out the offerings. In general, you can pickup between October 4 – 11 anytime the store is open.
Earl Kitchen + Bar
Earls Kitchen + Bar is offering ready-to-heat Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners. Available in ready-to-heat individual servings for $29 or a family-style dinner for four at $105.
These include oven roasted turkey breast, buttery mashed potatoes, airy country bread + bacon dressing, green beans and carrots, delicata squash, and plenty of cranberry sauce and gravy to go around.
Pumpkin Pie offered by the slice for $10.5 or a whole pie for $30.
Pre-orders are available now until October 8th, with pickup at your local Earls between October 9th – 11th.
White Spot
Available from October 4 – 11, enjoy a White Spot Traditional Turkey Dinner with all the fixings for dine-in, takeout or delivery OR preorder their Heat & Serve Turkey Dinner for Two by phone to enjoy between October 8-11. While quantities last.
DIY Thanksgiving Dinner Victoria 2021 Ideas
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Wine Suggestions
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Donate
Food banks are in great need of donations during these difficult times. Please consider making a donation this holiday season or anytime during the year.
- Mustard Seed Street Church & Food Bank
- Goldstream Food Bank
- Victoria’s Our Place Society
- Sooke Food Bank Society
- Sidney Lions Food Bank
- Lake Cowichan Food Bank Society
Thanksgiving Quotes
Check out these Thanksgiving quotes and messages to demonstrate your gratitude for your loved ones this holiday season.
Captions about Family
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About Thanksgiving in Canada
Did you know that Thanksgiving in Canada Thanksgiving is a relatively new holiday?
Check out my post on Thanksgiving in Canada which discusses the history of the holiday, the meaning, how it differs from American Thanksgiving, how Canadians typically celebrate and more.
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